February Festival

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Overview


February Festival (Feb Fest) is held each year on the first Saturday of February on Lake Ann. The 2018 event will be held on Saturday, February 3 from 12-3 pm. This one-day event draws 1,500-2,000 participants and spectators, and is great fun for the whole family!

Activities include a medallion hunt throughout the week ahead, ice skating, a s'mores cookout on a roaring bonfire, sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, door prizes, concessions, and of course, the ever-popular ice fishing contest, with over 1,000 fishing holes drilled in the ice & fabulous prizes!

This year there are over $6,000 in fish prizes and $3,000 in door prizes!

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Ticket Information

You can purchase two tickets per person maximum. Tickets must be fixed to fishing poles and or tip-ups.

If online tickets are purchased before Wednesday, January 31, 2018, your tickets will be mailed to the address provided. Online tickets purchased after January 31 will be available to pick up on the ice at "Will Call" starting at 10:30am on the day of the event, Saturday, February 3. Online ticket sales will conclude on Friday, February 2nd at noon. After that, tickets will only be available for purchase at the event (Lake Ann Park) on the ice starting at 10:30am.

Click here to register

Highlighted Events

Staff Kick Sled Fun

Carver County Parks will be providing kick sleds for participants to try out! A kick sled is the sled part of a dog sled with a seat in front and a place to stand behind. The person behind is the kicker and propels the sled forward. This is a great winter activity for individuals or pairs! Click HERE to check out Carver County Parks.



Michaels Cycles

Michael’s Cycles will be providing free fat tire bike demos. Fat tire bikes are the ultimate way to get around in the winter. Make sure to stop by and take the bikes out for a test ride around the lake. Click HERE to check out Michael's Cycles. 




Ice Golf Carousel

The Arctic Open ice golf course is set up to serve a dual purpose of raising money and awareness of suburban poverty with proceeds going to PROP, as well as a fun family activity to tie into the February Festival. The course will consist of five short holes that will be set up on Lake Ann. The event will be free of cost but will be taking freewill donations. All equipment will be provided to participants and will include: tennis balls and the tool of choice to hit the ball (putters, irons, hockey sticks, etc). This uniquely Minnesotan event is fun for all ages and skill levels with no previous experience needed! This event is hosted by the REACH campaign of the Chanhassen High School DECA Chapter. 

Boy Scouts at February Festival selling bait and s’moresBoy Scout Troop #330 will be on the ice again this year selling live bait and s’mores kits for the bonfire. Make sure to stop by and purchase a tasty treat for you or the fish!



Rotary Club Consessions Chanhassen Feb FestThe Rotary Club of Chanhassen will be selling beverages to warm you up, whether you’re a kid or an adult! They have also coordinated with a food vendor that will be serving burgers, fries, and a fan favorite – cheese curds! Rotary Club of Chanhassen members volunteer their time to not only serve beverages, but also with drilling all the holes for the event! Interested in joining the Rotary Club? They are always looking for members who are dedicated to serving others. For more information check out their website HERE.