Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
264 Days 11 Hours 14 Mins
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: 4-9 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 8 p.m.
Please see website for pricing.
For more information, visit icecastles.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!
Snow Sculpting Competition & Maze:
Jan. 23 - 25: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Snow sculpting winners announced on Sunday, January 25th at 1 p.m.
Snow Sculpture Viewing & Maze:
Jan. 26-30: 4-9 p.m.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.mnsnowpark.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.
Enjoy food and brews at nearly 40 vendors, music and entertainment free with admission, shopping at 30+ specialty Minnesota merchants, Giant Slide rides, yard games, history tours, free parking, and so much more!
Thursday, May 22: 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 23: 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 24: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 25: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Adults (5 and up): $13 each online; $16 each at the gate (credit/debit only)
Children (4 and under): Free
For more information, visit www.mnstatefair.org.
