New Year's Eve - A Family Tradition - Skate the Lake Winterfestival

When you think of New Year's Eve celebrations the first thing that comes to mind is getting together with friends, eating and drinking. In Evergreen New Year's Eve is a family event that involves ice skating on Evergreen Lake beginning at 6:00 p.m., December 31st. There is lots free hot chocolate, donated by Starbucks. There is marshmallows roasting, food vendors, and a bouncy castle. There are activities for children of all ages. Skate the Lake Winter Festival is a community event. Local merchants and sponsors have contributed to 2000 tote bags containing flashlights, scarves and goodies, which will be handed out to festival goers. The tickets are $20.00 per person and may be purchased online at http://www.drivesmarte-c.org/ or at Boone Mountain Sports, Intero Real Estate, Hearthfire Books, Evergreen Lake House, Da Kind Soups, Wulf and Buchanan Rec. Centers, and Cornerstone Auto Glass. The price of the ticket does not include skate rental. Free shuttle service is provided from Hiwan Homestead, Christ the King Church, Safeway and the (old) Albertson's parking lot.

The Skate the Lake Winterfestival also includes a Pond Hockey Tournament at 7:00 a.m. on December 31. To register a team (up to eight per team) go to http://www.drivesmarte-c.org/ or call 303-674-9683. Registration fee per team is $225.00.  This event is for ages 8 to 19.
Artist Michael Campe and Thomas Barlow will be creating masterpieces in ice during the day.

Michael Campe has operated Colorado Ice Sculptures, LLC since 1985. Projects include; full-size ice bars, luges, shot glasses, corporate logos, ice mountains with waterfalls, ice pool tables, sushi bars, beautiful entry ways, multi-block events, on-site demonstrations, table-top centerpieces, ice invitations, wedding and buffet pieces. http://www.coloradoicesculptures.com/

Thomas Barlow is an international competitor in Ice, Sand and Wood carving.

Thomas Barlow's Bear

Start a family New Year's Eve tradition with this year's Skate the Lake Winterfestival, benefiting Drive Smart Evergreen-Conifer, the community and families.

Fireworks at 8:00 p.m. and Midnight