2025 Alpena Ice Fest

Name: 2025 Alpena Ice Fest
Start: 2025-02-15T09:00:00-05:00
Location: 1302 South State Street , Alpena, MI, United States, Michigan 49707

Schedule

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

1302 South State Street , Alpena, MI, United States, Michigan 49707 | Alpena, MI

Join Thunder Bay Arts for a day of winter fun at the annual Alpena Ice Festival on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 9 am- 8 pm. The Alpena Farmers' Market opens at 9:00am with the Ice Festival activities starting at 11:00am at Mich-e-kewis Park with ice sculptures on display by Ice Creations of Napolean, Ohio, a huge bonfire by the Alpena Fire Department, food trucks, and other snow and ice-related activities.
Then, come downtown for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge (new this year!) at 3 pm on Second Avenue. Wrap up the day by strolling the city streets to enjoy dazzling ice sculptures, firepits, and more special winter activities from 5-8 pm in Downtown Alpena.
❄️SCHEDULE❄️
9am-2pm Alpena Farmers' Market at Mich-e-ke-wis Park
Visit the Alpena Farmers Market in the warming shelter. Multiple vendors with Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Popcorn, Fresh Baked Goods, Local Honey, Maple Syrup, Artisan Gifts, and Ice Festival swag(hats, hoodies and shirts) available throughout the day, including kids crafts and programming.
11 am- 2 pm: Ice Festival activities at Mich-e-kewis Park
The day starts at Mich-e-kewis Park on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron with ice sculptures on display and winter activities, including:
- HUGE bonfire courtesy of the City of Alpena Fire Department
- Snow sledding hill, horse and wagon rides, and sled dog meet-and-greets
- Meet Elsa and the Penguins, enjoy ice bowling, ice sledding, and more fun for kids
- Ice sculptures by Ice Creations from Napolean, Ohio and live carvings
- Tony Burgers, s'mores, and more!
1- 2 pm: Police vs. Fire Broomball
The rivalry continues this year as the Alpena City Police and Alpena City Fire Department face off in an epic broomball game at Mich-e-kewis Park!
3- 4:30 pm: Polar Plunge on Second Ave **new this year!**
Get ready to plunge and raise funds for the Special Olympics of Michigan! The annual Polar Plunge will be held downtown this year as part of the Ice Festival on Second Ave. Registration 2-3 pm at Red Brick Tap & Barrel. The plunge will take place in a large pool at the intersection of Second Ave. and River St. Grab a beverage or Social District and help raise funds for Special Olympics. Register and learn more here:
www.plungemi.org
5-8 pm: Fire & Ice Downtown
Stroll the streets of downtown and enjoy dazzling ice sculptures on display sponsored by local businesses. Enjoy themed drinks from downtown bars and taprooms and other special winter menu items at downtown restaurants.
💙 THANK YOU to the following sponsors who make Ice Fest possible:
Thunder Bay Arts
Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union
Alpena Farmers Market
Wolverine State Credit Union
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