Where’s the Coolest Place to be in Minnesota this February 8th & 9th? OTC-ON ICE!
The weekend extravaganza with bands, bobbers and beer, OTC-ON ICE! is back for another year. It is a frozen fusion of music, food and winter fun. It is a celebration of winter in Minnesota. There are plenty of reasons to attend, however, music is the main attraction. The second annual event will be held near the Sportsman’s Boat Access on the east end of Otter Tail Lake.
Five homegrown bands will be performing under the big tent on ice throughout the weekend. Pert Near Sandstone is a Twin Cities based bluegrass band that is sure to get some toes tapping. Tigirlily will be flying up from Nashville to bring their brand of country to the event. The lead vocalists hail from nearby North Dakota and will be right at home. The4onthefloor is a rock and roll band from the Minneapolis area that is sure to please when they hit the ice. You must be there for Cindy Jo & Dirt Road Dixie and Aaron Simmons & the Roadkill who are up and comers in the Minnesota music scene.
“This isn’t a rock festival or a country festival or a bluegrass festival,” says event organizer, Erik Osberg. “This is a music festival. We wanted bands that had a tie to Minnesota regardless of genre.”
There will also be beverages, food and other activities. Festivities kick-off Thursday, February 7th with a pre-party at Thumper Pond. Gates open on Otter Tail Lake, Friday at 4:00 pm with live music from 6:00-10:00 pm. Weather permitting, Saturday will include: snowmobile trail rides, dog sled demonstrations and the first ever Otter Curling Bonspiel. Live music begins at 4:00 pm on Saturday and should wrap up by 10:00 pm.
“OTC-ON ICE! Is an event to give locals a reason to come out and celebrate living the good life in Otter Tail County. While encouraging folks from outside the area to visit during the ‘off season,’ said Brad Stevens, General Manager of Thumper Pond, a local resort. “We encourage everyone to come out and see what the area has to offer.”
Don’t miss the fun! Buy tickets today! Volunteer and receive a free two-day pass, become a sponsor or a vendor, invite your friends and family to start a new winter tradition! Let’s show the world that Otter Tail County knows how to celebrate winter!
Follow and share us on social media. For more information about the event and to access to the volunteer sign up, visitwww.OTConICE.com.
