The Waseca Sleigh and Cutter Festival is a fun escape from winter after the holidays are over. If you like horses, curling, 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, bridge, a dance, and a coloring contest. Take a look at the full event calendar below to find out about all the upcoming events.
72nd Annual Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival
January 22 to March 5, 2022
The nation’s longest running sleigh & cutter festival! Due to COVID-19, please wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines, as recommended, for all Sleigh and Cutter events.
$1,750 FROSTY CONTEST - 25th Annual
Awards presented Feb.18 at 9:30 at Waseca VFW Club dinner/dance.
Sponsored by: Culligan Water Conditioning, Latham Place, Lake Shore Inn, iWealth, Domino’s, Mediacom, Xcel Energy
$1,750 MEDALLION CONTEST - 25th Annual
Awards presented Feb.18 at 9:30 at Waseca VFW Club dinner/dance.
Sponsored by: Ace Hardware, M Peters Enterprises, Excel Energy, Waseca County News, First National Bank, Diversified Credit, Waseca VFW Club 1642
SATURDAY, JAN. 22
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 $5 per person in advance. FREE for kids 2 & under and members season pass.
Purchase tickets at: Bit.ly/WinterCharm or call 507-835-2052
SATURDAY, JAN. 29
TONER’S LAKE VINTAGE RIDE
Registration 9-11 AM
Contact Marissa 507-461-4501 or Mark 507-835-5480
ANNUAL MIKE FILZEN MEMORIAL POKER RUN
Registration 11 AM at Boathouse Grill & Bar
Ride 12 PM – 6 PM, 7 Stops
Contact Jake 507-835-2510
SATURDAY, JAN. 29 & SUNDAY JAN. 30
AL KUNZ MEMORIAL BOYS (MITE) & GIRLS (8U) HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
At the Waseca Community Arena
Contact Kyle 507-835-3251
SUNDAY, FEB. 6
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY RIDING COURSE
At Lakeview Park, South end of Lake Elysian – Janesville
Registration 1 PM
Contact Marty 507-420-1109
FRIDAY, FEB 11
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT AT THE MILL
5:00 registration Games at 6:00
Contact Abby 507 461 1112
SATURDAY, FEB. 12
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 $5 per person in advance. FREE for kids 2 & under and members season pass.
Purchase tickets at: Bit.ly/WinterCharm or call 507-835-2052
WASECA COUNTY SNO-SECAS CLUB RIDE
Registration 10 AM at the Boathouse Grill & Bar
Ride starts at 11 AM.
Contact Jake 507-461-2510
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, FEB 16 TO 18
ICE SCULPTING by SAKATAH CARVERS
In front of the Waseca Public Works Building
On South State Street
Sponsored by: Waseca Area Foundation, Waseca VFW Club Post 1642, State Farm – Gloria Butler, Tesch Service Center, Edina Realty and the Waseca Sleigh & Cutter Festival
FRIDAY, FEB. 18
RED DIRT ROAD BAND
At Waseca VFW 8 PM- 12 AM
Lunch/Dinner baskets 5-7PM More info to follow
SATURDAY, FEB. 19
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)
Miss Minnesota – Elle Mark
Miss Minnesota – USA – Elle Gilbert
Miss Waseca County Sleigh & Cutter
Miss South Central
Sleigh & Cutter Princesses
Miss Teen Rodeo Minnesota & Guests
CANNON OLD WEST SOCIETY Cowboy reenactors will perform prior to the parade.
Sponsored by: Suburban Furniture, McDonald’s, MinnWest Bank & MinnWest Bank Insurance
SATURDAY, FEB. 26
WASECA VINTAGE (KRUGER) SNOWMOBILE ICE DRAGS
Registration 8:30-10:30 am at the Boathouse Grill & Bar
Races start at 12PM 100% Cash payback, plus added contingency money.
Largest show ever! Northeast of Boathouse Grill & Bar on Clear Lake shortly after sunset.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
CHILDREN’S DREAM CATCHER ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
At the Star Fire Event Center – 2:00
Auction, meat raffles and bingo. Under 18 can play bingo with an adult.
SUNDAY, MARCH ?
FLAGS FOR VETS – RUCK OF HOPE
Event to support service and veteran’s families who have lost a member to suicide. Walk travels north around Clear Lake and continues south.
Contact Jeremiah 507-835-5267
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.
