2012 Ely Winter Festival Schedule of Events
| Sat Jan 28 1:00 PM |
Learn to Carve a Snowblock! FREE Amateur Snow Carving Workshop by professional carver Mike Sinesio - Free in Whiteside Park sponsored by Ely Greenstone Public Arts. All ages welcome! |
| Mon Jan 30 -- Sun Feb 5 | Amateur Snow Carving Contest Nothern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA) sponsors an Amateur Snow Carving Contest Mon, Jan 30 - Sunday, Feb 5. Click here for more information and an entry form. |
| Thu Feb 2 -- Sun Feb 12 | Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk |
| Thu Feb 2 -- Sat Feb 4 | INTERNATIONAL SNOW SCULPTING SYMPOSIUM - FREE! Watch skilled Snow Sculptors, many who visit our area just to participate, carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely's Whiteside Park. |
| Thu Feb 2 -- Sat Feb 4 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
International Wolf Center open Visit wolf.org for more information. |
| Thu Feb 2 8:00 PM |
Snow Carvers' Jam Ely Steak House hosts the Snow Carvers' Jam as local musicians join with the visiting snow carvers in a entertaining evening of music. Come have dinner or a drink at the Steak House and join in the fun. Ely Steak House, 216 E Sheridan St 365-7412 |
| Fri Feb 03 -- Sun Feb 5 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Dorothy Molter Museum Open Find out about Dorothy Molter, the "Root Beer Lady" one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the Festival. |
| Fri Feb 03 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
Spaghetti Feed Annual fundraiser for community service group held downstairs in the Community Center (1st Ave & Harvey St). Adults $6.00, 12 and under $3.00. |
| Sat Feb 4 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Vermilion Community College Open House Vermilion is hosting their Winter Open House for the opportunity to meet with Faculty and Staff, tour the campus and on-campus apartments, learn more about Vermilion’s academic programs. A complimentary lunch will be provided! Stop by the registration table for a chance to win a prize!' Please register for the open house by completing the Registration Form or by calling the enrollment office at 800-657-3608. www.vcc.edu |
| Sat Feb 4 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
NLAA Arts & Crafts Fair Arts and Crafts by local and regional artists on display and for sale at the Ely Community Center Cafeteria, (30 S. 1st Ave E., downstairs) Admission $1 - FREE with EWF pin. www.elyarts.org 218-365-5070 |
| Sat Feb 4 10:00 AM |
Boathouse Winter Classic Triathlon Sponsored by the Boathouse Brewpub and the Ely Nordic Ski Club to benefit grooming costs of the Trezona Trail. Click for brochure and entry form. |
| Sat Feb 4 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fish Fry Veterans on the Lake sponsors their annual fish feast at their resort. 161 Fernberg Road, just a few miles out of town. www.veteransonthelakeresort.com 218-365-6900 adults $9 ($8 with button), 4-12 $6, under 4 Free. |
| Sat Feb 4 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
ArtWalk Artists' Get-together Come join the festivities to celebrate the Ely ArtWalk artists. Meet and greet many of the participating artists as you sip a free cup of coffee or cocoa and enjoy a complimentary cookie. Art activities for the children will be available, so bring the whole family! Chocolate Moose, Sheridan Street at Central Avenue. |
| Sat Feb 4 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
Rotary Polar Bear Dance Rotary Club is the sponsor of a brand new dance to be held at the new Amici's Event Center (Central Avenue at Pattison Street) from 8-12. Come dance the night away for a good cause. Benefits the Ely Winter Festival and Ely area community projects. Raffle items available. $20 tickets available at WELY, Front Porch and Klun Law Firm. The Polar Bear Dance is an adults only event. Amici's is providing a cash bar and there will be raffles for a "Wall of Wine" and a "Pyramid of Beer" so everyone in attendance must be 21 or older. Visit the web site for more information. |
| Sun Feb 5 10:00 AM |
Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest Judging NLAA Judges the Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest (20 teams)in Whiteside Park (520 E. Sheridan St.). This is a FREE event and fun for all ages! See who wins a chance to Carve with the Professionals in 2012! Hot Food and drinks available! |
| Sun Feb 5 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM |
Dog Sled Rides Treat yourself to a one plus mile ride. Lakeside winter bonfire, complimentary hot cocoa, tea or coffee, cookies and fresh popcorn before or after your ride in front of the Lodge hearth. Departures every 15 minutes. $25 each rider. Reserve by credit card at Northern Lights Lodge website or call 218-827-2501. |
| Thu Feb 09 -- Sat Feb 11 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
International Wolf Center open Visit wolf.org for more information. |
| Fri Feb 10 -- Sun Feb 12 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Dorothy Molter Museum Open Find out about Dorothy Molter, the "Root Beer Lady" one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the Festival. |
| Sat Feb 11 11:00 AM |
Snowshoe Trip to Hegman Pictographs Outward Bound is your host as you snowshoe to the Hegman Pictographs, the inspiration for the 2012 Ely Winter Festival pin! There is no cost for this event, but it is limited to 30 participants, so call to reserve your spot 218-365-5761 ext 4040 or 1-866-669-2362 ext 4040. |
| Sat Feb 11 6:00 PM |
Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner Give your support to the Dorothy Molter Museum by attending their fund raising dinner at the Grand Ely Lodge. 6:00 pm Social, 6:30 pm Dinner Evening includes musical entertainment, silent auction, and raffles. Everyone is welcome to attend. Reserve tickets by calling 365-4451 or buy them at WELY radio or the Grand Ely Lodge. |
| Sun Feb 12 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM |
Dog Sled Rides Treat yourself to a one plus mile ride. Lakeside winter bonfire, complimentary hot cocoa, tea or coffee, cookies and fresh popcorn before or after your ride in front of the Lodge hearth. Departures every 15 minutes. $25 each rider. Reserve by credit card at Northern Lights Lodge website or call 218-827-2501. |
| Sun Feb 12 2:30 PM |
Concert: Mesabi Community Orchestra The Mesabi Community Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Josh Aerie, presents a romantic-themed concert with guest solo pianist Alexander Sandor on Sunday, February 12th, 2012, in Ely featuring Sibelius’"“Finlandia", Tchiakovsky's a"Romeo and Julieta", and Rachmaninoff's a"Piano Concerto #2a" at 2:30 pm in Washington Auditorium. |