2026 WinterFest in Crosslake

Description

For 24 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! 

2026 WinterFest Gear - ON SALE NOW

Official WinterFest Koozies - available Jan. 29, 2026

Official WinterFest Wristbands - available Jan. 29, 2026

EVENTS (may be subject to change)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026

• 9AM // 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!
• 6-8PM // Loons & Lakes Trivia hosted by WAPOA, and the National Loon Center. Free to play.  Bring lead tackle for points toward prizes (UpNorth Social 35494 CR 3)
• 8PM // Trivia (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026

• 9AM // Find the Lost Medallion 2nd clue released 
• 3:30-5:30PM // Cabin Fever 2024/25 Enrollment Kickoff (Crosslake Community School 35808 CR 66)
  •  Free, Fun, Family event to kick-off 2026 enrollment!  Public welcome!
• 4:30-6:30PM // Horse Races and Meat Raffle (Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 5:30-7:30PM // Celebrate WinterFest! (Crosslake Community Center 14126 Daggett Pine Road) 
  • Outdoor Family Fun with prizes! Chuck-a-Puck, Sledding, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Scavenger Hunt, Bonfires, Smore's, Cocoa & Cider, Chili, and more
• 6-9PM // Live Music featuring Mike Derus (Manhattan's 39051 CR 66)
• 7-10PM // Live Music featuring Red Dot Duo (14 Lakes Pub & Brewery 36846 CR 66)
• 10PM-Close // Dance with DJ's JP and Dana (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026

• 9AM // Find the Lost Medallion - 3rd and final clue released
• 10AM-2PM // Open House & Tours (Northern MN Railroad Trackers 36184 CR 66) 
• 10AM-3PM // WinterFest Craft & Vendor Show (The Gathering Event Center 34212 CR 3)
• 11AM // WinterFest Brunch & Bingo - register online  (Manhattans 39051 CR 66)
  • Doors open at 11 am / Bingo at noon
• 11AM-1PM // Kids WinterFest Tote Decorating (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)
• 12PM // SOUPFEST
  • Soup samples served at participating businesses throughout Crosslake.
  • Download the Crosslake App and vote for your favorite soup by 3pm.
• 12-2PM // Italian Olympics (Maucieri's 36450 CR 3)
• 12-2PM // FREE Custom Photo Magnet & Winter Kiddo Craft - while supplies last (Squirrelly Mama (14295 Gould Drive)
• 12-3PM // Bonfire & Smores & Hot Cocoa, Color a T-shirt, Coloring Contest (weather permitting)  (US Army Corps of Engineers/Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway 35507 CR 66)
• 12-3PM // Make a Yeti - Kids' Make & Take (Kicks the Art Place (36066 CR 66)
• 12 PM // Live Music featuring Seth Doud (Manhattan's 39051 CR 66)
• 1-4PM // Ideal Snow Pros Radar Runs on the Bay weather permitting (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)
• 1:30-4PM // Bingo Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 3PM // Live Music featuring Shane Martin (Manhattan's 39051 CR 66)
• 4-7PM // Live Music featuring Emily Hammer (Riverside Tavern 35322 CR Rd 3)
• 4:30-6PM // Surf & Turf Raffle (Andy's Bar & Grill 35453 CR 3) 
• 6PM // Live Music featuring Lisa Wenger Band (Maucieri's Italian Bistro 34650 CR 3)
• 6-9PM // Live Music featuring Joyann Parker Duo Soul Blues & Country Classic (Crosslake American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 6-9PM // Live Music featuring Nathan Griner and Date Night Game Night (14 Lakes Pub & Brewery  36846 CR 66)
• 7-10PM // Live Music featuring From the Heart (Andy's Bar & Grill 35453 CR 3)
• 7-10PM // Live Music featuring Mark Johnson & Brent Passarella (Patrick's Cedar Chest 33350 CR 3)
• 10PM-Close // Dance with DJs JP and Dana (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)

Follow the Crosslake Chamber on Facebook & Instagram for Event Updates!

WinterFest Committee
The Crosslake Chamber extends a sincere thanks to the 2026 WinterFest Chairperson Jessica Eide, Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar, and Committee Members: Dawn Maucieri, Maucieri's Italian Bistro; Heather Jones, Pine View Child Care and Learning Center; Pat Netko, Crosslaker; Corrine Hodapp, US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Campground; Melissa Krueger, Simply Rustic Floral Design; Tim Schalow, NMN Inc./Northern Lakes Embroidery; Marlene Mingo, Crosslake Chamber Volunteer; Jackie Wipper, Squirrelly Mama; TJ Gaumann, Crosslake Park & Rec Director; Cassidi Herrlich, Manhattan's; and Brittany Davis & Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber.