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World Snow Sculpting Championship 2024
Event Activities
EVENT BUTTONS
Valid January 1st-31st, 2024
The official World Snow Sculpting 2024 Event Button, offering you specials, featured items or discounts at participating businesses, is now available for purchase!
$5 for one button or $20 for 5 buttons - cash only.
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Purchase your discount button at any of the following locations:
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Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
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Where can you use your button? Participating businesses include:
Art 'N Soul
Minnesota Made
MN Marriage Encounter
Brick & Bourbon
River Market Community Co-op
River Bank Gifts & Decor
ChiroWay of Stillwater
Save $59 on your first visit at ChiroWay of Stillwater. Experience how regular chiropractic care can help enhance your quality of life. Simply show your WSSC button to save $59 on your first visit.* Includes consultation, exam, and adjustment. *Offer valued at $99. Valid only at ChiroWay of Stillwater. Restrictions apply to medicare eligible patients.
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Sara's Tipsy Pies
Dance and Entertainment Studios
Senior Helpers of Stillwater
Darn Knit Anyway
Sota Clothing
Lake and Company - Stillwater
Stillwater Motors
Locale Makers Market
Alpaca socks, hats, mittens & scarves 10% off + 10% of permanent jewelry from Gold & Eight.
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Stokes Jewelry / Katydids
Store Wide BOGO! Buy one (of anything) and get a second item (anything) of equal or lesser value) for half price! (One BOGO per customer.)
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Mabel's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Valley Bookseller
Midwest Witchery and Healing
EVENT KICK-OFF
Wednesday, January 17th 2024 - 8:45 AM
This is the official "kick off" for the teams to start sculpting for the World Snow Sculpting Championship!
The public is invited to join us to Welcome the sculptors to Stillwater and help with the countdown to begin the competition!
Everyone is welcome!
Welcome & A few words from Dave Dahl
Introduction of 2024 Button Contest Winner
Wednesday, January 17th 2024 - 8:50 AM
Introduction of 12 Snow Sculpting Teams
Wednesday, January 17th 2024 - 8:55 AM
National Anthem
Wednesday, January 17th 2024 - 9:00 AM
Tools Up Countdown - The teams officially begin sculpting!
Join us inside of Water Street Inn for a Bloody Mary Bar starting at 9 am.
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OPENING CEREMONY
Join us for the World Snow Sculpting Championship Opening Ceremony ~ an Olympic-Style Fanfare celebration kicking off this event! Wednesday, January 17 at the JX Event Venue, 4:30-7:00 pm
Be a part of this Celebration to Welcome the world-class Snow Sculpting teams to Stillwater, Minnesota!
Attend this event to get a behind the scenes look at how this World Class event comes together, learn more about the world-class sculptors, meet the teams and get an overview of the competition.
Mingle & Connect with the Teams, Event Sponsors, Elected Officials, the World Steering Committee members, Greater Stillwater Chamber staff, Chamber Board of Directors and community members.
What's included?
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Emceed by former KSTP Chief Meteorologist, Dave Dahl
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VIP Access: Get up close and personal with the sculptors and performers.
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Commemorative Souvenirs: Take home a piece of the magic with exclusive event merchandise.
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Social Hour with lively music
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3-course plated meal featuring Minnesota favorites served by Bella Vida Catering
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Welcome from Stillwater's Mayor, Ted Kozlowski
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Special Artistic Performance by Dance and Entertainment Studios
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Live music after dinner until 10pm
Emcee
Special Artistic Performance by Dance and Entertainment Studios
Tricia Wood & her Team, are all Professional Ballroom, Latin, Swing, & Country Dance Instructors who teach Private Lessons & Group Classes, as well as provide Entertainment at events, including Dance Lessons, Performances, Emcee & Music DJ services, throughout the Twin Cities and western WI areas.
Dress Code
Business wear. Cocktail attire.
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INDOOR MARKET & WARMING HOUSE
The 3rd annual World Snow Sculpting Championship features a very popular Indoor Market & Warming House that will be located INSIDE of Water Street Inn.
Step inside to warm up and see displays from our partnering sponsors, and other winter and snow-related vendors! *
These vendors will be showing & selling items that are related to winter, snow and event-themed. Grab & go type items - Cash/Card accepted!
The World Snow Sculpting Championship Snow Store will also be located inside the ballroom to purchase the commemorative event items such as Hats, Gloves, T-shirts & more!
World Snow Sculpting Championship Indoor Market & Warming House - Hours
Chat and Shop with these vendors during the event at these times:
Friday hours: 3:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday hours: 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Sunday hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
All located in the ballroom on the main level of Water Street Inn.
Also, enjoy drinks and food in Charlie's restaurant!
2024 Event Vendors
Chopper Mill
Discover Stillwater
Eagle Eye Farm
JX Event Venue-Winterfest
Lil' Turtle Sweets
Renewal by Andersen
Sailor Mercy
Sara's Tipsy Pies
Simple-Trends
Sticks, The Ice Pop Shop
Striker
Xcel Energy
Stillwater Baking Company
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CLOSING CEREMONY
Saturday, January 20, from 4-5 pm
Attend the Closing Ceremony and watch the World Class Snow Sculpting Teams be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place and the coveted People's Choice award! Medals will be given to winning teams along with Prize money: $4,000 for 1st, $3,000 for 2nd, $1,000 for 3rd and People's Choice!
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Held at the Gazebo in North Lowell Park
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Standing room only - Limited amount of seating will be available
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Emcee: Chris Reece, 5 Eyewitness News Meteorologist
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National Anthem and Closing song
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Special Appearances!
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Followed by the World's Coolest Block Party: Music and Entertainment, Beer Tent & Concessions and more fun! ​
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​CLOSING CEREMONY EMCEE
Chris Reece, 5 Eyewitness News Meteorologist
Chris Reece joined 5 Eyewitness News as a meteorologist in late November of 2022. Chris began his meteorology career while still a college student at WBKO in Bowling Green, KY and most recently was the weekday morning meteorologist at WISC in Madison, WI where he received multiple awards, including a 2022 Emmy for outstanding craft achievement in on-air weathercasting. He was also named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Black Leaders in 2021. Chris has covered crippling winter storms, flash flooding, extreme temperatures, and the total solar eclipse of 2017. Though originally from Houston, TX, and raised in both Louisville and Lexington, KY, Chris has always had a deep love for winter, and has wanted to live in Minnesota since he was a young kid. He has never experienced a “real” white Christmas, and is hopeful that life in Minnesota will deliver his long sought after Christmas wish.
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WORLD'S COOLEST BLOCK PARTY
Join us from 6-9pm in Stillwater, Minnesota's Lowell Park
for the World's Coolest Block Party!
An event that is part of the World Snow Sculpting Championship
Enjoy a live DJ spinning your favorite family-friendly tunes!
Dance along, or swagger your way through some eye popping, award winning, internationally recognized snow sculptures.
Don't worry if it's a little cold - you can warm up by gathering around the incredible ambient fire performers.
These fire twirling swirling athletes will display their magic at the top of each hour, 6 pm/7 pm and 8 pm!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. No fee to attend. Drink and food options will be available, for fees.
6:00 pm ~ Let's Get the Party Started! - DJ Outside in the Gazebo, beer tent, concessions, snow store open!
Speaking of Fire! At the top of each hour at 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm in 20 minute durations, Paige and Ryan from Funtime Funktions giving us a fire show. We hope to see you at the party - this is definitely a performance you won't want to miss!!
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MINNESNOWTA NICE DAY
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Enjoy all things Minnesotan!
Join us for a day of all things Minnesota!
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We kick off the day with a Pancake breakfast from 9-10:30 am at Water Street Inn and will have all kinds of other fun things to do
while enjoying the finished sculptures. St. Paul Saints Mudonna, Minnesota Wild, Nordy, Minnesota Twins' T. C. Bear, University of Minnesota's Goldy, Lakeview Hospital's Chomp, Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders, and Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2023, Miss Minnesota USA 2023, and others will be available in the park for photo opps from 11:30-1:30 pm.
MINNESNOWTA NICE DAY - HOURS
9:00AM - 5:00PM
9:00am - 10:30am - Pancake Breakfast at Water Street Inn
10:00am - 5:00 pm - Concession & Hospitality Tents / Slide Open & Live DJ in Lowell Park by Mark Haugen
10:00am - 5:00 pm - Indoor Market Warming House open
11:00am - 1:00pm - Bingo at Charlies Irish Pub inside The Water Street Inn
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Minnesota Mascots, Characters, Royalty, and Special Guests in Lowell Park
5:00pm - Concession & Hospitality Tents Close
MEET THE MASCOTS
St. Paul Saints, Mudonna
Minnesota Wild, Nordy
Minnesota Twins, T.C. Bear
University of Minnesota, Goldy
Lakeview Hospital, Chomp
Minnesota Timberwolves, Mega-Wolf Crunch
Minnesota Lynx, Prowl
Paul Bunyan
Stillwater Area High School Pony
SPECIAL GUESTS
Miss Minnesota USA 2023
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Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2023
MINNESNOWTA NICE DAY IS SPONSORED BY:
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Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders
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FIND STILLY THE SNOWMAN
Find Stilly the Snowman in participating businesses around downtown, Stillwater, MN! Stamps can be collected between
January 4th, 2024 - January 21st, 2024!
Pick up your stampcard at participating businesses and collect stamps at the locations that you find Stilly! Stamps can be collected starting January 4th, 2024.
Bring your stamped passport to the Indoor Market at the World Snow Sculpting Championships to receive your Stilly sticker between January 19th - 21st, 2024.
Happy exploring!
LIST OF PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
Art N Soul
202 Main St
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Betty Junes
421 Main St
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Brick + Linen
211 Main St
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Candyland
212 Main St
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Carpe Noctem Candle Co
226 Main St
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Daily Grind
217 Main St
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Darn Knit Anyway
423 Main St
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Enchante
114 Main St
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GullyWubbles
122 Main St
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Katydids/Stokes Jewelry
113 Main St
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Lake & Co.
214 Main St
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Lakebound Clothing
216 Main St
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Locale
324 Main St
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Lora
402 Main St
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Midwest Witchery and Healing
324 Main St
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Minnesota Made
220 Chestnut St
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Modern Roots
126 Main St
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Pinch 'n Rub
212 Main St
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River Bank Gifts
102 Main St
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Shop in the City
317 Main St
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Sitllwater Olive Oil Co
231 Main St
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Smith & Trade Mercantile
229 Main St
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Sorted Boutiques
112 Main St
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Sota Clothing
401A Main St
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The Shirt Factory
232 Main St
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Tremblay's
308 Main St
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Unpaved Athleisure
401B Main St
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Valley Bookseller
217 Main St
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What Not Boutique
223 Main St
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TEAM FEATURES
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Team Feature: Mexico, Team Mexican Snow
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Team Feature: Wales-UK, Team UK/Wales and the West Country
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Team Feature: Canada, Team Taniwah
Team Feature: France, Team Atlanteans
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Team Feature: Florida, Team Flozen
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Team Feature: Ecuador, Team Family
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Team Feature: Mexico, Team Colima
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Team Feature: Minnesota, Team House of Thune
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Team Feature: Turkey, Team Izmit
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Team Feature: Canada QC, Team Fjordwitches
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LoLo American Kitchen and Craft Bar
Team Feature: North Dakota, Team North Dakota
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Mabel's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop
Team Feature: Finland, Team Funland
12 locations in Stillwater, MN will create a cultural experience and feature a team’s homeland in their business! Join us in celebrating these teams from around the world and stop into the following locations for specials and more!
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Features will be available for viewing from
January 3rd, 2024 - January 21st, 2024
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Participating Businesses:
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SNOW SLIDE
Experience the thrill of winter wonder at the World Snow Sculpting Championship's exhilarating attraction, the "Snow Slide." Located at the north end of Lowell Park, this enchanting snow slide promises endless fun for visitors of all ages. Open on Saturday, January 20th and Sunday, January 21st from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Snow Slide invites you to plunge into a world of snowy excitement, where the crisp air and snowy landscape create the perfect setting for an unforgettable adventure.
Grab your snow gear and join us for sliding thrills and chilly delights in this frosty wonderland! Limited sleds available. Feel free to bring your own!
