Marvel Over Some Of The Most Intricate Ice Sculptures You'll Ever See At IceFest In Ohio
By April Dray|Published November 27, 2019
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April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
Winter in Ohio doesn’t have to be something to dread. In fact, it can be downright magical—if you know where to look, that is. (Be sure to check out these ice bumper cars coming to Ohio.)
Each winter, the city of Hamilton, Ohio turns into a winter wonderland of intricate ice sculptures for a weekend during IceFest. It’s the perfect place to shake the winter blues and enjoy some quality time with loved ones. IceFest 2019 Game Night is one-of-a-kind event that belongs on your winter bucket list. Here’s why you’ll want to mark your calendars:
Known as the City of Sculpture, the proud city of Hamilton displays sculptures year-round and continually adds to its collection.
Hamilton is also home to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Ohio's famous outdoor sculpture park.
During IceFest, the town transforms into a winter wonderland Jack Frost would be proud of. This year's theme is "Game Night" and the festival takes place on January 18 - 19.
IceFest takes place near the Historic Butler County Courthouse in downtown Hamilton.
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International carvers, locals and businesses come together to create a truly unique variety of lighted ice sculptures. They're magical in the daylight and nighttime.
One event you don't want to miss during the festival is Fire & Ice, which showcases a live large sculpture carving that features fire as a design element.
Fire & Ice takes place on Friday evening at 7 p.m. For more information about what events will be happening when, check out the IceFest 2019 Facebook event.
Be sure to bring your camera! This is one event you're going to want to remember.