Dowagiac Ice Time Festival

Start: Saturday, February 1, 2025 10:00AM
End: Saturday, February 1, 2025 4:00PM

Now in its 28th year, Dowagiac’s Annual Ice Time Festival, is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, and will once again offer a reason to get out of hibernation and visit Dowagiac. The winter festival, a Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce event, takes place mostly in the central business district, with some activities hosted by businesses in close proximity to downtown. The marquee ice carving is just one of the events and activities scheduled. For a detailed schedule of events visit the Chamber’s website, DowagiacChamber.com, or its Facebook page. From 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. there will be a Snow Shuttle between the Library, Museum, and Eagles Lodge. Events: 10 a.m. to noon: Ice Carving at Beckwith Park. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Snowman Snap Game craft, cocoa, cider at Dowagiac Public Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Sled Dog Meet & Greet at Beckwith Park and Timber Carver on Commercial Street. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Love is in the Air with downtown retailers and Penguin Path Scavenger Hunt 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Valentine Craft at Dowagiac History Museum. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Chili Crawl and Snowman Build for kids at Eagles Lodge 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Bloody Mary Bar at Eagles Lodge. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Hot Spot Bonfire & S'mores on Commercial Street. Noon: Frozen Fish Toss on Beeson Street (bring a partner). 2:30 p.m. Ice Cream Eating Contest at Caruso's Candy & Soda Shop, arrive early to enter. 4 to 6 p.m.: Snowball Family Formal at Dowagiac Middle School - tickets at www.dowagiacconnected.com