Klondike Kate Contest

Inwood Oaks Event Center 484 Inwood Ave N, Oakdale, MN, United States

The 2024 Klondike Kate Contest will take place on Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.  Cost $25. This year's contest will be held at Inwood […]

Queen of Snows Candidate Gala

DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown 411 Minnesota St, Saint Paul, United States

Come meet the 2024 Queen of the Snows candidates! Don your best and walk the red carpet! 6PM Social Hour 7PM Dinner and Program Meal choices include: Roasted Pork Medallions, […]

Fire & Ice Dinner

Pool and Yacht Club 1600 Lilydale Road, Lilydale, MN, United States

Join in as the Pool and Yacht Club opens its doors to the public for an evening meal. You will see current and alumni Royal Family and Vulcans, along with Klondike Kates, the Royal Guard and Saint Paul Winter Carnival fans, all for an evening of fun and merriment before the start of the Winter […]

Vulcan Snow Park Snow Stomp

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, 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 […]

Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Win $10,000! The Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt is happening! This registered medallion patch gets you an additional $5,000 if you find the hidden medallion. The Treasure Hunt starts Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The total prize package is worth $10,000: $2,500 if you find the medallion, $2,500 if you have all the clues and […]

Annual Queens’ Tea

Royal Golf Club 11455 20th Street North, Lake Elmo, MN, United States

Please join the Former Queens in honoring our 2023 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Jocelyn O'Neill! 11am Social hour with Cash Bar 12pm Tea Luncheon including Queen Jocelyn's farewell speech, fishbowl questions answered by the 2024 Queen of the Snows Candidates, a live dessert auction, and a chance to win a $2,000 gift card to […]

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 […]

Hamernick’s Flooring Solutions Entertainment Chalet

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

ENTERTAINMENT CHALET An AMAZING large heated tent will be located this year in Rice Park, and the main stage will be inside! It is a great gathering place for Carnival goers. The Hamernick's Flooring Solutions Entertainment Chalet will not only provide a cozy respite from the outdoors, but guests may enjoy assorted beverages including, our […]

Light the Park- Kickoff to Carnival! PLUS Laser Light Show, Presented by the Star of Boreas

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

It's official - the 2024 Saint Paul Winter Carnival is back, better than ever!  Join us at Rice Park and help celebrate the start of “The Coolest Celebration on Earth” on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  Gather your family and friends at Rice Park starting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. there will be an […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

Royal Coronation

Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The magic of the 10-day Winter Carnival festival begins with the Royal Coronation, where the new King Boreas – the Mighty Monarch of Ice & Snow, his Royal Guards, Aurora – Queen of the Snows, and the four Wind Princes and Princesses are revealed. Royal Dinner and Royal Coronation Schedule of Events: Friday, January 26, […]

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