Ice Castles
Ice Castles is moving to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Minnesota State Fair
1265 Snelling Ave. N. , St. Paul, MN 55108
Nov. 26th - Apr. 1st
Price starting at:
$16.00
Ice Castles returns to Minnesota in a New and Iconic Location
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2024 – An enchanting world of ice and wonder is set to return to Minnesota this winter at a
new and prominent location. Ice Castles is moving to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and will
feature a new design with plenty of fairytale experiences.
The winter attraction features tunnels, caverns, towers, fountains, and slides, built entirely from ice. The
acre-sized winter playground is illuminated at night by color-changing LED lights embedded inside the ice.
“The decision to move to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds comes after careful consideration,” said Ice
Castles CEO Kyle Standifird. “We value our relationship with the City of Maple Grove and Experience
Maple Grove, but we faced some construction challenges at that site last year.
“Our team is eager to craft something truly
unique in our new home this winter. The State
Fairgrounds are centrally located, well-known,
and have plenty of infrastructure to handle our
construction and operational needs.”
Ice Castles construction will begin in
November where a team of approximately 20
ice artisans will spend several weeks building
the experience using icicles that they grow,
harvest, and hand-place one-by-one.
Ice Castles typically opens in early January,
depending on the weather, and remains open typically to late February or early March, weather
permitting.
The Utah-based company will have a total of 5 locations this year with other locations in Utah, New
Hampshire, Eagle, Colorado, and Cripple Creek, Colorado. Advanced tickets to visit the frozen fortresses
will be available on November 26, 2024, and can be purchased on the attraction’s website,
icecastles.com.
