Saint Paul Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Winter Run

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

It’s cold outside, which can mean only one thing – it’s race time! Gather up your thermal underwear and neck warmers and start training today for this annual event! Runners will have the opportunity to participate in a NoK (pay to not run), 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K and Kid's Run. Click here to register today! 

Music by Billy Johnson

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

You won't want to miss this guy! Billy Johnson is a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. Vocalist. Guitarist. 12 Albums of original material. Frontman for The Hillcats, BJ’s Roadshow, and B-TEAM. Billy has played with The Bodeans, Bob Schneider, Five For Fighting, Train, Navarro, and others. Billy has played, and continues to play, bars, clubs, theaters, backyard […]

Twins Winter Caravan at Vulcan Snow Park

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, 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 […]

Bloody’s & Bingo

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

Enjoy some amazing Bloody Marys, featuring Gray Duck Vodka, while you make dots with your dauber in the heated Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet! Bloody Marys (and many other beverages) will be available for purchase! (It will cost $1 per game of bingo, $2 for the coverall which pays $200 in 58 numbers or less and a […]

Ice Carvings for Kids: A cool creative collaboration between Children’s Minnesota and the Saint Paul Winter Carnival 

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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’ […]

The Star Tribune Steak Out

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

Join us for our MEAT RAFFLE - The Star Tribune Steak Out with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, now at Saint Paul Brewing! The weather might be a little cold, but the chance to win FREE meat from Angus Meats and Jack Links is sure to stoke the fires in your belly. Join hosts from […]

Rondo Night

Landmark Center Cortile 75 W. 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States

Join us at the second Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s RONDO NIGHT!  Enjoy lively Rondo performances. Support BIPOC Rondo artists, businesses and organizations. Savor flavorful bites from West Indies Soul while learning more about the vibrant history of Rondo.  Door prizes too! It will be a night to remember…we can't wait to see you!   Free […]

Music by Bomber + Tara

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

Don't miss this fun duo, Bomber + Tara in the heated Hamernick’s Entertainment Chalet at Rice Park!      

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!

Berners in the Park, Presented by Monte & Mary Johnson in Memory of Murphy

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Mark your calendars for the return of Berners in the Park, Presented by Monte & Mary Johnson in Memory of Murphy The friendly pooches of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities are joining us at Rice Park at 11 am on Kid's and Family Day, Saturday, February 3rd. You'll be able […]

Kids & Family Day, Presented by Securian Financial

Landmark Center North Gallery 75 W 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

This fun & FREE event, hosted at the Landmark Center, known as Kids’ and Family Day, presented by Securian Financial, will be filled with fun and interactive activities for kids of all ages! Kids will be able to dance to music by DJ Ola, watch performances by local groups, hear educational presentations including by the […]

Music by the R Factor

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

The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is thrilled to bring back the R Factor into the warm Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet! The R Factor is a group of talented singers, a horn section and a rhythm section. You will not want to miss this show!

101.3 KDWB Friday Night Party Zone with PJ the DJ (on Saturday)

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

Join PJ the DJ for an outdoor dance party in the heated Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet in Rice Park! Enjoy beverages from the bar and dance prior to the Torchlight Parade, starting at 4 pm. PJ will break for the parade, the overthrow of King Boreas and the fireworks and then pick up again until 10 […]

Cleaning Out the Attic Online Memorabilia Auction

Want some cool and unique items to add to your collection? Or maybe you want to start collecting Saint Paul Winter Carnival memorabilia…now is your chance. More items are being added too! Click on the link and make a bid today. Auction ends March 9th at 12pm Noon. All proceeds help our nonprofit produce the […]

Nominated as Minnesota’s Best Festival! VOTE For Us Daily

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 […]