ShiverFest

ShiverFest takes place in February every year. It has grown over the years, and in 2020 celebrated its 20th annual event. A rounded weekend of many activities for children and adults, you can take in a youth ice fishing tournament, youth mite hockey tournament, 5K Frozen Fanny run, snow-ga, sledding, cross country skiing, fireworks, food, a vendor show and many other activities.

2024 Schedule

Woodland Resort

Youth Ice Fishing Tournament
Saturday, February 24th
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Participants must be under 16 years of age
$10 Donation
Bundle up those young anglers and head out to Woodland Resort for the annual ice fishing tournament!
Tickets are available now through Friday, February 23rd, at the Devils Lake Chamber and the Devils Lake Fire Department.
Tickets can also be purchased on the ice on the day of the event. Each participant will receive an ice fishing rod, tackle box, bait and tackle.

Family Skating & Pond Hockey
Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th
ALL DAY!
Free for All Ages!
Kids not interested in ice fishing? No Problem!
Head out on the ice for some skating or hockey, not to mention a healthy dose of fresh winter air.
If it gets too cold you can always pop into Proz for a bite to warm you up

Hot Chocolate, S'mores, and Firepits
Saturday, February 24th
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
How fun does this sound? S’mores, a warm fire, and a cozy cup of hot chocolate while you're waiting to see who
takes home the trophy for the fishing tournament (or you just need a break from skating or pond hockey.) We can hardly wait!

Boy Scouts of America Steak & Burger Fry
Proz Lakeside at The Cove
Saturday, February 24th
4 pm - 9 pm
Cheeseburgers - $15 & Steaks - $30
We can’t think of a better way to warm up after a day full of Shiverfest fun than a steak or a cheeseburger.
You can grab a ticket from a Scouts BSA member, or at Proz Lakeside.

Fireworks
Saturday, February 24th
8pm
We’re closing out Shiverfest Saturday with a bang! The biggest bang yet!
Bundle up your friends and family and join us on the beach for fireworks under the winter sky on beautiful Devils Lake. Thanks to our fabulous sponsors Devils Lake Cars, Farmers Union Oil, Devils Lake Tourism and Western State Bank, it will be a show you do not want to miss!

Creel Bay Golf Course

Cross Country Skiing - CANCELLED, DUE TO LACK OF SNOW
Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th
9 am - 4 pm
Free Ski Rentals
If you’ve ever wanted to try cross country skiing but haven’t had the opportunity, now is your chance!
Gerrell’s Sports Center is providing free ski rentals, so grab a friend and head out to the golf course for some good fun and exercise!
Thank you Gerrell’s!

Sledding - CANCELLED, DUE TO LACK OF SNOW
Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th
9 am - 4 pm
Bring Your Own Sled!
What kid doesn’t love sledding? Not many we know. It’s pretty fun for moms and dads, too.
So grab your sleds and meet us at the golf course for an old-fashioned good time.

Winter Wonderland Vendor Show
Saturday, February 24th
10 am - 3 pm
The fun isn’t all outdoors! Pop into the Creel Bay Clubhouse to shop!
All of your favorite vendors will be inside for a little retail therapy while you warm up from the outdoor festivities.

White Horse Hill National Game Preserve

Snowshoeing - CANCELLED, DUE TO LACK OF SNOW
Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th
Noon - 4:00 pm
Check out their free snowshoes and explore the hill with family or friends.

In Town Events

Frosty Quilt Show
Downtown Devils Lake
Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th
All Weekend!
Spend the day downtown on a self-guided, walking quilt show. Pick up a map and view works of art by area quilters displayed at participating downtown businesses, during regular business hours.