Schedule of Events

Events and Schedule

The inaugural 2025 MN Ice Swim will take place Saturday, February 22, 11am to 5pm, at Arden Hills Beach Park on Lake Johanna (1735 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN 55112). All times are in Central Standard Time and may need to be adjusted as needed.

11am – Opening Ceremony

11:30am – 4:30pm  – Ice Swims

• 11:30 am – 1pm: VIP Swims and 25m Amateur division
• 1:15pm – 1:45pm Competitive division, 25 meter
• 2pm – 3pm Competitive division, 50 meter
• 3:15pm – 4pm Competitive division, 100 meter 

4:30pm – Intermission – Go eat and play

5pm – Awards and Closing Ceremony

5:30pm – Lake Johanna Luminary Walk, including bonfire and an ice carousel!

Other Events:

• Reserve your seat in the SAUNICE mobile saunas! Sauna seats are available in 30-minute increments all day from 10am to 7pm. Reserve your spot at saunice.net
• All Day Free Activities Open to the Public (starting at 10am):
• 4km Walking/Running/Biking Track on the Lake
• Ice Bowling – Sponsored by Flaherty’s Arden Bowl
• Ice Maze
• Ice Cornhole
• Fire Pits – Sponsored by Lawn and Landscape Gardens
• Free public ice dip/cold plunge – Sponsored by Lake Johanna Ice Dippers
• DJ and Live MCs Commentating
• Food/Beverage Trucks – Available for purchase – Misfit Coffee, Ukrainian Flavors, Don Papi Chulo, and Yum Yum Truck!