Individual Ice Carving Competition, Professional Division

Rice Park 109 4th St. W., Saint Paul, United States

The 2024 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Professional Division, starts on January 28 at 9 AM. Each artisan team will be given 5 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 […]

Twins Winter Caravan at Vulcan Snow Park

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1750 Randall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

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 […]

Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division

Rice Park 109 4th St. W., Saint Paul, United States

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 […]

Music by InaFunk

Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet at Rice Park 109 W. 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Come out to hear InaFunk in the heated Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet at Rice Park! They are a ten-piece R&B and funk band based in the Twin Cities. They rocked the Saint Paul Winter Carnival in 2023 and they are excited to have you join them for some more fun!

Freeze Your Bags Off Tournament, Presented by August Schell Brewing Company

Landmark Plaza 5th Street & Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Take part in the 8th annual “Freeze Your Bags Off” Bean Bag Tournament! This outdoor bag tournament will feature competitions on Saturday, February 3rd. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in. Teams will compete in a single elimination tournament; the first team to reach 21 points moves to the next round. The […]

Titan Boat Cruise

Harriet Island Dock 205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Join Titan, Prince of the North Wind, and Winter Carnival supporters for a fun evening on the Padelford Riverboats!  Boat boards promptly at 6pm.

Ice Fishing Tournament

Minnesota Public Waters

Welcome Minnesota Anglers! Prepare your tackle for the Winter Carnival Ice Fishing Tournament.  Our month long digital ice fishing tournament, through the FishDonkey Mobile App, launches January 5, 2025 and runs through February 2, 2025. There is a $20 entry fee. Prizes will be awarded to the top anglers in categories: King of Winter Largest […]

Saint Paul Brewing’s Hunt for the Golden Beer Can

Saint Paul Brewing 688 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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 […]

Vulcan Snow Park Snow Stomp

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1750 Randall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

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 […]

CynCity Walking Tours

CynCity Tours presents walking tours and trolley tours during the Winter Carnival Various locations - Check the schedule at cyncitytours.com From ghosts to gangsters to trolley tours, CynCity offers historic skyway tours and more every day during Saint Paul Winter Carnival!  Private walking skyway tours are available for as few as six tickets.  Updated public […]

Snow Park at the Fair- Snow Sculptures & More!

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1750 Randall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

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 […]

Winter Play Day

Crosby Farm Regional Park 2595 Crosby Farm Rd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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Winter Whirl

Springboard for the Arts 262 University Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN, United States

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 […]