Snow{less} Snowman Contest
With the warmer winters we’ve experienced in Superior in recent years, we wanted to find a creative way to continue featuring business sculptures—without relying on freezing temperatures to keep them intact. For the 2026 Lake Superior Ice Festival, we’re excited to introduce our all-new Snow{less} Snowmen!
Businesses from across the city have joined the fun by creating snowmen made from anything but snow or ice. These one-of-a-kind sculptures showcase each business’s creativity and personality, and we think you’ll be amazed by what they’ve dreamed up. We invite you to take a drive around Superior to see them all, then return to this page to vote for your favorite! Voting will be open January 30 – February 6. The top three snow{less} snowmen will win trophies and prizes!
BONUS: everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing for a prize basket! (one entry per email address)
Snowmen Ice Sculptures
Along the route, you’ll also spot six unique, beautiful snowman ice sculptures, sponsored by the Tourism Development Commission and Gotta Be Superior. Each piece is hand-carved by our talented ice artists at Krystal Kleer Ice Sculptures, LLC.
Don’t want to drive yourself?
No problem! We have fun, relaxed tour options where we handle the driving and you can sit back and enjoy the sculptures.
Friday, January 30
Join us for our second annual Sculpture Tour & Dinner - the Frosty Frolic: Snowman Tour & Dinner. This year, we’re offering two tour times:
4:00–6:00 PM (SOLD OUT)
6:00–8:00 PM (Only a few tickets remain!)
These guided tours will visit Snow{less} Snowmen and snowman ice sculptures throughout the city, stop midway for appetizers at Nemadji Golf Course, and wrap up with dinner back at Barkers Island Inn. Tickets available here: https://www.lakesuperioricefestival.com/frosty-frolic-snowman-tour-dinner
Saturday, January 31
We will have two Frosty Frolic: Free Snowman Tours at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Ride the DTA Trolley as it takes you around the city to view the sculptures. Tours will start and end in front of the SS Meteor.
After you’ve explored, don’t forget to return to this page and cast your vote for your favorite Snow{less} Snowman!
Snow{less} Snowman Participants:
Map of all snow{less} snowmen and snowman ice sculptures
Superior Telegram (Located at Foxes & Fireflies)
Snowman Ice Sculptures
(Sponsored by Gotta Be Superior)Barkers Island Inn
Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center
Superior Waters, Light & Power (Hill Avenue)
Nemadji Golf Course
Center City Park
Superior BID/Old Post Office
Thank you also to the following businesses who supported our Frosty Frolic: Snowman Tour & Dinner:
Superior Waffles
SGI Auto Glass
UW-Superior Continuing Education
Northwest Outlet
Weeping Willow