In our never-ending quest to offer fun and frivolity, as well as song and entertainment, the Klondike Kates are excited to announce our upcoming fall fundraiser, The Kates Want Talent! We aspire to find the most talented subjects in the realm of our fire and ice kings; hence, we are hosting a talent competition. This talent […]
Join us as we unveil the commemorative 2024 Winter Carnival buttons designed by Kao Lee Thao on Saturday, December 2nd! This private, members-only unveiling will take place at Mancini's Char House in Saint Paul. Renew or get your membership by then so you don't miss this fun event. The event starts at 10 am with […]
Drop by Vulcan Snow Park to see how the giant snow blocks are created. Better yet, sign up to be a volunteer snow stomper! The Vulcans pack a lot of activity into this day, using some pretty cool machinery. For safety’s sake, visitors are asked to stay well clear of the activity and observe from […]
Win $10,000! The Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is happening! This registered medallion patch gets you an additional $5,000 if you find the hidden medallion. The Treasure Hunt starts Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The total prize package is worth $10,000: $2,500 if you find the medallion, $2,500 if you have all the clues and […]
It's official - the 2024 Saint Paul Winter Carnival is back, better than ever! Join us at Rice Park and help celebrate the start of “The Coolest Celebration on Earth” on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Gather your family and friends at Rice Park starting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. there will be an […]
Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Then this is the event for you! Grab your friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition! 2024 In-Person Event: Our puzzle contest will take place on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, at our NEW location, the Union Depot in Downtown Saint Paul. The Depot has plenty of […]
The Orchid Society of Minnesota's "Winter Carnival Orchid Show" is being held January 27-28. 2024 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN from 10am-4pm.
The King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Presented by Dungarvin is our daytime procession down West 7th Street featuring dozens of bands, floats and, of course, the newly crowned King Boreas and his Royal Family. Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate. Parade Route: West 7th at Smith to 5th Street to Washington […]
Kids ad their parents and grandparents! Come to have FREE Cocoa at the Castle hosted by Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and visit with our Royal Family of King Boreas, Aurora Queen of the Snows, and our four Wind Princesses, to name a few! Enjoy a FREE cup of cocoa inside the Landmark Center, also […]
Join us in Landmark Plaza Park on Saturday, January 27th from 4-7pm and Saturday, February 3rd from Noon-4pm for a bonfire! Presented by:
Wonderfully presented by Marilyn DiMartino, this is a complete and varied display of Winter Carnival items throughout the years. Visit with Marilyn and other volunteers who are very knowledgeable about […]
The defending American League Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins are coming to Winter Carnival! The Vulcan Snow Park at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is an official public stop on the Twins Winter Caravan. Our guests will include Twins pitcher (and Saint Paul’s own!) Louie Varland, outfielder Matt Wallner, new Twins lead television play-by-play voice Cory […]
Come to the 33rd Annual Vulcan vs. Royal Guard Food Shelf Benefit Hockey Classic, and cheer on the red or the blue! We are excited to raise a lot of money, food and cheers! Please bring a donation of money (preferably) and/or non-perishable food item. Please check the expiration date on the package. Expired items […]
The 2024 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division, starts on January 28 at 9 AM. Each artisan team will be given 6 suspenseful hours and a couple blocks of […]
Tom Klug is a longtime Saint Paul Winter Carnival ice carver but more importantly, he’s a parent whose child spent time as a patient at Children’s Minnesota’s hospital in Saint Paul. He’s seen the challenges patients and their families can experience in the hospital. Always looking for a way to put a smile on kids’ […]
