Detroit Lakes Polar Fest

02/23/2026

Congratulations to everyone who finished and filled out all the "Find Polar Pete" cards with the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce!

02/22/2026

Local Support. Local Impact. Lasting Memories.

A heartfelt thank you to our Ice Cube Level Event Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to:
VFW Post 1676 Detroit Lakes MN
Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes
Visit Detroit Lakes MN
Poles n Holes Ice Fishing Derby

Polar Fest thrives because of the amazing variety of events hosted and supported by businesses and organizations like these. From family-focused activities to signature winter traditions, your involvement helps create the energy and excitement that make this festival special.

Without sponsors at every level, Polar Fest simply would not be possible, and we are so thankful for your commitment to our community.

02/21/2026

Polar Pete Love!!

That Midwestern Mom Dude Dad Polar Fest Plunge 2026 🥶❄️🩵 Polar Pete Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

Polar Pete is ready to high-five all the Polar Plungers as they come out of the water at the Polar Fest Plunge 2026 🥶❄️🩵

02/21/2026

This show happens because of all of our fantastic sponsors. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of them, and we urge you to check them out and show them your support, too!

Because of their generosity and commitment to our community, thousands of people will gather on Little Detroit Lake to experience one of the most anticipated moments of Polar Fest.

This show does not happen without them.
That support brings light to the winter sky and helps keep this incredible tradition alive in Detroit Lakes.

We are deeply grateful for these partnerships and their belief in what Polar Fest represents... community, connection, and celebration.

Join us this tonight at dusk for the Polar Fest Frozen Fireworks. We can’t wait to see you there.

02/20/2026

You won't want to miss the iconic Polar Fest event. The Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes, 30th Annual Polar Fest Plunge 2026 🥶❄️🩵! Starting at 1 PM on the Detroit Lakes City Beach.

Sign up Join or donate: https://polarfestplunge.bgcdl.org/

𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀!
Not only is Dude Dad coming to this year’s Polar Fest Plunge 2026 🥶❄️🩵 —he’s officially agreed to take the plunge into Big Detroit Lake alongside the other brave souls. That’s right… 𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 & 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀.🥶

This milestone 30th year, we’re pushing for a record-breaking $𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱, and momentum is building, but there's still a way to go. Let’s keep going—every pledge brings us closer and makes a real difference for the youth of Detroit Lakes. https://polarfestplunge.bgcdl.org/

𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚'𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙚.
𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨.
𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝘁.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻' 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻. 💙
Detroit Lakes Polar Fest

02/20/2026

Thank you to our Iceberg Level Sponsor, City of Detroit Lakes

Polar Fest is a celebration of everything that makes this community special. The City’s support helps ensure our Frozen Fireworks remain a signature winter tradition for residents and visitors alike.

We are truly thankful for their partnership. Celebrating winter together in the city that we love.

Fireworks light up the sky this Saturday at dusk on Little Detroit Lake.