The Star Tribune's Reader Choice Award program is accepting votes for their 2024 Minnesota's Best now through April 17th! As they strive to find the best of Minnesota across 350+ categories, organizations are recognized with bronze, silver, and gold awards in each category. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival has been nominated in the Festival/Fair Category under […]
Come to this FREE Show by the Klondike Kates!
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! Thank you for sharing your talent in the 2024 Klondike Kate Fall Fundraiser, The Kates Got Talent, How 'Bout You? We aspire to find the most […]
Come join and support the Junior Royalty for their Annual Taco Fundraiser. There will be a Silent Auction, Meat Raffle, desserts for sale, and best of all… meet the new candidates!! Ticket information coming soon. Support the Junior Royalty Program with friends and family and have some great food at the same time! […]
Join us as we unveil the commemorative 2025 Winter Carnival buttons designed by artist Heather Friedli on Saturday, December 7th! This private, members-only unveiling will take place at Pauly's 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 the official […]
Join us as the new 2025 Junior Royalty Court is crowned! Cost to attend is: $10.00 with a 2025 Winter Carnival button $15.00 without a button Buttons will be available for purchase at the door. Visiting royalty may attend with 1 chaperone at no charge, please RSVP to juniorroyalty@spfhf.org to confirm space. Are you interested […]
Saint Paul Brewing & the Winter Carnival invite you to participate in the Hunt for the Golden Beer Can! Out on the public lands of Saint Paul, the Golden Beer Can shall be hidden. The lucky (or shall we say wittiest) seeker who finds it will win the honor, the glory, the coveted treasure, a […]
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 […]
Visitors are encouraged to come out to the Vulcan Snow Park presented by City-County Credit Union, to watch sculptors at work during opening weekend (January 24-26). Finished sculptures remain on display for the duration of the Winter Carnival and are individually lit after dark for a truly special viewing and photography experience. Bring your donations […]
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! The Winter Carnival 2025 Event Is NOW TWO DAYS! Our puzzle contest will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025 AND Sunday, January 26, 2025, returning to the […]
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Come to this new Winter Carnival event, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and Brownbody! You will see performances, participate in Learn to Skate workshops at the mini ice rink, see artist vendors and more! This event is FREE and open to the public (weather permitting). Skates are available for kids and adults onsite […]
The King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Presented by RUSSELL's and SAINT PAUL AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (SPAAR), is our daytime procession and this year moves to Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, beginning at Dale and ending just after Lexington, featuring dozens of bands, floats and, of course, the newly crowned King Boreas and his Royal […]
Want to Try Curling? Here are your chances! Join us at one of these upcoming drop-in open houses. Friday, January 24, 6:00-9:00 pm Saturday, January 25 4:00-9:00 pm Frogtown Curling Club instructors will be giving mini-lessons so you can get a taste of curling. You’ll learn how to throw a stone, sweep, and score, with […]
2025 "Orchids in Bloom: Celebrating 50 Years of Winter Carnival Magic” Step into a tropical paradise during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The Winter Carnival Orchid Show returns to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory on January 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM and January 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering a vibrant, midwinter escape that’s become […]
