Fire & Ice Festival
Visitors can watch ice being transformed with chainsaws into glistening sculptures, enjoy fire twirlers, and take horse-drawn carriage rides. Fires are set up on the Square to keep warm and roast hot dogs or marshmallows for s'mores. The festivities also feature a lighted holiday parade, Friday night luminarias, seasonal music, and visits with Santa.
What to Expect
Ice sculptures, fire twirlers, carriage rides, and a lighted holiday parade.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Brodhead Chamber of Commerce
Food & Drink
Fires on the Square provide a place to roast hot dogs or marshmallows for s'mores.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-loving visitors
Vibe
Festive and wintry
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Bring hot dogs or marshmallows if you want to roast food over the fires on the Square.
- Follow the parade route between 10th and 12th Street to watch the holiday parade.
- Go to Brodhead Family Chiropractic at 1027 1st Center Avenue for the Santa visit.
- If you want to participate as a vendor or enter a contest, use the relevant registration form provided by the Chamber.
- Dress warmly for the outdoor activities, including the ice-sculpting, carriage rides, parade, and fires on the Square.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday night luminarias take place during the first full weekend of December.
- Santa will be at Brodhead Family Chiropractic during the festival.
- The 2026 festival schedule is forthcoming.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors see and do at the festival?
Watch ice sculptures being made, see fire twirlers, take horse-drawn carriage rides, and enjoy the holiday parade.
Where does the holiday parade travel?
The parade route runs from 10th to 12th Street.
Where can I visit Santa?
Santa is at Brodhead Family Chiropractic, at 1027 1st Center Avenue.
Is food available at the festival?
Fires are set up on the Square for warmth and for roasting hot dogs or marshmallows for s’mores.
Can I take part as a vendor or enter a contest?
The Chamber provides registration forms for food vendors, the Cindy Lou Who Contest, the Frozen T-Shirt Contest, parade entries, and pet decorating.
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