Candyland Challenge 2026
21 daysuntil the meet weekend
Entries closed September 14.
What comes with the meet
Plan the weekend
Where to stay, how to get there, and what to do with the hours between sessions.
Getting here
Nearest airport Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP). 27 min drive
Getting around Plan on a car or rideshare in Shakopee; MSP is about 27 minutes away and MVTA buses mostly run commuter routes from park and ride lots.
100 17th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379
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Between sessions
- Valleyfair90-acre amusement park, the largest in the Upper Midwest, at One Valleyfair Drive.8 min drive
- Canterbury ParkHorse racing, casino, poker and events venue at 1100 Canterbury Rd; open year-round.8 min drive
- Mystic Lake Casino HotelCasino, hotel and entertainment complex in neighboring Prior Lake.11 min drive
- Target (Shakopee)Full department/grocery store at 1685 17th Ave E, on the same street as the venue.5 min drive
- Walmart Supercenter (Shakopee)Grocery, pharmacy and general goods at 8101 Old Carriage Ct (Store 3513).8 min drive
- Zuppa CucinaFamily-owned Italian eatery (pizzas, sandwiches, gluten-free) at 1667 17th Ave E, near the venue.5 min drive
Put together by Vault, not the host.
Registration details
Everything a coach needs before saying yes, in one place.
| Entry fee | $135 per athlete through September 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Team fee | $55 per team |
| Deadline | September 14, 2026 |
| Sanction | USA Gymnastics · Women's · Invitational · #96357 |
| Levels | Levels 2–5 · Xcel Bronze–Gold |
| Spectators | Adults $20; children 5-17 and seniors $15; under 4 free; cash preferred (3.5% credit card fee) |
| Photos | ega.smugmug.com |
| Contact | Oksana Balakirev, Meet Director, 952-882-9012 · elite-gymnastics.com |
Questions coaches ask
Short answers. Anything else, ask the host directly.
When do session assignments come out?
The host hasn't published a date for the schedule. Most hosts post session assignments a few weeks out, and it appears on this page once it does.
Past editions
Results and field numbers from every year already on Vault.
Also in November
Other sanctioned invitationals in Minnesota within a month of Candyland Challenge.