Mark Your Calendar – Great Northern Festival’s 10th Anniversary
Well, it's Minnesota. So let's celebrate what we are known for - WINTER! And instead of just hibernating like a bear, let's get out and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this annual festival.
MINNESOTA NEEDS TO CELEBRATE WHAT WE ARE KNOWN FOR
It's funny how people from other states - Southern states, think that we are always cold up here in the Great North. The heat isn't news, so no one hears about that. While the cold is news - at least to other people around the country. But here we are, might as well embrace what we are known for.
This season marks the 10th anniversary of the Great Northern Festival which is held downtown Minneapolis every January. This coming festival is scheduled for January 29-31, 2027. There are so many events scheduled which really can be fun for people of all ages.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EVENTS THAT ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE FESTIVAL
- Sauna Village: Relocated to the Nicollet Island Pavilion, running from January 29–31, 2027.
- Temporary Outdoor Rink: Open for public skating, lessons, open hockey, skate parties, and figure skating performances.
- Outdoor & Active Events: Fat tire biking, winter running events (led by Angry Catfish and Melanin in Motion), and cycling activities.
- Arts & Culture: Interactive local art installations, an ice bar, a vendor village (The Northern Exchange), and climate-focused film screenings at The Main Cinema.
- Climate Conversations: Panel discussions and talks addressing climate change and resilience
CHECK OUT THE LINEUP TRAILER FOR THIS COMING FESTIVAL
HOW DO YOU GET TICKETS FOR THIS FESTIVAL AND WHAT IS THE COST
There are a couple of different types and price levels for tickets. You can choose to get the Winter Circle Pass which will run you $495. Or the Festival Supporter Pass, and those passes are $125. All the information on what those tickets are for, proceeds and what you will receive from those tickets is on the Northern Winter Festival website.
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