Join the Past Princess Association as they celebrate their 31st Anniversary and honor the outgoing 2024 Wind Princesses at a fundraiser for the PPA! When: Friday, January 3rd 6pm Doors Open 7pm Program Where: The Mermaid Price: $55* per person RSVP: Online at www.pastprincess.com by December 22nd *$50 for paid PPA members. RSVPs sent after […]
Join us as the new 2025 Junior Royalty Court is crowned! Cost to attend is: $10.00 with a 2025 Winter Carnival button $15.00 without a button Buttons will be available for purchase at the door. Visiting royalty may attend with 1 chaperone at no charge, please RSVP to juniorroyalty@spfhf.org to confirm space. Are you interested […]
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 & 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 […]
The 2025 Klondike Kate Contest will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. Presale cost is $25 (through December 31) and $30 online January 1-7 or at the door. This year's contest will be held at Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale. Purchase Tickets Here
Come meet the 2025 Queen of the Snows candidates! Don your best and walk the red carpet! 6:30PM Social Hour 7PM Dinner and Program
Come to the crowning of the new 2025 Senior Royalty Court! The Senior Royalty Coronation will be held on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Social Hour and Dinner (optional): 5:30 PM Buffet Dinner includes: Slow Roasted Turkey with Skillet Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Traditional Stuffing, Baked Ham, Au gratin Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Vadnais Heights Commons. Doors open at 1, with the show starting at 2:00pm! Shop from wonderful vendors while you enjoy light appetizers and drinks from the bar, then grab a seat for the show to begin!
Win up to $10,000! Be the first to get the 2025 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Medallion Patch. This registered Treasure Hunt patch gets you an additional $5,000 if you find the hidden medallion. The total prize package is worth $10,000: $2,500 if you find the medallion, $2,500 if you have all the clues and $5,000 more […]
The wait is over for the return of one of Minnesota’s premiere winter attraction located at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Ice Castles! This is a partner event with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. The icy gates are opened at various times. Click here for the complete schedule. Guests are able to step into magic and […]
Please join the Former Queens in honoring our 2024 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Jennifer Westerhaus! January 19, 2025 11 am Social hour with Cash Bar 12 pm Tea Luncheon including Queen Jennifer's farewell speech, fishbowl questions answered by the 2025 Queen of the Snows Candidates, a live dessert auction, and a chance to win […]
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 […]
We are collaborating with ECOLAB, Visit Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance to show you how Saint Paul is LIT, every night of the 139th Saint Paul Winter Carnival! We are so excited to shine the light on the liveliness of the Capital City during this chilly winter season! Come out to "ICE" […]
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 PLUS play in their casino! *This is a 21+ event Doors open at 6pm Click below to purchase tickets.
Join us for something NEW in 2025- a Bingo Blitz! Bingo over many days during Winter Carnival at all of our charitable gambling locations- all with different themes and prizes. Pick up your Bingo Blitz Board to get stamped at each bingo for a chance to win additional prizes with a filled card. �� Join […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
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. Sculptures on display: […]
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
The magic of the 10-day Winter Carnival festival begins with the Royal Coronation, Presented by Hamernick's Flooring Solutions, 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 CORONATION SCHEDULE OF […]
We are collaborating with ECOLAB, Visit Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance to show you how Saint Paul is LIT, every night of the 139th Saint Paul Winter Carnival! We are so excited to shine the light on the liveliness of the Capital City during this chilly winter season! Come out to "ICE" […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Then this is the event for you! Grab your friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition! The Winter Carnival 2025 Event Is NOW TWO DAYS! Our puzzle contest will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025 AND Sunday, January 26, 2025, returning to the […]
48th Annual Championship & Household Pet Cat Show January 25-26, 2025 Exhibition Hall, RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd - St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 SHOW HOURS: Check in: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission Adults - $10 (discount with a Winter Carnival button), Children & Seniors - […]
We are proud to partner with The Root Beer Lady Written and Performed by Kim Schultz / Originally directed by Addie Gorlin-Han / Remounted by Jess Yates January 25–February 23, 2025, various times The Root Beer Lady tells the story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. The story reflects […]
Come see the 2025 Krewe and Vulcanus Rex LXXXVII get introduced to their adoring fans! WHEN: Saturday, January 25th at 10 am SHARP for approximately 30 minutes WHERE: Saint Paul College (indoors!), 235 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul IMPORTANT NOTE: DOORS OPEN at 9:30 AM
2025 "Orchids in Bloom: Celebrating 50 Years of Winter Carnival Magic” Step into a tropical paradise during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The Winter Carnival Orchid Show returns to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory on January 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM and January 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering a vibrant, midwinter escape that’s become […]
Join us for something NEW in 2025- a Bingo Blitz! Bingo over many days during Winter Carnival at all of our charitable gambling locations- all with different themes and prizes. Pick up your Bingo Blitz Board to get stamped at each bingo for a chance to win additional prizes with a filled card. January 25 […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
It’s cold outside, which can mean only one thing – it’s time to get out there! Gather up your thermal underwear and neck warmers and start training today for this annual event! Runners and walkers will have the opportunity to participate in a NoK (pay to not run), 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K and Kid's Run […]
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
2025 "Orchids in Bloom: Celebrating 50 Years of Winter Carnival Magic” Step into a tropical paradise during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The Winter Carnival Orchid Show returns to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory on January 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM and January 26 from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering a vibrant, midwinter escape that’s become […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
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’ […]
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
We are collaborating with ECOLAB, Visit Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance to show you how Saint Paul is LIT, every night of the 139th Saint Paul Winter Carnival! We are so excited to shine the light on the liveliness of the Capital City during this chilly winter season! Come out to "ICE" […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
Come to this new Winter Carnival event, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and Brownbody! Get on the ice and learn to skate! This event is FREE and open to the public (weather permitting). Skates are available for kids and adults onsite at no cost. Presented By:
Join us on Tuesday, January 28th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. inside the Landmark Center Cortile for Frozen Family Fun Night. We'll have a Meet and Greet from 6-7:30pm with the Frozen characters including a photo opportunity along with story time and a Frozen singalong, snow activities with Junior Royalty, giftbags and other family-friendly activities. There will […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
We are collaborating with ECOLAB, Visit Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance to show you how Saint Paul is LIT, every night of the 139th Saint Paul Winter Carnival! We are so excited to shine the light on the liveliness of the Capital City during this chilly winter season! Come out to "ICE" […]
The West Wind Organization cordially invites you to attend the 2025 Saint Paul Winter Carnival West Wind Dinner Honored Guest: John Omodt, 2024 Prince of the West Wind Special Guest: Randy Hatch, 2025 Prince of the West Wind Wednesday January 29, 2025 6:00pm Social 7:00pm Dinner & Program Cost is $75/person Meal choices: Short Rib, […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
Join us for our MEAT RAFFLE 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 the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and Bailey's for a night of revelry featuring […]
We are collaborating with ECOLAB, Visit Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance to show you how Saint Paul is LIT, every night of the 139th Saint Paul Winter Carnival! We are so excited to shine the light on the liveliness of the Capital City during this chilly winter season! Come out to "ICE" […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
It’s the rodeo and a whole lot more at Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo January 31-Feb. 1 at Xcel Energy Center! Come early for pre-show fun on the dirt followed by top pro-rodeo action. Get your tickets now!
Join the Royal Family, Vulcan Krewe, Klondike Kate and the Royal Guard, along with the team from Xcel Energy, our alumni groups and volunteers as we do what we do best- GOOD in the community! The day will be filled with opportunities to do good, through donations of food and blood or to spread cheer […]
Mingle with the Klondike Kates and then, sit back, relax, and listen to the melodious, crooning Kates. 11am to 1:30pm Tickets will be $40, including lunch and cash bar, and will be available soon, Click below for more details.
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise & Memorabilia Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items, including memorabilia! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!
Union Depot is going to the dogs! Start the day with a doga session (dog yoga) taught by Studio 9-to-5 at 9AM. The main event kicks off on Saturday, February 1 at 10 AM. Shop local pet vendors in the Waiting Room and celebrate the grand crowning ceremony of the 2025 Saint Paul Winter Carnival […]
Check out our Winter Carnival Food Festival just steps away from the Landmark Center and Ice Park! Grab your food and eat it inside Landmark Center during Around the World in a Day for Kids, Seniors and Families, Presented by Dungarvin, Seven Hills Senior Living and St. Croix Hospice! Food vendors in 2025 include: KP […]
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
