Coon Rapids To Celebrate 61st Snowflake Days with Ice Sculptures, Hockey, And Chili Challenge

Coon Rapids To Celebrate 61st Snowflake Days with Ice Sculptures, Hockey, And Chili Challenge

Coon Rapids is set to sparkle with winter festivities as it gears up for the 61st annual Snowflake Days, a beloved community event that's poised to transform the city into a veritable wonderland from January 31 to February 9.

The celebration is slated to officially kick off with a community medallion hunt and the final day to register for the much-anticipated Snow Sculpture Contest on January 31. Kids and adults alike will be able eagerly to create and showcase their icy masterpieces. A friendly rivalry will heat the ice on February 2 when the local police face off against firefighters in a hockey game that's about as Minnesotan as it gets, details were published on the city's website.

For those with a competitive streak or a simply good appetite, the Chili Challenge on February 3 is sure to please, as local cooks battle it out to see whose recipe can reign supreme. The city website notes that the Senior Snowflake Party on February 7 will provide an opportunity for the more experienced crowd to mingle and revel in the winter joys.

Sand Creek Park is prepped to become a hub for winter fun on February 8. A medallion hunt for kids is just one of the activities on the agenda. To make a cozy end to the festival, everyone can come together for a Waffle Breakfast & Senior Bake Sale, followed by Family Fun Day at the Coon Rapids Ice Center on February 9.

SOURCE: hoodline