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January 2020
Ice Fishing Competition
Anglers, bundle up and prepare your tackle - competing on ice just got a whole lot easier! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival is excited to present our NEW month-long digital ice fishing competition. You can fish anywhere in the seven-county metro: lakes, ponds, and rivers. Prizes will be given to the top positions of each leaderboard category. Eligible fish are limited to the seven-county metro in an attempt to master the local bite. All fish entered in the tournament will…
Find out more »Fire & Ice : Winter Carnival Art Show
Fire & Ice: Winter Carnival Art Show January 9, 2020 - February 23, 2020 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, January 10 5 - 9 p.m. ADDRESS: The AZ Gallery, 308 Prince St #130 St. Paul, MN 55101 AZ Gallery Hours: Thursday - Friday 5-8 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Find out more »Winter Carnival Memorabilia Display
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 Saint Paul Winter Carnival. On display throughout the Winter Carnival at the North Gallery inside Landmark Center. Open Hours: Thursday, Jan. 23 - 4pm - 7pm Friday, Jan. 24 - 10am - 2pm Saturday, Jan. 25 - 10am - 5pm Sunday, Jan. 26- 11am - 5pm Wednesday Jan. 29 -…
Find out more »2020 Saint Paul Winter Carnival
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the 134th Saint Paul Winter Carnival, the “Coolest Celebration on Earth” since 1886. The Winter Carnival continues to bring family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area. Most events are FREE and open to the public. Events primarily take place in downtown Saint Paul, in and around the Landmark Center, as well as at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Enjoy live entertainment, walk through the ice sculpture garden, watch…
Find out more »Baileys Warming House
A large heated tent will be situated on Market Street. A great gathering place for Carnival goers, the Baileys Warming House will not only provide a cozy respite from the outdoors, but guests may enjoy assorted tasty signature cocktails, craft beers, games (trivia, bingo, pull tabs), snacks as well as live entertainment from local musicians.
Find out more »2020 Opening Ceremony
Join us in Rice Park as we kick off the first Saint Paul Winter Carnival of the decade! Speakers and special guests will include community ambassadors, visiting dignitaries and festival royalty from across North America, and the outgoing 2019 Winter Carnival Royal Family.
Find out more »Winter Carnival Music Series
Enjoy a variety of performers on the University of Minnesota Physicians Entertainment Stage. RICE PARK SCHEDULE: Thursday, January 23, 2020 5:00pm-6:30pm Katy Vernon 6:30pm-7:30pm Opening Night Kick Off Friday, January 24, 2020 – Country Night! 5:00pm-7:00pm Hitchville 7:30pm-10:00pm Trailer Trash Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 90’s Night 11:00am-1:00pm The Bazillions 1:30pm-3:00pm Grateful Red 3:30pm-5:00pm Kinda Fonda Wanda 5:30pm-7:30pm DJ Shannon Blowtorch 8:00pm-10:00pm Flannel: MN’s Premiere 90s Cover Band Sunday, January 26, 2020 11:00am-12:00pm Will Bauermeister 12:15pm-1:15pm Cantus 1:30pm-3:00pm Root…
Find out more »2020 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition
The 2020 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition starts Thursday, January 23 and ends Saturday, January 25. 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 to utilize their best creative thinking and remain incredibly attentive to all details. Judging immediately follows the completion of the contest. Be sure to check out the live ice carving and…
Find out more »Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition
Come watch Minnesotan artists brave the elements to create amazing works of art. Better yet, sign up to participate! Each team (with up to three members) starts with a ready-made eight-foot cube of snow and has 2½ days to carve out a sculpture using only hand tools. Stop by often to watch the sculptures take shape and join us around noon on Sunday to vote for your favorite sculpture! Visit mnsnowpark.com/minnesota-state-snow-sculpting-competition for complete event details, entry form, and Vulcan Snow…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Snow Sculpture Viewing
Visit Vulcan Snow Park to see some amazing works of art—made out of snow! Sculptures on display include an exhibition sculpture by professional snow artists, Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition entries, Small-Block Snow Sculpting Contest entries, and other sculptures, such as those created by students from the Metro Deaf School. Stop by often during the first weekend (January 24-26) to watch the competition and contest sculptures take shape—and vote for your favorite around noon on Sunday! All sculptures are finished…
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