The Great Northern Winter Festival

Minneapolis, MN · Festival

When: January 27–31, 2027
Where: Saint Anthony Main / Father Hennepin Bluff Park · Minneapolis · MN
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

A multi day winter festival along the riverfront at Saint Anthony Main, mixing outdoor concerts, public art, chef demonstrations and a mobile sauna village with talks on climate and northern culture. Founded in 2017 by board president Eric Dayton, it now anchors the Twin Cities' cold weather season each late January. Minnesota Legacy arts and tourism funding backs its continued growth.

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