Moraine State Park to Highlight Butler County’s Winter Activities with Annual Winterfest Event

The seventh annual Winterfest at Moraine State Park will be held on Saturday, February 4th from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visitors of all ages can enjoy winter-themed festivities such as a chili cook-off, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, ice and chainsaw carvings, cross-country skiing, live music and a bonfire. Iceburgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins mascot will also be making a special appearance. Each year, Winterfest is hosted by the Moraine Preservation Fund (MPF) and draws thousands of visitors to Moraine State Park. This year all events will be held on the South Shore of Moraine State Park, rather than the North Shore

This year Winterfest has teamed up with Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity Douse for a House. During Winterfest, participants will be taking a chilling plunge into Lake Arthur to raise money and awareness for the organization. Registration for the plunge will begin at 11:00 a.m. and awards will be given for the top individual and top team fundraisers.

“Moraine is an absolutely beautiful place with year round activities for people of all ages,” said Jack Cohen, President of Moraine Preservation Fund. “Winterfest gives everyone the opportunity to get outside, enjoy the winter weather and experience everything that Moraine has to offer beyond the warm weather months.”

MPF is a nonprofit organization that provides services to Moraine State Park and the community. Comprised of volunteers, MPF has organized a variety of significant projects and educational programs that improve the park with a focus on wildlife restoration initiatives. For more information visit www.morainepreservationfund.org

Moraine State Park, a destination for over two million tourists annually, is a 16,725 acre park with 1,750 square feet of beach, 71 miles of trails and 42 miles of shore lines. The park is constantly busy during the summer months with picnics, boating, hiking and biking trails plus fishing and other water activities at Lake Arthur. During the winter months, visitors can go ice fishing, snowshoeing and enjoy Moraine State Park’s beautiful, peaceful scenery.

Winterfest is a free event that attracts over 5,000 people each year. Sponsors include Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau and M & M Lime Co. For more information on Winterfest 2017, go to VisitButlerCounty.com.