40th Annual Winterfest Street Festival Set For This Weekend

By Janet Cruz

Winterfest is set to return to McCulloch Boulevard in Lake Havasu City with plenty of shopping, food, and a festive atmosphere Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s event will feature more than 230 vendors, offering handcrafted goods and artisan products to commercial booths and a wide variety of food vendors.

The event will also feature a kid zone, yard games and a beer garden inside the commons area on main street. Music by Cross Cutt will take place on Saturday, and Marsha Star preforming on Sunday to entertain the crowds.

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A key part of that effort comes from the volunteers who help assist throughout the weekend, helping with logistics, information, and overall operations.

“Nearly 10 months of planning and coordination go into Winterfest each year, involving partnerships with vendors, volunteers, and city staff to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for attendees,” said Lake Havasu Area Chamber Director of Special Events, Amanda Mehaffey.

Havasu residents and visitors walk throughout Winterfest vendors.

While Winterfest continues to evolve, its roots remain strong. The event reflects the community’s long-standing snowbird traditions while embracing the familiar “Winterfest vibes” locals and visitors have come to expect.

“This year’s festival continues a 40-year journey, blending nostalgia with fresh energy from both returning favorites and new vendors,” said Mehaffey.

The Lake Havasu Area Chamber encourages residents and visitors to come out and experience the sights, flavors, and atmosphere that have made Winterfest a beloved annual event. Winterfest runs Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information visit www.havasuchamber.com or call 928-855-4115.