Winter Fest brings sled dogs, petting zoo to Wausau

An ice sculpture of a leaping fish sits at one of the entrances to the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

An ice sculpture of a leaping fish sits at one of the entrances to the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

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While the ice rink was set for skates, children opted to slip and slide around the rink in their snow boots at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

While the ice rink was set for skates, children opted to slip and slide around the rink in their snow boots at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

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While the ice rink was set for skates, children opted to slip and slide around the rink in their snow boots at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

While the ice rink was set for skates, children opted to slip and slide around the rink in their snow boots at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

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CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave rides looping the ice rink in the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave rides looping the ice rink in the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

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While the ice rink was set for skates, children opted to slip and slide around the rink in their snow boots at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

While the ice rink was set for skates, children opted to slip and slide around the rink in their snow boots at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

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CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute BJ gets pets and attention from a passerby at the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute BJ gets pets and attention from a passerby at the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

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Shawn Schult of Merrill gives pets to CD Kennels Alaskan Malamutes at the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Schult took the time to visit the dogs while his children waited in line to take one of the malamute-driven sled rides.

Shawn Schult of Merrill gives pets to CD Kennels Alaskan Malamutes at the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Schult took the time to visit the dogs while his children waited in line to take one of the malamute-driven sled rides.

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Wausau area citizens turn out in the sunny cold to see animals take center stage at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave sled rides; bunnies, pigs, and a calf were pet at Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters petting zoo; and alongside vendors in the warmth of Washington Square the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth.

Wausau area citizens turn out in the sunny cold to see animals take center stage at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave sled rides; bunnies, pigs, and a calf were pet at Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters petting zoo; and alongside vendors in the warmth of Washington Square the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth.

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CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute BJ gets pets and attention from a passerby at the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

CD Kennels Alaskan Malamute BJ gets pets and attention from a passerby at the 400 Block during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin

Wausau area citizens turn out in the sunny cold to see animals take center stage at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave rides; bunnies, pigs, and a calf were pet at Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters petting zoo; and alongside vendors in the warmth of Washington Square the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth.

Wausau area citizens turn out in the sunny cold to see animals take center stage at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave rides; bunnies, pigs, and a calf were pet at Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters petting zoo; and alongside vendors in the warmth of Washington Square the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth.

Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin

Pizza Kiln co-owner Lee Kulz runs the mobile kiln making artisan pizzas with homemade crusts at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Lee Kulz and his wife Gretchen Kulz have run Clay House Pizza Kiln for around ten years and have been hired by Wausau Events for over four years to make free pizza for the annual Winter Fest event.

Pizza Kiln co-owner Lee Kulz runs the mobile kiln making artisan pizzas with homemade crusts at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Lee Kulz and his wife Gretchen Kulz have run Clay House Pizza Kiln for around ten years and have been hired by Wausau Events for over four years to make free pizza for the annual Winter Fest event.

Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin

Wausau area citizens turn out in the sunny cold to see animals take center stage at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave rides; bunnies, pigs, and a calf were pet at Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters petting zoo; and alongside vendors in the warmth of Washington Square the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth.

Wausau area citizens turn out in the sunny cold to see animals take center stage at the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025. Alaskan Malamute sled dogs gave rides; bunnies, pigs, and a calf were pet at Kraft’s Kuddly Kritters petting zoo; and alongside vendors in the warmth of Washington Square the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth.

Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin

Cookie decorating and other activities provided by local vendors took place in Washington Square during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

Cookie decorating and other activities provided by local vendors took place in Washington Square during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin

In the warmth of Washington Square, the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

In the warmth of Washington Square, the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin

In the warmth of Washington Square, the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

In the warmth of Washington Square, the American Kestrel Benji patiently sat at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. booth during the annual Wausau Event’s Winter Fest around downtown Wausau, Wis. Saturday, Jan 18, 2025.

Gabi Broekema/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin

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