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.

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