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City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

A 2-day urban ski festival held at Theodore Wirth Regional Park in Golden Valley and the Chain of Lakes. It features a variety of point-to-point Cross-Country Ski Loppets, Fat-Tire Bike Loppets, and Skijor Loppets, as well as the Snowshoe Loppet. There are a number of unique events, such as the Next Generation Loppet and the very Minnesotan Captain Ken’s Kubb Tournament. There are both competitive races and non-competitive touring events for the entire family. Hang out at the Utepils Beer Garden & Festival Village! A Luminary Loppet, the most magical night of winter, will be held on  February 8, and also serves as a fundraiser for The Loppet Foundation.  Learn more.

Date

Feb 1 – 2, 2025

Time

Feb 1: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Feb 2: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost

Varies

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Location

The Trailhead
1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Golden Valley, MN 55422

2020 Loppet Festival Saturday Morning Classic Ski Starts at Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles
2020 Loppet Festival Saturday Morning Classic Ski Starts at Bde Maka Ska and Lake of the Isles
2020 Loppet Festival Saturday Afternoon Events at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park
2020 Loppet Festival Saturday Afternoon Events at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

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