Time for frosty fun: Flannel Fest returns Feb. 5-11

Jake Spitzack Staff Writer

It’s time to break out your favorite flannel shirt and celebrate the mid-point of winter by participating in some frosty fun with your family, friends and neighbors. South St. Paul’s second annual Flannel Fest takes place February 5-11. Hosted by the City of South St. Paul Parks and

Recreation department, the fest has some of the same events as last year as well as two new activities. This year, those who circle the six Flannel Fest pictures found in the City’s Flannel Fest newsletter and return it to City Hall (125 3rd Ave. N.) have a chance to win a prize. Prizes are limited and will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis. Newsletters are available at

City Hall.

Flapjacks ’n’ Flannels is the inaugural event. Visit Croatian Hall, 445 2nd Ave. S., 9 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Feb. 5, for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage. $10 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will support Parks and Recreation youth programs.

Lumberjack Lanes will take over Jefferson Park, 125 21st Ave. N., noon-2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6. Visitors can try their hand at ice bowling or enjoy the nearby sledding hill and ice rink. The South St. Paul Police Department will provide hot cocoa.

Flannel Fest Forager is new this year. This medallion hunt runs the entirety of Flannel Fest. The first clue will be released on the City’s Facebook page at noon, Monday, Feb.

6. Subsequent clues will be posted at noon each day through February 11, or until the medallion is found. For more information, visit facebook.com/ sspminnesota.

Starlight Sledding is held 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, at Jefferson Park. Zip down the popular sledding hill or skate on the nearby ice rink, and don’t forget to stop by the police tent for hot chocolate and cookies. Hotdish Showdown is another new event this year. It takes place noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Lorraine Park, 756 3rd Ave. S. Judging will be done by everyone present through a secret ballot. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m. Anybody entering the contest must use a 6-quart

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from page 1 crockpot, bring their own extension cord, and have a label on their dish that includes their name and the address at which the hotdish was prepared. Dakota County requires that all hotdishes that aren’t made in a commercial kitchen must be labeled as such: “This product is homemade and not subject to state inspection.”

Babe’s Boot Hockey Tournament begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, at Lorraine Park. Games will be officiated. The format is double elimination. For more information, visit facebook.com/sspminnesota. To register, email Mercedes at mmiklya@ sspmn.org. Registration is

$100. The event is free for spectators.

St. Paul Winter Carnival

The St. Paul Winter Carnival is in full swing. Get out and enjoy these events. For more information, visit www.wintercarnival.com.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Vulcan Snow Park, through February 5. Visitors will find a snow maze, snow mountain playing area and the artistic cre-

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ations of master snow carvers participating in the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting competition. Admission and parking are free.

Landmark CenterToasty fun can be found inside the Landmark Center, 75 W. Fifth St. The Winter Carnival’s Day of Good is Friday, Feb. 3. The day will have many opportunities to donate food, blankets or blood, and spread cheer into the community. The St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation has partnered with the Winter Carnival ambassadors and their Cold Hands, Warm Hearts drive. The Northwind Titan Trooper will be parked at the Landmark Center to collect the donations for the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.

Kids’ & Family Day is 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4. Kids will be able to exercise, watch performances, participate in art and craft activities, and more. Vendors will also be on site. Free.

Rice Park - The warming house is open 4-10 p.m. through February 4 on Market Street, featuring music by local musicians and DJs, trivia, bingo and other games, and beverages for sale. Free, with a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item for the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.

The Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade will weave its way through the city beginning at 5 p.m., February 4. It starts at West 7th at Smith Avenue and ends at Rice Park. After the parade, follow Vulcanus Rex and his Krewe to the steps of the George Latimer Central Library for the ever-dramatic overthrow of Boreas. Stick around afterward for fireworks and live music.

The Vulcan Victory Dance is 7:30-11:30 p.m., February 4, at InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront, 11 E. Kellogg Blvd. The R Factor will perform beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

Berners in the Park, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., February 4. Meet, pet and play with friendly dogs of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities. Free.

Three scavenger hunts are available through the Goosechase app through 5 p.m., February 4. All team members who finish a scavenger hunt will receive a small prize. Teams can regis- ter for multiple hunts. There is a $500 prize for the winner of each of the four hunts.

A digital ice fishing tournament runs through February 5. To participate, download the FishDonkey mobile app and join the Winter Carnival group. Prizes will be awarded to the winning angler in 10 different categories. Cost is $20.

Warm up at the Central Library, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., February 4. Enjoy a historical Winter Carnival slide show produced by St. Paul Public Library. Hot cocoa served while supplies last. The Roe Family Singers will perform 11:30 a.m.-noon. Children’s face painting is offered 10-11 a.m. and noon-1 p.m.

Three St. Paul walking tours are offered in February: Gangsterland (through Feb. 5), Secrets of Union Depot (Feb. 2-3) and Haunted Rice Park (Feb. 4-5). Each is $20. For tickets, visit cyncitytours.com.

Doggie Depot returns to Union Depot, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., February 4. Stop by for the crowning of the Canine King & Queen, giveaways, interviews with pet experts and more. Free.

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