Carver Cup at The Minnesota Ice Festival

Overview

Will also be on Friday, January 31 from 4 to 10 pm and Saturday, February 1 from 11 am to 10 pm.

This unique event brings together some of the finest ice sculptors who are from the United States (Alaska, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas) and the United Kingdom to compete for the prestigious Carver Cup Trophy and cash prizes with a total purse of $17,500. The competition allows the five, two-person teams to showcase their creativity and mastery of the medium without a defined theme other than using ice.

The Minnesota Ice Festival celebrates the beauty and creativity of winter through large-scale ice attractions and community events. Held annually at TCO Stadium, the festival brings together local and international talent to showcase innovation in ice artistry.

The 2025 Minnesota Ice Festival is open Thursday-Sunday through February 16. Adult tickets (ages 15+) are $24.99; kid tickets (ages 5-14) are $12.99; and kids 4 and under receive free admission. For tickets and daily start times, please visit www.minnesotaicefestival.com.