From its plucky roots as a modest snow fort built for children in the city, the annual festival has become a tourist attraction drawing visitors from around the world
The 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship wowed attendees in Stillwater with breathtaking snow sculptures from around the globe. Canada's Team Fjordwitches took first place with their stunning sea monster creation, while Team Izmit from Turkey claimed second with their sculpture titled Crack. Team North Dakota from the USA snagged third with their piece The Solace of Sleep. Mexico's Team Colima won the People's Choice award for their sculpture PokTaPok-The Ball Game.