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Amateur Snow Carving Contest
Amateur Snow Carving Contest
January 28, 2013 – February 2, 2013
NLAA Amateur Snow Carving Contest January 28 – February 2 with judging at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 3rd.
International Snow Sculpting Symposium
International Snow Sculpting Symposium
January 31, 2013 – February 2, 2013
Watch skilled Snow Sculptors, many who visit our area just to participate, carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely’s Whiteside Park.
Voyageur Encampment
Voyageur Encampment
January 31, 2013 – February 2, 2013
Hearty souls in authentic garb, camp out over the long weekend near the snow sculptures. Drop by to say hello, warm up by the fire, and enjoy a free cup of coffee or cocoa.
Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
February 1, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the…
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 1, 2013 10:00 am – February 2, 2013 5:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
Spaghetti Feed
Spaghetti Feed
February 1, 2013 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Come eat delicious spaghetti, salad and desert for a good cause.
Opening Ceremonies Concert
Opening Ceremonies Concert
February 1, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Special Guest Entertainers: Barb Hall, Irene Hartfield, Eli Bissonett, Joey Kenig. Sponsored by Northern Lakes Arts and the Ely WinterFestival $5 or free with pin
Hear the poems that the sculptures…
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Amateur Snow Carving Contest
Amateur Snow Carving Contest
January 28, 2013 – February 2, 2013
NLAA Amateur Snow Carving Contest January 28 – February 2 with judging at 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 3rd.
International Snow Sculpting Symposium
International Snow Sculpting Symposium
January 31, 2013 – February 2, 2013
Watch skilled Snow Sculptors, many who visit our area just to participate, carve huge blocks of compressed snow in Ely’s Whiteside Park.
Voyageur Encampment
Voyageur Encampment
January 31, 2013 – February 2, 2013
Hearty souls in authentic garb, camp out over the long weekend near the snow sculptures. Drop by to say hello, warm up by the fire, and enjoy a free cup of coffee or cocoa.
Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 1, 2013 10:00 am – February 2, 2013 5:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
Crafts Fair
Crafts Fair
February 2, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
NLAA Arts and Crafts Fair in the Catholic Church fellowship hall (downstairs).
Vermilion Community College Open House
Vermilion Community College Open House
February 2, 2013 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Reserve your spot to tour Vermilion, have lunch and be entertained.
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
February 2, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the…
Twin Metals Minnesota Open House
Twin Metals Minnesota Open House
February 2, 2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Feb. 2, 2013
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Twin Metals Minnesota Open House
Bring your inquisitive nature in from the cold and warm up with hot chocolate, coffee and cookies at Twin Metals…
ArtWalk Meet & Greet
ArtWalk Meet & Greet
February 2, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meet and greet the Ely ArtWalk artists. Complementary cookies and hot drinks, art activities for children.
Wolf Center: What’s for Dinner?
Wolf Center: What’s for Dinner?
February 2, 2013 7:00 pm
What’s for Dinner— Saturdays at 7:00 (Additional fee)
Polar Bear Dance
Polar Bear Dance
February 2, 2013 8:00 pm
Join us for the second annual Polar Bear Dance: Dancing, Raffles, Cash Bar. Join your friends at Amici’s Event Center for an evening of fun and snacks. Tickets will be on sale at the door and online here starting in January 2013.
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest Judging
Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest Judging
February 3, 2013 10:00 am – 10:00 am
Northern Lakes Arts Association (NLAA), the sponsor of the Amateur Snow Sculpting Contest, judges which of the 20 amateur teams wins prizes. FREE and fun for all ages! Hot Food and drinks available. Held in Whiteside Park. 10 am
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
February 3, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out about Dorothy Molter, the “Root Beer Lady” one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the…
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 3, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 4, 2013 12:00 pm – February 7, 2013 4:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 4, 2013 12:00 pm – February 7, 2013 4:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 4, 2013 12:00 pm – February 7, 2013 4:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 4, 2013 12:00 pm – February 7, 2013 4:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
Energy Symposium
Energy Symposium
February 7, 2013 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
E3 hosts their Energy Symposium Speaker Series in at Room 104 at Vermilion College.
“Economic Development through Local Food Production Projects”
Can jobs, fish, food & fuel be sustainably produced? Victus Farm…
Wolf Center Presentation
Wolf Center Presentation
February 7, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Learn more about moose research in northeast Minnesota from the Minnesota DNR moose research team. Presenters will share information on the area’s moose population, aerial surveys, mortality studies and other current…
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
February 8, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out about Dorothy Molter, one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the Festival.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 8, 2013 10:00 am – February 9, 2013 5:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
Film: Sled Dogs to Saint Paul
Film: Sled Dogs to Saint Paul
February 8, 2013 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A documentary film, “Sled Dogs to Saint Paul: The Race for Clean Water,” will be shown at the Vermilion College Auditorium at 7 pm on Friday, Feb. 8th. The event is free and open to the public.
Ely TV Benefit Concert
Ely TV Benefit Concert
February 8, 2013 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Boundary Waters Blues Fest is hosting a concert at Amici’s with various artists. $20
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 8, 2013 10:00 am – February 9, 2013 5:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
Ice Fishing Contest
Ice Fishing Contest
February 9, 2013 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Vermilion College Law Enforcement Club sponsors a fishing contest on Shagawa Lake.
Snowmobile Radar Run
Snowmobile Radar Run
February 9, 2013 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Ride your snowmobile to Creek Ridge Lodge on White Iron Lake to race against your buddies in the Ely Igloo-Creek Ridge Annual Radar Run. Registration starts at 9:00 open all day. Awards at 5:00 P.M. 218-365-2500.
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
February 9, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out about Dorothy Molter, one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the Festival.
Boathouse Winter Classic Triathlon
Boathouse Winter Classic Triathlon
February 9, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
EVENT CANCELED. May be rescheduled to Feb 9. X-country ski, snow shoe and drink (water) to benefit the Ely Nordic Ski Club.
Snowshoe to Hegman Pictographs
Snowshoe to Hegman Pictographs
February 9, 2013 11:00 am
Outward Bound guides your snowshoe trek to the Hegman Pictographs, the inspiration for the 2012 Ely Winter Festival pin! There is no cost for this event, but it is limited to 30 participants, so call to reserve your spot 218-365-5761 x 4040 or…
Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner
Dorothy Molter Fundraising Dinner
February 9, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Give your support to the Dorothy Molter Museum by attending their annual fundraising dinner at the Grand Ely Lodge. 6:00 pm Social, 6:30 pm Dinner $25. Buy your ticket online…
Wolf Center: What’s for Dinner?
Wolf Center: What’s for Dinner?
February 9, 2013 7:00 pm
What’s for Dinner— Saturdays at 7:00 (Additional fee)
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Ely Winter Festival
Ely Winter Festival
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
10 days of winter fun in Ely, Minnesota: snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sport and other art events. Fun for the whole family.
Ely ArtWalk
Ely ArtWalk
February 1, 2013 – February 10, 2013
The Ely ArtWalk fills the downtown merchants’ windows with artwork from local artists and artisans.
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
Dorothy Molter Museum Tours
February 10, 2013 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Find out about Dorothy Molter, one of the last residents allowed to remain in the BWCA wilderness area. Tours by donation 10-4 both weekends of the Festival.
Wolf Center Open
Wolf Center Open
February 10, 2013 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come see the wolves at the International Wolf Center, open
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-2
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter…
Concert: Mesabi Community Orchestra
Concert: Mesabi Community Orchestra
February 10, 2013 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
The Mesabi Community Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Josh Aerie, will present
A Celebration of Nordic Music: Nielsen, Sibelius, and Grieg
2:30 pm in Washington Auditorium. $6 Students/Seniors, $9 Adults, $20 Family
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