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We are so grateful to the local businesses and citizens who help us put on the Ely Winter Festival every year.  Please patronize these businesses and let them know you saw their ad on ElyWinterFestival.com!


Steger Mukluks
Designed and manufactured in Ely, Steger Mukluks keep you warm and sure-footed in the winter terrain.
33 E. Sheridan St.
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-3322
www.mukluks.com
Zup's Inc.
Homemade sausages, brats and polish, potica, wild rice, and other local favorites available in store or online.
303 E Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-3188
sales@zups.com
www.zups.com
Brandenburg Gallery
Featuring the photography of Jim Brandenburg
11 E Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-6563
sales@jimbrandenburg.com
www.jimbrandenburg.com/
Piragis Northwoods Company
Outfitting, gear, outdoor clothing, winter outfitting rentals
105 N Central Avenue
Ely, MN 55731,
800-223-6565
info@piragis.com
www.piragis.com/

Ely Candle Company
Find us on facebook

Ely Northland Market
1230 E Sheridan St

The JD Mills Co.
230 E. Sheridan St.

Music Outfitters

Secret Sisters Boutique

Mike’s Liquor & Wine Shop

Pengal’s Basswood Trading Company

Grand Ely Lodge
Located on scenic Shagawa Lake, Grand Ely Lodge is just one mile from downtown Ely and offers beautiful rooms, casual dining, meeting facilities, lodging.
400 North Pioneer Road
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-6565
www.grandelylodge.com/
Fortune Bay Resort Casino
Casino, lodging, golf course, restaurants, conference center, entertainment
1430 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790,
800-992-7529 (PLAY)
www.fortunebay.com
Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge
Dogsled trips, lovely lakeshore lodging in cozy cabins with fabulous views, fireplaces and featherbed comforters. Plus mouth-watering meals from our French chef.
1101 Ring Rock Road
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-6022
www.dogsledding.com
Giants Ridge
Four Season Resort – Ski, Golf, lodging, restaurants.
6325 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, 55708
218-865-8000
www.giantsridge.com/

Motel Ely – Budget Host
218-365-3237

Paddle Inn
218-365-6036

Smitty’s On Snowbank
Winter Resort
218-365-6032

Fortune Bay Resort Casino
800-992-7529 (PLAY)

A Stay Inn Ely

Canoe On Inn

Creek Ridge Lodge & Restaurant

Super 8 Ely

Front Porch Coffee & Tea Co.
Wi-Fi Hotspot, organic coffees and teas, light food, Ely Winter Festival HQ
343 E Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-2326 (BEAN)
info@elysfrontporch.com
www.elysfrontporch.com/
Ely Steak House
Open 7 days @ 11am for lunch and dinner. Karaoke - Thurs. & Sat.
216 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-7412
info@elysteakhouse.com
www.elysteakhouse.com
Sir G's Italian & Pizza Restaurant
Great Italian Food, Pizza, Wine & Beer, all in a family dining atmosphere. 1½ blks W of the Park on Sheridan
520 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-3688
www.sirgs.com/
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Full menu Dairy Queen on the east end of town
1441 E Sheridan S
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-5101
www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Locator/Detail/12
Boathouse Brewpub & Restaurant
Great beer and great food in the north woods
47 E Sheridan St.
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-4301
boathouse@frontiernet.net
www.boathousebrewpub.com/
A Taste of Ely
Homemade soups, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Open daily for breakfast and lunch.
117 N Central Ave
Ely, Minnesota 55731
218-365-6095
www.atasteofely.com
The Chocolate Moose
Fresh, home-cooked meals. An Ely favorite.
101 N Central Ave
Ely, Minnesota 55731
218-365-6343

Creek Ridge Lodge & Restaurant

Organic Roots Bistro
141 E Chapman St.
218-365-2799

Vermilion Community College
The Boundary Waters College: Environmental, Liberal Arts
1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731,
800-657-3608
www.vcc.edu/
WELY Radio 94.5 FM
The voice of the Ely Winter Festival. End of the Road radio. Listen to the WELY webcast.
133 E. Chapman St.
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-4444
www.wely.com
LaGringa Design
Jennifer Tweit, Graphic Design (EWF Graphic Designer)

Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-0863
Webgoddess.net
Internet Consulting, Design, Hosting
All Things Web (EWF Web Designer)

,
218-827-3732
irene@webgoddess.net
www.webgoddess.net
ElyMinnesota.com
Webcams, Ely resources

Ely, MN 55731,

www.elyminnesota.com

Zigs Design Websites

Ely Echo Newspaper

Timberjay Newspapers

www.boundarywatersradio.com

City of Ely

Twin Metals Minnesota
A joint venture company formed to pursue the development and operation of an underground copper, nickel and platinum group metals (strategic metals) mining project in northeastern Minnesota.
400 Miner’s Drive East
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-3306
info@twin-metals.com
www.twin-metals.com
Lake Country Power
Building on the Power of Membership

,
800-421-9959
www.lakecountrypower.coop
Jackpine Bob Cary.com
Information about one of Ely's most interesting legends. Writer, artist, humorist, newspaper publisher.

Ely, MN 55731,

www.jackpinebobcary.com
Evergreen Construction
Residential Building Contractor, snow removal services
955 E. Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-2575
elyconstruction.com/
Hand-Done T-Shirts, Inc.
Custom imprinting. Makes all the Ely Winter Festival t-shirts and beanies.
15 E Sheridan St
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-5599
info@handdonetshirts.com
www.handdonetshirts.com
Raven Productions
Publisher of books for children and adults, including greeting cards and the BWCA calendar
P.O. Box 188
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-3375
www.ravenwords.com

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE Company
www.mnpower.com

R & R Transfer
365-3196

Roger’s Printing
9 E. Chapman St.
218-365-6275

Bear Island Land Co.
Specialists in Recreational Real Estate

Thrivent for Lutherans
218-365-8181

Klun Law Firm

Ely Area Credit Union

Frandsen Bank & Trust

Ely Rotary Club
Rotary International District 5580, Club 1398: Sponsor of the Polar Bear Dance
P.O. Box 222
Ely, MN 55731,

elyrotary.org
Ely Kiwanis Club
Ely Service Organization
PO Box 201
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-6165

Ely ArtWalk.org

Northern Lakes Arts

Ely Greenstone Public Art

International Wolf Center
Live wolves, info about wolves.
HOURS: Friday-Saturday 10:00-5:00
Sunday 10:00-2:00
Special Winter Festival Hours:
Monday, February 4 through Thursday, February 7 Noon-4:00
Discount-$1.50 off regular admission with a winter festival pin throughout the festival (Feb. 1-10, 2013)
1396 Highway 169
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-4695
www.wolf.org
North American Bear Center
Learn about bears. Open Fri Sat 10-4 during the Festival.
1926 Highway 169
Ely, MN 55731,
218-365-7879
www.bear.org/website/