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World Snow Celebration 2025
Event Activities
FIND STILLY THE SNOWMAN SCAVENGER HUNT
January 1st - 26th, 2025
Find Stilly the Snowman Scavenger Hunt around Downtown Stillwater! Pick up your stamp card at participating businesses and collect 12 or more stamps at the locations where you find Stilly! Stamps can be collected starting January 1, 2025 - January 26,, 2025.
Bring your stamp card to the Warming House & Indoor market at the World Snow Celebration or to participating businesses to receive your Stilly sticker!
TASTE OF THE NATIONS
January 1st - January 31st, 2025
12 locations in Stillwater, MN will create a cultural experience and feature a team’s homeland in their business during this year's World Snow Sculpting Championship!
Join us in celebrating the competing teams from around the world and stop into the following locations for specials and more!
LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS COMING SOON!
EVENT BUTTONS
January 13th - 26th, 2025
Stay tuned for where you can purchase your 2025 button and participating discount locations.
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Valley Bookseller
Midwest Witchery and Healing
EVENT KICK-OFF CEREMONY
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
8:30 AM
Hosted by: Mayor Ted Kozlowski
The public is invited to attend the World Snow Sculpting Championship Event Kick-Off Ceremony where we welcome the competing teams to Stillwater, MN, USA and the official countdown to sculpting begins! Everyone is welcome!
SCHEDULE:
- Welcome by Mayor Ted Kozlowski
- Introduce Button Contest Winner
- Introduction of 12 Snow Sculpting Teams
- National Anthem by Obed Floan, St. Croix Valley Opera
- Tools Up COUNTDOWN! Teams begin sculpting!
- Bloody Mary Bar at Charlies Irish Pub/Water Street Inn
OPENING CEREMONY
Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
Join us for the World Snow Celebration Opening Ceremony ~ an Olympic-Style Fanfare celebration kicking off this event! Entertainment by Frosted Glass Productions!
Be a part of this Celebration to Welcome the world-class Snow Sculpting teams to Stillwater, Minnesota, USA!
INDOOR MARKET & WARMING HOUSE
January 17th - 19th, 2025
The 4th annual World Snow Celebration features a very popular Indoor Market that will be located INSIDE of Water Street Inn.
Step inside to warm up and see displays from our partnering sponsors, and other winter and snow-related vendors! *
These vendors will be showing & selling items that are related to winter, snow and event-themed. Grab & go type items - Cash/Card accepted!
The World Snow Celebration Snow Store will also be located inside the ballroom to purchase the commemorative event items such as Hats, Gloves, T-shirts & more!
World Snow Celebration Indoor Market & Warming House - Hours
Chat and Shop with these vendors during the event at these times:
Friday hours: 3:00 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
All located in the ballroom on the main level of Water Street Inn
Also, enjoy drinks and food in Charlie's restaurant!
2025 Event Vendors
Interested in becoming a vendor at the Indoor
Market? Sign up here!
SNOW SLIDE
January 17th - 19th, 2025
Join us for a kid-friendly snow slide experience! Open hours are below:
Friday, January 17th, 2024: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, January 18th, 2024: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, January 19th, 2024: 10:0 AM - 9:00 PM
HOSPITALITY TENT
January 17th - 19th, 2025
Take a break from the frosty fun and step into the cozy Hospitality Tent at the World Snow Celebration! Here, you’ll find warmth, comfort, and all the essentials to recharge during your snowy adventures. Enjoy hot beverages, tasty treats, and a welcoming atmosphere to relax and connect with fellow event-goers. Whether you’re seeking a quick warm-up or a moment to unwind, our tent is the perfect spot to keep the celebration going!
OPEN HOURS:
Friday, January 17th, 2025: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, January 18th, 2025: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday, January 19th, 2025: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Menu: COMING SOON!
Note: Free hot chocolate will be available Friday, January 17th, 2024 - Sunday, January 19th, 2024.
WORLD SNOW SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP
January 15-19, 2025
Come watch the World Snow Sculpting Championship sculptors compete starting Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 through Saturday, January 18th, 2025! The sculpting schedule is as follows:
Tools up: Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Lowell Park
Progress Viewing:
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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 from 9:00 AM - MIDNIGHT in Lowell Park
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Thursday, January 16th, 2025 from 9:00 AM - MIDNIGHT in Lowell Park
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Friday, January 17th, 2025 from 9:00 AM - MIDNIGHT in Lowell Park
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Saturday, January 18th, 2025 from 9:00AM - 4:00 PM in Lowell Park
Tools Down: Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Lowell Park
Viewing of completed sculptures will continue to be available once tools are down on Saturday. January 18th, 2025 until they become unsafe to remain up in Lowell Park due to weather or sculpture integrity.
CLOSING CEREMONY
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Attend the Closing Ceremony and watch the snow sculpting teams be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, Artist Choice, and the coveted People's Choice award! Trophies will be given to winning teams along with prize money!
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Start at 6pm
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On the Main Stage by the river
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Standing room only - Limited amount of seating will be available
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National Anthem and Closing Remarks
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Followed by the World's Coolest Block Party: Music and Entertainment, Hospitality Tent and more fun!
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WORLD'S COOLEST BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Join us in Stillwater, Minnesota's Lowell Park
for the World's Coolest Block Party! An event that is part of the World Snow Celebration
Enjoy a live DJ (3-9PM) spinning your favorite family-friendly tunes!
Dance along, or swagger your way through some eye popping, award winning, internationally recognized snow sculptures.
CANDLELIGHT WINTER WALK
Friday, January 17th, 2025
5:00 PM -8:00 PM
Experience the beauty of the Browns Creek Trail and embrace the winter fresh air as you walk along a candlelit path next to the scenic St. Croix River. The walk is approx. 1 mile and begins at the North end of Lowell park. Hot chocolate will be hosted by Health Partners. Join us at your leisure anytime between 5:00 - 8:00 pm
AMATEUR SNOW SCULPTING EXPERIENCE
Sunday, January 19th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
SUNDAY FUNDAY
Sunday, January 19th
9:00am - 10:30am - Three Pancakes and scrambled eggs for $ 8.95 they can add Bacon, sausage or ham for $5
Kids pancake meal one pancake and scrambled eggs $4.00 at Charlie’s Irish Pub within Water Street Inn
10:00am - 5:00 pm- Beer tent, Indoor Market and slide
11:00 am - 5:00 pm - DJ, Mark Haugen playing music in Lowell Park
11:00am - 1:00pm - Bingo at Charlie’s Irish Pub within Water Street Inn brought to you by the Bayport American Legion
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Paul Bunyan
SNOWMAN BUILDING EXPERIENCE
Monday, January 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Do you want to build a snowman?? The kids have the day off of school for Martin Luther King Day so bring them to Lowell Park for a fun filled day of showing off their snowman building skills! The snow slide will be open as well as the concession tent to grab some hot chocolate provided by Valley Friendship Club, snacks and warm up a bit! Bring your own snowman accessories! Health Partners will be handing out large carrots for noses! Don’t miss out on a day filled with snowy entertainment for the whole family.
Special appearance by CHOMP
Accessibility Day
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Join us for Accessibility Day at the World Snow Celebration in Stillwater, MN! This special day is dedicated to seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the magic of this world class event. In partnership with American Legion Bayport, Limitless Cycling, and Hometown Hero Outdoors. There will be hot chocolate and water sold by the Bayport American Legion from 10AM - 6PM
ICE SKATING
Enjoy performances from the Saint Croix Valley Figure Skating Club on the Tria Rink at Water Street Inn in downtown Stillwater.
Performance dates and times:
Wednesday January 15th 4-4:30PM: Skating Kick Off
Monday January 20th : 12PM-3:30PM Figure Skating Performance
Thursday January 23rd : 5:30PM-6:30PM Figure Skating Performance
Friday January 24th: 7PM-8PM Figure Skating Performance
Sunday January 26th : 10AM-12PM Open Skate with Saint Croix Valley Figure Skating Club
FAT TIRE BIKE RALLY
Sunday, January 26, 2025
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Description: The Fat Bike Rally Presented by Chilkoot Velo Cycling Club, is the perfect winter outdoor activity to include in the World Snow Celebration. The event will take place on Sunday morning in downtown Stillwater. It will have a large window of time during the day to self-space and complete the course (more than once if you choose). Participants can either ride or race the course. More details and route information can be found.
Earliest start is 10am, and all need to finish by 2pm.
