 Bowling Green hosts an annual event for three days in February similar to other winter cities to celebrate winter , snow , and cold weather activities . Winterfest was first held in 2009 and centers around the town 's rich ice skating and ice hockey traditions . Winterfest events are held all over Bowling Green . Many of the on campus events are held at the BGSU Ice Arena , including curling , skating , BGSU ice hockey and figure skating exhibitions . 
