Presented by Minnesota Ice, the third annual event will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturdays from 11 am to 10 pm, and Sundays from 11 am to 9 pm, and for the first time, the festival will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 20) from 2 to 9 pm.

No matter the day or time, guests will immerse themselves in the ultimate, frosty wonderland. At the centerpiece will be the world’s largest ice maze ever constructed, aiming for a Guinness World Record. Spanning an awe-inspiring 18,000 square feet, the maze promises to be a stunning centerpiece, challenging guests to navigate its icy and LED lit paths while marveling at its scale and artistry. 

Other features include:

●     Ice Slide - Featuring three lanes perfect for ice explorers of all ages

●     Warming House – Warm up with hot cocoa, comfort foods, and regional specialties in the large hospitality space.

●     Skating Rink – 3,500 square feet of ice with skates available for rent provided by Viking Lakes

●     Food Trucks – A selection of twin-cities favorite local food trucks.

●     Themed Ice Bars – Sip on handcrafted cocktails served with Pure & Clear Ice from Minnesota Ice.

●     Additional features and entertainment to be announced.

New in 2025, the Carver Cup will bring expert and talented ice sculpting teams from across the world to The Minnesota Ice Festival and will take place January 30 through February 1, 2025. The ice sculpting teams from across the world will compete to create amazing works of art, vying for top honors, a cash prize, and the Carver Cup trophy.