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Ice Fishing Tournament, Presented by Northstar Recreation
Welcome Minnesota Anglers & prepare your tackle for our month+ long fishing tournament! Save the date for our month long digital ice fishing tournament through the FishDonkey Mobile App, launching January 1st and running through February 5, 2023. 2023 Fishing Tournament Winners Current Winners Fishing Contest Prizes Prizes will be awarded to the top anglers […]
2 events,
Past Princess Soiree- A Night to Sparkle
Past Princess Soiree- A Night to Sparkle
When: Thursday, January 5th 6pm Doors Open 7pm Program Where: Abulae Event Venue (parking attached to the venue) Why: To honor the outgoing 2022 Wind Princesses and a fundraiser for […]
2 events,
Beard Growing Competition, Donate Today
Donate to one of the people competing in one of three categories. Your donation helps us pay our police bill- and we need to be safe at Winter Carnival. The list of competitors is below. Thank you! Get ready for the Saint Paul Winter Carnival’s Beard Growing Competition! Participants will compete in three categories: […]
3 events,
2023 Junior Royalty Coronation
2023 Junior Royalty Coronation
Join us as the new 2023 Junior Royalty Court is crowned! Cost to attend is: $5.00 with a 2023 Winter Carnival button $10.00 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.
3 events,
Klondike Kate Contest
Klondike Kate Contest
The 2023 Klondike Kate Contest will take place on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm. This year's contest will be held at the Hilton DoubleTree Saint Paul East. There will be an after party at the DoubleTree to celebrate our 2023 Klondike Kate, and rooms are available at a discount. […]
3 events,
Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner
Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner
Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023 Title: 2022 Candidate Dinner Location: Abulae 255 6th Street East, Floor 6, Saint Paul, MN Social Hour & Silent Auction: 6pm Dinner & Program: 7pm Cost: Coming Soon! Details: Please join us on Thursday, January 12, 2023 for the annual Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner. RSVP […]
3 events,
2023 Senior Royalty Coronation
2023 Senior Royalty Coronation
Watch the crowning of the new 2023 Senior Royalty Court at Tinucci's! The Senior Royalty Coronation will be held on Thursday, January 19th, 2023. Social Hour: 4:30 PM Dinner: 5:30 PM Royal Coronation at 7:00 PM. Coronation only tickets will be available for just $10. Tickets can be purchased online through the button below. No […]
3 events,
Fire & Ice Dinner
Fire & Ice Dinner
Join in as the Pool and Yacht Club opens its doors to the public for an evening meal. Our Royal Family and Vulcans, along with Klondike Kate, the Royal Guard and Saint Paul Winter Carnival fans will be there for an evening of fun and merriment before the start of the Winter Carnival. Reservations are […]
4 events,
Vulcan Snow Park Snow Stomp
Vulcan Snow Park Snow Stomp
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 […]
The Royal Fashion Show
The Royal Fashion Show
Date: Saturday, January 21st Location: Abulae St. Paul, MN 1pm Cost: To be announced soon **Discount available if you purchase tickets to both the Candidate Dinner and Fashion show. Order your tickets online at https://www.ambassadorsspwc.com/
4 events,
Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt
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. 22, 2023. 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
Annual Queens’ Tea
Please join the Former Queens in honoring our 2022 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Effie Barnes! 11am Social hour with Cash Bar 12pm Tea Luncheon including Queen Effie's Farewell speech, fishbowl questions answered by the 2023 Queen of the Snows Candidates, a live dessert auction, and a chance to win a $2000 gift card to […]
8 events,
Hockey Day Minnesota
Hockey history, tradition and culture run deep and are loved by generations of hockey fans throughout the White Bear surrounding area. Festivities will include outdoor hockey games, live concerts, unique activations, next level hospitality, and more, attracting 15,000 plus visitors. White Bear’s strong hockey tradition, history and passion dating back to 1912 served as inspiration […]
CynCity Walking Tours
CynCity Walking Tours Stroll through skyways, inside buildings and along streets as CynCity Tours serves up gangsters, haunts and history in the heart of downtown Saint Paul throughout the Winter Carnival -Thursday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 5 - Check schedule at cyncitytours.com. Gangsterland Walking Tours are offered every day during Winter Carnival, plus the Haunted […]
2023 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition
The 2023 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition starts Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm and ends Saturday, January 28 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 […]
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
A NEW Event at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and one you shouldn't miss! This is a helicopter ride and dinner for two people at Holman's Table. The helicopter […]
Light the Park- Kickoff to Carnival! PLUS New Laser Light Show, Presented by Securian Financial
Light the Park- Kickoff to Carnival! PLUS New Laser Light Show, Presented by Securian Financial
It's official - the 2023 Saint Paul Winter Carnival is here! Join us at Rice Park and help celebrate the start of “The Coolest Celebration on Earth” on Thursday, January […]
Vocal Interpretations Prelims, Presented by Securian Financial
Vocal Interpretations Prelims, Presented by Securian Financial
Calling all fans of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival who love to perform and entertain a crowd! If you enjoy being on stage and want to have fun – this […]
11 events,
Snow Park at the Fair- Snow Sculptures & More!
Visitors are encouraged to come out to the Vulcan Snow Park to watch sculptors at work during opening weekend (January 27-29). 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 are knocked down if they’re growing dangerously […]
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
A NEW Event at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and one you shouldn't miss! This is a helicopter ride and dinner for two people at Holman's Table. The helicopter ride departs from the tarmac at Holman's Table and lasts approximately 7 minutes. Dinner will be served immediately following your ride, from a special menu […]
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Ice Carvings
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Ice Carvings
Completed carvings may be viewed throughout the Winter Carnival (see open hours below). This signature Winter Carnival event returned as blocks of ice were transformed into beautiful masterpieces. Endless photo […]
Music by Adam Daniel
Music by Adam Daniel
We are excited to bring Adam Daniel to the Warming House stage this year! Always feeling a passion to express emotion through music, Adam began composing solo piano works by […]
16 events,
Saint Paul Scavenger Hunts, Presented by Priority Courier Experts
This year, Winter Carnival fans will once again be able to take part in up to four fun and uniquely engaging scavenger hunts. By participating in this event, you are positively impacting the future of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival for decades to come! Consider the small “pay-to-play” price as a sign of your support […]
Winter Carnival Orchid Show
The Orchid Society of Minnesota's "Winter Carnival Orchid Show" is being held January 28-29, 2023 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN from 10am-4pm. Judging is being held on January 28, 2023 at 7 AM. To learn more, click here.
Rock The Palace
Come one, Come ALL to the best party around! Celebrate the triumphant return of King Boreas and his Royal Family to his winter playland. The Order of the Royal Guard of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival present the "Rock the Palace", featuring 8Foot4 Come celebrate the "Coolest Celebration on Earth" with the Royal Guards. Pre-Sale […]
Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest, Presented by PuzzleTwist & Priority Courier Experts
Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest, Presented by PuzzleTwist & Priority Courier Experts
All categories are filled for 2023! We are excited! Try again in 2024! ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a master at putting puzzles together? Then this is an event for you! Grab […]
2023 Saintly City Cat Show
2023 Saintly City Cat Show
45th Annual Championship & Household Pet Cat Show January 28-29, 2023 Exhibition Hall, RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd - St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 SHOW HOURS: Check in: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday: […]
Vulcan Reveal
Vulcan Reveal
Come see the 2023 Krewe and Vulcanus Rex LXXXV get introduced to their adoring fans! WHEN: Saturday, January 28th at 10 am SHARP for approimately 30 minutes WHERE: Como Lakeside […]
18 events,
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Winter Run, Presented by Xcel Energy
Saint Paul Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Winter Run, Presented by Xcel Energy
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 […]
2023 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division
2023 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division
The 2023 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division, starts on January 29 at 9 AM. Each artisan team will be given 6 suspenseful hours and a couple blocks of […]
2023 Individual Ice Carving Competition, Professional Division
2023 Individual Ice Carving Competition, Professional Division
The 2023 Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Professional Division, starts on January 29 at 9 AM. Each artisan team will be given 5 suspenseful hours and a couple blocks of […]
8 events,
41st Annual Titan Dinner
41st Annual Titan Dinner
Join the Titan Organization for the 41st Annual Dinner! Honored Guest: 2022 Prince of the North Wind Jeff Thron & Lady Jessica Special Guest: 2023 Prince of the North Wind David Schmidt & Lady Laura Dellwood […]
Ice Carvings for Kids: A cool creative collaboration between Children’s Minnesota and the Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Ice Carvings for Kids: A cool creative collaboration between Children’s Minnesota and the Saint Paul Winter Carnival
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’ […]
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
A NEW Event at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and one you shouldn't miss! This is a helicopter ride and dinner for two people at Holman's Table. The helicopter ride departs from the tarmac at Holman's Table and lasts approximately 7 minutes. Dinner will be served immediately following your ride, from a special menu […]
7 events,
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner
A NEW Event at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and one you shouldn't miss! This is a helicopter ride and dinner for two people at Holman's Table. The helicopter ride departs from the tarmac at Holman's Table and lasts approximately 7 minutes. Dinner will be served immediately following your ride, from a special menu […]
Frozen Family Fun Night, Presented by Priority Courier Experts
Frozen Family Fun Night, Presented by Priority Courier Experts
Join us on Tuesday, January 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Landmark Plaza Park for Frozen Family Fun Night, Presented by Priority Courier Experts. We'll have a Meet and Greet from […]
2023 East Wind Dinner
2023 East Wind Dinner
Please join us in your finest purple garb as we honor the 2022 Euros Dan Kaldun and his Lady Patty and welcome the 2023 Euros Lew Vogel and his Lady […]