Alton Eagle Ice Festival 2026
Schedule
Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar | Alton, IL
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Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of wintering American Bald Eagles returning to southwest Illinois during Alton Eagle Ice Fest! The celebration will take place at FLOCK Food Truck Park, National Great Rivers Museum, and the Audubon Center at Riverlands.Get a bite to eat, see a live eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary, take an eagle-watching tour, and enjoy fun winter activities for all ages!
All Friday events take place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday events take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Here are highlights of activities available:
FRIDAY, JAN. 2
Live Fire Performers
Live Music by Hollywood 5
Ice Carving Competition
Craft Cocktail Bar
Food Trucks
Whiskey Sampling by Switchgrass Spirits
Face Painting
S'mores Kits for the Fire Pits
SATURDAY, JAN. 3
Live American Bald Eagle Meet & Greet
Live Ice Carving
Activities for the kids including face painting and balloon artist
Craft Cocktail Bar
Food Trucks
S'mores Kits for the Fire Pits
Food Trucks will also be on hand both days with great food options. Check out:
Friday Food Trucks: Bydries, The Spud Shack, Ramblin Rounds and Hot Chocolate and S'mores by FLOCK.
Saturday Food Trucks: Byrdies, Pig on a Wing, Ramblin Rounds, Idle Roasting Co., Hot Chocolate & S'mores by FLOCK.
And there's more:
Audubon Center at Riverlands will be open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday with donation based Guided Hikes, $10 ticketed Eagle Meet & Greets at Sessions: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., s'mores, Eric the Eagle, eagle crafts, local vendors, food from Dam it Joe's, and more!
The National Great Rivers Museum will also be offering a number of free family-friendly activities. Look through spotting scopes for a chance to view an eagle on a dam tour. Make and take your own eagle crafts, check out a touch table with bird displays, watch eagle movies in the theater, and join an eagle tour on the dam every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Eagle Ice Fest Local Shopping Loop- jump on a shuttle and get in some shopping at multiple stops running between Downtown Alton, FLOCK Food Truck Park, Audubon Center at Riverlands, and the National Great Rivers Museum!
* Get your Alton Eagle-Watching shuttle tickets HERE! Eagle shuttle tours will be held between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. These tours showcase the best spots to view American Bald Eagles all winter long. Tickets must be purchased online.
* Eagle-watching tours are by shuttle and limited to 15 occupants per tour. Tickets are $22.50 per person. Guided tours will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. showcasing the best places to view wintering American Bald Eagles along the great rivers.
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Where is it happening?
FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar, 150 Ridge St, Alton, IL 62002, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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