# Event Details - **Event Name**: SNOfest Winter Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: ❄️ SnoFest 2026 at Carlos Creek Winery – January 17, 2026 | Alexandria, Minnesota ❄️ Your new favorite Minnesota winter festival has officially arrived (Free admission!). If you love Grape Stomp, if you love Oktoberfest, and if you really love embracing everything that makes Minnesota winters magical — then SnoFest at Carlos Creek Winery & 22 Northmen Brewing Co. is your new must-attend winter tradition. Happening January 17, 2026 (over Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend) SnoFest brings together the best of Minnesota winter fun, local food and drinks, and a cozy-meets-chill atmosphere that you can only find in Alexandria, MN. What to Expect at SnoFest 2026 (activites are weather dependent): ALL-DAY WINTER FUN | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM ❄️ICE BAR OPEN, outside winery tasting room ❄️BEER & CIDER POKING, outdoors ❄️CARLOS CREEK WINE, 22 NORTHMEN BEER, N/A OPTIONS, grand hall/tasting room/taproom ❄️SNOWFLAKE SPRITZ FESTIVAL COCKTAIL & MOCKTAIL, winery tasting room ❄️HOT COCOA BAR, grand hall ❄️ICE SCULPTURE VIEWING, outdoors ❄️MN WILD GAME ON THE BIG SCREEN (11:30 AM), grand hall ICE SCULPTURES ❄️LIVE ICE SCULPTURE DEMO | 12:00–3:00 PM, outdoors ❄️SCULPTURE LIGHTING | ~around 5:15 PM, outdoors FOOD ❄️HOT, DELICIOUS PIZZA | 11:00 AM-8:00 PM, stoke pizza ❄️CHILI WITH CORNBREAD MUFFIN | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, grand hall ❄️CARLOS CREEK COOKIES & PUPPY CHOW BARS | 11:00 AM-❄️5:00 PM, grand hall LIVE MUSIC ❄️ROBB JUSTICE | 12:00 PM-3:00 PM , grand hall ❄️NATE FRONNING | 1:00–4:00 PM , taproom ❄️JACKSON BURNS | 5:00–8:00 PM, taproom FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN ❄️FREE FACE PAINTING & HAIR TINSEL | 12:00-3:00 PM, grand hall ❄️KID SLED PARADE | 2:00 PM | outside winery tasting room kids, bring your own sled decorated in a winter olympic theme meet by the winery tasting room prize for participation ❄️KIDS COLORING AREA, grand hall ❄️HOCKEY SKILL GAME FOR PRIZE, grand hall ❄️ARCADE GAMES (pay to play), grand hall creekside room CONTESTS ❄️CRAZIEST WINTER HAT CONTEST | 3:00 PM, grand hall 21+ only; winner takes home a “hibernation stash” A full day celebrating community, winter, and the best of Minnesota living Outdoor activities run until 5pm, and indoor live music from 5-8pm in the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom. Perfect for anyone searching for: • Minnesota winter festivals • Things to do in Alexandria MN in winter • Winter events near me • Holiday and seasonal pop-up events in Minnesota • Ice bars, ice sculptures, and outdoor winter experiences Bundle up, rally your people, and join us for a day of icy wonder, warm drinks, and signature Minnesota fun. A huge thank-you to our incredible local sponsors for helping bring this community winter festival to life: ACE Hardware, Alex Rubbish & Recycling, Alomere Health, Explore Alexandria, Zimny Insurance Agency, Vantage Bank, Winning Edge, Leighton Media, Geneva Capital. SnoFest 2026: Where winter magic meets Minnesota nice. See you January 17! ❄️ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/snofest-winter-festival/200029276889153 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, contests, live-music, entertainment, health-wellness, pop-ups, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, kids, martin-luther-king-day, music-festivals, holiday, koningsdag, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1366 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, United States, Minnesota 56308 - **lat**: 45.96062 - **long**: -95.39446 - **full address**: 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, United States, Minnesota 56308 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SNOfest Winter Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3809270f8b425332b2c6491fa6d38a6d22b77326abc933a321f52a0138eab845-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc8ebed2-gmir?v=1768486372 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SNOfest Winter Festival being held? - **A:** SNOfest Winter Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, United States, Minnesota 56308. - **Q**: Who is organizing SNOfest Winter Festival? - **A:** SNOfest Winter Festival is organized by Carlos Creek Winery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SNOfest Winter Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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