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Crowds from page 9 have something fun to do during the
colder weather. It really is a good
The weather is always the uncon- time.” He said he believes people
trollable element in producing the look forward to having a fun destina-
event. Gietzen said temperatures in tion after the holidays.
the high 30s or even low 40s would be The Ice Throne in Kellogg Park
ideal for maintaining the artistry of will be available for family photos as
the sculptures and be reasonably it has been for several years along
comfortable for visitors. Gietzen said with an interactive ice playground
weather that is too warm is just as for children.
damaging to attendance as uncom- The Hot Spot, located in The
fortable cold. Gathering across from Kellogg Park
Gietzen and his crew have faced will be open during festival hours to
both extremes in their experience at James Gietzen warm up visitors.
the Ice Festival, along with about the The Hot Spot is provided annually
worst weather phenomena for the pretty much destroyed the sculptors' by Ehlers Heating and Cooling. The
event: rain. He and the crew have work. Gathering will also be the place local
seen years where despite their “Weather is always a factor,” vendors, artisans and visitors will
efforts to cover the sculptures with Gietzen said, “but this is always such have information available and items
tented tarps and awnings, rain has a great opportunity for families to for sale.