2023 Events

Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and Meditation Experience
Join The Point Retreats for an unforgettable, breathwork and heat/cold exposure therapy experience at the beautiful Silverwood Park.

Wild Rice Retreat: Wintering Well Series
Wild Rice Retreat’s Wintering Well series, specially curated for The Great Northern, focuses on harnessing the winter months as a time of wellness.

Winter Roast: Comedy from the North
A standout lineup of Minnesota-based comedians live at Sisyphus Brewing. Curated and hosted by Ali Sultan.

K’óoben pop-up
Join us for food collective K’óoben’s 5th pop-up experience, featuring guest chefs who will explore what it means to be crafting and cooking food in the middle of winter in Minnesota—plus specialty beverage pairings, and live music.

The Great Northern Sauna Village
A social and therapeutic experience held this year at Malcolm Yards in Minneapolis, The Great Northern Sauna Village invites visitors to immerse themselves in sauna culture by interacting with thermaculture first-hand during the festival’s run in deep winter.