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Here is just a partial list of the winter fun events at the St. Paul Winter Carnival:
- Snow Sculpture and Ice Carving Competitions
- Winter Carnival Medallion Treasure Hunt
- King Boreas Grande Day Parade
- Torchlight Parade
- Klondike Kate Competition
- Winter Carnival Blues Festival
- Vulcan Coming Out Party
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in Duluth
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Race is run along the North Shore of Lake Superior. The race celebrates the vital role of John Beargrease in the early history of the area. John Beargrease was the son of an Anishinabe Chief. He and his brothers delivered mail between Two Harbors and Grand Marais using a variety of methods to transport the mail including dogsled, canoes, horses and large boats. Read more about this remarkable man on the John Beargrease web site below.
Some features of the race:
- One of the most prestigious sled dog races in the lower 48 States
- Mushers and spectators attend and participate from around the world.
- Rugged 390-mile race along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
- Race week events include: Cutest Puppy Contest, Opening Ceremonies and 'Meet the Mushers' at the race start.
More about the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race
WinterFest in Spicer
WinterFest in Spicer Minnesota features:- A breathtaking ice structure and slide, which is visible day and night.
- Snowmobile runs
- Ice Fishing tournaments
- Polar Plunge and Hot Tub Party
- Fireworks
Icebox Days in International Falls
Icebox Days is International Falls annual celebration of winter This four-day fun and wacky event has something for all ages.Some of the featured chilly events include:
- Freeze yer Gizzard Blizzard 5k & 10k Runs
- Candlelight skiing in Voyageurs National Park
- Snow sculpting
- Frozen turkey bowling
- Smoosh races
Grumpy Old Men Festival in Wabasha
Wabasha is the Minnesota town that inspired the Grumpy Old Men movie.
Wabasha continues to celebrate the movie, and winter, with the Grumpy Old Men Festival.Some of the fun includes:
More about the Grumpy Old Men Festival
Ice Fishing Extravaganza Brainerd
Brainerd celebrates winter with its annual ice fishing contest. Their web site promotes this extravaganza as "The world’s largest live-release ice fishing contest."The ice fishing contest is held on Gull Lake's Hole-in-the-Day Bay. More than $150,000 in prizes are offered.
The Brainerd Jaycees sponsor the ice fishing contest.
More about the Brainerd Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Fish House Parade Aitken November
The annual Fish House Parade in Aitken in one of many quirky events that happen every year in Minnesota.From the Aitken Minnesota web site:
Aitkin’s World Famous Fish House Parade will be celebrating another year in the North Country at this unusual parade of decorated fish houses The display travels though the downtown retail district so you can see it all! The parade has been shown nationally on the Comedy Central network, HGTV and A&E."
Date: November
Check out the Aitken Minnesota web site
Holidazzle Parade in Minneapolis
The Holidazzle Parade has become a Midwest tradition. This yearly parade celebrates winter and Christmas. Thousands of people gather on the Nicollet Mall each evening to see the dazzling lights and festive floats. Each evening's parade features brightly lit floats, marching bands, celebrity grand marshals and 250 costumed characters from popular children's stories.The parade is free to the public.
Dates: Thursday through Sundays from late November - late December
Check out the Holidazzle web site
- Saint Paul Winter Carnival
- Macy's Holidazzle
- The Living History Society of Minnesota Annual Winter Celebration
- Wintertracks on the Gunflint Trail
- Polardaze in Bemidji
- Mankato Annual Winter Solenoid Celebration
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1st Annual "Cabin Fever" Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe
1st Annual "Cabin Fever" Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe
Friday, Feb. 20 - 7-10 p.m.
at the Audubon Center of the North Woods
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Ely Winter Festival
Once again the city of Ely will host the Ely Winter Festival, February 6-16.
Some highlights and events include:
~Dog sled rides
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Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes Starts Feb. 7
Here are some of the many events:
Saturday, February 7
Polar Fest 14-Hour Scrapathon: Lincoln Education Center Gymnasium, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., $30 per ...
2nd Annual "Cabin Fever" Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe
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2nd Annual ‘Cabin Fever’ Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe & Skate
Saturday, February 20, 2010 – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
at the Audubon Center of the North Woods (on ...
Sandstone Minnesota Ice Festival Winter Adventure Sports Expo
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The Sandstone Minnesota Ice Festival celebrates its fifth year returning with ice climbing clinics and gear demos, winter camping, snow shoeing, and skijoring....
St. Paul Winter Carnival..The GIANT snow slide
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this is the most fun thing i have ever adventured. my mom I and went for the first time last year and had a ball.
We couldn't believe how many people ...
Ole and Lena Days in Granite Falls
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Ole & Lena Days will be held throughout Granite Falls from Thursday, January 29 through Saturday, February 7.
This celebration of the region’s Norwegian ...
Volks Ski Fest
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Locations throughout Cook County will be the site of the Volks Ski Fest, Saturday, January 31 through Sunday, February 8, 2009.
This new family-oriented ...
St. James Winter Carnival
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The St. James Winter Carnival will be held Thursday through Sunday, January 29 through February 1, 2009 throughout the city of St. James.
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