Published by kelly on January 10, 2025
Teams from around the world will travel to Stillwater to create amazing snow sculptures and compete in the World Snow Sculpting Championships! This will be a judged event and will include social events, activities, ceremonies, the people’s choice award, and will be fun for the whole family. 
Wednesday, January 15
Official Kick-Off – 8:45 am – Location: Lowell Park
Post Kick Off Bloody Mary Bar – 9:00 am – Location: Water Street Inn
Opening Ceremony – 5:00 pm – (SOLD OUT)
– Location: JX Venue-
Thursday, January 16
Teams will be sculpting their creations all day and into the evening –
come watch their progress! – Location: Lowell Park
Friday, January 17
Teams will be sculpting their creations all day and into the evening –
come watch their progress! – Location: Lowell Park
Candlelight Winter Walk – 5 – 8 pm – Location: North end of Lowell Park
Lakeview Lodge Indoor Market – 3 – 9 pm – Location: Water Street Inn
Heated Concession Tent – 10 am – 10 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Snow Slide – 4 – 9 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Saturday, January 18
Closing Ceremony and Awards – 6 pm – Location: Lowell Park
World’s Coolest Block Party – 6:30 – 9 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Lakeview Lodge Indoor Market – 10 am – 5 pm – Location: Water Street Inn
Heated Concession Tent – 10 am – 10 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Snow Slide – 10 am – 9 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Sunday. January 19
Sunday Funday – 9 am – 5 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Lakeview Lodge Indoor Market – 10 am – 5 pm – Location: Water Street Inn
Heated Concession Tent – 10 am – 6 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Snow Slide – 10 am – 6 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Monday. January 20
Figure Skating Performance – 12 – 3:30 pm – Location: Water Street Inn Ice Rink
Tuesday. January 21
Accessibility Day – 10 am – 6 pm – Location: Lowell Park
Thursday. January 23
Figure Skating Performance – 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Location: Water Street Inn Ice Rink
Friday. January 24
Figure Skating Performance – 7 – 8 pm – Location: Water Street Inn Ice Rink
Saturday. January 25
Frozen Flannel Mini Curling Competition – 9 am – Location: Lowell Park
Sunday. January 26
Fat Tire Bike Rally – 10 am – 2 pm – Location: River Siren Brewing
Open Skate with Saint Croix Valley Figure Skating Club – 10 am – 12 pm
– Location: WSI Ice Rink
Additional Activities:
Taste of the Nations: At participating Restaurants, January 1 – 31
Find Stilly the Snowman: At participating stores, January 1 – 26
Button Discounts: At participating stores, January 13 – 26
FREE shuttles will run Saturday and Sunday during the World Snow Sculpting Championship event! Parking will be in the Harbor Freight parking lot and riders will be dropped off at the Pedestrian Plaza next to the public restrooms and
The Daily Grind Espresso Cafe in downtown Stillwater.
See the map below to help you navigate all of the festivities!
Twelve 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: Feller at Lora, Leo’s Grill & Malt Shop, Tilted Tiki, Mad Capper, Melt Pizza Company, Woody’s Bar & Grill, Lowell Inn, Ziggy’s On Main, Crisp & Green, Stillwater Proper, Lolito, and Big Guys BBQ
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!
Friday, January 17th, 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 cider will be hosted by HealthPartners. Join us at your leisure anytime between 5:00 – 8:00 pm
The World Snow Celebration buttons are back for another year! Pick up yours at one of the participating businesses—This year’s design was created by Stillwater Area High School senior, Hannah. Your button not only gets you a free hot chocolate at the Concession Tent in Lowell Park from January 16–19, but also unlocks special deals at local businesses. Be sure to ask about the daily promotions when you visit, and don’t miss out on all the festive fun! Plus, head to the hospitality tent from January 17–19 with your button for an extra treat!
Did you know the World Snow Sculping Championship event has an app for your phone? Download now to get all of the event information to date, plus updates throughout the event next week!
This event is weather permitting.
Please follow us on social media for the most up to date information!
Instagram: @worldsnowsculptingchamp
Facebook: WorldSnowSculptingChampionship
Can’t make the event dates? No problem! Weather permitting, the sculptures will be up in Lowell Park for viewing for up to two weeks after January 18, 2025.
Here are some helpful links as your book your visit to Stillwater!
Find your lodging options HERE.
More Things to Do HERE.
Dining and Nightlife HERE
Shopping HERE.
We look forward to hosting you in our beautiful town!
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