A WEEKEND OF FROSTY FUN DURING THE 2025 ICE FEST, FEBRUARY 7-9

A WEEKEND OF FROSTY FUN DURING THE 2025 ICE FEST, FEBRUARY 7-9  

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. —St. Joseph Mich., is renowned as a four-season water wonderland, with Lake Michigan and nearby rivers and inland lakes. This time of year, the city’s focus turns to frozen water during the 2025 Ice Fest. Presented by Silver Beach Pizza, February 7-9. Professional ice carving, a Scavenger Hunt and Ice Interactives are just some of the reasons to bring family and friends to this frosty, fun-filled weekend.

“This event is the perfect antidote to the winter blues,” Executive Director, Paul Knapp said. “Local hotels often package it as a fantastic mid-winter getaway for families or a romantic pre-Valentine's Day weekend for couples.”

The winter festivities start Friday with the Professional Individual Carving, presented by Caffe Tosi, along Pleasant St. from 5:00p-8:00p. Watch as carvers magically turn frozen blocks of ice into works of art. As the ice carving wraps up that evening, attendees will enjoy the glimmer and glow of the Fire & Ice Tower, presented by Tru by Hilton, at 7:00p on the corner of State and Pleasant Streets. 

All weekend long, visitors can participate in the Scavenger Hunt. Stop in the St. Joe Today Welcome Center, 301 State St, to grab a map and start the frosty fun! Completing the hunt puts participants in the running for a $25 Love Local SWMI Gift Card.

The fun continues Saturday with the Professional Team & Individual Carving along State St. from 7:30a-4:00p. Watch as teams of two transform eight blocks of ice into amazing creations. 

Attendees will also enjoy Ice Interactives on Saturday from 11:00a-4:00p. Fan favorites will be featured - Frozen Fish Toss presented by Silver Harbor Brewing, Ice Tic-Tac-Toe, Ice Bowling and the Magical Ice Throne. Additional Saturday fun includes the Magic Tour with magician John Dudley. Magic Tour stops include 1:00p Downtown St. Joseph (Corner of State & Pleasant Streets), 2:30p and 4:00p at the Silver Beach Center.

This year’s event and interactive sponsors include Silver Beach Pizza, Beaudoin Electrical Construction, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, Caffe Tosi, Holt Bosse, Honor Credit Union, Renaissance Athletic Club, Schultz Roofing, Silver Harbor Brewing, Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council, Tru by Hilton and Mid-West Family Broadcasting. This year’s block sponsors include 98.3 The Coast, Beaudoin Electrical, Caffe Tosi, Carol Wight-Barrett/EXP Realty, Cressy & Everett Real Estate, Culver’s of Stevensville, Floresque Health & Beauty, Forté Coffee, G&M Variety, Gallery on the Alley, Glik’s, HarborTown Interiors, Holt Bosse, Honor Credit Union, Infusco Coffee, Jason Vadney State Farm, Jimmy John’s, Kilwins, KT’s Rasoi, Liquor Cabinet, Michigan Pizza Hut, Mid-West Family Broadcasting, Perennial Accents, Pier 1000, Pier 33, Professional Hearing Services, Renaissance Athletic Club, Rested Pillow, Schultz Roofing, Silver Beach Carousel, Silver Beach Pizza, Silver Harbor Brewing, South Bend International Airport, Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council, St. Joe Community Taproom, St. Joe Boat Rentals, St. Joe Wine Shoppe, Stonegate Wellness & Weight Management, The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, The Buck Burgers & Brew, The GhostLight Theatre, Tom & Judy Gawlik, Wanderlust Outfitters and White Pine Winery.

For a complete weekend schedule, visit stjoetoday.com/icefest.

Catch these upcoming St. Joe Today events:
Chili Tour: January 31 (5:00p-8:00p)
St. Joe Winter Beer Fest: February 1 (12:00p-4:00p)
Ice Fest: February 7-9 (All Weekend)
March Mannequins: March 7 (7:00p-8:30p)
Spring Artisan Fair: March 8 (11:00a-4:00p)
Antiques on the Bluff: First Sunday of the Month, May-October (10:00a-5:00p)
St. Joe Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 24-October 11 (9:00a-2:00p)
Lake Bluff Artisan Fair: May 31, July 19, August 16, August 30 (10:00a-5:00p)

St. Joe Today is a 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph, Michigan and its surrounding communities. For more information about upcoming events and details call St. Joe Today at (269) 985 1111 or visit stjoetoday.com.