We have a variety of activities going on throughout our festival, so you’re sure to find one you’ll enjoy! From the Polar Fest Plunge to vintage snowmobiles to our famous Frozen Fireworks, there’s something for everyone.

Schedule of Events:

Polar Fest Art Show
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
The Historic Holmes Theatre will be hosting a Poler Fest art show in the Foltz trucking lounge from February 10th to the 22nd. These are dazzling examples of art done by local members of our Holmes Artist Collective. Works will be for sale, and there will be a closing reception on February 22nd. Gallery hours are as follows: Monday-Friday open 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday open 1pm-8pm Closing reception on February 22nd is from 1-2:30 in the Foltz trucking lounge. Snacks will be provided, and is open to the public!

ECFE Polar Fest Icy Adventures
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Location: Lincoln Education Center, 204 Willow Street East, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501
Lincoln Education Center will be transformed into a wintery wonderland full of activities for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, No fee.

Ice Tee Golf
12 PM
Location: Holiday Inn
Join us for our annual Ice Tee Golf event! 9 Holes of frozen fun on Detroit Lake celebrating winter! Check in with us and have lunch at the Holiday Inn at Noon

Lazer Tubing
6 PM - 9 PM
Location: Detroit Mountain Tubing Hill
Experience the thrill of tubing at night with spectacular lasers and awesome music! Book online ahead of time—tickets sell out fast!

Live Music Friday
6:30 PM - 9 PM
Location: Detroit Mountain

Deuces Wild, Dueling Pianos
7:30 PM
Location: Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
"Want to see a concert, comedy, and variety show all rolled into one? Come see the hilarious and talented duo of Deuces Wild, Dueling Pianos! For a pair of self-taught pianists from Minnesota, David Eichholz and Ted Manderfeld have mastered the sophisticated nuances of burlesque's best ribald and bawdy traditions. Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos offers a Las Vegas-style show of comedy and extensive audience participation featuring an unlikely and surprising mix of music and parodies that range from classic rock and country to rap and show tunes."

The Great Polar Hunt
All Day
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Individuals and groups are invited to join the Great Polar Hunt! Find the signs around Detroit Lakes, solve the puzzle and register to win prizes! Participation forms are at the Chamber or call 218-847-9202. Registered participants will be emailed the puzzle at noon on February 7th. The email will contain the puzzle you will need to solve by finding hidden signs around Detroit Lakes and surrounding area. All signs will be at area businesses; driving is required. Find the signs and return the completed puzzle to the Detroit Lakes Chamber Office by 12noon, February 24th, 2025. Each completed puzzle will be entered into a drawing for prize packages filled with goodies and local gift cards! One puzzle per paid registration. Winners be drawn on February 24th at 12noon and notified by phone.

Polartry Poetry Walk
All Day
Location: DL City Park
This event is free and open 24/7! Come out and enjoy our Fourth Annual Polartry Poetry Walk! It's a fun, free public art project with original poetry on display under the beautiful lights in the City Park. Our goal is to celebrate a love of language that inspires and promotes poets of all ages, while also providing outdoor public art that encourages people to get outside and make the most of winter in Minnesota.

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