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Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division

Date: Jan 31, 2027

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Minnesota State Fairgrounds

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Family Activities

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Watch incredible works of art come to life right before your eyes! The 2027 Two Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division, starts on January 31 at 9 AM.

Each artisan team will be given 6 suspenseful hours and a couple blocks of ice to bring their frozen masterpieces to life. The Two 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 every detail. Judging immediately follows the completion of the contest.

Watch the ice carving magic unfold live, then explore the stunning finished masterpieces on display at The Frozen Grounds at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds throughout Winter Carnival (weather permitting)!

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Individual Block Ice Carving Competition, Artisan Division

Jan 31, 2027 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM