Events Calendar

Feb 3-13, 2022

Ely Winter Festival

10 days of celebrating winter in all its glory with snow carvings in the park, art in store windows, winter sports, music, food, and fun! Check out the events that are going on during the festival.

Feb 4-14th 2021

Snow Sculpting Symposium

The International Snow Sculpting Symposium is one of the premier events during the Ely Winter Festival. The symposium features large, snow sculptures carved by professional artists from around the country and around the globe.

Cost: FREE
Location: Whiteside Park, 700 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731

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Feb 4-14th 2021

Ely Art Walk

Downtown stores fill their windows with artwork to create an outdoor gallery. This event runs throughout the Ely Winter Festival.

Cost: FREE
Location: Downtown Business District, Ely, MN 55731

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Feb 9th (7PM) 2021

VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021

Hosted By: Listening Point Foundation

The first film is Big Land: An Adventure into the Heart of North America’s Last Great Frontier by filmmakers Aimee and Chase Bartee. This 50-minute film captures Aimee and Chase’s first wilderness canoe trip to Labrador, as well as their passion for native brook trout.

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Feb 13th (dusk) 2021

Candlelight Ski at Hidden Valley

Come ski our 1 KM trail by candlelight on Saturday, February 6th beginning at dusk. Fun - family-friendly - hope to see you there!

Cost: Free
Location: Hidden Valley

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Feb 13th (11am-3pm) 2021

Halfway Winter Open House

Northern Bedrock invites you to bring your snowshoes and check out Halfway Ranger Station at our 2021 Winter Open House! Guests will be required to wear face masks and social distance. Handwashing stations will be available outdoors.

Cost: Free
Location: Halfway Ranger Station Historic District
Address: 12223 MN-1, Ely, MN 55731

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Ely Folk School Classes (Virtual & Outdoor)

The Ely Folk School will be offering a variety of virtual and outdoor classes during the Ely Winter Festival. We have included a tentative list below. Please click the link below for the most current and accurate list of classes with full details and registration information.

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Date	Title	Format	Details
2/2/2021	Tracking Animals in the Snow Day 1 or 2	Zoom	Class Details
2/4/2021	Winter Forest Studies Kids!	On-site Outside	Class Details
2/4/2021	Herbal Facial	Zoom	Class Details
2/5/2021	Winter Photography	Outside	Class Details
2/6/2021	Animal Tracking in the Snow On-site - Day 2 of 2	Outside	Class Details
2/6/2021	Learn to Cross Country Ski	On-site Outside	Class Details
2/6/2021	Writing Prompts - Nature Writing	Zoom	Class Details
2/6/2021	Intro to Chip Carving Day 1	Zoom	Class Details
2/7/2021	Happy Hexagon Hunt - Unlocking the Night Sky	Zoom	Class Details
2/7/2021	Learn how to Snowshoe	On-site Outside	Class Details
2/7/2021	Night Hike for Kids age 10+	On-site Outside	Class Details
2/8/2021	Needle Felt a Common Loon	Zoom	Class Details
2/9/2021	All About Elderberry	Zoom	Class Details
2/10/2021	Learn to make Lemon Cheese	Zoom	Class Details
2/10/2021	Let’s Paint Something Swedish	Zoom	Class Details
2/11/2021	Hawthorn Cordial	Zoom	Class Details
2/12/2021	Make Feta Cheese	Zoom	Class Details
2/13/2021	Introduction to Rosemaling: Basic Equipment and Painting Skills	Zoom	Class Details
2/13/2021	Beginning Rosemaling: Let’s Paint Something!	Zoom	Class Details

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Festival Hotline:

(218) 365-7669

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The Ely Winter Festival is made possible by donations from people like you. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit and deeply appreciate your gifts!

Events Calendar

Feb 3-13, 2022

Ely Winter Festival

Snow Sculpting Symposium

Ely Art Walk

VIRTUAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021

Candlelight Ski at Hidden Valley

Halfway Winter Open House

Ely Folk School Classes (Virtual & Outdoor)

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