2026 WinterFest in Crosslake

Join Us for Winterfest 2026!

For 24 years we've been celebrating WinterFest in Crosslake with good old-fashioned winter fun for the entire family! Three days of indoor and outdoor activities throughout Crosslake for all ages to enjoy!

Whether you’re chasing clues in the Lost Medallion Treasure Hunt, testing your trivia knowledge, sledding down a snowy hill, enjoying horse-drawn wagon rides, or warming up with SoupFest samples, there’s something for everyone.

Highlights Include:

Annual Polar Bear Plunge

2026 Willmar/Spicer Polar Plunge into Green Lake
Saturday, January 31st
Plunge begins at 12pm

The Polar Plunge is back in Spicer for the 21st year in a row! The Willmar/Spicer Plunge has raised over $1,107,987 in its 19-year history. In 2024, 286 Plungers raised $76,247!!

Are you ready to do something wild for something good? Every dollar you raise supports Special Olympics Minnesota. You got this!

PRE-REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 | 5-7 PM
at Zorbaz

DAY-OF REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 10 AM
at Zorbaz

11@7 Concert Series

Come enjoy the wide variety of musical groups that perform every Thursday from May 29 to August 7, in Central Park. (In case of rain, concerts will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church.)

Minnesota's Best Pie Shops

From the North Shore to Bemidji to Bluff Country, Minnesota boasts old-school pie shops that would please even the most discerning pastry chef, as well as new-fangled makers that are reinventing the art form. Here are some of the state's best pie shops.

Warm Up at a Local Coffee Shop

In Minnesota, a local coffee shop is never far away, whether it's on a small town main street or in a big city neighborhood. Grab a good book or a good friend and feel like a regular at any of these cafes around the state.