Just because the snow is falling doesn't mean you have to stay cooped up indoors. Our Top 10 Winter Festivals take you through sun, snow, ice and more, but no matter where you go you're sure to find a warm celebration!
Experience Native Alaskan culture at the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, playfully known as Rondy! This 74-year tradition is a 10-day celebration inviting you to enjoy the excitement of winter in Alaska. And with endless activities – encompassing their friendly, outdoor spirit – you won’t… Learn More
The seventeen-day Carnaval de Québec attracts over 1,000,000 people! This technically “mardi-gras” event is third largest next to the ones in Rio and New Orleans. It’s packed with French-Canadian culture, food and fun that will leave you with a breathlessness you can watch… Learn More
We love winter in the mountains. We also love authentic, home-grown winter festivals. And each year for the past three decades - since Durango was a small, empty Colorado town and the residents who didn’t ski needed to escape “cabin fever” - Snowdown has embodied both. Learn More
Winter celebrations often consist of snow, ice and frosty outdoor activities. But in Fort Lauderdale they turn up the heat! Attend Winterfest – an annual celebration striving to bring together winter enthusiasts through a series of events – culminating in the spectacular… Learn More
According to legend, King Boreas “the King of the Winds” held a glorious Minnesota carnival for 10 days with much feasting and activities. So every year, we remember that first great feast with entertainment and events that the king would be proud of! Learn More
Starting in 1924 with the largest train to ever enter McCall, Idaho, the winter festival treated everyone to activities like ski joring (a skier pulled by a horse) and snowshoe races. Today, you can still find crazy activities like these and it’s all for a good cause! Learn More
The temperatures are dipping in the Pacific Northwest, but don’t run inside just yet! The Portland Holiday Ale Festival is here. It’s the only beer festival of the season outdoors here, but heaters and a hefty supply of winter ales, all under one massive tent, are sure… Learn More
Here in the “Waterpark Capital of the World” one of the greatest winter festivals in the United States goes off – the Flakeout Festival in Wisconsin Dells. It’s truly a community celebration! With all the waterpark action in summer, Flakeout ensures that this a community… Learn More
Ice Hog alert: if you’ve never seen these magical furry creatures, your winter festival destination is Canada’s Capital Region. Each year, the winter-loving Ice Hogs temporarily move to Ottawa’s Jacques-Cartier Park for the annual Winterlude celebration. Learn More
If you think there isn’t much to think about water…well, think again. Pay a visit to the Berkeley Springs Winter Festival of Waters and you’ll quickly see just how much there is to learn. This winter, find history, healing and a deliciously simple drink in West Virginia! Learn More
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