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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
DUE TO THE WARM WEATHER, THE SNOW PARK WILL BE CLOSED AS OF 1/30/2024. Visitors are encouraged to come out to the Vulcan Snow Park presented by City-County Credit […]
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 […]
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 ice to bring their frozen masterpieces to life. The Individual Block Ice Carving Competition is guided by a strict set of rules, requiring artists to utilize […]
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’ […]
