The organizers of the Cripple Creek Ice Festival are excited to announce that planning is underway for the 2024 Cripple Creek Ice Festival

The head-to-head carving challenges will also be returning to the event on Saturdays at 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00. 

Carvers will compete in a stadium setting for a $1,000 cash prize each weekend.  Carving teams will also be doing their best to win the People’s Choice Award for a huge cash prize.  Plan your visit and cast your vote for the most impressive carving.

We are excited to have some of the top carving teams in the country participating in this event including SNICE Carving, Cool Hand Ice, The Bear Spot, The Ice Farm, and Ice Castles.  Come and see their imaginations come alive in ice.

As always this event is free and open to the general public.  Carvers will be working throughout the event on their sculptures.  Activities, vendors, and head-to-head carving competitions will only take place on the weekends,including President’s Day.  weather permitting. Dress warm and enjoy this incredible event.  Please note that Bennett Avenue will be closed to vehicle AND PEDESTRIAN traffic on Feb 13th and 20th for ice delivery.

February 23-25, 2024

9:00 am -  5:00 pm - Ice Fest Art Show at Cripple Creek Heritage Center

While you are in town for the Ice Festival be sure to stop by the Cripple Creek Heritage Center to experience displays of magnificent works of art by local artists.  Access to the art show are during normal business hours, 9:00am-5:00pm, daily.  You can also leave your vehicle and catch a bus to the Ice Festival free of charge. This will save the need to find a parking spot in town.

Date: February 17 - 25, 2024

Time:  9:00am to 5:00pm

Location:

City Of Cripple Creek, Bennett Avenue

Cripple Creek, CO 80813

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