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January 2021
Saint Paul Hotel Hot Chocolate
A bit frozen? Drive by the Saint Paul Hotel for a nice hot cup of Hot Chocolate! $1 hot chocolate and Rice Krispy bars are a fun treat as you drive through the beautiful downtown Saint Paul, on your way to Winter Carnival activities. Saint Paul Hotel is located right next to Rice Park and is home to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royalty during Winter Carnival. This is a long-standing Saint Paul Hotel tradition.
Find out more »3K Prologue at Battle Creek
The Endurance United Nordic Prologue is on Sunday, January 31 in the Freestyle Technique Over 3k distance. Social distancing guidelines in place with warm-up, staging, race, cool down areas. Start times are based on time of day and the event is manually timed. Sign up soon to select one of 135 interval start times, spaced out every 2 minutes.
Find out more »Klondike Kate Cabaret
Fans of the Mistresses of Song & Merriment will be able to watch this year’s Klondike Kate Cabaret from the comfort and safety of their home. The show will be posted on the Winter Carnival’s Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 10 a.m. Join us and support the talented Kates as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in stories and song. This is a fundraiser for the Royal Order of the Klondike Kate’s, a suggested donation of $10 per…
Find out more »February 2021
Virtual Family Day
For both Saturdays during Carnival, families can gather ‘round their computers and smart TVs in the comfort and safety of their homes to participate in our Family Day activities. Each day’s schedule will be filled with entertaining performances, educational seminars, arts and crafts lessons, storytelling sessions, and much more. This content will go live on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel and then be available for “re-runs” forever! Enjoy performances, story sessions, craft lessons and more with: Dodge Nature…
Find out more »CANCELED – Softball Tournament
We are sorry to announce that the Softball Tournament has been cancelled for 2021. We’re brrrrrrringing back a classic hit from Carnival’s history – the Winter Carnival Softball Tournament. Games will be held outdoors on a snowy St. Paul ballfield (site to be determined) on Saturday, Feb. 6. Registration will begin in January. Sign up and batter up or catch a game on the sidelines.
Find out more »May 2021
Klondike Kate Fundraiser – May 19th
Can-Can Wonderland Spring Fundraiser Wed, 05/19/2021 - 05:00 pm–09:00 pm The Kates are having a Spring Fundraiser at Can Can Wonderland!! The cost of one ticket is $35.00 Tickets will be limited and should be purchased in advance online. Can Can Wonderland will be closed to the general public. Current capacity for CDC Guidelines and State of MN is 250. Each $35 admission ticket will include any or all of the following: Mini-Golf tournament participation (with prizes for the best Team…
Find out more »June 2021
2021 SPFHF Golf Classic
Save the date! The 2021 SPFHF Golf Classic will be on Monday, June 14th, 2021 at Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation and its commitment to producing Minnesota's Iciest and Spiciest festivals, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul. Join us for a day of fun, fellowship and giving back to one of Saint Paul's favorite traditions! More information coming…
Find out more »September 2021
December 2021
2022 Private Button Unveiling
Join us as we unveil the commemorative 2022 Winter Carnival buttons on Saturday, December 4, sponsored by Greg Kuntz of the River Run Team! This private, members-only unveiling will take place at the Loon Cafe in Saint Paul. Event starts at 10:30 am with the official buttons' unveiling shortly thereafter. There will be a cash bar and a chili bar available for purchase. The public event will follow at 4:30 pm at Union Depot.
Find out more »2022 Public Button Unveiling
Join the Saint Paul Winter Carnival at Union Depot in-person for the exciting 2022 Button Reveal, sponsored by Seven Corners Print and Promo, at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration & Movie Night on Saturday, December 4! Schedule of Events: 4:30 PM: St. Paul Winter Carnival 2022 Button Reveal 5:00 PM - Holiday performance 6:30 PM - Tree lighting ceremony 7:00 PM - Movie night featuring Elf This is a free community event open to the public. No tickets…
Find out more »Northern Soda Winter Carnival Release
Northern Soda Company is once again partnering with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival for a Winter Carnival themed soda, NEW Limited Edition -- Minnesota Birch Beer! BE THE FIRST TO TRY! Members of the Royal Family, Vulcan Krewe & Klondike Kates will greet you at a curbside pickup event from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 18th at Northern Soda Company's Taproom (3747 Dunlap St N, Arden Hills, MN 55112). Place your order prior to Saturday's event and…
Find out more »January 2022
2022 Junior Royalty Coronation
Join us as the new 2022 Junior Royalty Court is crowned! Cost to attend is: $5.00 with a 2022 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 westwindprincess2019@gmail.com to confirm space.
Find out more »2022 Past Princess Brunch
When: Sunday, January 9th 10am social 11am brunch and program Where: Royal Cliff, 2280 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55122 Why: To honor the outgoing 2020-2021 wind princesses and a fundraiser for the PPA Price: $50 RSVP: Online at www.pastprincess.com by December 27th
Find out more »Klondike Kate Contest
The 2022 Klondike Kate Contest will take place on January 12th at 6pm. 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 2022 Klondike Kate, and rooms are available at a discount. (Tell 'em Kate sent ya). To reserve a table please email klondikekates@gmail.com Tickets will be available the night of the event for $25.00 at the door. If you would like to stay…
Find out more »2022 Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner
Event: 2022 Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022 Title: 2022 Candidate Dinner Location: DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul East 2201 Burns Ave. St. Paul, MN Social Hour & Silent Auction: 6pm Dinner & Program: 7pm Cost: $50 for the Candidate Dinner Details: Please join us on Thursday, January 13, 2022 for the annual Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner. RSVP by December 28, 2021. Email kwallace1020@gmail.com with questions. **Discount available if you purchase tickets to both the Candidate…
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