Get ready for an outdoor experience you could only find at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Presented by Dupaco, Ice Fest features engaging history presentations, demonstrations, and animal programs.
SCHEDULE (This schedule may be subject to change.)
JANUARY 16 (SATURDAY)
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM – Ice Fishing! (Ice Harbor)
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Snow Carving throughout the day (Plaza)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Outdoor activities including Snow wall painting, hockey/field hockey rink, snowshoes, tubing/sledding (Boatyard)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Polar Bear Town: Rumble on the Tundra (Journey Theater)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Scavenger Hunt - Explore the River Museum at your own pace with this added element of fun.
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Blacksmith Demonstrations throughout the day (Blacksmith Shop near Boatyard)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Vintage Films ice harvesting and skiing (Barge Theater)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Settlers Cabin programming throughout the day (Settlers Cabin in Wetland)
- 10:30 AM - Ice Harvesting Demonstration (Ice Harbor)
- 10:30 AM - 4:45 PM - Plumery Tails' Alaskan Malamute (Boardwalk)
- 11:00 AM - Stingray Feedings ($10/ticket available at box office or online, limited to first 6 participants)
- 12:30 PM - Ice Harvesting Demonstration (Ice Harbor)
- 1:30-2 PM - Creature Feature: Meet an Animal Ambassador! (Backwater Marsh)
- 1:30-2:30 PM - Ice Rescue Demonstrations (due to the unpredictable nature of their job, this is an approximate window for the demonstration) (Ice Harbor)
- 2:30 PM - Stingray Feedings ($10/ticket available at box office or online, limited to first 6 participants)
- 2:30 PM - Ice Harvesting Demonstration (Ice Harbor)
JANUARY 17 (SUNDAY)
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Snow Carving until complete (Plaza)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Outdoor activities including Snow wall painting, hockey/field hockey rink, snowshoes, tubing/sledding (Boatyard)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Polar Bear Town: Rumble on the Tundra (Journey Theater)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Scavenger Hunt - Explore the River Museum at your own pace with this added element of fun.
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Vintage Films ice harvesting and skiing films (Barge Theater)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Blacksmith Demonstrations throughout the day (Blacksmith Shop near Boatyard)
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Settlers Cabin programming throughout the day (Settlers Cabin in Wetland)
- 10:30 AM - Ice Harvesting Demonstration (Ice Harbor)
- 11:00 AM - Stingray Feedings ($10/ticket available at box office or online, limited to first 6 participants)
- 11:30-12:15 AM - Raptor Program at NEW Raptor Roost (Boatyard)
- 12:30 PM - Ice Harvesting Demonstration (Ice Harbor)
- 1:30-2 PM - Creature Feature: Meet an Animal Ambassador! (Backwater Marsh)
- 1:30-2:30 PM - Ice Rescue Demonstration (due to the unpredictable nature of their job, this is an approximate window for the demonstration) (Ice Harbor)
- 2:30 PM - Stingray Feedings ($10/ticket available at box office or online, limited to first 6 participants)
- 2:30 PM - Ice Harvesting Demonstration (Ice Harbor)
Health and Safety: Most Ice Fest activities take place outside. Click here for a list of health and safety measures.
TICKETS
All tickets purchased online are good for any two consecutive days with proof of purchase and include all Ice Fest activities if used January 16 and 17.
Special in-kind support is provided by Sundown Mountain Resort, McCoy Group, Inc., and the Diamond Jo Casino.