Bold North Breakaway Fan Fest is the official fan festival of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota, transforming Saint Paul’s Rice Park and the Saint Paul RiverCentre into lively celebration zones throughout the tournament. Free and open to the public, the event offers interactive games, live entertainment, photo opportunities, winter activities, local food and family-friendly fun, including outdoor attractions like horse-drawn carriage and trolley rides and indoor zones featuring hockey exhibits, vendor markets and World Juniors watch parties on big screens. Bold North Breakaway brings the spirit of the “State of Hockey” to life for fans of all ages during the World Juniors experience. Look at the photos from the Fan Fest below.