Staged in Dowagiac's Central Business District downtown the Ice Time Festival celebrates winter fun.  Watch ice carvers as they create works of art before your eyes.  Gather ‘round the campfire for warm and chocolaty s’mores and taste restaurant samples in our annual Chili Crawl. Be sure to arrive early for the Out of Hibernation promotions offered by downtown specialtly shops.

Schedule:

8:00am: Ice Carving Begins On 300 Pound Blocks Of Ice On Front Street
10:00am: Out Of Hibernation Events at Select Retailers. Visit Shops For Details And Hours.
10:00am - 2:00pm: Snow Shuttle To Library, Museum, Eagles, Salted Words "Handicap Accessible Bus Service Provided By Heritage Southwest Isd
10:00am - 1:00pm: Snuggle Up Cat Adoptions at Bow Wow Bakery & Bath With Hidden Acres
10:00am - 2:00pm: Snowy Owl Craft at Dowagiac Library (Ages 5+)
10:00am - 3:00pm: Lil Chipper Outside Games On Commercial St
10:00am - 3:00pm: Sled Dog Meets Greet at Beckwrth Park
10:00am - 6:00pm: Kids Craft & Makers Market at Salted Words
11:00am - 1:00pm: Ice Fishing Game at Venue 132
11:00am - 2:00pm: Valentine Craft at Dowagiac History Museum With Miss Dowagiac & Court
11:00am - 2:00pm: Chili Crawl at Participating Sites (See Map On Back).Taste For Free & Vote For Your Favorite
11:00am - 3:00pm: Hot Spot Bonfire & S'mores On Commercial St Provided By Dowagiac Dept Of Public Safety
12:00pm: Frozen Fish Toss Open Competition On Beeson St Bring A Partner To Play.
2:30pm: Ice Cream Eating Contest at Caruso's Candy & Soda Shop

Date: February 4, 2023

Location: Downtown Dowagiac, MI, 49047

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