We are so grateful to the local businesses and citizens who help us put on the Ely Winter Festival every year. Please patronize these businesses and let them know you saw their ad on ElyWinterFestival.com! Click a tab below to see different categories of businesses.
Minnesota State Arts Board
(651) 539-2650
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Donald G Gardner Humanities Trust
(218) 365-2639
This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Donald G Gardner Humanities Trust
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council
(218)722-0952
Operating support is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage funds.
Twin Metals Minnesota
(218) 365-3306
A joint venture company formed to pursue the development and operation of an underground copper, nickel and platinum group metals (strategic metals) mining project in northeastern Minnesota.
400 Miner’s Drive East
Friends Of The Boundary Waters Wilderness
Friends of the Boundary waters Wilderness is proud to be part of the community and celebrate our shared love for winter. We believe the prosperity and wellbeing of Ely is deeply connected with the future of our beloved Boundary Waters.
8 Sheridan St
Boundary Waters Connect
Fostering sustainable wilderness edge communities where you can live, work, and play; a program of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness.
Veterans on the Lake Resort
(800) 777-7538
Providing highly accommodating services for all guests, including those that are disabled: the lodge, docks, pool, grounds and many cabins are each built to assist veterans, their families, and accompanying guests with the most convenient and safe support systems and aids.
161 Fernberg Rd
Steger Mukluks
(218) 365-3322
Designed and manufactured in Ely, Steger Mukluks keep you warm and sure-footed in the winter terrain.
33 E. Sheridan St.
Ely "UP NORTH" Retreat
Icebug
Grip, don’t slip, in Icebug Traction Footwear. For running, hiking, and walking in all conditions.
Northern Grounds
(218) 235-6162
Festival HQ
Fresh-ground coffee, pastries, light foods, great wine by the glass, craft beer, designer cocktails
2 W Sheridan St
Ely Tourism Bureau
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Zup’s Inc.
(218) 365-3188
Homemade sausages, brats and polish, potica, wild rice, and other local favorites are available in-store or online.
1500 E Sheridan St
Grand Ely Lodge
(218) 365-6565
400 N Pioneer Rd
The perfect place for family getaways, weddings, and corporate retreats.
Northeast Title
(218) 741-1515
Professional Title & Closing Services
612 13th Avenue S
Virginia, MN 55792
Essentia Health Pharmacy
Essentia Health-Ely Pharmacy is coming spring 2022! The Ely Pharmacy will be located in Zup’s Food Market and open Monday-Saturday. Drive-thru is available. Learn more by calling 844-380-5642.
MN Women's Press
Minnesota Women’s Press has been telling the stories of social justice and women’s leadership since 1985
Vermilion Community College
The Boundary Waters College: Environmental, Liberal Arts
1900 East Camp Street
Rural Living Environments
(218) 827-2322
Residential Services
Job Opportunities Available
R & R Transfer
(218) 365-3196
Moving and storage service
Mather Recycling and Tony’s Towing
1222 Winton Road
365-JUNK Mon-Sat, 9-5
365-4473 Emergency and after hours
Winter Fun Magazine
Where to go, what to do, how to do it in the upper midwest and Thunder Bay.
Art & Soul Gallery & Gift House
(218) 365-7300
Gallery of local Ely artists
427 E Sheridan St
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
(218) 365-5101
Full menu Dairy Queen on the east end of town
1441 E Sheridan S
Ely Nordic Ski & Bike Club
Hidden Valley Ski Chalet is located 0.3 miles East of Ely, MN at
1258 Hidden Valley Rd.
City of Ely
The City of Ely provides snow moving, plowing and supports the Festival in countless ways. Thank you!
209 E Chapman St
Land of Lakes Insurance
(218) 365-4000
Insurance broker for all your insurance needs. We get you the best price out there.
240 W Sheridan St
Ten80 North
(218) 235-0627
Web Design & Development, Marketing Services, Photo & Video Services
Corvid Images
(218) 235-0627
Photography & Video Services including Real Estate, Commercial & Aerial services.
Carolyn Kluender
Ely ArtWalk
Downtown Ely is converted to an art gallery during the Ely Winter Festival
National Geographic Heart of the Continent
Thanks for listing us in your travel guide to the places most respected and recommended by locals.
Ely Flower & Seed
(218) 365-6555
Generous sponsors of the EWF Ice Skating Rink
Pet, wild animal and bird food, plants
145 W Camp St
Potluck Vintage & Modern Kitchenware
101 E Chapman St
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Brian Berrini Agency
(218) 365-4258
Ely Echo Newspaper
Timberjay Newspapers
Hometown Focus
City Auto Glass
(888) 552-4272
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