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! 

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

BUSINESS PARTICPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Participation Deadline: January 7, 2026

There are many exciting ways to participate as a business in WinterFest! Check out these fun opportunities:

• Become A Sponsor: Please consider a financial sponsorship to help support the event. In exchange, we'll provide marketing exposure to help you highlight and showcase your business!
  
• Host an Event: Showcase your business by hosting a fun event.
• SoupFest: Prepare and serve your best soup for hundreds of participants to taste and vote for your delicious recipe.
• Wristband Special: Offer a special deal to patrons wearing the 2025 WinterFest Wristband, and help sell them for $5 each to support the event.
• WinterFest Coors Light Souvenir Koozie Promotion: Serve $4 Coors Light bottled beer & Coors Banquet, and $5 White Claw to patrons who have the 2026 WinterFest Souvenir Koozie.
• Treasure Hunt: Contribute an item for the prize basket for the finder of the WinterFest Medallion.

Click here or the button below to download fillable participation form, complete it, and return it to the Crosslake Chamber or email to Cindy@Crosslake.com by January 7, 2026 to receive marketing benefits.

2026 WINTERFEST GEAR - ON SALE NOW!

• Official WinterFest Koozies - available Jan. 29, 2026
• Official WinterFest Wristbands - available Jan. 29, 2026

EVENT LIST SUBJECT TO CHANGE

EVENTS

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)
• 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)
• 11AM-3PM // WinterFest Family Fun Zone - (Crosslake Town Square 14195 Gould Drive)
  • Crafts, snow volcanoes, and building ice fairy gardens - Indoor and Outdoor 
• 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)
• 12-3PM // 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 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)
• 4:30-6PM // 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)
• 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)

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.