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Mid-Winter Fest
Event Schedule
TIME | ACTIVITY | DETAILS | SPONSORS & PARTNERS |
|---|---|---|---|
10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Mid-Winter Fest Hockey Jamboree | A Mite level hockey tournament run by and scheduled for Eastview Hockey Association and Firehawks Hockey. | Eastview Hockey Association & Firehawks Hockey |
10 a.m.–Noon | Snowshoeing | An opportunity to try snowshoeing. Dakota County Parks staff will be on-site to provide snowshoes and snowshoeing tips. | Dakota County Parks |
11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Bag Toss Tournament | Single elimination tournaments, starting on the hour, every hour from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Register here. | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
Morning–Evening (Exact times TBD) | Food Trucks | Take a break and enjoy lunch or dinner available for purchase from a variety of food vendors. | List of food truck vendors coming soon. |
1–3 p.m. | Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride | A team of horses will be pulling a hay wagon in Johnny Cake Ridge Park. | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
1–4 p.m. | Frozen Kite Flying | Who says you can’t fly a kite in the winter? Bring a kite or try one of ours! | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
1–4 p.m. | 3-Hole Disc Golf | A 3-hole disc golf course will be laid out in the park. Bring your own discs or use ours. | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
1–5 p.m. | Meet the Apple Valley Police and Fire Departments | The Apple Valley Police Department and Apple Valley Fire Department will be on-site with emergency vehicles and will be able to answer your public safety questions. | Apple Valley Police Department and Apple Valley Fire Department |
1–5 p.m. | Snowman-Building Contest | Get your friends and family outside to build a snowman. Snowmen will be judged and the winning creation will be awarded a gift certificate to a local business. This activity is weather-dependent. | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
2–5 p.m. | Garden Cart Train Rides | Young children are invited to take a ride on a unique train created just for Mid-Winter Fest. The cart train will be pulled by the Apple Valley Police Department’s UTV. | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department and Apple Valley Police Department |
3:30–4:30 p.m. | Skate with Klondike | Skate with Klondike the Polar Bear, the official mascot of Mid-Winter Fest! | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
3:30–4:30 p.m. | Recycling Bin Races | Kids do the riding and parents do the pushing. It’s like a shopping cart on ice! | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
Afternoon– Evening (Exact times TBD) | Hot Chocolate and Cider | Stop by the Hot Chocolate & Cider Trailer and buy a hot treat that will be sure to warm you up! Bottled water will also be available. | Rotary Club of Apple Valley |
Afternoon–Evening (Exact times TBD) | Beer & Wine | Adults 21 and over are welcome to purchase a beer or wine prior to and during the Riverside Hitmen concert. | Rascal's Bar & Grill |
5–7 p.m. | Live Music by The Riverside Hitmen | From Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars, Aretha Franklin to Lizzo, The Riverside Hitmen play all your favorite hits spanning the decades. | Apple Valley Arts Foundation |
7 p.m. | Fireworks Show | Mid-Winter Fest will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show by RES PRO. | Apple Valley Parks & Rec Department |
Scavenger Hunts
Participate in fun scavenger hunts and earn prizes.
Pre-Fest Scavenger Hunt — Participate now!
Get a headstart on the Mid-Winter Fest fun by participating in this scavenger hunt leading up to the event. Explore locations throughout Apple Valley to complete the Scavenger Hunt Task List.
The winner of the Pre-Fest Scavenger Hunt will be announced at the beginning of Mid-Winter Fest and presented with a prize pack consisting of gift certificates from local businesses. Pre-registration is not required. Sponsored by the Apple Valley Police & Fire Departments.
Medallion Hunt — Feb. 5 starting at 9 a.m.
A medallion will be hidden in one of Apple Valley’s 51 parks. Clues will be posted on the Apple Valley Parks & Recreation Facebook page beginning at 9 a.m. and will continue every hour until the medallion is found. The person who finds the medallion will be awarded a $250 prize.
Pre-registration for the Medallion Hunt is required by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, to be eligible for the $250 prize. Once the medallion is confirmed to be found by a registered participant, an announcement will be posted on the Apple Valley Parks & Recreation Facebook page. The winner will be announced on stage, prior to the Riverside Hitmen concert. Register for the Medallion Hunt here.
Sponsorships
Help support Mid-Winter Fest by becoming a sponsor. For inquiries, please email Bill Bird at bill.bird@applevalleymn.gov
Restrooms
Restrooms in the Johnny Cake Activity Center will be available and there will also be portable restrooms available.
Questions
For questions, please email Bill Bird at bill.bird@applevalleymn.gov