General Information

The information below will help you navigate all the events taking place during the Lake Superior Ice Festival. From parking to shuttles to finding each and every event. This page will be updated more and more as the event gets closer, so please make sure to come back for updated information.

Event Costs

While attendance at the Lake Superior Ice Festival is free, there are certain optional events that do have costs associated. We have noted each of those events on our event schedule and below:

  • Food Vendors - food and beverages for sale at various prices
  • Ice Racing - Admission fee
  • Tournaments (Demos and learn to play are FREE)
    • Kubb
    • Disc Golf
    • Cornhole

Parking & Shuttles

General Parking

General parking is available on the hill as you enter Barkers Island, the parking lot near the Bong Center, the Boat Launch parking lot and the Barkers Island Inn - please follow all posted signs or barricades.

There will be NO PARKING along Marina Drive on either side. Vehicles parked there will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. It is important that we keep a safe corridor in case of emergency. Please follow all posted signs!

Those attending the events at the Fairlawn Mansion are encouraged to park in that area and remain there until you leave. You will be able to walk to the shuttles from there.

Shuttles

Haybale shuttles will return this year! Please refer to the event map for designated drop-off and pick-up locations. Riders are kindly asked to enter and exit from one side of the shuttle only.

Additionally, the Duluth DTA will provide an Accessible Priority Trolley, which will stop at all parking areas to accommodate those with special needs. This route is also highlighted on the event map.

For everyone’s safety, shuttles will only stop at scheduled locations. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and efficient experience for all riders.


Hay Bale Shuttle

Hay Bale Shuttle Routes will be:
1. Hill Parking area to Festival Park

2. Festival Park to Beach Area
3. Beach Area to Boat Launch Parking Lot
4. Boat Launch Parking Lot to Barkers Island Inn
5. Barkers Island Inn to Festival Park
6. Festival Park to Hill Parking Area

For safety reasons, shuttles will not stop at the beach area when traveling from the Inn.

 

DTA Trolley Shuttle

The priority for this shuttle is those needing accessible access or those needing extra accommodation such as wheelchairs or strollers. This shuttle will also follow a specific route and riders will only be able to enter or exit at the specified stops. Maps of the routes and stops will be available online and onsite during the event.

DTA Stride Shuttle Routes will be:

1. Bong Center to Fishing Pier
2. Fishing Pier to Festival Park
3. Festival Park to Beach Area
4. Beach Area to Boat Launch Parking Lot
5. Boat Launch Parking Lot to Barkers Inn
6. Barkers Inn to Festival Park
7. Festival Park to Fishing Pier
8. Fishing Pier to Bong Center

 

Dates and Times

ONE Haybale Shuttle: Friday, January 24, 2025 – 5pm – 8pm
ALL Shuttles: Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 10am – 7pm