When people hear that you live in Fargo, the first (or second) thing they’ll ask about is how cold the winters get in North Dakota. Yes, it gets cold up here in the north country, but not only do we love our winters – we embrace the season for bringing us a whole new selection of activities. Frostival 2018 is one of those things we’ve got to look forward to each year.
At the end of January, the Fargo-Moorhead metro hosts a celebration of the winter season and all of the activities that we enjoy during the cold months of snow. It all kicks off with a community-wide party downtown, complete with live music, local brews and plenty of fire pits for making s’mores.
The Frostival is a weekend full of activities for everyone including art, activities, music and sports. The North of Normal Games include the Cardboard Sled Race, Cross Country Ski Race, Disc Golf, Golf, Kickball and Volleyball competitions all taking place on Saturday, January 27, 2018.
Frostival activities include the Base Camp with a beer garden, live music and the Frosty Cup Winter Olympics. The Winter Rocks Skating Event is a skating event at Fargo’s Downtown on Ice with games and prizes for youth. The Kids Winter Boot Camp features sleigh rides, inflatable games, music, craft and science projects and more in West Fargo.
Folkways will have Log the Sauna at Frostival for folks to warm up from the cold, while Snowga is outdoor yoga in the fresh powder!
Regardless of which events you choose to attend, Frostival 2018 is sure make you know why we say #ColdisCool!
Frostival Events
Friday, January 26, 2018
Join us as we kick off this year’s Frostival! Roast your own s’mores, hop on a carriage ride, enjoy live music in a heated outdoor tent by Slamabama, have a beer, or help vote on F/M’s best hot chocolate! No matter your age, there is something for everyone! Events start at 6 PM, live music by #Slamabama starts at 7 PM. Hop on down and embrace the cool of winter!
Frostival: Slamabama performing on the Raymond Team Stage
This year’s Opening Kick-Off features SLAMABAMA!! This band brings energy and intensity and is described as a uniquely perfect blend of Country, Rock, & Pop. With 3 part harmonies backed by a dynamic rhythm section, they will have your undivided attention through the night! Join in the fun of this entertaining and interactive music experience. Presented by the Raymond Team ( Hilton Garden Inn Fargo Courtyard by Marriott Fargo Moorhead Home2 Suites By Hilton Fargo )
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Frostival: Snow Kickball Tournament
Embrace the cold and join your friends in our snow kickball tournament! This is a round robin style tournament, where teams are guaranteed 3 games. The cost is $150 per team, for ages 16+. The registration deadline is January 15, so gather your team and sign up today at http://www.cityofmoorhead.com/registerparks.
Frostival: “Ice Bowl” Disc Golf Tournament
No wimps and no whiners, this disc golf tournament takes place in the dead of winter! Ice Bowl tournaments are held across the country to help fund raise for local food shelves and food-related charities. Since the tournament started in 1996, over $3.15 million has been raised for charities nationwide. A portion of registration fees will be donated, and we encourage you to bring non-perishable food items to the event to donate.
Frostival: Cardboard Sled Race presented by the FM EDC
Presented by the FM Economic Development Corporation
Come build your own cardboard sled! Fun for the entire family! There will be sled races and a contest for most creative sled. Registration begins at 8:30 am with races starting at 10:30 am. This event is an official part of Frostival, a community wide weekend long celebration of how the Fargo-Moorhead Community makes cold cool. For a complete listing of events or more information regarding the event and registration, visit Frostival.com.
Frostival: Cross Country Ski Race
Classic style and skating style races are offered for both youth and adults. Lunch will be served after the races in the Chalet. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt.
This event is an official part of Frostival, a community wide weekend long celebration of how the Fargo-Moorhead Community makes cold cool. For a complete listing of events, visit Frostival.com.
Registration deadline is Friday, January 19. There is an additional $2.00 fee if you choose to register onsite.
Adults: $15.00 Youth: $10 ($4 for each additional race)
Skating Style:
Youth (17 and under) 3K- 9 AM
Adult 6K- 9 AM
Adult 12K- 9 AM
Clasic Style:
Youth (9 and under) 1K- 10 AM
Youth (16 and under) 3K- 10 AM
Adult 5K- 11:15 AM
Frostival: Snow Sculpture Contest
Promote your business and get involved by creating a snow sculpture at the Frozen Fortress! You can be the sculptor or we’ll find one for you. Get involved today at http://www.frostival.com/get-involved.
Frostival: Kids Winter Boot Camp
Kids Winter Boot Camp is a place with a variety of FREE kids activities, food and a place to warm up if need be! Activities will include sleigh rides, inflatable games, music, craft and science projects, Make Your Own Dippin Dots, Passport to Prizes and more!
This event is an official part of Frostival, a community wide weekend long celebration of how the Fargo-Moorhead Community makes cold cool. For a complete listing of events, visit Frostival.com.
Embrace the cool of winter with a day of outdoor fun and family-friendly events, including The Moorhead Business Association’s Snow Sculpture Contest, the Moorhead Noon Kiwanis’ Chili Feed, a Scavenger Hunt with River Keepers, Snowga, Tutu Cold Dance Attack, free cross country ski and snowshoe rentals, indoor and outdoor games, a hot chocolate station, a marshmallow roast, and many more winter time wonders! For more information, visit http://www.frostival.com.
Enjoy buy one, get one museum admission, courtesy of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County.
See 11 more events on the next page!
Saturday, January 27, 2018 (cont.)
Log, the mobile sauna is back at Frostivall! Sauna with us along the Red River for a truly unique winter experience in our traditional woodfired barrel sauna. Interested in experiencing the warmth with us? Sign up for a sweat!
This even has sold out the past two years, so book early to get a seat on the bench.
Frostival: Snow Volleyball Tournament presented by John Deere
It’s that time of year.. You know, when you bundle up and enjoy a beautiful afternoon outdoors…. in the dead of winter.. .AND PLAY VOLLEYBALL!!
Back and better than ever is the Frostival 2018 Volleyball Tournament, hosted by Fargo Billiards and Gastropub and presented by John Deere.
NEW THINGS TO EXPECT:
1. Complimentary chili bar with hot cider and hot cocoa.
2. Team giveaways from Johnson Brothers
3. Hard cider samples
4. Bean Bags
Discover peace and tranquility by combining fresh powder and yoga! Join local yoga instructor Andrea Krejci Paradis as she leads Snowga, a fun accessible practice for all ages and levels of yoga students. Please wear proper snow attire, no bare feet in this yoga class!
10:30AM: Registration
11:00AM: Yoga Practice
An optional donation of new or gently used hats, mittens, or scarves is the only admission for this outdoor yoga practice. Collected items will be donated to the Stepping Stones Resource Center.
Register online today at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/frostival-snowga-tickets-38511967331.
Frostival: Winter Birding Festival
Come join us for a fun and educational event to learn about birding and conservation activities! Free snacks and hot cocoa will be provided. A limited number of snowshoes will also be provided. Registration is not required for this free event.
This event is an official part of Frostival, a community wide weekend long celebration of how the Fargo-Moorhead Community makes cold cool. For more information regarding the event and a complete listing of events, visit Frostival.com.
The Frostival Team is partnering up with CrossFit Icehouse to bring a new fun tradition to downtown Fargo winter, The Frosty Cup!
This will be a team (teams of 2) competition for a fun downtown Fargo prize pack! Teams of 2 will compete in the following 5 events to take their chance at winning the 1st Annual Frosty Cup!
Events will be:
-Snow Pong
-Bags
-Dizzy Hockey Stick
-Flip Cup
-Undie Run (Undie part optional, but will get your team extra points!)
Registration is $20/Team & comes with 2 pairs of Frosty Cup Mittens, which must be worn for each competition for scores to count! Rules & Event Schedule will be sent out to teams prior to event. Join us for a day of fun in the heart of downtown Fargo!
*Games will NOT include alcohol since this is open to folks 18+, but the beer tent will be open if participants would like to purchase some beverages between events.
Winner will be up for a Downtown Fargo Prize Pack including lots of goodies and Downtown Gift Cards!
Head over to our Frostival downtown Fargo location!
Activities will be going all day, including Frosty Cup Winter Olympics, a beer garden, and live music by Downtown Sound! For details and a full schedule of events, visit our website at http://www.frostival.com
Frostival: Winter Rocks Skating Event
Enjoy skating to music on Fargo’s newest outdoor ice rink in the heart of downtown Fargo. Enjoy games and prizes for youth. Warm up with free hot chocolate.
This event is an official part of Frostival, a community wide weekend long celebration of how the Fargo-Moorhead Community makes cold cool. For a complete listing of events, visit Frostival.com.
Frostival: Frozen Fantasy Family Dance
Located at the Avalon Events Center, 2525 9th Ave S
Create some winter magic by bringing the whole family out to this semi-formal dance affair. Let it snow outside while you dance the night away at this fantasy land. The evening will consist of music, dancing and refreshments. A professional photographer will be available to take your family photos.
Fee: $10/person, ages 2 and under free
This event is an official part of Frostival, a community wide weekend long celebration of how the Fargo-Moorhead Community makes cold cool.
FROSTIVAL FINALE featuring concertmaster BENJAMIN SUNG and the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony. Saturday, January 27 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 pm at the NDSU Festival Concert Hall.
Tickets: $14-18 Students, $30-$38 Adult
Available at http://www.fmsymphony.org or 701-478-3676
Frostival: Downtown Sound, presented by the Raymond Group
Closing out Frostival festivities on Saturday night is Fargo’s own, Downtown Sound. Embrace the cool of winter with one of Fargo’s coolest cover bands. Downtown Sound brings a little bit of everything into the mix. Whether you’re a country, rock, pop, or rap fan, expect to have a good time. You can ALSO expect to do a whole lot of dancing! Put on your boogie boots (and gloves) and check out Downtown Sound, Saturday night at the 2018 Frostival! Presented by the Raymond Group #coldiscool
B-B-Brrr Winter Classic Bike Race
The eighth annual B-B-BRRR Winter Classic is Sunday, January 28th at 1:30pm. The 10K course begins in Wildflower Grove Park, just south of Oak Grove Park, and takes riders of all abilities through a variety of terrain; pedaling across bike paths, prairie tundra and the frozen Red River of the North. The route for this race is dependent on weather conditions, but regardless of the weather, the race will go on!