Ely Winter Festival
- Dates
- Feb 4 to 14, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Whiteside Park and venues around Ely
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 12, 2026
Ely Winter Festival returns to Ely, MN, Feb 4 to 14, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Ely Winter Festival celebrates winter in Ely, Minnesota each February, and its centerpiece is the International Snow Sculpting Symposium, where professional teams from around the country and the globe carve large snow sculptures in Whiteside Park. The symposium is an exhibition, not a contest, with no awards given, so visitors can walk through the park and watch the artists at work, and an Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest runs alongside it. The festival grew from the Wilderness Trek ski race from Tower to Ely, first held in 1984, and over the years has added the Mukluk Ball, a crafts fair, concerts, sled dog rides and food events. The 2027 festival runs February 4 to 14.
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Listen
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Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport DLH.
How do I get to Ely Winter Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Ely Winter Festival. The nearest major airport is DLH, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Venue
Whiteside Park and venues around Ely
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Ely Winter Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
1047 East Sheridan Street, Ely, MN 55731
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
4257 Haines Road, Duluth, 55811
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Ely Winter Festival 2027?
Feb 4 to 14, 2027
Has the Ely Winter Festival 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup has not been announced.
Where is Ely Winter Festival held?
Whiteside Park and venues around Ely, Ely, MN.