There’s no better time to head to Scandia than Vinterfest on January 23rd and 24th, 2026!
Have you been to Scandia? Or maybe I should ask if you’ve even heard of it? Scandia is a small town of Scandinavian heritage, halfway between Stillwater and Taylor’s Falls. There’s so much to do– especially during a festival like Vinterfest!
Vinterfest is a free, winter themed festival in Scandia on Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 24th.
This is the 21st anniversary of Vinterfest and the schedule of events is PACKED, but here are few things I will highlight that seem perfect for families. On both Friday and Saturday, The Minnesotan Cup Hockey Tournament is taking place at Wojtowicz Skating Park. It’s the perfect place to get your live hockey fix, while enjoying some tasty treats from food trucks nearby!
On Saturday, there is a pancake breakfast, sledding, a Vinterfest Medallion Hunt, children’s activities, snow sculpture contest, meet the Raptors from the Wildlife Research Center, fireworks and more! You could easily spend all day at this festival and still not see everything!
Many events are free. For a detailed schedule, with links to events that need registration, please visit the Scandia Vinterfest Website.
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Hannah is a married mom of 3 kiddos in the Twin Cities. Born and raised here in MN, she loves finding deals and special events to share with others.
Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading books, going on road trips up north, singing along with the radio and finding new thrift stores to shop! Hannah is also a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and is always on the lookout for more sensory friendly opportunities in the Twin Cities.
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