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Coon Rapids Launches Snowflake Days 2026 With Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament at Bunker Hills
Coon Rapids, MN
The City of Coon Rapids has officially launched its 2026 Snowflake Days celebration, ushering in one of the community’s most enduring winter traditions with the return of the annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament.
Hosted by the City of Coon Rapids, the tournament will be held at Bunker Hills Golf Club and will once again transform winter into a season of competition and connection through the use of high end indoor golf simulators.
The Mayor’s Cup has become a defining feature of Snowflake Days, offering residents and regional golf enthusiasts a rare opportunity to compete during Minnesota’s coldest months while remaining rooted in a spirit of civic celebration. The simulator based format allows players to test their precision and consistency without the constraints of winter weather, blending modern technology with a long standing community event.
Tournament play will unfold across multiple days. Qualifying rounds are scheduled for January 28 and January 30, 2026, during which participants will compete for a place in the championship field. The top performers from those sessions will advance to the tournament finals on January 31, when the Mayor’s Cup champion will be decided.
Bunker Hills Golf Club serves as the central venue for the event, continuing its role as a cornerstone of recreational life in Coon Rapids. The facility’s simulator setup has allowed the Mayor’s Cup to remain a winter staple, preserving the competitive integrity of the tournament while expanding access to players who might otherwise be sidelined by the season.
The Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament is part of the broader Snowflake Days celebration, an annual winter festival designed to encourage both indoor and outdoor recreation while strengthening community ties. Snowflake Days programming traditionally includes a wide range of family friendly activities and civic events, positioning the festival as a hallmark of winter life in Coon Rapids.
Residents interested in participating in the Mayor’s Cup or seeking additional details regarding registration, fees, and tee times are encouraged to contact event organizers directly at 763 755 4141. A full schedule of Snowflake Days activities and tournament information is available through the city’s official website at coonrapidsmn.gov and the dedicated event page at coonrapidssnowflakedays.com.
As Snowflake Days 2026 gets underway, city officials are encouraging residents to take part in the celebration, emphasizing that the Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament remains not only a test of skill, but a reflection of the community’s commitment to gathering, recreation, and shared winter tradition.
