Festival Dates: Jan 28 – Feb 1, 2026

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Become a Festival Sponsor

The Great Northern is more than a festival — it’s Minnesota’s boldest season brought to life.

By blending outdoor adventure, climate leadership, art, and culinary experiences, TGN creates a one-of-a-kind platform where culture, community, and sustainability converge.

Forward-looking organizations know that today’s audiences expect more than logos on banners. They value authentic engagement — being part of something that sparks conversation, inspires climate action, and brings people together in the heart of winter.

Our sponsors understand this: aligning with The Great Northern isn’t just support for a festival, it’s an investment in visibility, shared values, and lasting community impact.

Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together

Connect with our sponsorship team to explore tailored opportunities that align with your goals and resources.

Every year, forward-thinking partners from across industries team up with The Great Northern to showcase their commitment to creativity, community, and climate action. Sponsors see direct value in tapping into:

  • 18K+ Social Media Followers across Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn
  • Branded onsite activations, digital promotion and brand integration
  • 20,000+ Attendees gathering in Minneapolis & Saint Paul to connect with sponsor brands

Your Support Fuels More Than a Festival

Climate action through storytelling, panels, and public engagement

Free, accessible programming that unites Minnesotans across cultures and generations

Local artists, Indigenous voices, and community leaders sharing their vision of the Minnesota

Connecting people to place through art, food, and the elements

The Great Northern is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 81-5138735)

“One of the worlds top winter festivals”

“It’s kind of like a small-scale, sub zero version of South by Southwest.

Its less about the temperature than a state of mind

Big thanks to our supporters!