Welcome to a day of fun in the snow at the Osceola Big Chill Fest, presented by Wild River Fitness. We've collected a variety of activities for you to keep the chill at bay. Looking for family fun? We will be kicking off the event with a Luminary Ski/Walk tour on Friday night. We have ice games for children, a kids' activity tent, horse sleigh rides, and a Chill Run 5K. For you and your buddies, we have a broomball tournament, beer and food tents,
and an adult Chill Run. At the end of the day on Saturday, we wrap up the fun with a lighted parade. Join us at the Big Chill Fest February 17 and 18 at Oakey Park in Osceola, WI.
This year's festival will have several events to participate in throughout the two days. Below are some of the events that will be offered. Please note that those activities marked with (*) will require registration to participate.
Check back shortly for a complete list of events.
 
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Friday, Feb. 17 |
Luminary Ski Tour
End your day with a peaceful luminary ski along trails in Schillberg Park, brought to you by the Osceola Boy Scouts. Your route will softly lit by candle luminaries. Then relax with hot chocolate and warming fires. No registration required.
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7 p.m. |
Saturday, Feb. 18 |
Big Chill Run*
Here’s a chance to test your winter “mettle” with the Big Chill 5K. Registration and waivers are required. Event is $20 per person. Race-day registration will be open at 9 a.m.
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10 a.m.
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Broomball Tournament*
Compete in the Big Chill Broomball Tournament. Bragging rights and a traveling trophy are waiting for the best Big Chill team. Five-person teams can be coed. Limited to 16 teams. Registration and waivers are required along with a $25 team fee.
Same-day registration will be open at 10:30 a.m.
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11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Chili Cook-off*
Do you have the best chili in town? Now’s your chance to prove it at our Chili Cook Off. Brew up your best batch and bring it down. The champion will be crowned by way of customer and judge taste testing. Bragging rights and a traveling trophy are waiting for the winner.
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11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Free Skate
You have time to take a few laps around the Ice Rink before heading to the Lighted Parade. Bring your skates.
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Canceled due to weather
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Horse Sleigh Rides
Take your kids or sweetheart on a horse sleigh ride around the snowy trails of Oakey Park, brought to you by Jim Quigley and Steve Danielowski. No registration required.
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11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Kickball Tournament*
Here’s another opportunity for fame. Families and groups are invited to participate in a Kickball Tournament on the Osceola Braves baseball field. Families and groups are invited to enter. Limited to 8 teams. Registration and waivers are required along with a $25 team fee.
Same-day registration will be open at 10:30 a.m.
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11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Kids Ice Games
Kids of all ages are invited to participate in any of a number of ice games, brought to you by Osceola Schools. Games will be announced at the festival. Ice skates are not necessary. No registration needed. Meet us on the Ice Rink.
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11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Lighted Parade*
After your day of winter fun, wander over to Chieftain Street for Osceola's Big Chill Parade. The parade route commences at Second Street and ends at Seventh Street. The Snow Queen and King will launch the parade at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Osceola High School Band and floats for local businesses and organizations, many of which will be lighted in competition for our traveling Big Chill Float Trophy.
If interested in being part of the Parade, please contact Carrie O'Connell:715/243-7573,
715/377-9219 parade@bigchillfest.com.
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6:30 p.m.
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* Registration required to participate in this event prior, please click here to register.
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