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WinterFest in Crosslake: Three Days of Good Ol' Fashioned Winter Fun!

Join us February 5–7, 2026 for WinterFest in Crosslake. Enjoy three full days of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, including games, crafts, live entertainment, food, and community events.

WinterFest in Crosslake

For 24 years, Crosslake has celebrated WinterFest with traditional winter fun for the whole family. Three days of indoor and outdoor activities, entertainment, local shopping, and community events make WinterFest a weekend you won’t want to miss.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

There is always something for everyone to enjoy!

Search for the Lost Medallion, enjoy Chuck-a-Puck, ice skating, and Sledding Mountain, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, listen to live music, explore snowshoe, cross-country, and snowmobile trails, participate in Radar Runs on the Bay, taste your way through SoupFest, create crafts in the Family Fun Zone, cheer on the Italian Olympics, warm up by bonfires with s’mores, play bingo, dance with DJs JP & Dana, shop local businesses, and much more. WinterFest has something for everyone!

Follow the Crosslake Chamber on Facebook and Instagram for updates leading up to the event.

City-Wide Treasure Hunt: Search for The Lost Medallion

Clues released each day of WinterFest at 9 AM until found!

The Lost Medallion is one of WinterFest’s most popular traditions. Each morning at 9:00 AM, until it’s found, a new clue is released at local merchants, on the Crosslake App, and on the event webpage. Find the hidden WinterFest Medallion and win a prize package featuring gifts from Chamber member businesses.

SoupFest

Vote for your favorite on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at 12 PM.

SoupFest returns on Saturday, February 7 at 12:00 PM. Local businesses serve samples of their best soups for attendees to taste and vote on.

Use the Crosslake App to:

Access the official SoupFest map
Find participating businesses
Vote for your favorite soup from noon until 3 PM

SoupFest is a fun way to explore local restaurants and enjoy a warm meal during WinterFest.

WinterFest Wristbands and Souvenir Koozies

Purchase a WinterFest Koozie & Wristband for $5 and cash-in on exclusive deals.

WinterFest Wristbands: Purchase the 2026 $5 WinterFest Wristband at participating Chamber member establishments and cash in amazing deals Fri. & Sat. Feb 6-7, 2026.

2026 WinterFest Souvenir Koozie: Purchase the $5 WinterFest Koozie at these Chamber member establishments and get $4 Coors Light, Coors Banquet and $5 White Claw beverages Fri. & Sat. Feb 6-7, 2026.

Outdoor Winter Fun at the Kickoff

Start the weekend with an evening of outdoor family fun

Join us at the Crosslake Community Center on Friday, February 6, 2026 for a night of outdoor fun with fun activities including:

Horse-drawn wagon rides
Win fun prizes playing Chuck-A-Puck
Snowshoeing
Bonfires and s’mores
Cocoa, cider, and chili
and more!

Tips for Attendees

Recommendations so you can make the most of WinterFest

Download the Crosslake App for maps, SoupFest voting, medallion clues, and event updates.
Dress warmly; many activities are outdoors, but if you don’t want to bundle up, there are plenty held indoors!
Bring cash for raffles, food, and beverage deals.
Purchase a 2026 Wristband to access exclusive deals on food, beverages, retail, and more!
Arrive early for parking, especially on Saturday prior to SoupFest.
Support our local businesses; they make WinterFest possible!