# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Sandstone Ice Climbing Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: https://www.sandstoneicefest.org/

The Minnesota Climbers Association is proud to host, in partnership with Lake State Mountaineering, University of Minnesota - Duluth, and Kaf Adventures - the 2026 Sandstone Ice Festival!

January 9th, 10th, 11th, 2026 at The Sandstone Ice Park in Sandstone, MN.

Please join us for a weekend of ice climbing and winter fun! This Celebration of Winter reaches the cold-tolerant from around the Midwest and Canada. The event has always been a great way to learn new skills, connect with old friends and make new ones.

The Sandstone Ice Festival is a fantastic way to make your ice climbing debut or to hone your skills for the upcoming season or return to one of the Midwest’s most awesome Winter climbing events.

CAMPING
Free camping is available in the park for the event, courtesy of The City of Sandstone. Please be discreet.

LODGING
Is available at Osprey Wilds (formerly The Audubon Center of the North Woods). Dormitory accommodations - four bunks per room(sleeps 8), bring your own bedding. All arrangements must be made directly with Osprey Wilds. Email zabel@ospreywilds.org to book. Room details: https://ospreywilds.org/portfolio-item/crosby-lodge/ 

PARKING
Parking will be available only in the designated parking lots. Overflow parking will be available across Highway 23 on Pine Avenue. There is NO ATTENDEE PARKING in "the loop" which is reserved for vendors, event organizers. Please abide.

GEAR RENTAL
Gear rental at the event will be available through our friends at Lake State Mountaineering.

More gear is available via:
Hardwater Sports: https://hardwatersports.com/
Twin Cities Rock and Ice: https://www.tcrockandice.com/

CLINICS
Instructional clinics will be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday by our friends at Kaf Adventures  - sign up here!: 

https://www.sandstoneicefest.org/clinic-registration

RAFFLE
Join us at Osprey Wilds Saturday night for our fundraising raffle! All proceeds to support the Sandstone Ice Park and the MCA's mission. Seriously, this year's raffle is going to be amazing, we are overflowing with generous support donations. 

More details and updates to come- we're stoked, you should be too!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sandstone/2026-sandstone-ice-climbing-festival/200029074663921
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, festivals, nonprofit, camping, sports, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 407

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sandstone
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sandstone Ice Park
- **lat**: 46.134709647957
- **long**: -92.859492964086
- **full address**: Sandstone Ice Park, Sandstone, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Sandstone Ice Climbing Festival being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Sandstone Ice Climbing Festival takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Sandstone Ice Park, Sandstone, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Sandstone Ice Climbing Festival?
  - **A:** 2026 Sandstone Ice Climbing Festival is organized by MCA - Minnesota Climbers Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Sandstone Ice Climbing 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 Sandstone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 400+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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