Saturday, February 15, 2025
Downtown Alpena & Mich-e-kewis Park
Join us for a day of winter fun at the annual Alpena Ice Festival on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 11 am- 8 pm. The event begins at Mich-e-kewis Park from 11 am- 2 pm with ice sculptures on display by Ice Creations of Napolean, Ohio, a huge bonfire by the Alpena Fire Department, food trucks, and other snow and ice-related activities. Then, come downtown for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge (new this year!) at 3 pm on Second Avenue. Wrap up the day by strolling the city streets to enjoy dazzling ice sculptures, live music, firepits, and more special winter activities from 5-8 pm in Downtown Alpena.
schedule of events
full schedule coming soon
11 am- 2 pm: Activities at Mich-e-kewis Park
The day starts at Mich-e-kewis Park on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. Enjoy ice sculptures on display, live carving, a huge bonfire from the Alpena Fire Department, and more winter-themed activities.
1- 2 pm: Police vs. Fire Broomball
The rivalry continues this year as the Alpena City Police and Alpena City Fire Department face off in an epic broomball game at Mich-e-kewis Park!
3- 4:30 pm: Polar Plunge on Second Ave **new this year!**
Get ready to plunge and raise funds for the Special Olympics of Michigan! The annual Polar Plunge will be held downtown this year as part of the Ice Festival on Second Ave. Registration 2-3 pm. More details coming soon.
5-8 pm: Fire & Ice Downtown
Stroll the streets of downtown and enjoy dazzling ice sculptures on display, sponsored by local businesses. More special activities will be announced soon.
The day starts at Mich-e-kewis Park on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. Enjoy ice sculptures on display, live carving, a huge bonfire from the Alpena Fire Department, and more winter-themed activities.
1- 2 pm: Police vs. Fire Broomball
The rivalry continues this year as the Alpena City Police and Alpena City Fire Department face off in an epic broomball game at Mich-e-kewis Park!
3- 4:30 pm: Polar Plunge on Second Ave **new this year!**
Get ready to plunge and raise funds for the Special Olympics of Michigan! The annual Polar Plunge will be held downtown this year as part of the Ice Festival on Second Ave. Registration 2-3 pm. More details coming soon.
5-8 pm: Fire & Ice Downtown
Stroll the streets of downtown and enjoy dazzling ice sculptures on display, sponsored by local businesses. More special activities will be announced soon.
sponsorship information
Get involved with the 2025 Alpena Ice Festival by contacting Thunder Bay Arts at 989-356-6678 or [email protected]. Sculptures are available for purchase to display next to your business, at Mich-e-kewis, or in downtown.
thank you to our sponsors and partners!
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