Eight of the top ice carvers from around the Midwest will bring their tools and talents to Carmel on January 21-22, 2023 for a weekend of ice carving competitions and demonstrations. Festival of Ice, presented by the City of Carmel, will feature lots of fun for families during this free event on Saturday and Sunday at two locations.
Saturday’s festivities feature carving demonstrations by professional ice carvers in the Arts & Design District from 4-7 p.m. There will be eight locations on Main Street for spectators to see the ice carvings, from Woody’s Library Restaurant to Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream. Spectators are welcome to take photos (they serve as great backdrops for selfies) and chat with the carvers.
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On Sunday, ice carvers will be demonstrating their talents during the carving competition at The Ice at Carter Green. Spectators can vote for their favorites.
Returning this year for 2023, Carmel Fire Department’s firehouses will compete in a chili cook-off on Sunday from 11 am to 1 pm. A DJ and ticketed ice skating will be available throughout the event, too.
Festival of Ice 2023 Schedule:
Saturday
Location: Arts & Design District
4-7 pm: Ice Carving demonstrations on Main Street
Sunday
Location: The Ice at Carter Green
8 am-1 pm: People’s Choice Carving
11 am – 1 pm: Carmel Fire Department Chili Cook-Off
2 – 5 pm: Quick Carve – Fast-paced ice carve-off
5 pm: Immediately following the Quick Carve, Ice Carving Winners for Sunday will be announced.
For more information on the Festival, the Ice at Center Green and other upcoming events, please visit TheIceAtCenterGreen.com.
