Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
281 Days 2 Hours 47 Mins
The Horse Crazy Holiday Market is a two-day, equine-inspired, free-spirited marketplace filled with more than 100 vendors, artisans, makers and exhibitors featuring goods, gifts and services for horse lovers and those who love horse lovers.
North End Event Center
Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free; $5 suggested donation
For more information, visit www.horsecrazymarket.org.
A holiday market featuring over 80 local artists and vendors, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.
North End Event Center
Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit www.minnesotamerrymarket.com.
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.
*Please see Ice Castles website for latest schedule changes*
Mondays: 4-10 p.m.
Tuesdays: CLOSED
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Thursdays: 4-10 p.m.
Fridays: 4-11 p.m.
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Holidays: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Please see website for pricing.
For more information, visit icecastles.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 www.wintercarnival.com.
Winter Beer Dabbler, the Midwest's biggest and best winter beer festival, will make its return to the Fairgrounds on February 21, 2026. 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.
