Stillwater Winterfest

08/07/2025

❄️ Sponsorships are NOW OPEN for Stillwater Winterfest 2026!

Be part of the magic as we gear up for our 8th Annual celebration, happening February 15–23, 2026! From community camaraderie to business boosts and charitable support, Winterfest is all about embracing the best of winter in Stillwater.

Your support helps keep the fun FREE and open to all — from quirky contests to cozy gatherings!

🌟 Enjoy early bird specials while you can and secure your spot today!

🎉 View sponsorship levels + sign up by Feb 1st: one23events.com/sponsor2026.html

Let’s make this winter unforgettable, together! ⛄💙

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02/26/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us Monday night for Service Industry Night at JX Venue, featuring the 2025 Best Bartender in the Valley Cocktail Competition!

A huge shoutout to all the incredible competitors— Lolo American Kitchen Stillwater, The Velveteen, 45th Parallel Distillery, Olio, Brian's Bar & Grill, MatchStick (Hotel Crosby), Stillwater Proper and Feller —for bringing their A-game.

Congratulations to our first-place winner, Lolo American Kitchen Stillwater! 🏆🥂

Special thanks to our esteemed judges: Brad Glynn of Lift Bridge Stillwater Taproom/ Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Amanda Saad of Domaćin Restaurant & Wine Bar, Wine Shop & Lounge, and Stillwater’s own, Mayor Ted Kozlowski, for lending their expertise.

We can't wait to see you all again next year! 🍸🎉

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02/22/2025

Here is today's lineup of events for Stillwater Winterfest!

10:00-2:00pm - Co****le Tournament - Stillwater Winterfest 2025
11:30am-8pm - Food Trucks at JX Venue
12-4pm - Vendor Market & Acoustic Showcase at JX Venue
Beer + Liquor samplings from local breweries and distilleries
Kid Activities including face painting from A Touch of Magic
6pm - Winterfest Fireworks Viewing at Papa's Rooftop & River Siren
- Free hot chocolate + full bar at Papa's
- Caramelized beer poking at River Siren Brewing Company
8:00 - 10:00pm Karaoke at Loft 214
7:00pm - Live Music with Atarti & Some Sh***ty Cover Band | Stillwater Winterfest 2025

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02/22/2025

Stillwater Winterfest 2025 has officially begun! Thank you to everyone who attended the Winterfest Opening Ceremonies & Stein Holding and thank you to our gracious host, Lift Bridge Stillwater Taproom🍻🍻

This is just the beginining! Join us tonight for Casserole Cookoff at JX Venue, Live Music with Anglo & Collins and Good For Gary, and of course the Parka Pub Crawl & Shop Local Stroll all weekend long!

Learn more at StillwaterU.com/

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02/20/2025

We want to give a Vulcan-level shoutout to No Neck Tony's / DJ's Clam Shack MN for sponsoring Stillwater Winterfest 2025 ! Your partnership means the world to us— we couldn’t bring this event to life without you! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. See you at Winterfest! 🎉

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02/18/2025

🎉We'll see you THIS WEEK for the 7th Annual Stillwater Winterfest 2025 kicking off tomorrow, February 19th, through February 24th!

Featured Events Include:
❄️Winterfest Opening Ceremonies & Stein Holding at Lift Bridge Brewery / Lift Bridge Stillwater Taproom
❄️Live music throughout the weekend including Live Music with Atarti & Some Sh***ty Cover Band | Stillwater Winterfest 2025 and Live Music with Anglo & Collins and Good For Gary | Stillwater Winterfest 2025
❄️ Co****le Tournament - Stillwater Winterfest 2025
❄️Vendor Market & Acoustic Showcase - Stillwater Winterfest 2025
❄️ Casserole Cookoff at JX Venue
❄️ Winterfest Fireworks Viewing at Papa's Rooftop & River Siren Brewing / Papa's Rooftop / River Siren Brewing Company
❄️Karaoke at Loft 214 - Stillwater Winterfest 2025 / Loft 214 - Venue on Main
❄️ WINTERFEST Puppies & Pumps: Drag Show, Brunch & Purse Bingo
❄️ Parka Pub Crawl & Shop Local Stroll - Stillwater Winterfest 2025
❄️ Best Bartender in the Valley: Winter Competition (Part of Winterfest)
❄️+ MORE!

Bundle up, bring your friends, and celebrate the season in style! For a full schedule and details, visit StillwaterU.com.

We can’t wait to see you!

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02/17/2025

It's officially Stillwater Winterfest week! Check out all the festivities we have planned at StillwaterU.com/

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The annual celebration returns for its ninth year. Grab your parkas and don your mittens, Winterfest is taking Downtown Stillwater by (snow)