 Winterfest on Lake Bemidji will not take place this year. Lakeland News has learned that the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce has decided to take a one-year hiatus with the plan to return in 2019. The chamber is expected to make that announcement tomorrow. Winterfest is an annual winter event on Lake Bemidji that has included curling and ice fishing tournament, pond hockey, the Bemidji plunge and many other events and music. Some of those events may still go on, but as smaller events on their own. Lakeland News has learned that with the new permitting process in place this year, organizers were worried about not having time to organize and plan a well-orchestrated festival. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.