Returning to Downtown Royal Oak in 2024!  Winter Blast Royal Oak presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is a free admission community event that will take place February 2024 in and around Centennial Commons and the Royal Oak City Center.  The event features live music, free ice skating, ice sculptures, learn to ski/snowboard experience, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure zone, free family activities and more.

Downtown Dollars at Winter Blast

To enhance the experience at Winter Blast and invite visitors to experience the many eclectic retailers in Downtown Royal Oak, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority will give away a FREE $25 Downtown Dollars$ eGift to the first 1,000 attendees to sign up each day throughout Winter Blast Weekend!

FOOD TRUCK RALLY

In addition to the fabulous restaurants you can find in Downtown Royal Oak, Winter Blast will host the below food trucks throughout the weekend:

The Rink at Royal Oak - presented by M3 Investment Services
Downtown Royal Oak now has it’s own outdoor ice rink!  Located in Centennial Commons, The Rink at Royal Oak is open seven days a week. 

But the only weekend you can skate for free is Winter Blast Weekend!  Courtesy of Oakland County, you can skate for free with rental skates available for $5. Skates will be available in sizes 9 & up for kids and up to size 14 for adults. You may also bring your own skates if you prefer.

WINTER BLAST WILL ALSO HAVE BEAUTIFUL ICE SKATING PERFORMANCES FALL WEEKEND LONG!
HERE IS THE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY 2.2

7PM by Detroit Skating Club

SATURDAY 2.3

3PM by New Edge Figure Skating Club

5PM by New Edge Figure Skating Club

SUNDAY 2.4

3PM by Detroit Skating Club

5PM by Detroit Skating Club

House of Dank Performance Stage

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND

IZVYE - Pop/R&B | 4:45 to 5:30 PM

The New Old - Rock | 6:00 to 6:45 PM

Sued Brain - Rock/Psychedelic Rock | 7:15 to 8:00 PM

The Vendors - Americana/Country | 8:30 to 9:30 PM

Alise King - R&B/Soul | 10:00 to 11:00PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

New Strategy - Jazz/R&B | 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM

King of Strings - Rock | 12:45 to 1:45 PM

Gridiron and Friends - Party Music | 2:15 to 3:15 PM

Kira Blue - Country/Pop | 3:45 to 4:45  PM

Lou Fighters - Tribute Band | 5:15 to 6:15 PM

Hung Up - Alternative/Rock | 6:45 to 7:45 PM

Herb The Artist - Cover Band | 8:15 to 9:15 PM

Lyons Lane - Rock/Rockabilly | 9:45 to 11:00 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

George Dudley - Acoustic Variety | 12:00 to 12:45 PM

Jackie C. & Detroit Rhythm Band - R&B/Soul | 1:15 to 2:00 PM

Wilson Thicket - Americana/Bluegrass | 2:30 to 3:30 PM

Kayfabe: thepplsband - Cover Band | 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Shagg Nasty - Rock | 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Killer Flamingos - Pop/Rock | 7:00 to 8:00/8:15 PM

FAMILY FUN

Join us for winter family fun in the Cornerstone Community Financial heated warming tent!  After the kids take a spin around the rink, they can warm up with the following activities, available from 11am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday.  

DTE ENERGY KID STAGE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND

MAGIC WITH JASON ABBOTT | 4:00-4:30 pm

BEATBOX JAKE | 4:45-5:15 pm

MAGIC WITH JASON ABBOTT | 5:30-6:00 pm

BEATBOX JAKE | 6:15-6:45 pm

Detroit Techno Militia Presents: T.Linder & DJ Seoul | 7:00-11:00 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

KEVIN DEVINE'S ROLLICKING MUSIC | 11:15-11:45 am

JUGGLER TIM SALISBURY | 12:00- 12:30 pm

MAGIC WITH JASON ABBOTT | 12:45 - 1:15 pm

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTS FROSTOLOGY | 1:30 - 2:00 pm

KEVIN DEVINE'S ROLLICKING MUSIC | 2:15 - 2:45 pm

JUGGLER TIM SALISBURY | 3:00- 3:30 pm

ZIPPITY 2 GUYS & A GUITAR | 3:45-4:15 pm

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTS FROSTOLOGY | 4:30-5:00 pm

JUGGLER TIM SALISBURY | 5:15-5:45 pm

ZIPPITY 2 GUYS & A GUITAR | 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Winter Blast Rock The Mic 2024 | 7:00-11:00 pm    

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

KAM KOMICS | 11:15-11:45 am

NAT SPINZ HULA HOOPS | 12:00- 12:30 pm

COOL TRICKS & FUNNY STUFF | 12:45 - 1:15 pm

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTS FROSTOLOGY | 1:30 - 2:00 pm

KAM KOMICS | 2:15 - 2:45 pm

COOL TRICKS & FUNNY STUFF | 3:00- 3:30 pm

NAT SPINZ HULA HOOPS | 3:45-4:15 pm

MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTS FROSTOLOGY | 4:30-5:00 pm

KAM KOMICS | 5:15-5:45 pm

NAT SPINZ HULA HOOPS | 6:00-6:30 pm

Dueling Pianos Featuring Davy Tyson & Ryan Romanik | 6:30-8:00 pm

ICE GARDEN

PRESENTED BY HENRY FORD HEALTH

The Ice Garden will feature a variety of expertly crafted ice sculptures.

The beautifully carved and lighted sculptures will make for festive scenery, perfect for memorable family photos. On-site ice carving demonstrations also will take place during the festival.

The Ice Garden will be located through out Centennial Commons

LIVE MUSIC

Winter Blast will showcase live, local musicians on the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, House of Dank and DTE Energy Kid stages throughout the weekend. Each stage will be located in a heated Comfort Zone, with video screens located on the outside of each tent so you can watch the shows through out the festival as well.  Plus there’s strolling performances from Detroit Circus buskers outside!

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Performance Stage

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND

Kareem Kanouh- Arabic/Alt Rock | 4:30 to 5:15 PM

Syd Burnham - Americana/Rock | 5:45 to 6:30 PM

Ska't Ya Covered - Ska Rock | 7:00 to 7:45 PM

Kalysta -Pop/R&B | 8:15 to 9:15 PM

Persuasion Band - Pop | 9:45 to 11:00 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

Ashley Pyle - Acoustic Variety | 12:00 to 12:45 PM

Odyssey A Cappella - Variety | 1:15 to 2:00 PM

Misty Blues Party Band - Cover Band | 2:30 to 3:30 PM

Tiffadelic - Alternative/Rock | 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Dirty White and the High Life Social Club - Alternative/Hip Hop | 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Detroit RSVP ALLStars - Jazz/R&B | 7:00 to 8:00 PM

LostWest - Country/Classic Rock | 8:30 to 9:30 PM

Larry Lee & Back In the Day - R&B/Funk | 10:00 to 11:00 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

Keelan Starr Music - Acoustic/Americana | 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM

Donatella - Pop/Folk | 1:00 to 1:45 PM

Brizzl - Alternative/Hip Hop | 2:15 to 3:15 PM

Last Stand Band - Country/Classic Rock | 3:45 to 4:45 PM

The Sax Maniacs - Rock/Soul | 5:15 to 6:15 PM

Billy Gunther & Midwest Riders - Country/Classic Rock | 6:45 to 8:00 PM

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Performance Stage

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND

Kareem Kanouh- Arabic/Alt Rock | 4:30 to 5:15 PM

Syd Burnham - Americana/Rock | 5:45 to 6:30 PM

Ska't Ya Covered - Ska Rock | 7:00 to 7:45 PM

Kalysta -Pop/R&B | 8:15 to 9:15 PM

Persuasion Band - Pop | 9:45 to 11:00 PM

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD

Ashley Pyle - Acoustic Variety | 12:00 to 12:45 PM

Odyssey A Cappella - Variety | 1:15 to 2:00 PM

Misty Blues Party Band - Cover Band | 2:30 to 3:30 PM

Tiffadelic - Alternative/Rock | 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Dirty White and the High Life Social Club - Alternative/Hip Hop | 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Detroit RSVP ALLStars - Jazz/R&B | 7:00 to 8:00 PM

LostWest - Country/Classic Rock | 8:30 to 9:30 PM

Larry Lee & Back In the Day - R&B/Funk | 10:00 to 11:00 PM

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

Keelan Starr Music - Acoustic/Americana | 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM

Donatella - Pop/Folk | 1:00 to 1:45 PM

Brizzl - Alternative/Hip Hop | 2:15 to 3:15 PM

Last Stand Band - Country/Classic Rock | 3:45 to 4:45 PM

The Sax Maniacs - Rock/Soul | 5:15 to 6:15 PM

Billy Gunther & Midwest Riders - Country/Classic Rock | 6:45 to 8:00 PM

The Medieval Village

THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE AT WINTER BLAST IS MORE THAN JUST A FESTIVAL; IT'S AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE THAT WILL IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION AND TRANSPORT YOU TO A WORLD OF WONDER. SO, DON YOUR WARMEST CLOAKS, GRAB YOUR ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT, AND PREPARE TO CREATE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME!
Located on S Williams Street

The Medieval Village at Winter Blast will feature:

Jugglers & fire dancers | Vikings | Shoe Cobblers | Ice Garden | Ice Thrones | Axe Throwing | Archery and more!

Quests for the Whole Family

Sat & Sun 1-5 PM

Embark on an interactive adventure through the Medieval Village at Winter Blast riddles, overcome challenges, and work together to rescue a stolen dragon egg! Our lively Renaissance characters will guide you every step of the way.

Interactive Storytelling & Grand Winter Dance

Sat & Sun 1-5 PM

Gather around and be enchanted by tales spun by our most captivating storytellers - You! Let our character bring your legend to life. Then, join a joyous festival dance, where lively music fills the air and everyone lets loose!

For the Worthy: A Knighting Ceremony | Sat & Sun 1-5 PM

Prove your bravery and skill, and you might just be knighted in a heartfelt ceremony, forever etching your name in the annals of the Medieval Village lore! 

Gallant Knights & Noble Steeds | Sat & Sun 1-5 PM

Meet these fearless warriors, both men and women, clad in gleaming armor ready for selfies (knightly selfies, anyone?). Pet their gentle horses and feel the power and grace of these magnificent creatures up close.

Mt. Brighton will take charge of delivering a learn to ski and snowboard experience. The resort will be using its state of the art snowmaking system to make snow for the event. Festival goers have the opportunity to get fitted for ski or snowboard gear and go down a beginner-level slope with the help of Mt. Brighton Ski and Ride School instructors.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Experience Hours

Friday 4pm-10pm

Saturday 11am-10pm

Sunday 11am-8pm

ZIP LINE RIDES

PRESENTED BY BAKER COLLEGE
Soar through the air and fly over the Winter Blast.  Thrill-seekers will be lining up to experience the ultimate rush of flying 300 feet across the sky -- the length of a football field!  This festival feature is the longest, fastest mobile zip line available and allows two people to zip simultaneously on two lines 34 feet in the air.  

Guests on the Zip Line Adventure presented by Baker College must be at least 30 pounds and not more than 235 pounds including clothes. Women who are pregnant and those with back problems of any kind should not ride the Zip Line.  There are no refunds at any point in the process and tickets are taken prior to riders being harnessed.  If guests are buying two tickets, both riders must be present at the time of purchase.  Guests may not ride the Zip Line more than once every two hours unless there is no line at the time of purchase. The Zip Line Adventure will take place on 3rd Street just east of Troy and tickets are $15 each or 2 for $25.

Date: February 2 - 4, 2024

Time:

Friday - 4pm - 11pm

Saturday - 11am - 11pm

Sunday - 11am - 8pm

Location:

Downtown Royal Oak

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