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 […]

$20

Beard Growing Competition, Donate Today

Pillbox 400 Wabasha Street N, Saint Paul, MN

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 […]

2023 Senior Royalty Coronation

Tinucci's 396 21st St, Newport

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 […]

$36.50

Fire & Ice Dinner

Pool and Yacht Club 1600 Lilydale Road, Lilydale, MN

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 […]

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 […]

The Royal Fashion Show

Abulae 255 6th Street East, Saint Paul, MN

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 […]

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

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

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, […]

$40.00

Hockey Day Minnesota

Polar Lakes Park 1280 Hammond Road, White Bear Lake, MN

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 […]

$20

NEW Helicopter Rides & Dinner

Holman's Table 644 Bayfield St, Saint Paul, MN

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 […]

$250

Light the Park- Kickoff to Carnival! PLUS New Laser Light Show, Presented by Securian Financial

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

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 26, 2023.  Gather your family and friends at Rice Park starting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. there will be a NEW Laser Light […]

Free

2023 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition

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

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 […]

Snow Park at the Fair- Snow Sculptures & More!

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

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 […]

Free