11 American Winter Festivals You Should Have on Your Bucket List

When: Feb. 17 to 19

As far as snowy celebrations go, it’s hard to beat the unspoiled natural landscape of Bend, OR, or this Pacific Northwest town’s Oregon WinterFest. After all, there’s a lot to love about this seasonal festival, including the Fire Pit Competition along the Deschutes River, live ice sculpture exhibits, Kid’s Hot Cocoa Run, Metal Mulisha motocross show, and Fire King and Queen crowning ceremony. But what really sets Oregon WinterFest apart from other competitions is its musical program; the celebration holds a series of live shows in various genres in the event’s US Cellular Chalet Tent.