Fire & Ice Winter Social

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EVENT UPDATE: Unfortunately, there will be NO SUNRISE BALLOON LAUNCH on SUNDAY at 7:00 a.m., as scheduled, due to the weather conditions.
The Fire & Ice event is OPEN until 7:00 p.m. tonight/Saturday.

THANK YOU to all who came out to enjoy the 1st annual Fire & Ice Winter Social - we look forward to sharing this event each year with the community to enjoy some frozen family fun!!

Our APPRECIATION to all of the Event Sponsors & Partners and Volunteers who helped to make this event happen!!!

See complete Schedule of Events here!
** Event FAQs here! **

Bundle up and join us for some family frozen fun!
The Fire and Ice Winter Social will feature a variety of stunning hot air balloons in Lowell Park, in Historic Downtown Stillwater, January 29-31, 2021.

Come out and watch these vibrant balloons take to the sky* in an array of colors and decorations.
Balloon Spectators are BY RESERVATION ONLY-limited to 250 spectators in balloon area at designated time. Each person in your party must reserve a spot to attend and answer the required COVID-19 questions to confirm.
*If balloons are unable to launch and fly due to weather, the balloons will still be on display and pilots available to answer questions, and take photos.

Both Friday, 5-7 & Saturday, 4-7 evenings will feature a "Moonglow" - a unique, experiential spectacle of fire amid the ice. Feel the heat as the hot air balloon basket flames are ignited with the frozen River in the background!
Moonglow Balloon Spectators are BY RESERVATION ONLY-limited to 250 spectators in balloon area at designated time. Each person in your party must reserve a spot to attend and answer the required COVID-19 questions to confirm.

Saturday! Washington County Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social - One FREE Ice Cream cone per person >> RESERVE A SPOT in line at designated time HERE.

Take part in a variety of family fun:
-Hot Air Balloons
-Washington County Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social
-Meet the New Stillwater Police Chief, Brian Mueller
-Ice Sculptures
-Fire Pits
-Enjoy the Stillwater Lights
-Music and More!

Schedule of Events

Follow the Fire & Ice Winter Social Facebook Event Page for updates!

All activities will be held OUTSIDE so please dress appropriately for Minnesota winter!

Businesses! Support this annual Winter Social event with a Sponsorship - see options here *Confirm sponsorship at Register button above!

Open to Local-residents, businesses and community members.
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This outside event will adhere to CDC guidelines and State of Minnesota COVID-19 policies.
This event is weather permitting. Balloon Launch/Flights is weather permitting.

Please check our social media for updates, closer to event dates.
Please see our COVID -19 Preparedness Plan HERE.