The Sno Bar
Events

We go where the party is

If you’re gathering people, we’re bringing the sno. Twenty guests or two thousand, indoors or on a field, anywhere in Minnesota.

Birthday parties

Make the birthday person's day legendary. Whether it's a backyard bash for 20 or a venue party for 200, a sno ball bar is the kind of thing guests talk about long after the candles are blown out.

Weddings

Your wedding day deserves a treat station as unique as you are. We add a memorable element to cocktail hours, receptions, and outdoor ceremonies, coordinate with your planner, and work to your timeline.

School events

Field days. End-of-year parties. Spirit weeks. Teacher appreciation. We are a hit with every grade and every school budget, and we keep the line moving so nobody misses their slot.

Church events

Family-friendly and crowd-pleasing for any size congregation. Summer picnics, youth group nights, community outreach days: we bring the good vibes and the good flavors.

Corporate events

Company picnics, team appreciation days, client events. The Sno Bar is a conversation starter, and it photographs a lot better than a taco bar.

Fairs & festivals

High-volume events are our specialty. We keep the line moving and the quality consistent all day, and guests can order ahead from their phone so your crowd is not standing still.

A Sno Bar server filling a cup at the shaved ice machine while guests wait

We keep the line moving

High-volume events are where we are strongest. For the big ones your guests can order and pay from their phone before they reach the window, so the queue keeps walking instead of standing.

See how ordering ahead works

Packages

A starting point rather than a menu. Most events get quoted on headcount and hours.

The Social

$350

Our starter package for smaller gatherings.

The Celebration

$550

The middle tier, sized for a full afternoon crowd.

The Grand

$750

Everything, for the events where the sno bar is the attraction.

How booking works

1

Tell us about your event

Date, location, guest count. The form takes about two minutes.

2

Get a quote back

We reply with availability and pricing built around your headcount, usually within a couple of hours.

3

Lock in your date

Confirm with a deposit and it is done. We handle the setup, the serving and the cleanup.

Questions we get asked

How far will you travel?
All of Minnesota. We are based in Lakeville and regularly work the Twin Cities metro, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and the surrounding counties. Further out is usually still a yes, so ask.
How many guests can you serve?
From about 20 up into the thousands. High-volume events are where we are strongest, and for the big ones guests can order ahead from their phone so the line keeps moving.
What do you need on site?
A flat spot roughly ten feet square and access to power. We bring everything else, including the ice.
Can you come inside?
Yes, and it is one of the things we are best at. We set up rather than park, so we fit in a school gym, a church hall, a lobby or a back garden. No trailer to reverse and nowhere we cannot get to.
How far ahead should we book?
Weekends in June, July and August go first, so the earlier the better. Last-minute dates are worth asking about, because cancellations happen.
Do you handle allergies or dietary needs?
Shaved ice and syrup is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, and most of the menu is vegan. Tell us what you need on the booking form and we will confirm the details.
What does it cost?
It depends on headcount, length of service and travel. Send the form and you will get a real number back rather than a range.