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HART — The City of Hart has announced details for Winterfest 2026 — a celebration packed with outdoor fun, friendly competition, and community activities for all ages.
Find the full schedule of events and registration links at www.takemetohart.org/winterfest
Winterfest festivities kick off Saturday, Jan. 31, with the Fourth Annual Frozen Tinman Golf Outing — a Hart favorite that brings golf to the snow. The event will take place at the City of Hart irrigation property on Polk Road. Teams of two to four players will bundle up and enjoy nine holes of winter golf using tennis balls instead of golf balls. Participants may walk the course or ride using a golf cart or ORV. Check-in begins at 1:30 p.m., and the outing starts at 2 p.m.
The cost is $35 per player, which includes event entry, three tennis balls, food and participation in a raffle. Registration is available at city hall, at the event, or online at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4th-annual-frozen-tinman-golf-outing
Sponsors can sign up here
Winterfest continues Saturday, Feb. 7, with a full day of events throughout Hart:
- Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of Hart Community Center. Browse a wide selection of books and enjoy homemade baked goods while supporting the Friends of the Library.
- Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oceana County Fairgrounds.
- State Street Mile Fun Run/Walk: 11 a.m. start at the corner of State Street and Polk Road, and finishing at Hart Commons. The first 75 people registered get a limited edition Hart Winterfest mug. The cost is $10 per participant, and kids age 12 and under are free. This is a “go-at-your-own-pace” event with raffle prizes awarded at the finish. Sign up HERE or in person at city hall or Jazz Running powering Lakeside Fitness at 39 S State St.
- Soup Walk: noon to 2 p.m. at 10 downtown locations. Ticket sales will be capped at 300 tickets with 250 pre-sale tickets at $7 and 50 “day-of” tickets at $10. Pre-sale tickets go on sale Monday Jan. 19 at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/soup-walk–2026. “Day of” ticket sales and pickup will take place at 5 Star – Towne Square Group, 109 E. Main St., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Kids Scavenger Hunt: Noon to 2 p.m. Scavenger hunt cards can be picked up at 5 Star – Towne Square Group. Kids will receive a special mark at each completed location, and once they are finished, they can return their card to the check-in table located in the parking lot next to La Probadita for a goodie bag filled with fun prizes.
- 2nd Annual Winterfest Cornhole Tournament: Begins at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot next to La Probadita. Team-based, single-elimination tournament with cash prizes for first through third place. The first team with 21 or more points advances. Pre-registration is required — no same-day signups. The cost is $25 per team. Register your team HERE.
New this year are limited edition Hart Winterfest 2026 sweatshirts. This is a pre-sale only, and sweatshirts will not be available to buy the day of the event. There are both hooded and crewneck sweatshirts. Your order must be in by first thing Monday morning, Jan. 18, to ensure your sweatshirts are ready for the event. Order your sweatshirt HERE.
Throughout the day, fire pits will be lit around downtown Hart, and a DJ will keep the party going with music all day long, creating a festive atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
For more information, contact Events Coordinator Lindsay Brown at 231-923-3837 or lbrown@cityofhart.org. You can also follow the City of Hart on Facebook for Winterfest updates or visit www.takemetohart.org.
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