Jake Spitzack
Staff Writer
Grab your favorite flannel shirt and get ready for some frosty fun. South St. Paul’s Flannel Fest features everything from fluffy pancakes and homemade hotdishes to clouds of icy spray from skidding skaters. The celebration is hosted by the City of South St. Paul Parks and Recreation department and takes place Feb. 4-10. Information was accurate as of press time but is subject to change.
Flapjacks and Flannels, 9-11:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 4. Visit Croatian Hall, 445 2nd Ave. S., for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage. $10 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds support Parks and Rec youth program scholarships. Flannel shirts are recommended.
Flannel Fest Forager medallion hunt, Feb. 5-9. Clues will be released on the City’s Facebook page each day at noon or until the medallion is found. For more information, visit facebook.com/sspminnesota.
Hotdish Showdown celebrates the state’s quintessential dish. It’s held Friday, Feb. 9 at Croatian Hall. Tasting and judging begins at 5 p.m., and top winners are announced at 7 p.m. Anyone may submit any type of hotdish for judging, which will be done through a secret ballot by attendees. Those entering the contest must use a 6-quart crockpot, bring their own extension cord, and have a label on their dish that includes their name and the address at which the hotdish was prepared. Dakota County requires that all hotdishes that aren’t made in a commercial kitchen must be labeled this way: “This product is homemade and not subject to state inspection.”
Babe’s Boot Hockey Tournament begins at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Jefferson Park. Games will be officiated, and the format depends on the number of teams that register. To register, email Colin at ctrudgeon@southstpaul.org. Registration is $100. For rules and more information, visit the City’s parks and recreation Facebook page or visit southstpaul.org and search “flannel fest.” The event is free for spectators.
Starlight Skate and Sled, 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Jefferson Park. Zip down the popular sledding hill, skate on the nearby ice rink, try your hand at a game of ice bowling and don’t forget to stop by the tent for some hot chocolate, courtesy of the police department.
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