Minnesota Winter Fun: Polar Fest in Detroit Lakes, MN

February 8-17, 2013

Welcome to the lakes area where Winter is Cool!

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is home to Polar Fest - a celebration embracing the winter season. Check back for updated event info on Polar Fest 2013, scheduled for February 8-17.

Thanks for joining the fun Polar Fest activities in Detroit Lakes Friday, February 10-Sunday, February 19, 2012.
Warm up your competitive fishing skills for the return of Breakfast Rotary's Poles 'N Holes Fishing Derby Saturday, February 11 on Little Detroit Lake! With more than $30,000 in prizes, you could be taking one of them home.

Feeling a bit daring or zany? You might like to take the famous Polar Plunge into Detroit Lake! Or, perhaps you'd prefer to cheer on those who take the plunge. The Polar Fest Plunge takes place Saturday, February 18 at 1:00 pm! New this year - registration headquarters is in the historic Pavilion on the shores of Little Detroit Lake.

To hear about really cold adventures, mark Thursday, February 16 on your calendar. Polar Explorer Will Steger will reveal at the Historic Holmes Theatre at 7 pm what he has seen and experienced during his polar trips and the how his findings could impact future generations.

Of course, there will be lots of food for your winter appetite! Chili and Chocolate Chill, Pancake and French Toast feed, Spaghetti Dinner, Secrets of Pairing Wine Tasting, Book Lovers Tea, plus plenty of tasty food and beverages at Party at the Pavilion.

Your entire family is invited to get outdoors to enjoy Polar Fest fun! How about these events on Detroit Lake - vintage snowmobile racing, golfing, motorcycle stunt exhibitions, boot hockey, youth fishing derby and ice harvest demo? Plus, the 5K Freeze Your Buns Run, spectacular fireworks at the city beach and Polaritaville Dance! Check out the Polar Fest poster for the full schedule of events. See how much zany fun you can have in Detroit Lakes in February by taking a look at the Polar Fest video.

Detroit Lakes, where you can embrace winter and have a blast at Polar Fest! You'll have so much fun you may want to extend your stay - check out the wallet-friendly Hot Lodging Specials!