Higgins Lake Winter Fest Delivers Frosty Fun

Annual event features pancakes, chili, fishing, sledding, and more in Northern Michigan

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:35am

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The Higgins Lake Winter Fest, held February 13-15, offered a variety of winter activities and entertainment for families in the Northern Michigan community. Highlights included a pancake breakfast, chili cook-off, fish derby, cardboard sled race, kids' carnival, wagon rides, live music, raffles, and more.

Why it matters

The Higgins Lake Winter Fest is an annual tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the winter season. The event provides affordable, family-friendly activities and entertainment during the colder months, helping to boost morale and support local businesses in the Roscommon area.

The details

The Higgins Lake Winter Fest featured a range of activities for all ages, including a pancake breakfast, chili cook-off, fish derby, cardboard sled race, kids' carnival, wagon rides, live music, raffles, and more. Local businesses and organizations, such as the Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber, helped organize and staff the event.

  • The Higgins Lake Winter Fest was held February 13-15, 2026.
  • The event takes place annually in mid-February.

The players

Tracy Smith

Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber Director.

Stephanie Burke

Helper at the Higgins Lake Winter Fest.

Heather Jackson

Helper at the Higgins Lake Winter Fest.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee

What’s next

The Higgins Lake Winter Fest is expected to return in mid-February 2027, continuing the annual tradition of celebrating winter in Northern Michigan.

The takeaway

The Higgins Lake Winter Fest demonstrates the resilience and community spirit of the Roscommon area, as residents come together each year to embrace the winter season with a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment.