Our annual silent auction is back! The auction is an online auction, and is open from November 11th until 10pm on November 15th. We have an amazing selection of items and experiences to bid on, and you can feel good knowing that your bids support your community.

You can bid now at this link: https://one.bidpal.net/chesterbowlsilentauction2024/welcome

Chester Bowl is delighted to be the Duluth host for the legendary annual Warren Miller ski film- and Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! The show is at Clyde Iron on Friday, November 15th- doors open and social time at 6, with the show starting at 7. There are no assigned seats, so come early for the best spot!

You can buy tickets now at https://one.bidpal.net/chesterbowlwarrenmiller75/welcome

Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents on the big screen this fall, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck. With original segments and unique collaborations, this year’s film will set the tone for the next 75 years of ski and snowboard filmmaking.

Check out the trailer at https://vimeo.com/1009023954

All profits from this event will benefit Chester Bowl’s scholarship fund, enabling low income families to participate in Chester Bowl programming even when they can’t afford the registration fees. Please note that this event is replacing the in-person “Skis, Suds, & Slices” event from previous years. We will also have a November Silent Auction and raffle, with more details coming soon.

Over 30 years ago, Minnesotans voted to dedicate a portion of state lottery proceeds to conservation. Since then, it’s provided over $1 billion for our Great Outdoors. In November, a question to renew this funding will be on the front of every Minnesotan’s ballot. To ensure this critical funding source remains dedicated for the Great Outdoors, over 50% of voters must vote “YES.” Leaving the question blank counts as a “No” vote. If it doesn’t pass, the constitutional protection for this important conservation funding will expire, and Legislators would decide what to do with the funding.

Chester Bowl is formally supporting this amendment, and we are encouraging you to vote YES. We think it is essential to preserving and protecting our natural lands and providing for outdoor recreation opportunities. You may have heard about our recent $2.3 million funding recommendation for the Chalet Renovation and Expansion- it came from this funding source. And while our funding is not in jeopardy (it falls under the current time period), we urge you to join us in voting YES so that Minnesotans can continue to benefit from this program.

All of us at Chester Bowl want to share our gratitude to the community for a phenomenal Fall Fest!

We estimate that we had about 11,000 people come through the park today, visiting our 130 craft vendors and 10 food trucks! This was only possible because of the 100 volunteers that helped out through the day.

Fall Fest is a fundraiser for our scholarship fund. Thanks to YOUR generosity, we received $12,012 in donations at the entry! Every dollar raised will directly support our scholarship, allowing low income families to ski, snowboard, and attend summer camp, when they otherwise would not have been able to.

So, whatever your role, thank you for being part of Fall Fest and the Chester Bowl community. We will see you all again on Saturday, September 20, 2025!

Happy Fall Fest Day! As you get ready for the big event, here are three things you should know:

1. The event is from 9:30 to 4:30 today, Saturday, September 21.

2. Please walk, bike, or take the shuttle buses from UMD Lot B (at the corner of College Street and University Drive). The shuttles and parking are free and convenient, and you won’t need to wait more than five minutes for one of the buses. PLEASE do not park in the neighborhoods- it will take longer and be more stressful! There is no parking near the event or on Skyline except for a limited number of spots for cars with disability permits.

3. While the event is free, we are accepting donations at the entry gate. All donations support our scholarship fund, ensuring that anyone can participate in our programs regardless of income. We recommend $5/person or $10/family, but many generous folks give more!

You can find full event details at https://www.chesterbowl.org/fall-fest/

We can’t wait to see you at Chester Bowl later today!