Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition

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

The 2024 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition starts Thursday, January 25 at 7 pm and ends Saturday, January 27 at 7 pm. Each team will be given 48 suspenseful hours and several blocks of ice to bring their frozen masterpieces to life. The Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition is guided by a strict set of rules, requiring artists […]

Snow Park at the Fair- Snow Sculptures & More!

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

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 Union, to watch sculptors at work during opening weekend (January 26-28). Finished sculptures remain on display for the duration of the Winter Carnival and are […]

Music by Monique Blakey

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

Singer-songwriter Monique Blakey hails from Saint Paul and is the niece of the Winter Carnival's King Boreas LXXIV, the late Art Blakey and Prime Minister 2015 Carolyn Blakey. Monique discovered her very large voice at the young age of five. From then on she had pursued a successful career in music. She has competed in […]

Music by the 70’s Magic Sunshine Band

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

The Saint Paul Winter Carnival asked for a FUN band so we are bringing you the 70's Magic Sunshine Band! Join us in the heated Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet to dance the night away! Check out their videos: https://70smagicsunshineband.com/video    

Vulcan Reveal

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

Come see the 2024 Krewe and Vulcanus Rex LXXXVI get introduced to their adoring fans! WHEN: Saturday, January 27th at 10 am SHARP for approximately 30 minutes WHERE: Landmark Center Cortile, 75 W. 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN- IMPORTANT NOTE: DOORS OPEN at 9:30 AM

Winter Carnival Orchid Show

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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.  

FREE Metro Transit to Winter Carnival

Thank you to Metro Transit, you can easily download a FREE pass for transportation to and from the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! January 27: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024StPaulWinterCarnivalJan27 January 28: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024StPaulWinterCarnivalJan28 February 1:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StPaulWinterCarnivalFeb1 February 2:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StPaulWinterCarnivalFeb2 February 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024StPaulWinterCarnivalFeb3  

Curling Open House At Frogtown Curling Club

Frogtown Curling Club 743 Western Ave N, Saint Paul, United States

Want to Try Curling?  Here’s your chance! In partnership with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Frogtown Curling Club instructors will be giving mini-lessons so you can get a taste of curling and learn how to throw a stone, sweeping, and scoring with an opportunity to play a mini game. The lesson lasts about 1 hour […]

Rock The Palace Post Parade Party

317 On Rice Park 317 Washington St., Saint Paul, United States

Come one, Come ALL to the best party around! Celebrate the triumphant return of King Boreas and his Royal Family to his winter playland after the Grande Day Parade! The Order of the Royal Guard of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival present "Rock the Palace Post Parade Party" Come celebrate the "Coolest Celebration on Earth" […]

Mayor’s Cocoa at the Castle

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

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 […]

Music by 8FOOT4

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

This band has it all! Don't miss them as they heat up the already warm heated Hamernick's Entertainment Chalet!  

Klondike Kate Cabaret

The Camp Bar 490 Robert St. N., St. Paul, MN

Fans of the Mistresses of Song & Merriment, you don't want to miss this one! Join us and support the talented Kates as they entertain with stories and song!   Doors open at 5:30pm Purchase tickets here!

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! 

Individual Ice Carving Competition, Professional Division

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

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 […]