Stanley is one of the coldest places in the continental United States – so, of course, it hosts one of the best winter festivals around. The Stanley Winterfest is all about snow, thrills, and keeping it weird! The family-friendly event happens every President’s Day weekend.

Friday Kickoff party w/ Low-Fi and Canyon Kids at MVR 2/13 @ 8pm
Mountain Village Beach party now on Saturday 2/14 @ 8pm

Stanley Winterfest’s most popular event! Build your own outhouse sled and race it down Ace of Diamonds Blvd! *early registration required

Stanley has YEAR ROUND RAFTING! Bring your friends and family for this downhill thrill ride for all ages.

Adult Big Wheel Racing only at Winterfest sponsored by Redfish Lake Lodge!

We will have live music playing throughout Winterfest! Check it out Saturday on Ace of Diamonds with Low-Fi & Canyon Kids! ALL AGES WELCOME!

The Drag Race is a snowshoe race with some of our favorite Drag Queens in town! Check it out on Ace of Diamonds!
*registration required day of event

Enjoy a children’s and adult’s three-legged race down Ace of Diamonds.
*registration required day of event

The Stanley Ice Rink hosts free skate and pick-up hockey! You will never experience another venue as cool as this.

Just how much pizza can you eat in 5 minutes? Join our pizza-eating contest for only $20 and get $100 if you win!
*registration required day of event

K-Club music w/ David Henry 2/13 and 2/14 9pm to Close

Chuck-A-Puck is an exciting fundraising event to help support Stanley’s community. See if you can win the grand prize!
Start: February 13, 2026
End: February 14, 2026
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Website: https://stanleywinterfest.com/