❄️ 2026 Kites on Ice Festival

Having the winter blues?  Let us brighten your day!

Come see incredible displays of giant show kites of every size, shape, and color soaring over Buffalo Lake and Sturges Park. This one-of-a-kind festival features professional kite flyers from Minnesota and across the Midwest.

🎉 Festival Highlights

Fly your own kite (free!)
Free kites for kids (while supplies last)
Dog sled rides
Food trucks & beer garden
Cornhole Tournament
Pond Hockey Tournament
Family activities & more!
 

🎯 Cornhole Tournament

Prizes: $200 – 1st Place | $100 – 2nd Place

Format: Double elimination

Entry: $40 / 2-person team (includes free beverage in a collectible mug)

Time: 11:30 AM (sharp!)

Limit: First 32 teams

Deadline: January 31, 2026 (or until full)
👉 Register or Sponsor Here

🏒 Pond Hockey Tournament

Teams: 8 players per team (4 vs. 4, no goalies)

Entry Fee: $400 per team (guaranteed 3 games)

Equipment: Helmet w/ chin strap & skates required (protective gear optional but recommended)

Divisions: Open League (competitive, mixed men/women) - age 18+
Beer League (fun, mixed men/women) – ages 18+

Format:

Games: 2 × 13-minute halves, 2-minute intermission
Round Robin: 2 games per team → all teams advance to playoffs
Playoffs: Single elimination bracket

Prizes: $300 – Champions | $100 – 2nd Place
Rinks: Four 120’ × 60’ rinks with 6’ wide goals
Time: Dawn to Dusk (schedule released week of tournament)

👉 Register or Sponsor Here

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🙌 Sponsorship Opportunities

Support this community event and showcase your business!
Contact the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce for details on sponsorship packages.

📞763-682-4902 or email Melissa@buffalochamber.org

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