2023 World Snow Sculpting Championship Video from Stillwater Minnesota capturing preparations, carving, visitors, crowds, day, night, drone aerial and up close views of the artists creations. The 2nd annual World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc event was held in Stillwater Minnesota January 18th through 22nd 2023. The #wssc event is downtown Stillwater Minnesota in Lowell Park north of the St Croix river historic lift bridge.
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Video of Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce 2022 Food Truck Extravaganza Event June 18, 2022 held at Washington County Fairgrounds near Stillwater, Oak Park Heights and Lake Elmo Minnesota.
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Time lapse video and aerial views of Stillwater Fire Department 150 year anniversary event celebration Stillwater Minnesota June 3 2022.
2022 Fire and Ice Event
2022 Fire and Ice Event Downtown Stillwater Minnesota
2022 World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc
Preparations are underway downtown Stillwater Minnesota for the upcoming World Snow Sculpting Championship #WSSC event in mid January 2022. The following is a short video showing snow being made on January 6th for the event that starts on January 18th.
Ice Palace Maze Season Two Opening Night January 15 2022
The 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater Minnesota near Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities Minnesota along the St Croix River takes place January 17-21st 2024. Learn more about this event at the 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc website.
The second annual stillwater snow sculpture event known as the World Snow Sculpting Championship (WSSC) takes place January 18th through 22nd 2023. The world snow sculpting (wssc) event is downtown Stillwater Minnesota in Lowell Park north of the St Croix river historic lift bridge.
The event brings in teams from around the world who compete for creating the best creation. Each team is given a large block of snow to create their sculpture during the snow and cold, mainly during the day however also at night as the final day and judging nears. Once the judging and winner announced, there is a large outdoor party adjacent to the sculptures, along with indoor activities.
Friday Night Lights, 2023 WSSC Stillwater Minnesota
The following video chronicles from the week before the 2023 event including initial site preparations, setup, moving items, equipment in, as well as creating the large snow blocks. Sculpting kicks off on Wednesday morning with the teams working on their assigned block of snow to create their creation which progresses over the next several days and night. Crowds begin to visit the sculpture particular on the next to last, and last day of the event.
#WSSC 2023 World Championship Video
2023 #WSSC Night scenes of teams working on their creations.
Downtown Stillwater Minnesota
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Making Snow 2022 Stillwater Snow Sculpture Championship
Preparations are underway downtown for the upcoming Stillwater Sculpture #wssc event in mid-January 2022. The following is a short video showing snow-making on January 6th for the WSSC event that starts on January 18th.
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Note that the 2023 Ice Maze has been moved to Eagan Minnesota at Viking Lakes, learn more here.
Something cool is in town, the Zephyr Theatre Stillwater Minnesota Ice Palace Maze. The new Ice Palace Maze is also believed to be the largest in the United States and indeed in Stillwater, Minnesota.
Find the Ice Palace Maze in the Zephyr Theatre Parking Lot, 601 Main Street North, downtown Stillwater, just a few blocks and in sight of the world snow sculpting championship #wssc event downtown Stillwater Minnesota.
The Ice Palace Maze is larger, new layout, more features, ice carvings, fun and much more. Contact Zephyr Theatre box office for tickets and learn more IcePalaceMaze.com.
Inaugural Season 2021
Opening night downtown Stillwater Minnesota Ice Maze
All lit up Stillwater Lights Downtown Ice Maze
Wakey Wakey early morning opening day Stillwater Ice Maze
Aerial Night View Ice Maze Stillwater Zephyr Theatre
Blue Hour Cool Cold Stillwater Ice Maze
Downtown Stillwater Ice Maze Construction
Aerial View Ice Maze Ice Palace Stillwater
Construction and Aerial Video View Ice Maze January 18, 2021
How large is the Ice Palace Maze? It measures 114 feet by 72 feet, consisting of about 1,500 blocks of ice. Meanwhile, the Ice Palace Maze has a perimeter wall about 8 to 9 feet tall. As part of the Ice Palace Maze, there will also be a 36′ slide, among other features.
About the Zephyr Theatre Ice Palace Maze Downtown Stillwater
For safety, limited to 100 visitors at a time. Restrooms are open, and as is the Zephyr Theatre Bar. Masks required when inside. Free parking is available adjacent to the Zephyr Theatre. Cost is free for kids under four and over 100 years old, ages 5 through 12 $10. For ages 13 through 100 cost is $15. Tickets can be bought in advance or walk-up, depending on availability.
While currently under construction, the Ice Palace Maze is scheduled to be completed by January 22, 2021. Ice Palace Maze visiting hours will be Tuesday through Friday, 5 PM to 10 PM, and 12 PM to 10 PM on Saturday and Sundays. The Ice Palace Maze will be open from January 22 to February 28, weather permitting.
Other Wintertime In Stillwater Updates
Similarly recent additions to downtown Stillwater Lights include the historic lift bridge being lit up. Other downtown Stillwater Minnesota winter updates include an ice skating hockey rink adjacent to the historic lift bridge. An overhead light show on the mall leading to the lift bridge and upcoming events.
Aerial Daytime and Night Stillwater Lights Fire & Ice Event
Downtown Stillwater Minnesota Lift Bridge Winter Wonderland Ice Rink being created downtown Stillwater Winter wonderland winter in Stillwater Minnesota Stillwater Lights
In conclusion, learn more about the Ice Maze here IcePalaceMaze.com.
Contact Zephyr Theatre via phone 651-342-1542 or email at boxoffice@stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org and learn more about the Zephyr Theatre Ice Palace Ice Maze at IcePalaceMaze.com.
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Stillwater Zephyr Theatre Opening Night Mama Mia Outdoors
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Short Recap of 2023 15th Annual Withrow Car and Tractor Show Event
2022 Withrow Area Classic Car and Tractor Show
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Wakey Wakey, Early Morning Withrow Car and Tractor Show Views
Withrow Car Tractor Show is co-hosted by Sals Angus Grill and Withrow Ballroom Event Center is a great event located between Stillwater to the east, Grant to the south and Hugo to the west. As a fundraising event, the Withrow Car Tractor Show benefits the Minnesota Military Family Foundation as well as Wishes & More organizations.
Early Morning Walking Around 2019 Withrow Classic Car Show
Mid-Morning Aerial Video Views of 2019 Withrow Car and Tractor show
Mid Morning Walk Around Withrow Car Tractor Show Views
Early Afternoon Time Lapse Video Near Sals Angus Grill
Mid Day Aerial Views Including Tractor Parade
Mid Afternoon Ride Around on The Car Tractor Show Grounds
Late Afternoon Aerial Video Views Withrow Car Tractor Show
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The following are various Pictures Over Stillwater drone based aerial photography and video images of different Boats Marinas Yacht Clubs as well as Harbors from around the Minneapolis St. Paul greater twin cities area.
Hyperlapse Spring Sunset Ice Flow St Croix River Stillwater Minnesota
Early Spring Morning Boating Aerial View St Croix River
The following video is an example of what happens when you dont get your boat out of the water in the fall and winter freeze comes early. This is near the DNR public boat launch ramp north of Stillwater on St. Croix River near Wolf Marina view looking south.
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Drone Aerial Views Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cites Sport Stadiums Arenas and Venues
Various drone aerial views around Minneapolis St Paul twin cities metro area of sport stadiums, arenas and venues, from major league to high school to ad hoc motorcycle racing on a frozen minnesota lake.
Pony Stadium Stillwater (taken during Drones for Non-Dummies class)
Allianz Field St Paul Minnesota
Allianz Field St Paul Minnesota
US Bank Stadium Spring 2019 Allianz field St Paul Minnesota
Downtown Minneapolis Skyline and US Bank Stadium
Snow Covered New Allianz Stadium
Mid Winter late afternoon sunset view downtown Minneapolis US Bank Stadium
Pony Stadium Stillwater Area Public High School
Runners line up for start of Inaugural St Croix Crossing 5K in Wisconsin Inaugural St. Croix Crossing 5K and Half Marathon from Wisconsin to Minnesota Motorcycle Racing on Frozen Lake Martha Ice Motorcycle Racing Lake Martha Lindstrom MN Pony Stadium Stillwater Area Public High School
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When in downtown Stillwater, visit our partner Smith + Trade Mercantile where you can buy Pictures Over Stillwater aerial photography postcards among other items.
Various still and video images from July 27, 2019 Inaugural Run Stillwater St Croix Crossing 5K and Half Marathon. The event started at 7AM in Houlton Wisconsin with runners finishing in downtown Stillwater via new St. Croix River Crossings Bridge.
Inaugural Run Stillwater St Croix Crossing 5K Half Marathon
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The following are various still and video images of the Stillwater St Croix River Valley World Tai Chi Day 2019 event held April 27, 2019 on the terrace of Stillwater Public Library. Images and UAS / UAV / Drone operations were conducted with permissions of Stillwater Public Library and event organizers.
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