carving competition in
Kellogg Park. Watch live
carving by talented college
student participants as they
compete to win a place on
the podium in their sculpture
category. All judging is done
by experienced and professional
judges.
College Individual Carving Competition
will take place from 9 a.m. until noon
Saturday, Jan. 7. Awards take place at 1 p.m.
College Team Carving Competition takes place from 8 a.m.
until noon Sunday, Jan. 8. Awards take place at 1 p.m.
Interactive Ice Sculptures
Get your picture taken with some of the most amazing ice cre-
ations around. Make sure you see them all. There are a num-
ber of opportunities to take a “selfie” with some remarkable
and unique ice sculptures!
Run DTP Plymouth Ice Festival 3 Mile Family Walk/Run
Join us at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 for the RunDTP Plymouth
Ice Festival 3 Mile Family Walk/Run in downtown Plymouth
Kellogg Park. Gather in the park kitty-corner from Panera by
7:45 a.m. for a group photo at 8 a.m. and we promptly depart
at 8:02 a.m. The 3-mile route starts and finishes in Kellogg
Park for you to enjoy the ice sculptures before and after. Five
and 7-mile routes are available for those wanting to do more.
Sun and Snow Sports will have their doors open and provide
music, coffee and hot chocolate. Kids, baby joggers, and
dogs - all are welcome. No registration required and the event
is free. Visit
for details on our Plymouth
community walking/running group. Make sure to stick around
after to watch the Genisys Credit Union College Carving
Competitions.
Community Financial Main Stage
The Community Financial Main Stage features live entertain-
ment, awards ceremonies, presentations and music through-
out the weekend of the festival.
Fire and Ice Towers
See two basic elements of our world light up the night sky in
downtown Plymouth. Fire and ice are combined to create a
dazzling display on Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. 7. Ice
towers are lit at approximately 7:30 each evening and will
burn for approximately 2 hours.
Blue Care Network of Michigan Cross Country Zone
presented by Sun and Snow Sports
Bring the family down to Kellogg Park for the opportunity to
try cross-country skiing. Seasoned professionals will demon-
strate and explain the gear and theory of cross-country skiing
- and then give the kids chance to try it for themselves. This
feature is open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Hot Spot Heated
By Ehlers Heating & Air Conditioning
Warm up in style at the Hot Spot, heated by Ehlers Heating
and Air Conditioning. Located
under The Gathering directly
across from Kellogg Park. The
Hot Spot features local ven-
dors, businesses, product
demonstrations, a sitting
area and (most impor-
tantly) lots of heat. The
Hot Spot is open during
all of the official open hours of the Festival.
Amazing Wintertime Festival Food
One of the best things about being out in the winter is that you
work up a great appetite. Enjoy festival favorites like elephant
ears, popcorn, roasted almonds and hot chocolate. All food
sales on-site can be enjoyed in the warmth of the Warming
Station. Tables and chairs are provided all weekend long.
Looking for a meal indoors? There are so many wonderful
options within downtown Plymouth - from fine dining to a
quick bite, candy, cookies and ice cream! Check out
for a complete restaurant listing
and the restaurant guide included in the program book.
Warm up at the Plymouth Library
At 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 tribute artist and impersonator
Chris Ayotte presents his Rat Pack Style Show, including trib-
utes to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and friends (Tony Bennett,
Nat King Cole, Johnny Carson, and others may appear), inter-
spersed with fun-loving comedy.
Drop in and warm up.
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7
Noon - 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8.
Plymouth Historical Museum
Travel back in time through the Plymouth community and
view examples of the American Experience. Learn how the
growth of American industry, the advent of the railroad and
the invention of the automobile changed America's small
towns, especially Plymouth.
Party Lot at EG Nicks on Forest Avenue
presented by Miller Light, Sam Adams and Svedka Vodka
For the biggest party in downtown Plymouth, head over to the
EG Nicks Party Lot for cold beer, drink specials, and live
music. The Party Lot has become the place to be for the
evening crowd - and there is always a good time to be had.
Visit the front patio to catch some heat, see an awesome ice
bar and enjoy some Svedka Vodka specialties and then visit
their new lounge with fireplace.
Party Lot - Hours of operation:
Tent is open from 7 p.m. until Midnight
Friday Jan. 6 and Saturday Jan. 8
Live music from 8 p.m. until midnight
Movies at the Penn Theater: DOCTOR STRANGE
Shows at 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6
Shows at 4:20 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 8
Plymouth Ice Festival
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