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The Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Festival is a fun escape from winter after the holidays are over. If you like horses, ice sculptures, and parades, this event is for you. We have activities for all ages. Just a few of our events include a Frosty the Snowman contest, medallion hunt, a dance, and a coloring contest. Take a look at the full event calendar below to find out about all the upcoming events.

74th Annual Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival

January 27 to March 2, 2024

The nation’s longest running sleigh & cutter festival!



$1,750 FROSTY CONTEST - 27th Annual

Awards presented Feb.16 at 9:00pm at Waseca VFW Club dinner/dance.

Sponsored by: Culligan Water Conditioning, iWEALTH - Brad Connors, Domino’s, Mediacom, Xcel Energy, ICAN, Suburban Furniture


$1,750 MEDALLION CONTEST - 27th Annual

Awards presented Feb.16 at 9:00pm at Waseca VFW Club dinner/dance.

Sponsored by: Ace Hardware, M Peters Enterprises, Excel Energy, Waseca County News, Keen Bank, KOWZ/KRUE Radio, Waseca VFW Club 1642


ICE SCULPTING, KITE SHOW AND FIREWORKS SPONSORS:

BLAZE Credit Union, F M Bank, ITRON, Thrivent - Diane Beckmann, Waseca Floral, Waseca Glass, Britton Plumbing, Tesch Service, Waseca Walmart, Waseca Area Foundation


SATURDAY, JAN. 20

WASECA COUNTY SNO-SECAS CLUB RIDE

Registration 10 AM at Waseca American legion

Ride starts at 11 AM.

Contact Jake 507-461-2510

Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Pageant @ the New Owatonna High School

Contact: Jen Burt 507-461-2624 or Molly Conway 507-521-1401

See our Pageant web page for more information


SATURDAY, JAN. 27

WINTER CHARM ON THE FARM At FARMAMERICA

11 AM to 3 PM

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Snow Painting, Winter Walking Tours, Snowshoe Trails, Cross Country Skiing, Campfire, S’mores and Hot Cocoa (included with admission)

Tickets $8 for adults, $7 for kids. FREE for kids 2 & under and members season pass.

Purchase tickets at: Bit.ly/WinterCharm or call 507-835-2052


FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY Feb 2, 3 & 4

Girls 10-U Hockey Tournament

Waseca Community Arena

Contact Kyle 507-835-3251

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

ANNUAL MIKE FILZEN MEMORIAL POKER RUN

Registration 11 AM at Waseca American Legion

Ride 12 PM – 6 PM, 7 Stops

Contact Jake 507-835-2510


WINTER CHARM ON THE FARM At FARMAMERICA

11 AM to 3 PM

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Snow Painting, Winter Walking Tours, Snowshoe Trails, Cross Country Skiing, Campfire, S’mores and Hot Cocoa (included with admission)

Tickets $8 for adults, $7 for kids in advance. FREE for kids 2 & under and members season pass.

Purchase tickets at: Bit.ly/WinterCharm or call 507-835-2052

FRIDAY, FEB 9

BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT AT THE MILL

5:00 registration Games at 6:00

Contact Abby 507 461 1112


SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB 10 & 11

AL KUNZ BOYS MITE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

Waseca Community Arena

Contact Kyle 507-835-3251

Wednesday - Friday , Feb 14 TO 16

ICE SCULPTING by SAKATAH CARVERS

In front of the Waseca Public Safety Building

On South State Street

Sponsored by: Waseca Area Foundation, Waseca VFW Club Post 1642, State Farm, Tesch Service Center, Edina Realty and the Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival


FRIDAY, FEB. 16

FRIDAY, FEB 16 FESTIVAL DINNER/DANCE

Featuring Poor Cousin John Band 7:30-11:30 at the Waseca VFW Club.
A variety of basket meals will be available for purchase from 5 to 7:00
Frosty & Medallion winners announced at 9:00 - Free sandwiches and cake served


SATURDAY, FEB. 17

SLEIGH & CUTTER PARADE

12 PM start time. Parade starts from WASEA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS and runs through downtown Waseca. The parade will feature multiple breeds of horses pulling many types of units. Other parade attractions include: LEMA (Law Enforcement Memorial Association) and several queens.

Miss Waseca County Sleigh & Cutter and Teen

Miss Owatonna and Teen

Miss Southern MN and Teen

Southern MN Junior Royalty Princesses

Miss Teen Rodeo Minnesota & Guests

TONER’S LAKE VINTAGE RIDE

Registration 9-10:30 AM

Contact Marissa 507-461-4501 or Mark 507-835-5480

SUNDAY, FEB. 18

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY RIDING COURSE

At Lakeview Park, South end of Lake Elysian – Janesville

Registration 1 PM

Contact Marty 507-420-1109


SATURDAY, FEB. 24

BETTER DAYS AHEAD FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Largest show ever! On the Waseca High School football practice fields west of the scoreboard shortly after sunset. Parking at the high school.

Kite & Balloon Show

Soccer Fields - west of W.I.S.


SATURDAY, MARCH 2

CHILDREN’S DREAM CATCHER ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

At the Star Fire Event Center – 12:00

Auction, meat raffles and bingo. Under 18 can play bingo with an adult.


FERMENTALS

Waseca Beer and Winemaking Club - FERMENTALS - hosting the Wayne Breitbarth Memorial Bockfest at the American Legion Club 4:00-10:00. Sample wines and beers. $25 per person - $10 discount to all first responders. Silent auction, food, and live music.


SATURDAY MARCH 30

FLAGS FOR VETS – RUCK OF HOPE

Event to support service and veterans families who have lost a member to suicide. Meet at Four Seasons Athletics & More at 9:00am

Contact Jeremiah 507 676 0852


TO BE ANNOUNCED LAST MINUTE: Last minute Vintage Ride at the Huber Family Farm. Contact Terry @ 507-461-5424


DISCLAIMER: The Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival Association, Inc. does not assume or accept duty or responsibility for safety at this event in regard to participants or any third parties or for animals or other property thereof.

MORE INFORMATION: www.sleighandcutterfestival.org

Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival
5603 NW 102nd Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093

Contact: Ken 507-461-3727 Ken.Borgmann@gmail.com
Contact: Scott 507-995-9832 scott.w.roemhildt@gmail.com

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