8 Michigan Festivals to Warm Up Your February

Whether you want to embrace Michigan's wintry weather or get away from it for a few hours, the Mitten State has a little something for everyone this February.

Check out these 8 Michigan festivals you don't want to miss this month.

World of Winter

All the way through March 1, Grand Rapids is the World of Winter. Enjoy ice sculptures, relax with a little "snowga" (snow yoga), see if you have what it takes to win the Great Lakes Snow Snake Competition and more!

Art installation tours and food trucks are included in the celebration too. Plug in at several locations all around downtown Grand Rapids.

The UP 200

Did you know Michigan hosts annual sled dog races?

The UP 200 takes place the weekend of February 14-15 from Marquette to Grand Marais then back. This is actually a qualifying race for the famous Iditarod!

Perchville USA

Fishing tournaments, cornhole tournaments, parades, and a "Polar Bear Swim" are just a few of the fun things to enjoy during the annual Perchville USA celebration in East Tawas.

Be sure to save room for a delicious fish dinner while you're there. It all happens February 5-8.

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National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

Technically, you can celebrate this one wherever you happen to be! National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is February 7, and what better reason to enjoy a morning take on your favorite dessert?

The MSU Dairy Store in East Lansing is among the places you can go to celebrate. Too cold for ice cream? How about a coffee or hot chocolate float!

Lunar New Year Celebration

Dancing, food, crafts and more await you during the Lunar Year Celebration at the Detroit Riverfront!

The days-long celebration kicks off February 14 at Robert C. Valade Park in Detroit.

Michigan Nordic Fire Festival

The 11th annual Michigan Nordic Fire Festival happens February 27-March 1 at the Eaton County Fairgrounds in Charlotte.

Experience authentic Viking encampments, music, crafts, food and more. Oh, and a burning ship. There's that, too.

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Lansing Bourbon Fest

The annual Lansing Bourbon Fest is scheduled for February 21 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Grand Avenue in Lansing.

Choose one of three 2½-hour tasting sessions and sample more than 100 different rare and high-end bourbons. The event also features food vendors and live music.

Winter Wonderland Weekend

Ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, and complimentary carriage rides are just a few of the things that make the annual Winter Wonderland Weekend in downtown Petoskey special.

Plug into the fun Valentines' Weekend! Warm up with free chili samples offered by several vendors all around town.