Ice Box Challenge September 2, 2024 Ice-Out Event with J. Drake Hamilton

2024 Ice Box Challenge: Ice Out Event
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Join us and our guest speaker J. Drake Hamilton of Fresh Energy to witness the big reveal of how much ice is left after 21 days of competitive melting in the “Built to Code” and Passive House Ice Boxes at the Minnesota State Fair!

September 2, 2024 at 2:30pm (right after the Fair parade) outside at the Fairgrounds’ Xcel Energy Booth between the Eco Experience Center and the Fine Arts Building.

J. Drake Hamilton, Fresh Energy
J. Drake Hamilton, Fresh Energy
Ice blocks being loaded into the Code-built box at the State Fair
Ice blocks being loaded into the Code-built box at the State Fair

Learn how close you got with your guess if you placed a bet on the remaining weight. Contest closes
August 31st, winners announced at the reveal. Until then, you can still make a guess.

PASSIVE HOUSE BOX

  • 8/13 Tuesday Ice In Day, 2pm: 1,683 lbs
  • 8/24 Saturday, 4pm: 1,164 lbs

CODE-BUILT BOX

  • 8/13 Tuesday Ice In Day, 2pm: 1,540 lbs
  • 8/24 Saturday, 4pm: 599.5 lbs

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the inaugural Ice Box Challenge at the Minnesota State Fair.