Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan Will Chill Out at Zehnder's Snowfest 2013 Greet the Tigers on January 25

FRANKENMUTH, MI--(Marketwire - Dec 17, 2012) -  It's official. The Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan will roll in to Frankenmuth for the 2013 Zehnder's Snowfest on January 25. The Snowfest expects up to 16 players to take center stage in the Snowfest Warming Tent from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The 22^nd annual Snowfest takes place January 23-28, 2013, in the Bavarian town of Frankenmuth 90 miles north of Detroit.

"Thanks to our sponsor Pepsi, we are very proud and excited that the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan will participate in Snowfest," said Zehnder's Vice President of Sales and Marketing John Shelton. "We know our crowds will enjoy seeing members of the 2012 American League Championship team. It's a great opportunity for Tiger fans to congratulate the players who took us to the World Series."

The lineup for the Winter Caravan will be announced soon. Snowfest guests will have the opportunity to win prizes, view the 2012 Tiger highlight video and participate in a question and answer period with members of the team. However, due to the limited time the Caravan will be available, this will not be an autograph event. Cameras and video recordings are welcomed. For updates about the Tigers Winter Caravan at Snowfest visit Zehnder's website and Facebook page.

Zehnder's Snowfest will celebrate 22 years of bringing six days of snow-filled fun for more than 150,000 festival attendees. A great winter event for the entire family, the festival presents world class snow sculpture championships, State of Michigan and high school snow sculpting competitions, and the US National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition. Award-winning certified master sculptor Greg Butauski will be the highlight of the 100-pound block ice carving exhibition. Families can also enjoy live music, kid's activities, food and fireworks.

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Frankenmuth is considered one of Michigan's top tourism destinations with its Bavarian theme and deep-rooted German heritage that is reflected in Main Street shops and restaurants. For information on Zehnder's Restaurant, Z's Bakery, and Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark and The Fortress golf course, call 800-863-7999, or go to www.zehnders.com.