Katie Rausch | The Flint Journal Billy Budd (left) of Saginaw takes a pick axe to one of two 24-ton blocks of snow Thursday afternoon as his teammate, Stephen Hargash of Frankenmuth, works on the front of their towering snow sculpture at the 2008 Snowfest in Frankenmuth. The festival, which runs through Monday, features snow and ice sculptures, live music, hot air balloons and fireworks, among other events.

Alex Slitz | The Saginaw NewsFrom left, Team Canada/USA members Shayne C. Primeau, 36, of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada; Mike J. McCann, 38, of Saginaw Township; and Tom D. Vandeveer, of Frankenmuth begin their carving of two huge polar bears.

Jeff Schrier | Saginaw News file An ice sculpture that was carved during the National Collegiate Ice Carving Competition stands on display as part of the annual Zehnder's SnowFest '07 in Frankenmuth.