For 22 years we've been celebrating WinterFest in Crosslake with good old-fashioned winter fun for the entire family! Three days of indoor and outdoor activities throughout Crosslake for all ages to enjoy!

Schedule of Events:

February 1, 2024

9:00 AM: Find the Lost Medallion! First of three daily clues released at local merchants, on the Crosslake App, and here! Find the Lost Medallion and cash in on a prize package courtesy of Chamber member businesses!

4:30 - 7:30 PM: Pizza, Wings & Pitchers (Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)

6:00 - 8:00 PM: Loons & Lakes Trivia hosted by Shannon Watters of Watters Edge Realty, WAPOA, and the National Loon Center. Free to play. Bring lead tackle for points toward prizes (14 Lakes Craft Brewing (36846 CR 66)

8:00 PM: Trivia (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

February 2, 2024

9:00 AM: Find the Lost Medallion! 2nd clue released

3:00 - 5:30 PM: Cabin Fever 2024/25 Enrollment Kickoff (Crosslake Community School 35808 CR 66)
Games, activities, school info, tours, snacks, and prize drawings - Free event!

5:00 - 8:00 PM: Live music featuring Mike Miller (14 Lakes Craft Brewing 36846 CR 66)

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Meat Raffle (Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)

6:00 PM: Live music featuring Mike Derus (Manhattan's 39051 CR 66)

6:30 - 8:30 PM: Celebrate WinterFest! (Crosslake Community Center 14126 Daggett Pine Road)
Outdoor Family Fun! Bring your sleds and skates! Fireworks at 8:30 pm.
Warming House open, Hot cocoa, S'mores, Bonfires, DJ Music
Hot Chili provided by Moonlite Bay and served by the PAL Foundation
Games, and prizes courtesy of Dahlheimer Beverage

8:30 PM: Fireworks (Crosslake Community Center 14126 Daggett Pine Road)

10:00 PM - Close: Dance with DJ's JP and Dana (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

February 3, 2024

8:00 - 11:30 AM: Crosslake Firefighters Pancake Breakfast (Crosslake Lutheran Church 35960 CR 3)

9:00 AM: Find the Lost Medallion - 3rd and final clue released

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Open House & Tours (Northern MN Railroad Trackers 36184 CR 66)

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: WinterFest Craft & Vendor Show (The Gathering Event Center 34212 CR 3)

11:00 AM: WinterFest Brunch & Bingo (Manhattans 39051 CR 66)
Live music featuring Seth Doud at 12PM and Shane Martin at 3PM

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Kids WinterFest Tote Decorating (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: WinterFest Family Fun Zone - (Crosslake Town Square 14195 Gould Drive)
Crafts, snow volcanoes, and building ice fairy gardens - Indoor and Outdoor

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Play Plinko for prizes and discounts (Key Wellness 35752 Allen Ave)

12:00 PM: Soupfest  
Soup samples served at participating businesses throughout Crosslake.
Download the Crosslake App and vote for your favorite soup by 3PM.

12:00 - 2:00 PM: Italian Olympics (Maucieri's 36450 CR 3)

12:00 - 2:00 PM: Beer tasting - Moonlite Square Liquor (37735 CR 66)

12:00 - 3:00 PM: Bonfire & Smores', Color a T-shirt and Coloring Contest (US Army Corps of Engineers/Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway 35507 CR 66)

1:00 - 4:00 PM: Radar Runs on the Bay weather permitting (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

1:30 - 4:00 PM: Bingo Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)

2:00 - 5:00 PM: Live music featuring Mike Miller (14 Lakes Craft Brewing 36846 CR 66)

4:30 - 6:00 PM: Surf & Turf Raffle (Andy's Bar & Grill 35453 CR 3)

10:00 PM - Close: Dance with DJs JP and Dana (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

Dates: February 1 - 3, 2024

Location:

Various Venue,
Crosslake, MN 56442.

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