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Flannel and Frost Winter Fest 2023

Be Bold in the Cold at Roseau’s Flannel and Frost Winter Fest, February 24-27, 2023.

Roseau, MN is known for legendary hockey, the birthplace of Polaris snowmobiles, and it prides itself on being Minnesota’s Winter City. Nobody in the lower 48 has longer or colder winters than the northwest region of Minnesota. Roseau residents have learned to embrace winter and welcome you to visit and enjoy the frosty days. Jump on a snowmobile and head to town for a trail ride. Take a drive and enjoy the stunning glistening trees along the way. However, you get here, be prepared to be Bold in the Cold! The event offers indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family.

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Stand-Up Comedy Featuring Mary Mack and Guests

Mary Mack

Do you need a night of good belly-aching laughter? The kind that makes your sides hurt and might produce a snort. Come out to Roseau’s Stand Up Comedy Night. The comedians will not disappoint.


Have you heard of Mary Mack? She is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country, including The Bob and Tom Show, Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast, and The Grand Ole Opry.


Mary co-stars in the Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites by the creators of Rick and Morty. She has appeared in Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival, HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards, San Francisco’s Sketchfest, and the clean Dry Bar comedy series.


Her television credits include Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Live with Jimmy Kimble, TBS’ Conan, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Last Call with Carson Daly.


Louie Anderson once described Mary as ” an original character from the Midwest that rings true. She’ll tell you a joke about one thing, and then she’ll break into a song about minnows.”


Mary Mack is our headliner and this is a rare opportunity to have her available. Tickets to her show in other cities sell for much more. Take advantage of this price and see one of the top comedians. She will be on stage with Danielle Thralow and Patrick Degeest.

You can just follow this link for tickets. All tickets are non-refundable but can be sold to someone else.
https://roseau.ticketleap.com/rosocomedy/

Lumberjack Ski Team Races (free to participate)

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Last year was year one for the Lumberjack ski race, and it quickly became an annual tradition at Flannel and Frost Days. People gathered on the main street to watch teams of three strap-on 2×4 board skis in a collaborative effort to race to the finish line. This is more challenging than it sounds, as the participants must be in sync and remain balanced to propel forward. The winning team, which formed from a group of strangers in the audience, chanted left, right, left, right like a military brigade. They hope to be here to keep the title as Lumberjack Ski Champions.

To participate, grab two friends and form a lumberjack ski team. What’s a lumberjack ski team? A team of 3 flannel-dressed pals race on wooden board skis. Your skis will be constructed of 2X4 boards with leather straps and will be provided. Three people will secure themselves to the ski and work together in a race to cross the finish line first. Five teams of 3 will compete at a time. Times will be scored, and a winner will be selected based on the best time.

You can meet us downtown to join in the fun as a participant or a spectator. Teams will meet on the South end of Ronning’s on Main Street and race one block to the finish line. Free to participate! Register your team at Evergreen Lumber, Transfers Unlimited, or Twice the Charm on the day of the event. Don’t forget to name your team and bring a fan squad to cheer you on.


The prize is bragging rights to Roseau’s 2023 Lumberjack Ski Champions, $30 in Roseau Cash, and a Jakes Pizza per team member. Teams will race until a winner is found.

Frosty Flannel International Fat Bike Race

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Explore Minnesota’s Winter City on a fat bike! When a person thinks of biking, you often think of summertime and sunshine while enjoying a nice ride along a paved bike trail. However, what do you do when those paved trails are covered in ice or snow? Well, you grab your fat bike, of course! If you happen to find yourself here in Roseau, Minnesota’s Winter City, and you’re looking to explore all the bike trails the area offers, stop by Riverview Outdoors &Recreation, and rent yourself a fat bike for the day and get outside and explore the unique landscape!

ROAR (Riverview Outdoors & Recreation) is hosting Roseau’s first annual Frosty Flannel Fat Bike race on February 25 th, 2023. This event is a great way to see what fat biking is all about and get any questions you may have about fat biking.

Event details can be found online at https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Roseau/FrostyFlannelInternationalFatBikeRace or on the events page www.riverviewoutdoors.com.

Granny’s Flipping Pancakes

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If you make the journey to Roseau, be sure to come hungry. The Grannies and Gramps at the Roseau Four Season Senior Center are flipping pancakes on Feb 25 from 8-1. The breakfast offers oversized fluffy pancakes with all the sides. This is served as a goodwill donation to the senior center. Come hungry!

Flannel and Frost Winterfest Vendor Show.

Flannel and Frost Winterfest Vendor Show.

Over 45 unique vendors will create a shopping showcase consisting of bakers, artists, and product specialists. You will find fresh European pastries, hand- made wears, and so much more from vendors traveling from all parts of the region. The event is located at the Roseau City Center from 9-3. Wear a flannel and be entered into a special drawing on the day of the event.

Fika-Coffee & Cocoa Crawl- Sip and Shop

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Join the Roseau Business Community for Fika-Coffee & Cocoa Crawl. What does Fika mean? Fika is a Swedish verb that implies “drinking coffee,” usually accompanied by a small sweet. A more modern Fika break may include other drinks. Fika is a deliberate interruption to the day to enjoy social connections with friends, family, or colleagues. Bundle up the kids and grab your friends for a day of sipping and shopping! Admission includes a mug and samples of coffee and cocoa at participating businesses. The Participation Fee is $5 and includes your choice of a mug. Mugs can be picked up at stops 1 or 2 on the map (Flannel and Frost Vendor Show / Annie’s Trading Post) 9 AM-3 PM.

Included in the purchase are exclusive shopping coupons for the day! Let’s Fika at the businesses of Roseau.

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Mite Jamboree

Mite Jamboree

Roseau is known for hockey; a winter festival would only be complete with a tournament. On February 24-26, 2023, the Roseau Mites are hosting their MN Hockey Fights Cancer Mite Jamboree and defending their 2021 Bruce Olson Mite Fight Championship as the top fundraising mite jamboree in Minnesota last season. The mites will welcome various teams, including West Fargo, Warroad, and Bemidji, who will join the two Roseau teams to have fun and raise money to support the Roseau County Cancer Fund. Stop by Memorial Arena to catch the action, personalize your “I Fight For” sign, or support this great cause. You can help the Roseau mites earn a pizza party (if they raise $500) by donating online to Roseau Green at https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/t8RmaioVN4 or Roseau White at https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/QyZAgIA5Id.

100% of every donation from this event stays local and goes to help patients treated for cancer at LifeCare or Roseau County. You can learn more about MN Hockey Fights Cancer at https://mnhockeyfightscancer.org/.

OTHER EVENTS

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Snowshoe the River

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Winterfest has some fun events but remember, winter in Roseau is about getting outside and embracing the cold!

Other options for free family fun include skating at one of our community outdoor skating rinks and sledding at the Malung Hill or City Parks. Cross-country skiing the groomed paths along the Oakcrest Golf Course. Rentals skis and snowshoes can be found at Riverview Outdoors and Recreation, right in the heart of the City. There is so much to do. Bundle up and celebrate winter in Minnesota’s Winter City- Roseau.

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