Event Sponsors

The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Presents

8th Annual
Kites on Ice Festival
Saturday, February 14, 2026
11-3 pm
Frozen Buffalo Lake - Downtown Buffalo
FREE EVENT

❄️ 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.

✨ 5 Things to Bring!

👨‍👩‍👧 Bring the kids – free kites for kids (while supplies last)

🍔 Bring an appetite – food trucks, beer garden, hot chocolate, and treats

🎯 Bring it on – compete in the Cornhole Tournament for cash prizes (pre registration required)

🛍️ Bring your sense of adventure – enjoy Buffalo’s shopping, wine bar, tap room & eateries

📸 Bring your camera – it’s a breathtaking sight you won’t want to miss!
Photo Contest! Capture the magic of Kites on Ice and share your best shots for a chance to win prizes. Watch for details announced on FaceBook.

🎉 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