Aug. 21 – Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025
212 Days 14 Hours 27 Mins
The winter attraction features tunnels, caverns, towers, fountains, and slides, built entirely from ice. Features are weather dependent, and may be temporarily closed or unavailable due to weather.
Opening day:
Friday, January 3: 6-11 p.m.
Mondays: 4-9 p.m.
Tuesdays: CLOSED
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Thursdays: 4-9 p.m.
Fridays: 4-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Holidays: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Please see website for pricing.
For more information, visit icecastles.com.
Gymnastics meet hosted by Legacy Gymnastics.
Warner Coliseum
Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
For more information, visit www.gymlegacy.com.
Organized by the Saint Paul Vulcans, Vulcan Snow Park takes place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
Come play in the snow, enjoy amazing snow sculptures, traverse the snow maze, and grab some food!
Block 30
Snow Sculpting Competition & Maze:
Jan. 24 - 26: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Snow sculpting winners announced on Sunday, January 26th at 1 p.m.
Snow Sculpture Viewing & Maze:
Jan. 27-31: 4-9 p.m.
Feb. 1-2: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit wintercarnival.com.
Join us for a beautiful run or walk past the Vulcan Snow Park and a wintry Minnesota State Fairground. All proceeds from this event benefit the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, proud producer of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
North End Event Center
8-9 a.m.: Registration
8:45 a.m.: Kid’s Run
9:00 a.m.: 5K (1 loop) and 10K (2 loops) (3 loops) and 20K (4 loops)
9:06 a.m.: No K Start
Please see website for pricing.
For more information, visit wintercarnival.com.
The Minnesota Blizzard is a semi-professional soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League. This high paced, high action and high scoring brand of soccer will bring indoor soccer back to the Twin Cities.
Warner Coliseum
Adults: $10
Kids (6-17): $5
Children 5 and under: Free
Email infor@mnblizzardfc.com for group discounts.
For more information, visit mnblizzardfc.com.
The Minnesota Blizzard is a semi-professional soccer team that plays in the Major Arena Soccer League. This high paced, high action and high scoring brand of soccer will bring indoor soccer back to the Twin Cities.
Warner Coliseum
Adults: $10
Kids (6-17): $5
Children 5 and under: Free
Email infor@mnblizzardfc.com for group discounts.
For more information, visit mnblizzardfc.com.
Winter Beer Dabbler, the Midwest's biggest and best winter beer festival, will make its return to the Fairgrounds on February 22, 2025. Enjoy food trucks, music, and more all while tasting unlimited samples of craft beer and cider from across the U.S.
3-6:30 p.m. (early access begins at 2 p.m.)
General Admission: $55 + fees
Early Access: $75 + fees
Designated Driver: $20 + fees
For more information, visit beerdabbler.com.
The Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs' mission is to provide opportunities for interaction with professionals, discussion of project goals, presentation of ideas, and project analysis for all youth in the Twin Cities nine county area.
Warner Coliseum
Friday, March 3: 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 4: Volunteers only
Sunday, March 5: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit tcrsf.net.
George’s Minnesota Minnesota Muskie Expo is a fishing show for muskie anglers. The show includes seminars, retailers, resorts, factory reps, lures, rods, reels, maps, publications, muskie guides, reproductions, boats, kids zone and much much more.
Warner Coliseum
Friday: 1-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adults: $10
Weekend Pass: $17
Children (12 & under): Free
For more information, visit mn-muskieexpo.com.
The annual 3-ring Shrine Circus returns to the State Fairgrounds in 2025 for their 101st anniversary. Their traditional circus features animals, aerialists, clowns, and other great attractions all at family friendly prices.
Warner Coliseum
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.
Reserved Seating: $25-$40
Children (2 years old & younger): Free
Please visit www.osmancircus.com to view available discounts. Tickets may be purchased online, at 1-800-8-CIRCUS or at the door.
For more information, visit osmancircus.com.
Dairy Building
At Natural Strongman, our mission is to cultivate and expand the sport of Natural Strongman globally, offering athletes a transparent and drug-tested pathway from regional competitions all the way to the prestigious Natural Worlds stage.
Education Building
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit www.naturalstrongman.org.
The 48th annual show features more than 200 vendor tables. Hundreds of collectors from across the nation will be on hand offering unique items along with appraisals for your toy or doll.
Progress Center
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults: $7
Children (12 & under): Free
For more information, visit www.northlandantiquetoyshow.com.
Explore the limits of your car and your driving skills while having fun and competing against your friends.
7:15 am to 8:00 am - Event check-in (all drivers MUST check-in)
7:30 to 9:00 am - Course walking
7:30 am to 8:30 am - Tech inspection
8:15 am to 8:30 am - Novice Course Walk
9:00 am - Drivers meeting
9:30 am - First car off
Advance Registration:
$35 MAC members
$40 Non-members
Late/Day of Event Registration:
$45 MAC members
$50 Non-members
For more information, visit mnautox.motorsportreg.com.
Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment.
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
$35 March 1-May 14
$40 May 15-June 1
$40 Race Day
For more information, visit www.gotrmn.org.
