Polar Fest


Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is gearing up for its annual celebration of winter. “Polar Fest” is set for February 6-14, 2010, and will include a wide variety of cold weather events, as well as indoor events to warm you up. The DLCCC has a variety of events planned! Find out more below!

Download Registration Forms:
Please return the form(s) with your payment to the DLCCC, 826 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
FREEZE_YOUR_BUNS_BROCHURE10.pdf
great_polar_race.pdf
Racquetball_Registration.pdf

ATHLETIC/OUTDOOR EVENTS

The Great Polar Race
Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Washington Square Mall
Price: $10 for individual participation or $35 for a team of four (T-shirt included)
Register at the DLCCC by January 30.

This event is for you if:
•You love scavenger hunts or “The Amazing Race”
•Puzzles, sudoku and brain teasers are your favorite pastimes
•You love the rush of friendly competition

What to expect:
•Teams of four will venture around DL completing fun challenges
•A puzzle, physical feat or other task must be completed at each location
•Teams will race to the finish to win great prizes

Download The Great Polar Race Registration Form:
great_polar_race.pdf


Doubles Racquetball Tournament
Date: Saturday, February 6
Time: Starts at 8 a.m.
Location: DLCCC Racquetball Courts
Price: $20 for Members, $25 for Non Members

This event is for you if:
•You love racquetball (or any racquet sport!)
•You’ve got great hand-eye coordination
•You’re looking for an indoor Polar Fest event

What to expect:
•Men’s Women’s and Mixed teams
•A, B and C Divisions
•T-shirt and food provided

Download Racquetball Tourney Registration Form:
Racquetball_Registration.pdf


Ice Tee Golf Event
Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 12 p.m. Lunch at Zorbaz (Lunch free with team registration)
1 p.m. Golf starts
Location: Zorbaz/Little Detroit
Price: $100 per team.
Each team member receives Ice Tee winter apparel item and Zorbaz lunch. (Call about hole sponsorship availability.)

This event is for you if:
•You love to golf – rain or shine…or snow!
•You’re looking for a reason to take off a Friday afternoon
•You welcome a little friendly competition

What to expect:
•9 holes of frozen fun …you won’t even mind the cold!
•Area businesses playing for prizes …and bragging rights
•Golf clubs and balls provided

For more information contact:
Kim Bettcher, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 218-844-4221 Ext. 108
Brent Wolf, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 218-844-4221 Ext. 118


Freeze Your Buns Run
Date: Saturday, February 13th
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Registration 9:00 a.m. Start
Location: DLCCC
Price: $15 – pre-registration by February 10
$18 – register February 11 – 13
First 100 participants registered receive a limited edition Freeze Your Buns winter gear item!

This event is for you if:
•Running a 5k in 2010 is your resolution (try our “5 Weeks to Your First 5K” program!)
•You think frosty eyelashes are a fun way to celebrate winter
•3.1 miles is plenty for you when you’re outside in mid-February

What to expect:
• A frozen, fun and festive 5k
•A diverse field of runners – first timers, competitors, even pets!
•A new piece of winter gear to take home with you (first 100 participants)

Download Freeze Your Buns Registration Form:
FREEZE_YOUR_BUNS_BROCHURE10.pdf


ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HISTORIC HOLMES THEATRE

Comedian C. Willi Myles
Thursday, February 11, 7:30 p.m. Pre-Party at 6 p.m.
Adults $20, Students $10
With a resume that reads like a who’s who performing and touring with Bill Cosby, Sinbad, Dennis Miller and more, Willi will bring lots of laughs with his unique look at living in the Midwest.


Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance
Friday, February 12, 6-9 p.m.
Dads $10, Sweethearts $5 Princess Package Add-on $20 (includes chocolate rose, photo, tiara, wand & balloon)
The fourth annual Daddy’s Little Sweetheart dance is a dream come true for daughters and their dads, grandfathers, uncles or special friends. Geared to girls ages 2-12, this dance creates wonderful memories. The semi-formal ball will feature music, dancing, crafts, food, photo opportunities and a grand march on the theatre stage.

Other events this year will include a winter fireworks display, the Polar Plunge, two Plunge parties, cross country skiing by candlelight, turkey bowling, a kids’ fishing tournament, vintage snowmobile races, the “Welcome to Polaritaville Dance” at Zorbaz, the “Great Polar Race” scavenger hunt, a bonspiel, racquetball tournament, old timers’ hockey tournament and much more! Polar Fest is supported by the Detroit Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and is run by a group of volunteers and organizations from the community. Log on to http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com, for lodging specials, information and to see a Polar Fest video. A complete schedule of events is coming soon. For more information, contact the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce at 800-542-3992. Updates will also be provided through Polar Pete’s Facebook page !