Balsam Lake WinterFest

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

Winner of Class E

02/10/2026

Here are some photos from over the weekend with great racers and volunteers! Thanks for coming!

02/09/2026

What a weekend at WinterFest! ❄️🔥
From the roaring side-by-side races on the lake to all the amazing vendors and supporters — THANK YOU for making it such a success!

Have photos from the races? Drop them in the comments or tag us — we’d love to see your favorite moments!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

❄️🐴 Wagon Rides at Winterfest! 🐴❄️
Come enjoy wagon rides behind a beautiful team of horses — one Belgian (chestnut) and one Percheron (black)— pulling the wagon and giving rides from the lake and throughout town during Winterfest!
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sponsored by:
⭐ KJS New North
⭐ Aberle Construction
⭐ DJ Hezz

02/05/2026

The Thirsty Otter Tavern & Resort has a fun lineup of events happening this weekend!

02/05/2026

Stop into The Bookery this weekend and take advantage of their drink specials and gift basket drawing!

02/02/2026

❄️ This Week is Balsam Lake WinterFest!❄️

Join us February 6–8 for a weekend packed with winter fun, live music, UTV racing on the ice, bingo, a beer tent, family activities, and so much more.
Bundle up, bring your friends, and come celebrate winter the Balsam Lake way!

👉 See the full schedule above & follow along for updates.
SxS Race Sign Up: https://balsamlakecc.com/winterfest-utv-registration/
Snowshoe Race Sign Up: https://balsamlakesnowshoerace.com/news/2026/1/7/2026-balsam-lake-snowshoe-race?fbclid=IwY2xjawPtozBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrUUVzVmpWNkJjWkNLbHRPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHo5uiOZIQ3LRkoD5yzoxU1yyJUbiKb8nODO5Zxw5-Z3D7c4k9zigRVn5qh-L_aem_jUSWyj9MEl7WDVa0uGQQ8w

02/02/2026

01/31/2026

Something new is hitting the trails!❄️ HopSack is excited to announce their First Annual Vintage Snowmobile Poker Run right here in Balsam Lake.

Learn more and register: https://www.hpsck.com/home/events/