WINONA ICE FEST Jan. 30th-Feb 2nd 2025
WINONA ICE FEST Jan. 30th-Feb 2nd 2025
Welcome to the Winona Ice Climbing Festival page!
The Winona Ice Fest is a collaborative event between the City of Winona, the Recreation Alliance of Winona, and Big River Climbing Guides. We are so excited to host our second annual ice festival and can’t wait to celebrate the Winona Ice Park and ice climbing with a bunch of friends new and old! We are thankful to everyone who supported our first year and look to see more smiling faces this coming year!
Registration for 2026 is open. To get your tickets go to:
Ice Fest FAQs
Where do I check in for a clinic?
Ice fest clinic check in is at the vendor village/ Ice park parking lot. Look for the clinic check in sign and volunteers will help you get started!
Where do I pick up my ice fest registration packet and WIF merchandise I ordered online?
The registration station will be located at Two Fathoms Brewery in Downtown Winona. You can pick up your packet Thursday 12pm-Close & Friday/Saturday 9am-Close. You do not need to check in at the registration station before a clinic.
How does the free transit work on Friday & Saturday?
Another benefit of registering for the ice fest is the option to leave your car at home and ride free in-town transit. The ice fest transit bus will run in a countinous loop Friday and Saturday from 8am-6pm. Pick-up/drop off locations include: Downtown( corner of 3rd and center), Ice Park trailhead, The Plaza Hotel, and the Riverport Inn.
Where to go for Events and Deals during the Ice Fest!
Volunteer for the Fest!
Volunteering for the fest is fun and serves as a critical role of the ice fest’s success and growth! To sign up for a volunteer shit click the link below!