Welcome to Winterfest! Downtown Trenton to host hockey fans and other visitors

Last year the Trenton Business Association had the great idea of creating the Trenton Winterfest and connecting it with the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League Showcase hockey event held each year at Trenton’s Kennedy Arena.

Even though we were still battling COVID-19 and still recovering from the pandemic and subsequent shut down, the event was a major success.

Organizers are hoping this year’s event will be even bigger and better.

The MIHL Showcase is in its 10th year at Kennedy Arena and it draws thousands of spectators and having something for them to do outside of the ice rink is a major plus for the fans and for Trenton’s business community.

More businesses are participating this year and there will be even more fun outdoor activities, food, vendors, ice sculptures, beer tents with live entertainment and more!

The Winterfest runs Feb. 3-4. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10 a.m. until

8 p.m. Feb, 4. The beer tents and live entertainment will remain open until 11 p.m.

Among the anticipated entertainers is Blockhouse Valley, an acoustic band from southeast Michigan that specializes in reinterpreting the songs they grew up with from the 1980s to the present day.

The band is known for their unique arrangements and style, which give a new voice and perspective to the songs they perform. The band’s repertoire includes a mix of classic hits from the 1980s through the 2000s, as well as more recent pop, rock, and country hits. Whether they’re performing their own original material or putting their own spin on the classics.

The band’s lineup would make you think of a folk or bluegrass band, but you’ll quickly be surprised as these talented musicians start to rock a Michael Jackson or Red Hot Chilli Peppers song.

Blockhouse Valley has played at a variety of venues across southeast Michigan, including festivals, clubs, bars, and private events.

For those simply interested in hockey, the MIHL Showcase begins the evening of Feb. 2 with six games beginning at 5:20 p.m.

There are games throughout the day on all three ice sheets on both Feb. 3 and feb. 4.