January 2019
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, Amateur 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 25-27) to watch the competition and contest sculptures take shape—and vote for your favorite around noon on Sunday! All sculptures are finished…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Giant Snow Slide
The giant snow slide is a Vulcan Snow Park crowd favorite. It puts smiles on thousands of children’s faces, allows adults to relive cherished childhood memories, and brings the community together to have fun. After all, who doesn’t have fun going down a hill on a sled? Measuring 16 feet high and more than 300 feet long, the slide is open daily from the first Friday to the last Sunday of Vulcan Snow Park—weather permitting. Scheduled hours are 4 to…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Fire Castle & Snow Golf
New for 2019! The first-ever Fire Castle at Vulcan Snow Park is a structure worthy of the Vulcan Fire King! Approximately 3,500 square feet, it features nine of Shadowbrooke Golf Course’s favorite golf holes re-created out of snow. Come play a round with a frozen tennis ball (clubs and balls provided). The course will be black-lit at night for even more fun. Scheduled hours are 4 to 9 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 9 pm on weekends (Saturdays…
Find out more »Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest
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 block of snow and has just eight hours to carve out a sculpture using only hand tools. Stop by often to watch the sculptures take shape and join us around 4:30 pm to cheer for the winners! Visit mnsnowpark.com/amateur-snow-contest for complete event details, entry form, and Vulcan Snow Park visitor…
Find out more »Vulcan Fun Day
Vulcan Fun Day is a big day at Vulcan Snow Park. Bring the whole family for a day of snowy carnival fun! Zoom down the giant snow slide. Ride a Vulcan fire truck! Meet the Vulcan Krewe and Royal Family. Dig for snowy treasure. Puzzle your way through the snow maze. Climb the snow mountain. Check out the amazing snow sculptures, vote for your favorite, and find out who won! Take the Polar Plunge or watch as other brave souls…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Polar Plunge
Vulcan Snow Park is proud to partner with Special Olympics Minnesota to host two Polar Plunge events. Every Plunge makes a difference for more than 8,100 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health, and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Funds raised through the Polar Plunge help to support programs such as Young Athletes, Unified Sports,…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Nighttime Polar Plunge
Vulcan Snow Park is proud to partner with Special Olympics Minnesota to host two Polar Plunge events. Every Plunge makes a difference for more than 8,100 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes. Special Olympics Minnesota offers children and adults with intellectual disabilities year-round sports training and competition. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health, and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities, and the world. Funds raised through the Polar Plunge help to support programs such as Young Athletes, Unified Sports,…
Find out more »February 2019
Snow Flag Football Tournament
Snow. Flag football. A perfect match! Come watch the fun! Better yet, enter your team for this double-elimination tournament by 3 pm on February 1. Co-ed teams welcome! The tournament will run as long as needed for all teams to play (and will continue on Sunday if needed). Visit mnsnowpark.com/snow-flag-football for complete event details, entry form, and Vulcan Snow Park visitor information. Don’t care to drive? Visit Metro Transit to plan your trip, get maps, schedules and fare information. Metro…
Find out more »Barstool Ski Races
Come watch (or participate in) your new favorite sporting event! Contestants race downhill on (you guessed it) barstools on skis in one-on-one heats. Barstool decorations, costumed riders, and wipeouts just add to the fun. Visit mnsnowpark.com/barstool-ski-races for complete event details, entry form, and Vulcan Snow Park visitor information. Don’t care to drive? Visit Metro Transit to plan your trip, get maps, schedules and fare information. Metro Transit is providing FREE rides to the 2019 Saint Paul Winter Carnival and Vulcan…
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