Wintercade Veterans Appreciation Ice Fishing Contest

Wintercade Veterans Appreciation Ice Fishing Contest is a fun, family friendly ice fishing adventure that raises funds for area non-profit, and Veteran groups. Each year, Wintercade is held on the 2nd Saturday in February, on Lake Ripley in Litchfield, MN. The $20 raffle ticket enters you to win many cash prizes, as well as a new custom built 6' x 12' fish house! For those in attendance, we give out door prizes every 5 minutes. Valued at over $7,000, you could win a weekend chartered fishing package on the Lake of the Woods, overnight gambling packages, and much more!

Vermilion Properties

On Lake Vermilion is a collective of the best dining, shopping, boat rentals, and vacation home properties in the surrounding Lake Vermilion area. You’re sure to have an authentic Minnesota experience here with us.

Rochester Minnesota Convention & Visitors Bureau

Home to Mayo Clinic and located in the United States’ Upper Midwest region, Minnesota’s Rochester is a thriving city of just over 100,000. Consistently rated as one of the best cities to live in the U.S., Rochester is also a welcoming destination for visitors.

58th Annual Fish Derby

The Snake River Valley Conservation Club will host the 59th Annual Fish Derby on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The event takes place on the north end of Pokegama Lake in Pine City, MN. (In case of snow storm, contest may be postponed one week.)

1st & 2nd Prizes will be awarded for: largest bass, largest walleye, largest sunfish, largest northern, largest crappie, and largest perch.

$1.00 entry fee. Donated prizes will be given away through the Derby event including cash prizes!

Need not be present to win cash prizes!

Root River Inn & Suites

Root River Inn & Suites is your destination for R&R in MN bluff country. We are located right on the Root River Bike and Cross Country Ski trail, in downtown Lanesboro. However you choose to rest and recreate, we'll be here to make sure your day starts sweetly with a fresh pastry and quality cup of coffee. End your day with your feet up in an Adirondack chair or laughing with friends at a fire. We provide more than just a place to stay, also a place to unwind outdoors and gather with the most important people in your life.

Welcome Centers

Minnesota Welcome Centers are located at key points throughout the state, providing directions, road and weather conditions.

Frostival

It's true, cold really IS cool, and that's what Frostival is all about. Get yourself ready for winter fun! Instead of the regular 6-weeks of winter fun, we're jam-packing 9 days to celebrate all things cold! Expect crowd favorites like cardboard sled racing, frozen fortress, plus a few new party plans.

Our Farm Fresh

Your Local Florist & Flower Farm.  Creating Handcrafted and Original Custom Arrangements for Any Occasion! Again this year we offer our Fresh Produce Store where we deliver a wonderful selection of fresh seasonal produce Weekly.  Come take one of our seasonal classes and workshops!  

The Green Shack

The Green Shack is a locally owned and family operated business.  We offer a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor plants for sale, as well as offer plant and garden care classes!