2026 WinterFest in Crosslake
2/5/2026 - 2/7/2026
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.
Sponsors
Blizzard Sponsor
WhiteOut Sponsor
Jack Frost Sponsor
Frostbite Sponsor
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Purchase the $5 WinterFest Koozie at these Chamber member establishments and get $4 Coors Light, Coors Banquet and $5 White Claw beverages Fri. & Sat. Feb 6-7, 2026.
// 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery // Andy's Bar & Grill // Manhattan's // Maucieri's Italian Bistro // Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar // Ox Lake Tavern // Patrick's Cedar Chest // Rafferty's Pizza // Riverside Tavern // The Wharf // Zorbaz //
Purchase the 2026 $5 WinterFest Wristband at these Chamber member establishments and cash in on these amazing deals Fri. & Sat. Feb 6-7, 2026.
14 Lakes Pub & Brewery - $5 Fireball Shots & $1 off of Pints
Andy's Bar & Grill - $5 Tito's; $6 Surfside; $6 pulled pork sandwich
Barstock Liquors - $19.99 Coors Light and Coors Banquet 24 pack 12oz cans
Common Goods Crosslake - 15% off your entire purchase
Crosslake Ace Hardware - 20% off bucket sale (see store for details)
Crosslake Drug - extra 25% off gift items and clothing
Crosslake Holiday - FREE 12 oz. small coffee or medium fountain soda
Lakes Area Tanning - Free single session tan or 50% off spray tan
Mad Rabbits Feast Kitchen & Cocktail Emporium - $8 Carrot Cake White Russian Drink; $12 Biscuits & Gravy
Manhattan's - $10 WinterFest Bloody Mary (Sat. only while supplies last); $6 WinterFest Cocktail; $4 WinterFest Shot
Maucieri's Italian Bistro - Half priced flatbreads
Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - $5 Carbliss; $7 Vodka Red Bull; $3 off any 12" or 14" pizza; $2 off appetizers
Ox Lake Tavern - $4 domestic taps; $10 burger basket
Patrick's Cedar Chest - $8 (3) chicken or steak street tacos; $4 Fireball; $4 Hornitos Tequila
Pine Peaks Gifts - $25% off one regular priced item
Rafferty's Pizza Crosslake - FREE appetizer basket with purchase of a large pizza
Riverside Tavern - 10% off Lunch (11am - 4pm)
Seaberg Motorsports - 10% off storewide
Shoppe 218 - 10% bonus discount on Squirrelly Mama and Create Chaos apparel & gifts
Squirrelly Mama - 10% bonus discount on Winter Blowout sales
The Wharf - $4 domestic taps; $10 burger basket
The Yellow House - $3 scoops; $2 medium drip coffee
Zorbaz Crozzlake - FREE Chips & Salza with purchase of large pizza
Crosslake, MN 56442
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