Winter Classic Fest Overview:
The Winter Classic Fest was held in advance of the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day 2009. I'm leaving this file up as part of the event's history. The Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 6-4.In anticipation of the Winter Classic to be played at Wrigley Field on New Year's Day 2009, the National Hockey League will throw a big, FREE party outside of Wrigley Field to celebrate. The Chicago Blackhawks will play against the Detroit Red Wings in the league's third outdoor game in history.
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Winter Classic Fest Dates and Times:
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday, January 1, 2009 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Face-off is at 1 p.m.
Winter Classic Fest Location :
Winter Classic Fest Spectator PlazaWest Waveland and Clark Streets
Chicago, IL
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This is basically at the northwest corner of Wrigley Field.
Winter Classic Fest Events:
Wednesday, December 31- Exclusive live NHL broadcast of the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings team practices at Wrigley Field
- Air hockey games
- Ticket raffles
- Food and beverages
- Ice sculpting
- Winter Classic Merchandise
- Live entertainment
- Interactive electronic hockey games against NHL players
- Live WGN broadcasts
Thursday, January 1, 2009
- Face painters, jugglers, stilt walkers, Maggie Speaks (local band)
- Vendors
- Face-off at 1 p.m.