2023 Plymouth Ice Festival Official Hours of Operation: Friday, February 3rd - 5pm to 10pm. Downtown Holland is well-known for being the Lakeshores premier shopping, dining, and special events destination! In 2022, ICE is open daily from November 20 to December 31, including Christmas day. Our Ice Sculptures are carved from perfectly clear ice blocks. Taking place in mid-February, the carnival is a unique celebration of the heavy snowfall northern Michigan experiences. The winner is chosen based on crowd votes. Let's create something amazing for you. In addition to the Fire and Ice event, an evening ice carving event with light effects and music, there are carving shows at the amphitheater at Riverfront Park throughout the weekend. Michiganders know how to beat the winter blues by embracing the cold and snow. There is plenty to eat and drink, including concessions to go at the Penn Theatre in downtown Plymouth. Head to Downtown Holland on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4 to witness the nations best professional ice carvers at work as they transform 300-pound blocks of ice into incredible works of art! On Saturday night, the temperature rose to 40 at the Holland weather station and we had a gust to 40 mph from the southwest. EVENTS. Your official guide for visiting the Netherlands. A local foundation has graciously committed to match all donations received form this community ask, up to $5,000, the status read. This FREE walk is fun and educational. Approach Affinity and youll hear different memories. I would love to compliment the donors that made all of this possible! The event will run Saturday, February 18th-Sunday February 26th, with the Ice Sculptures on display every day. The Largest Winter Festival in the Midwest is happening again, January 6 March 5, 2023 in downtown Grand Rapids MI! The tree will be lit at 6pm. Detailed program and event information is available on www.tuliptime.com. Live carving will take place in GDK Park on Eighth Street between Central Avenue and River Avenue from noon to 7 p.m. both days of the event. More than 40 of the worlds best ice sculptors come to Holland and put together a spectacular exhibition using special effects. Plus- Downtown GR has partnered with several local artists to create ten custom cards to go in the deck. One tree will be at Canal Park and the other will be at Sixth Street Park. You have probably read about sled dog races, but you may not have had the chance to see one happen! Use the calendar below to see what's happening during your visit. It showed wind gusts 30 mph to 35 mph at Wednesday with temperatures in the low 30s. For one day in the center of the city, visitors can enjoy activities such as ice skating (including glow skating when the sun goes down), ice carving, and live music. 555 Monroe is the location for many of the festival events, including the Ice Piano. Sat, Feb 25 2023 at 12:30pmRosa Parks Circle 135 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. (Some of them are returning after COVID-19 hiatus in 2021.) Holland on. Each head has over 4,000 LED lights that create different facial expressions as the heads have a conversation. According to marketing coordinator Kara de Alvare, the city hosted a collegiate ice sculpting event with the National Ice Carving Association from 2009 until 2015, and is looking forward to bringing the festivity back. Follow him on Twitter@SalsaEvan. Furthermore, the event is committed to spreading the word about downtown Plymouth and helping the local business community thrive through event outreach and marketing efforts. Sculptures ICE! Make sure to browse the marketplace, where you will find goods from more than 50 local artists, artisans, and other local vendors. Theres something for everyone, from ice sculpting and demonstrations to food and entertainment! This event has been a tradition in Genesee for more than 30 years and is a beloved staple of the community! This event is open to the public. You can view the list of participating businesses here! On Tuesday, the Hunter Ice Festival Facebook page updated its status to ask for donations for ice this year. FAMILY FUN. Looking for more Michigan winter things to do? Of course your favorite Downtown Holland shops and restaurants will be joining in on the fun all weekend long too! PARKING Scribner Lot 307-265 Scribner Ave NW Located near the Gerald R Ford Museum. There will also be food trucks on-site so that onlookers can enjoy barbecue, hot cocoa, and other treats as they enjoy the race beside a bonfire. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The community can click here to vote. Were really excited to be doing ice sculpting again, she said. The "Rock River Canyon Ice Caves," better known as the Eben Ice Caves, form when melting snow runs over the edge of a small cliff and freezes, forming "ice caves" much like the large ice formations along Munising's Grand Island National Recreation Area and parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore . Do we have a list somewhere? Sat, Jan 14 2023 at 11amCalder Plaza, 300 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The annual Holiday Crossroads event in Genesee features a huge outdoor light display with a total of 34 light structures. Turn up the heat! What does that mean for you? The Crossroads Village also offers a buffet meal and an art exhibition where local artists display vintage crafts for sale. Fri, Jan 6 Sun, Mar 5 2023Ah-Nab-Awen-Park 220 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. It features upwards of 30 beautifully decorated and themed trees that are open for the public to enjoy. World of Winter is free for all visitors and perfect for visitors of any age. Hope this month continues on the sunny side. coppell city council members. More than 150,000 pounds of ice will be carved into more than 90 sculptures as part of a new drive-thru holiday season event at the New York State Fairgrounds. Participating Downtown Holland clothing boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, specialty stores, and more will be offering deep discounts during the Meltdown Sale as they clear the shelves before spring arrives! You may even be able to enjoy the best ice sculptures Grand Rapids offers. The focus of Alamosa's annual winter festival is unique: a 5K foot race completed entirely on the frozen Rio Grande River. The Winter Wonderland Craft Bazaar in Saginaw is a perfect example! The Convention Center transforms into a self-contained, 40,000-square-foot refrigerated space filled with ice sculptures, displays, and even some live entertainment. They are a collection of abstract animals that are just begging to be in your next selfie. Please note that all Holland PRIDE events are subject to change to accommodate for everyones health and safety, up to and Holland Waterfront Celtic Festival 2023 The event is comprised of an on-site Friday evening Cilidh (Kay-Lee) which is an Come on out and enjoy the County Fair! Battle of the Blade competitions will take place on Saturday the 18th and Saturday the 25th at 12:00, 1:30, & 3:00 PM. Holland welcomes you to the inaugural Holland on Ice, a winter festival featuring ice sculptures, games, sales and much more! Registration opens on TulipTime.com on Friday, October 8th, 2021. Despite the changes, residents can count on one thing this year: there will be ice. These line the streets of the town, serving as a backdrop to the rest of the festivities of the day. Tour the Best Holiday Light Displays in Jackson. You can stay overnight in the heart of the action at one of three Downtown Holland hotels all within walking distance! Call 800-506-1299 or visit. Through much of the winter, the town of South Haven is a quiet spot. DUTCH EXPERIENCES. This drive-thru holiday light extravaganza spans much of the downtown area and is hosted by some of Flints leading arts and cultural institutions, including the Flint Institute of the Arts, the Flint Institute of Music, the Flint Repertory Theater, Longway Planetarium, and many more. If youd rather watch, there is plenty to enjoy from the sidelines, including food and live entertainment. Take a seat in a throne made entirely out of ice or play a game of tic-tac-toeyou guess it, made out of ice! Boutiques, gift shops, art galleries and specialty stores will offer giveaways and promotions, with roughly 25 businesses participating. Expect to be engaged with your guide for 75 minutes. The hillside village and trees have been replaced by the landscape of Grand Rapids. Thanks to its proximity to the Great Lakes and its northern location, the Mitten State has a unique wintery climate. Holland State Park Beach is one of the best things to do in Holland, Michigan. Table of Contents. Participating retailers will be offering fun Santa Claus arrives in Downtown Holland during the annual Parade of Lights on Tuesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm. There are activities here for visitors of all ages, so make sure to bring your kids along. While many know Holland for our tulips, beaches and fall festivities, we are excited to introduce new friends to Hollands wintertime wonder during Holland on Ice, Linda Hart, executive director of the Holland Area Visitors Bureau, wrote in a statement. See VanGoghs Starry Night comes alive with electric lights! Note the circular pancake ice in the channel. The Hunter Ice Festival will join the list of canceled and altered events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click for event info, tickets, and hours. Beginning with GRs earliest structures and moving through the decades, your guide will explain the significance of 75 or so downtown structures over seven tours. This piece was inspired by Roaming Gnoming, a playful activity that involves taking a gnome on a trip and photographing the gnome in different locations.Each gnome has a different personality and theme, inviting the public to go on an adventure around the city to discover the location of each gnome. In Jackson, you can find the Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival, a craft beer event that offers the chance to try 150 craft beers, including locally made brews and imports. An average of 80 local artists participate each year in every medium from painting to pottery and more. Tulips blaze brightly throughout this 1800s Dutch village recreation. There are also plenty of special treats to be had, including local wines and dinner deals. Bundle up for this 75 minute walk and let the experts help make your World of Winter experience complete. As you drive, enjoy music from past holiday pops performances by the Flint Symphony Orchestra. Holland on Ice event is hosted by Downtown Holland in partnership with the Holland Area Visitors Bureau. The event, called Ice Sculpture Masters , will take place Dec. 30 through Jan. 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. . The annual Cold Rush festival, taking place in late January, is an outdoor celebration of all things cold and wintery. Many of the World of Winter attractions have features that glow. We are not able to do any of that this year because all of that brings a crowd, Croteau said. The brushstrokes in the painting are made from 1,400 glowing tubes powered by small LED lights. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, 20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in, Police: Man found dead at Kentwood hotel after shooting, To The Point: Reps. Johnsen, Skaggs on gun bills, MSP: Suspects stole catalytic converter from ambulance, Bill Steffen T-shirts launched by The Mitten State. Be sure to check out other train rides as well! Holland.com is the official website for the Netherlands as a tourist destination. Gift of Wings Kite Store in Veterans Park . This wonderful attraction has been a tradition at Gaylord Opryland since 2001, but during 2020 and 2021 it was temporarily replaced with alternative activities due to Covid. There are food and games galore, as well as plenty of crafts and activities as well as a parade. This legend was formed by the Scandinavian immigrants in Michigans Upper Peninsula. From weddings to outdoor community festivals, extraordinary events call for a spectacular ice sculpture.From Spartan sports events to outdoor festivals in Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Dewitt, and Grand Ledge, Miller Ice Sculptures carving team can do live and pre-carved sculptures for events indoors and outdoors. Weather and other factors may influence this event. Ice sculptures have a rich history, and evidence suggests people may have been carving ice as early as 600 B.C. But that doesnt stop the locals from celebrating the season, often outside in the icy streets. Holland on Ice runs Friday, February 3rd and Saturday February 4th. This winter festival is about all things ice, including live carvings and even the chance for kids to free prizes from blocks of ice. The best ice artists from all over the world will come to Zwolle where they will work with 275,000 kilos of ice and 275,000 kilos of snow in a large cold store. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. Downtown Holland and the Holland Area Visitors Bureau says over 10,000 pounds of ice will be on display. $5. Walk around the south side of the Ford MuseumSTOP 1 Ah-Nab-Awen Park 220 Front Ave NW Starry Night Roaming Gnomes (Jan 27+)STOP 2 Tunnel under the Gillett Bridge Tropical TundraSTOP 3 GR Public Museum 272 Pearl St NW Walk along river/carousel for spectacular Bue Bridge views The Singing Tree Passage of Shadow and LightSTOP 4 Blue Bridge Angels of Freedom MassimalsSTOP 5 LOVE Sculpture From the Blue Bridge, take Campau Ave NW north to the Louis Campau Promenade permanent art piece, STOP 6 Rosa Parks Circle Ice skating stop! Holland on Ice is by far the coolest event on the Lakeshore this winter! Dont miss experiencing Bay Harbor Michigan all decked out in Christmas cheer during Christkindlmarkt in the Village. Shutterstock The festival in. DOWNTOWN. Visitors of all ages are welcome to make scientific discoveries, observe live ice sculpting, and enjoy plenty of snacks from local vendors. The new event will run Friday-Saturday, Feb. 3-4, and will feature some of the nation's best professional ice carvers, who will create works of art using 10,000 pounds of ice.