Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division

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

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 […]

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’ […]

2024 East Wind Dinner

White Bear Country Inn 4940 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, MN, United States

Please join us in your finest purple garb as we honor the 2023 Euros Lew Vogel and his Lady Kay! Social- 6:00 PM Dinner- 7:00 PM Live & Silent Auction! Tickets are $65 each. RSVP by January 16, 2024 and pay online HERE. When you purchase your tickets, please specify your food selection (Chicken, Steak […]

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!      

Saint Paul Bouncing Team Tryouts

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

The Saint Paul Bouncing Team will be holding tryouts on Friday, February 2nd from 6 -9 p.m. in the Landmark Center Cortile. The Saint Paul Bouncing team is a nonprofit organization that performs a variety of aerial acrobatics at public and private social events throughout the year. These aerial acrobatics, inspired by an Eskimo hunting […]

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!

Winter Carnival Memorabilia Display, Presented by St. Croix Hospice

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

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 Saint Paul Winter Carnival. On display throughout the Winter Carnival at the North Gallery located on the First Floor inside Landmark Center. Open Hours: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Red vs. Blue Challenge by the Ambassadors

Mama T's Castle Tap 2500 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN, United States

Join in the fun for the 2024 Ambassadors of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival spring fundraiser, Red vs Blue!