Event Schedule

Monday and Tuesday, January 16-17
Snow Stomping in the park - an organized activity to fill the forms with snow to prepare for snow sculpting teams. Event sponsors and groups will be stomping the snow to pack the snow into the forms - come watch the process! Takes place in parking lots along Lowell Park.

Exhibition Snow Sculpting with local snow sculpting team Jon Baller, Curt Cook and Clare McDonough starting at 9AM Tuesday and Wednesday Location: Lowell Park

Wednesday, January 18th
Official Kick-Off - 8:45 am Short program and celebration to officially kick off the World Snow Sculpting Championship with host, Dave Dahl
9:00 am - Tools Up! Sculptors begin sculpting!  - Location: Lowell Park Gazebo
9:00 am - Celebrate with a bloody mary bar at Water Street Inn!

Opening Ceremony - 4:30 pm Formal event open to the public with a dinner and program; meet the teams. Host, Mayor Ted Kozlowski - Location: JX Event Center

Thursday, January 19th
Teams will be sculpting their creations all day and into the evening - come watch their progress!
Location: Lowell Park
 

Friday, January 20th
Teams will be sculpting their creations all day and into the evening - come watch their progress! 
Location: Lowell Park
Indoor Market & Warming House HOURS on Friday 4:00-9:00 pm. - Location: Water Street Inn

Heated Concession Tent! OPEN FRIDAY Noon-9 pm
Featuring beer, wine, and hot drinks; and the Afton, Bayport, Lakeland Lions Club will be selling chili dogs!  
 

Saturday, January 21st
Teams will be sculpting their creations until 2 pm! - come watch their progress! Location: Lowell Park
Indoor Market & Warming House HOURS on Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm. - Location: Water Street Inn
Closing Ceremony and Awards. 4 pm - Location: Lowell Park Gazebo
World's Coolest Block Party 6-9pm. - Location: Lowell Park

Heated Concession Tent! OPEN SATURDAY Noon-9 pm
Featuring beer, wine, and hot drinks; and the Afton, Bayport, Lakeland Lions Club will be selling chili dogs!  

Sunday. January 22nd 
MinneSnowta Nice Day 9-5 pm. - Location: Lowell Park
Indoor Market & Warming House HOURS on Sunday 10:00 am-3:00 pm. - Location: Water Street Inn

Heated Concession Tent! OPEN SUNDAY Noon-5 pm
Featuring beer, wine, and hot drinks; and the Afton, Bayport, Lakeland Lions Club will be selling chili dogs!  

Additional Activities:
Wild Rice Cookoff is January 9th - January 22nd

Wednesday - Sunday the park is open to the public. Check out more event details HERE.

Download the Digital Event Program Here!

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