Downtown Nokomis felt like the center for Christmas cheer on Friday night as Snowkomis 2025 got it’s start for the weekend. Festivities, vendors, and kids activities lined Route 16 and brought the community together to celebrate the holiday season in the company of others. Snowkomis continues now into Saturday with a full schedule of events to go along with. From a free mobile ice skating rink, snow pit, and hay rides, to many different crafts and games, the whole family will find hours of fun in the beautiful downtown area. 

Helping to organize this yearly tradition is the organization ‘Newkomis.’ The group was formed just over a year ago and brought several community organizations all together to create a bigger impact. Trever Loafman, a member of ‘Newkomis,’ talks the busy weekend and just some of what comes with it.

Tom Spears and his wife Lola are proud life-long residents of Nokomis; the two were honored as this year’s Snowkomis ‘Friday Night Lighted’ parade. Both were certainly surprised by the recognition but Spears notes it takes a whole community to come together to make Snowkomis successful.

Nokomis mayor Dylan Goldsmith shares how much impact Snowkomis has for his city and it’s residents. Goldsmith marvels at the effort, dedication, and care had for his community.

Find out more about ‘Snowkomis’ by visiting ‘Newkomis’ at their Facebook page.

Genuine Country 94.3 WMKR broadcast live on Friday night from Snowkomis, thanks in part to the space lended by 16th and State Mercantile in Nokomis.