Schedule

 

We have tons of different events throughout our festival! You’re sure to find at least one that interests you, whether it be snow sports, crafts, or fireworks. Take a look at the schedule below for the latest updates on events or download the PDF! Please contact individual event sponsors for questions.

 

Multi-Day Events

The Great Polar Hunt

Dates: Feb. 13 - Feb. 23 at 12:00 PM

Register at the Chamber


Coloring at Washington Square Mall

Dates: Return sheets to the mall by Feb. 8

Location: Washington Square Mall


Polartry Poetry Walk

Dates: Feb. 9 - 25

Location: Detroit Lakes City Park

 
 

Thursday
Feb. 8

Polar Fest Kick-Off Party

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing

Friday
Feb. 9

Laser Tubing

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Detroit Mountain


Daddy Daughter Dance

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre


Moms & Sons Bash

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Becker County Museum


Cosmic Polar Bingo

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: VFW Club

Saturday
Feb. 10

Freeze Your Buns Run

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: DLCCC


Poles n’ Holes

More Info TBA


Cool Kites on the Lake

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Big Detroit Lake


Way North of Nashville

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre

Sunday
Feb. 11

Fat Bike Race/Ride

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Detroit Mountain


Cool Kites on the Lake

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Big Detroit Lake


Free Family Snowshoeing

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Tamarac Wildlife Refuge


Bean Bag Tourney

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing


Try Skiing Day - Cancelled

Sorry folks, not enough snow for this event!


Yellowbright’s Isbjørn Gallery of Art

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing

 

 

Monday
Feb. 12

Tuesday
Feb. 13

Chocolate Fantasy

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Becker County Museum



Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre

Wednesday
Feb. 14

Baxstar Fishing’s Date Night on the Ice

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM


Thursday
Feb. 15

Polar Fest Break-A-Thon

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Location: Washington Square Mall


Family Night at Detroit Mountain

Time: TBA

Location: Detroit Mountain

 

 

Friday
Feb. 16

Frazee’s Frosty Family Fun Night

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Frazee Event Center


Laser Tubing

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Detroit Mountain


Welcome to Polaritaville

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: VFW Club


Ice Tee Golf

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Holiday Inn


Polar Prom

Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing

Saturday
Feb. 17

2024 Ultra Vintage Rally

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: People’s Park (Behind Zorbaz)


Beer Quaffing

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Hub 41


Fabulous Armadillos

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre

Sunday
Feb. 18

Free Family Snowshoeing

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Tamarac Wildlife Refuge


Home Brew & Chili Contest

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing


Cribbage Tourney

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing


Try Skiing Day - Cancelled

Sorry folks, not enough snow for this event!


Hotdish Challenge

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Grace Lutheran Church


Sweat & Sweets Yoga

Time: 4:30 PM

Location: 180 Balance Yoga


 

 

Monday
Feb. 19

Tuesday
Feb. 20

Kiwanis Handbag Bingo

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: VFW Post 1676 - DL


Wednesday
Feb. 21

Polar Putt

Time: 11:30 - 1:00 PM

Location: Washington Square Mall


Polarpalooza Tubing Races

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Detroit Mountain

Thursday
Feb. 22

United Way of Becker County Pint Night

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing


Preschool Polar Fest: Icy Adventures

Time: 5:30 - 6:45 PM

Location: Lincoln Education Center


Crafts & Cocktails

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Becker County Museum


 

 

Friday
Feb. 23

Preschool Polar Fest: Icy Adventures

Time: 5:30 - 6:45 PM

Location: Lincoln Education Center


Laser Tubing

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Detroit Mountain

Saturday
Feb. 24

28th Annual Polar Fest Plunge

Time: 1 PM

Location: West Lake Drive on Little Detroit Lake


Polar Market

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing


Tuxes & Tails

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Historic Holmes Theatre


Frozen Fireworks: One Night Only!

Time: 7 PM

NEW LOCATION: WE Fest

Sunday
Feb. 25

Free Family Snowshoeing

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Tamarac Wildlife Refuge


Try Skiing Day - Cancelled

Sorry folks, not enough snow! If something changes, we’ll update the website and social media!


Polar Puzzle Contest

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Bucks Mill Brewing