What is the Ely Winter Festival?
Winter in Minnesota is made more exciting with the 10-day Ely Winter Festival, held every February.
The centerpiece is the Snow Sculpting Symposium with wonderful snow figurines in Ely's Whiteside Park, along with the Ely ArtWalk, turning the town itself into a walking art gallery.
Make memories to last a lifetime and celebrate winter at its finest in Ely, Minnesota.
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Admission for events is priced individually, with some events offering free or discounted admission with the festival pin which can be bought online.
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The festival has many other activities to enjoy such as a crafts fair, musical concerts, Sled Dog Rides, along with sumptuous food events.
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