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! 

 Get all the WinterFest gear to immerse yourself in ALL the fun:

• Official WinterFest Sweatshirts and Hats | Purchase at Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant and Lake Country Crafts & Cones.

Look for Koozies and Wristbands at participating businesses on January 24, 2026

• Official WinterFest Koozies | Buy one 2026 Slim Can Koozie for $5 at participating establishments!
• Official WinterFest Wristbands | 2026 Wristbands available for $5 at participating businesses offering a deal or discount. Save hundreds of dollars on retail goods, services, food, and drinks city-wide, and help support the event!

ALL EVENTS LISTED ARE 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 Shannon Watters of Watters Edge Realty, WAPOA, and the National Loon Center. Free to play.  Bring lead tackle for points toward prizes (14 Lakes Craft Brewing 36846 CR 66)
• 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)
  •  Games, activities, school info, tours, snacks, and prize drawings - Free event! 
• 5:30 - 6:30PM // Meat Raffle (Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 6:30-8:30PM // Celebrate WinterFest! (Crosslake Community Center 14126 Daggett Pine Road) 
  • Outdoor Family Fun!  Fireworks at 8:30 pm.
  • 8:30PM // FIREWORKS (Crosslake Community Center 14126 Daggett Pine Road)
• 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 (Manhattans 39051 CR 66)
  • Register by 10:45am for Bingo 
• 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', Color a T-shirt, Coloring Contest (weather permitting) (US Army Corps of Engineers/Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway 35507 CR 66)
• 1-4PM // Radar Runs on the Bay weather permitting -  (Moonlite Bay 37627 CR 66)
• 1:30 - 4PM // Bingo Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion 35112 CR 3)
• 4:30-6PM // Surf & Turf Raffle (Andy's Bar & Grill 35453 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; Tim Valencia-Louden, Patriot Lakes Nutrition; TJ Gaumann, Crosslake Park & Rec Director; Cassidi Herrlich, Manhattan's; and Brittany Davis & Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber.