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Celebrate Winter in Lakes Country!

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Join us for our annual celebration of all things winter in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota! Polar Fest 2024 will take place in and around Detroit Lakes. Thanks to our generous event coordinators and sponsors we are able to pack over two weeks of events and activities into this year’s celebration. From the Poles N Holes Fishing Derby, the Polar Fest Plunge, two weekends of fireworks at the City Beach!

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Activities

We have a variety of activities going on throughout our festival, so you’re sure to find one you’ll enjoy! From the Polar Plunge to vintage snowmobiles to our famous Frozen Fireworks, there’s something for everyone. Here are some examples of events from years past. Visit our Event Calendar for the full schedule.

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Poles N Holes Photo 3.jpg — Poles ‘n Holes Ice FIshing Derby

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Location

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

The Polar Plunge is back in Minneapolis for the 17th year in a row! There’s something for everyone during the fun-filled Plunge weekend in Minneapolis, so check out the events below and register to be a part of the excitement! The Minneapolis Polar Plunge is moving to Lake Nokomis! In its 16-year history, 50,000 people have raised over $15 million at the Minneapolis Plunge. As more and more Plungers join in the fun, we have been slowly but surely outgrowing Thomas Beach on Bde Maka Ska. A Plunge at Lake Nokomis will offer everything we love about Bde Maka Ska—and then some! A bigger footprint will allow for more excitement, better amenities and enhanced shuttles. In 2023, you can expect additional food trucks, a return to live music and bigger tents. This will be the biggest Polar Plunge in Minnesota’s history, and we can’t wait for you to be a part of it!

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