Free, family fun! How great is that combo? The Waterhawks Ski Show gives you just that! 4th of July weekend, T and I headed to Waterloo to camp again just like we did last year. I made the declaration that we were going to try something new, go somewhere new, etc. Thanks to the help of the Waterloo Convention & Visitor’s Bureau I learned about the Waterhawks Ski Show and I decided that it would satisfy my desire to “take in” something new and hopefully hold T’s interest!
Waterhawks Ski Show
So, Friday night we followed the directions from their website to their lake to see what this was all about. The Waterhawks Ski Show is free to the public to attend. You just drive in, park, and find a place to sit. You’re welcome to sit on their stands or take blankets and lawn chairs. We were there early enough (not knowing what to expect for a crowd) that we were able to back our truck up to the viewing area and set up our chairs in the back to get a perfect view! Then, we walked around and checked out the facilities and grabbed something to drink from their concession stand. While there is no charge to get into the event, make sure to grab a snack from their concession stand to help support them. You can pick from drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), candy bars, pizza, popsicles, and chips!
The night begins with the pre-show when some of the younger skiers get to try their hand at a few tricks and others get to do some warm-up laps. While we watched this, we noticed that the crowd grew and was especially filled with families. We observed several families attending, grabbing pizza, and making it an informal picnic.
Then, the show began and it was such a fun one to watch! The skill and athletic ability of everyone on the teams is quite amazing. The other thing we noticed is that there are all ages of kids and adults, from 4 years old up to (my best guess) at least 50. It’s truly a family affair! Here are a few videos of our favorite parts!
Good Family Fun
What a fun way to spend an evening this was! If you live in the Waterloo area, we highly recommend making a point to go out and support the Waterhawk Ski Team and if you don’t live in the area, make a roadtrip with your family because you won’t be disappointed and while you’re there, make a weekend of it as there is so much to do in the Cedar Valley!
What a fun event to attend! And it is free? That makes it even better. Thanks for sharing such a fun family activity to attend in your area.
Thank you! It really was neat to see. I hope to take the boys back sometime yet this year!