Unexpected Countries Shine At World Snow Sculpting Championship

The 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship was this weekend in Stillwater. I got the chance to see the championship on Sunday, and I've got to say what amazing international talent! There were some really, REALLY intricate snow sculptures, and everyone in attendance seemed to be transfixed to each sculpture as they walked by.

The winners were out of Canada, but there were several countries that sent teams to compete that you don't think about snow. Mexico for instance comes to mind as a country that you don't think about snow.

We have our World Snow Sculpting Championship 2024 Winners!

Please note that each photo is labeled with the respective team's sculpture that is photographed.

1st Place: Canada QC, Team Fjordwitches

Name of Sculpture: FJCOWRD, La vachoune de mer, A milky sea monster

Prize: $4,000

2nd Place: Turkey, Team Izmit

Name of Sculpture: Crack

Prize: $2,000

3rd Place: USA, Team North Dakota

Name of Sculpture: The Solace of Sleep

Prize: $1,000

People’s Choice: Mexico, Team Colima

Name of Sculpture: Pok-Ta-Pok: The Ball Game

Prize: $1,000

Now, we party! Head downtown Stillwater for the World's Coolest Block Party | World Snow Sculpting Championship 2024 happening from 6-9 PM!

Here are a few of the photos I took while I was in Stillwater on Sunday!

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Image Credit: Paul Shea/TSM

Here are some photos from last years competition too!

Pictures from the 2023 World Snow Sculpting Championships In Stillwater Minnesota

The World Snow Sculpting Championships were held recently in Stillwater where teams from as far away as Mexico and Columbia competed against each other for a share of the top prize, medals, and the title of World's Best when it comes to snow sculpting.

Gallery Credit: Image Credit: Paul Shea/TSM