Fire and Ice 2025

Alton Mill Arts Centre

Sat, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 26

Get ready for our biggest event of the year!

Bring the whole family and enjoy 2 days of winter fun. We have a full roster of outdoor and indoor activities that support local vendors, businesses, and artists during the coldest month of the year.

Saturday, January 25th, 2025 10:00 am - 9:00 pm & Sunday, January 26th, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

ADMISSION:

This is a pay what you can event, with suggested donation amounts of $5 for children, $10 for adults. Whatever you are able to contribute will be well appreciated to sustain this event. Get your ticket today!

* Proceeds will go to Headwaters Arts, a not-for-profit arts organization serving the Hills of Headwaters Region.

All day activities include:

  • Ice Skating on the Pond
  • Super Snow Slide
  • Blacksmith Demonstrations
  • Build a snõlykta
  • Ice Carving in Action
  • Life Size Games for the Family
  • Selfie Spots
  • Canadiana Warming Station
  • Scandinavian Warming Station
  • S'Mores & Hot Chocolate
  • Food Trucks
  • Open Artist's Studios
  • Artisan Vendor Market
  • Kids Crafts (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)

We have some extra special activities planned as well:

  • Live musicians
  • Fire dance performances
  • Storytime in the Canadiana Warming Station
  • The Big Burn! (Saturday at dusk)
  • Hot Stove Lounge* (Saturday at 7:00 pm, Tickets Here)

Congratulations to Fred Hunsberger, the winner of our 2024 Fire & Ice Photo Competition! His photo is proudly being use as the primary image for this years event.

ARTISAN VENDOR MARKETPLACE:

Interested in being a part of our marketplace at Fire & Ice? Apply Here.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

This community event will require countless volunteers to make it happen! With volunteer opportunities throughout the entire event, indoors and outdoors, we are sure there is a role for everyone interested! Sign-up Today!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested sponsors are encouraged to reach out for opportunities to be part of this unforgettable experience.

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Artist showing their art to two visitors in a bright studio

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