We found another Polar Fest! Head to Detroit Lakes, in northern Minnesota, to experience winter and get outside this February 6th- 22nd, 2026.

Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes offers various activities between February 6th and February 22nd, 2026.
Each February, the festival hosts many activities to choose from that express winter by the lake. Plan a day trip or choose to stay for the weekend, there is so much to do!

From food and drinks, gatherings, to outdoor adventures such as the Polar Plunge and Frozen Fireworks, check out the festival webpage to find all the choices.
Be sure to look at the full Event Calendar so you don’t miss anything! Activities are scheduled each day. Just to get an idea, here is a taste of some of the activities.

Poles N’ Holes Fishing Derby (Saturday, February 7th, time TBD) – Little Detroit Lake
Kites on the Lake (Sunday, February 15th) – Little Detroit Lake
Frozen Fireworks (Saturday, February 21st 7pm or dusk) – Detroit Lakes Pavilion

Snowshoe Sundays (February 8th, 15th and 22nd) – Tamarac Discovery Center
Ice Tee Golf Tournament (Friday, February 20th) – Holiday Inn
Polar Fest Plunge (Saturday, February 21st) – West Lake Drive on Detroit Lake

While in Detroit Lakes, you might spot Polar Pete, encouraging you to live by his motto: “Get outside and find your fun!”




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