Plan to spend time in Little Falls this weekend for I.C.E. Fest 2023!
The 6th Annual Sunny Zwilling Memorial Ice Carousel Extravaganza (I.C.E. Fest 2023) takes place Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th from 10am – 6pm. The weekend is full of free outdoor family fun, hosted by the Pay It Forward Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
The Zwilling Family and I.C.E. Fest 2022 Cut Crew currently hold the GUINNESS World Record for the Largest Ice Carousel at 1,325 feet (403.96 meters) in diameter… that is 31.65 acres and 80,000 tons of spinning ice!
This year the crew is attempting to create the World’s Largest Ice Carousel Inside a Carousel.
Activities take place at Green Prairie Fish Lake (12636 Forest Road, Little Falls).
Activities at I.C.E. Fest:
- Dog Sledding
- Learn to Curl
- Human Foosball
- Airplane Rides
- Santa Rides and Pictures
- Mite Hockey Jamboree
- Spear Fishing
- Spin it to Win it
- Drive the Underwater Drone/ROV
- Elsa’s “Frozen” Forest
- Hockey/Open Skate
- Igloo and Snowman Building
- Big Blue Blocks, Drawing Activity, and Tabletop Activity
- Merry-Go-Round
- Evolution of Ice Cutting
- DJ Music
- Carousel Demo Cuts
Most activities run from 10am – 6pm each day with the exception of Dog Sledding and the Hockey Jamboree. Dog Sledding is scheduled from 12pm – 3pm Saturday and Sunday. The Hockey Jamboree is scheduled to start at 1pm on Saturday.
Keep in mind that many activities are weather dependent. Check the event page to keep up to date.
In addition to the activities, there will be a warming tent with food and beverages. Raffle tickets and apparel are available for purchase online or at the event. Donations will also be accepted.
Money raised from the event will support Flyer Pride Pack (a weekend food backpack program) and Kare Kloset (a resource for students that struggle to have their basic needs met at home).
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