Experience the Quiet Resorts, Delaware as you never have before at the Fire & Ice Festival – Into the Wild! Enjoy a weekend of winter festivities at the beach including ice sculpture tours, live ice carving demonstrations, bonfires, music, skating rink, inflatables, Chili Cookoff, drink tastings,  fireworks and more.

Fireworks are contingent on beach and weather conditions during the festival.

Schedule :

January 14, 2024

Drink Competition

Join the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce & local restaurants on Sunday, January 14th, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Mango’s for the Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” Drink Competition. Local bartenders will compete in this circle of life matchup to have their drink crowned the 2024 Fire & Ice king of the comp!

All drinks will be created in with bartender’s choice of tequila, vodka, or whiskey. New this year, each competing group will go head-to-head with each other to win the Best of the Base Award! Best of the Base winners will be determined by an excellent panel of judges. Patrons will be able to vote for their favorite drink to determine the People’s Choice Award Winner! Tickets will be available until Wednesday, January 10th.

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General Admission: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

One complimentary tasting drink from each participating restaurant

People’s Choice vote

Opportunity to ask each bartender questions

Enjoy delicious lite fare

One totally awesome experience

Must be 21 or over to participate. 

All participants must bring their ID’s

All sales are final 

Tickets are non-refundable.

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January 26, 2024

Lord's Landscaping

Stop by Lord’s Landscaping and grab a pair of skates for the 2024 Ice Rink, located at 35577 Atlantic Avenue in Millville.

Sponsored by Lord’s Landscaping and SavvyDerm Skin Clinic, the 1,800 square foot synthetic ice rink will be fun for the whole family!

$5 for 30-minute skating session

Includes skate rentals

Ages 5+ permitted

All proceeds will benefit the Lord Baltimore PTO. Thanks in advance to all of the Lord Baltimore PTO adult and student volunteers!

Fire And Ice Festival: Tasting Tour

Enjoy the Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” Tasting Tour! All participating restaurants from the 2024 Fire & Ice Drink Competition will be offering tasters of the cocktail presented by their talented bartenders. Visit up to 15 different locations, each hosting an incredible ice sculpture, amazing festival menu items, live music, and themed cocktails throughout the weekend.

Pre-purchase a Tasting Tour Card for $30 online. Visit all participating restaurants with your Tasting Tour Card to taste their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktails. The card will be honored throughout the weekend. In addition to the drink tasting, stay and view the unique ice sculptures, and enjoy access to various exclusive food specials. Online ticket sales are non-refundable and will be available until January 22nd.

The 2023 Tasting Tour Event was a complete sellout last year. Please pre-purchase your tickets for 2024!* If tickets are not sold out, they will be available for purchase at John West Park Info Tent beginning Friday, January 26, from 12 PM – 8 PM

Tasting Tour Card Pick-Up Details

Pick-up Location: John West Park Information Tent

Dates: Friday, January 26th from 12 PM – 8 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What you Receive with a Tasting Tour Card

One complimentary 2 oz. taste from each participating restaurant

Exclusive food specials

Supports Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Emergency Department and Cancer Center

Beneficiary:

Ticket sales will benefit Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Emergency Department & Cancer Center and local area restaurants.

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Fire And Ice Festival at Salted Vines Vineyard and Winery

Stop by Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, located at 32512 Blackwater Rd. in Frankford, for live music, a live sculpture demo, wine tastings, and more.

Kickoff Salted Vines’ jungle themed weekend with the “Wilderness Walk” Ice Tour, featuring an ice luge to taste your favorite “jungle juice”.

12 – 9 PM : Ice Luge 

Come enjoy a drink poured from the 900-pound ice luge that will be revealed on Friday!

2 – 9 PM : Food Trucks

Enjoy some delicious food as you sit by a fire, take a picture with the ice sculptures, and enjoy the ambiance at the vineyard.

4 – 9 PM : Live Music

4 – 9 PM : Into the Wild Ice Tour

Starting at 4:00 PM, check out the “Into the Wild” sculptures on the Ice Tour! Pick up a festival map at the information tent to make sure you see them all!

Tasting Tour :

The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

Fire And Ice Festival at John West Park

The Town of Ocean View is hosting a number of fun Fire & Ice festival activities throughout the entire weekend. Take a trip to visit the beautiful John West Park in Ocean View, located at 32 West Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970, for even more sculptures, movies, tasty food, and activities!

2 PM – 9 PM : Into the Wild Ice Tour

Pioneer the first of the festival ice sculptures at John West Park in Ocean View featuring an “Oregon Trail” theme!

12 PM – 8 PM : Food Trucks

Grab a delicious bite at John West Park on Friday and Saturday!

12 PM – 8 PM : Beer Garden

Beach Liquors will be sponsoring  the Trading Post- themed Beer Garden at John West Park. The Beer Garden will offer indoor/outdoor seating options! Take a load off and enjoy a drink in the 900 sq. foot inflatable pub or grab a seat outside by a relaxing fire pit.  Proceeds will benefit Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Emergency Department and Cancer Center.

Live Ice Carving Demonstration :

There will be a Live Ice Demonstration at 3:00 PM at the Gazebo sponsored by The Town of Ocean View. Watch as 1,800 pounds of ice are masterfully transformed into a detailed sculpture by the incredible artists from The Ice God.

Historic Village in Ocean View :

The Historic Village is adjacent to John West Park and includes the replica of Hall’s Store and Visitors Center. It was also Ocean’s View first Post Office, the nation’s first broiler chicken house, and the 1860’s Tunnel West House. All will be open for visitors to explore!

Tasting Tour :

The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail

Fire And Ice Festival at Garfield Parkway

Don’t miss all the festivities taking place in Bethany Beach for the Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” festival. See the ice sculptures, a live carving demonstration, and so much more – Bethany Beach will be a prime location for a whole host of fun festival activities throughout the entire weekend.

5 – 7  PM : Movie on the Bandstand 

Grab a pair of 3D glasses and enjoy the show! DeepSea 3D will be playing on the Bandstand. Sponsored by the Town of Bethany Beach, you’ll love this fun way to dive “Into the Deep” at the beach!

6 PM – 8 PM : Beach Bonfire

Sponsored by the Town of Bethany Beach. Beach/Weather contingent.

3 – 7 PM : Kids Inflatables

Fun for children of all ages, bring the family to Bethany Beach to enjoy a fun afternoon on inflatable slides, obstacle courses, and bounce houses, sponsored by Bethany Beach Books and The Book Drop. Friday inflatables will also include a mechanical shark! The inflatables area will be located in the fenced area by the Christian Church Conference Center (15 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach).

Suggested donation for entry fee for event beneficiary. There will be something for all ages but certain age/height limits will apply to some of the activities.

Tasting Tour :

The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

Fire And Ice Festival at Millville Boardwalk

Come out to The Millville Boardwalk and be transported back in time to the Mesozoic era!  Life always finds a way and our grounds have been taken over by incredible dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes! 

Venture through this Jurassic jungle featuring dino’s carved in ice, a dino-themed mini golf course, and some wild ice cream flavors.  This is the place to be for the kickoff to a full weekend of “DINO-mite” fun for the whole family. Proceeds will benefit the Millville Volunteer Fire Company.

Live Ice Carving Demonstration

4 – 9 PM : Into the Wild Ice Tour 

Pick up a festival map at the information tent to make sure you see them all the ice at each location! Starting at 4:00 PM, check out all the sculptures at Millville Boardwalk!

This will be the spot you won’t want the kids to miss! Enjoy dinosaur sculptures, ice cream, Volcanic s’mores, a live carving demonstration, mini golf, arcade and more all in one spot!

4 –  9 PM : T Rex Lounge

Join in on the fun for a night of Family Karaoke in the T Rex lounge! Karaoke and photo opportunities will be from 4PM-9PM

4 – 8 PM : Volcanic S’mores 

Stay warm by enjoying some extreme s’mores while viewing our Volcanic attraction. 

Smore’s sales will benefit the Millville Volunteer Fire Company There will also be a fire truck on site for all of the kids to explore!

January 27, 2024

Fire And Ice Festival at Lord's Landscaping

Stop by Lord’s Landscaping and grab a pair of skates for the 2024 Ice Rink, located at 35577 Atlantic Avenue in Millville.

Sponsored by Lord’s Landscaping and SavvyDerm Skin Clinic, the 1,800 square foot synthetic ice rink will be fun for the whole family!

$5 for 30-minute skating session

Includes skate rentals

Ages 5+ permitted

All proceeds will benefit the Lord Baltimore PTO. Thanks in advance to all of the Lord Baltimore PTO adult and student volunteers!

Fire And Ice Festival: Tasting Tour

Enjoy the Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” Tasting Tour! All participating restaurants from the 2024 Fire & Ice Drink Competition will be offering tasters of the cocktail presented by their talented bartenders. Visit up to 15 different locations, each hosting an incredible ice sculpture, amazing festival menu items, live music, and themed cocktails throughout the weekend.

Pre-purchase a Tasting Tour Card for $30 online. Visit all participating restaurants with your Tasting Tour Card to taste their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktails. The card will be honored throughout the weekend. In addition to the drink tasting, stay and view the unique ice sculptures, and enjoy access to various exclusive food specials. Online ticket sales are non-refundable and will be available until January 22nd.

The 2023 Tasting Tour Event was a complete sellout last year. Please pre-purchase your tickets for 2024!* If tickets are not sold out, they will be available for purchase at John West Park Info Tent beginning Friday, January 26, from 12 PM – 8 PM

Tasting Tour Card Pick-Up Details

Pick-up Location: John West Park Information Tent

Dates: Friday, January 26th from 12 PM – 8 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What you Receive with a Tasting Tour Card

One complimentary 2 oz. taste from each participating restaurant

Exclusive food specials

Supports Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Emergency Department and Cancer Center

Beneficiary:

Ticket sales will benefit Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Emergency Department & Cancer Center and local area restaurants.

Buy Tickets

Fire And Ice Festival at Garfield Parkway

Don’t miss all the festivities taking place in Bethany Beach for the Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” festival. See the ice sculptures, a live carving demonstration, and so much more – Bethany Beach will be a prime location for a whole host of fun festival activities throughout the entire weekend.

9 AM – 12 PM : Live Radio with Dan Gaffney

Dan Gaffney from 105.9 The Wave will be broadcasting live near the Flagpole in downtown Bethany Beach on Saturday morning.

11 AM – 7 PM : Kids Inflatables

Fun for children of all ages, bring the family to Bethany Beach to enjoy a fun afternoon on inflatable slides, obstacle courses, and bounce houses, sponsored by Bethany Beach Books and The Book Drop. The inflatables area will be located in the fenced area by the Christian Church Conference Center (15 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach).

Suggested donation for entry fee for event beneficiary. There will be something for all ages but certain age/height limits will apply to some of the activities.

1 – 5 PM : Cascading Carlos

Cascading Carlos is a festival favorite. A talented professional juggler that brings a fun experience for all. Stand back and watch his incredible performance or give juggling a try and interact with his fun props!

Live Ice Carving Demonstrations: There will be two live ice carving demonstrations in Bethany Beach this year. Watch as legendary sculptor, Angelito, from The Ice God carves two gigantic walls of ice into intricate masterpieces! See below for times and locations of each demo!

4 PM at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites: Sponsored by BBOS and Hotel Bethany Beach, watch from the boardwalk stage at Hollywood Street as the sculpture comes to life.

6 PM on the Bethany Beach Bandstand: Sponsored by the Town of Bethany Beach, this finale sculpture will “wow” the crowd with an exciting finale to the Into the Wild theme for the festival weekend.

5 – 9 PM : Into the Wild Ice Tour

Starting at 5:00 PM on Saturday, check out all the sculptures in town by taking an adventure on the “Into the Wild” Ice Tour! Bethany Beach will feature an “Into the Deep” aspect of this year’s tour with sculptures highlighting water animals and deep sea creatures. Pick up a festival map at the information tent to make sure you see them all

Fireworks :

Fireworks are planned to make a return for the festival’s grand finale in Bethany Beach!!! Fireworks will be dependent on beach conditions and weather during the festival weekend.

Tasting Tour:

The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

Fire And Ice Festival

Venture out for the 2024 Fire & Ice weekend festival by taking advantage of a little friendly competition at the Chili Cookoff. 

Proceeds will benefit the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. A limited number of tickets will be offered for two separate time slots to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy the same experience of raffles, beverages, and some of the best chili in the area.

Ticket Includes: Up to 20 Chilis to taste, saltines, your choice of beverage (water, soda, tea), cash bar, ice sculpture, music, ice cream, and more! Tickets also serve as raffle tickets toward a great prize. All ticket sales will benefit Millville Volunteer Fire Company. Click Here For Tickets!!!

NO ONSITE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE- ORDER YOURS TODAY!

Select Your Time Slot :

Time Slot 1: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Time Slot 2: 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM

?Ticket Cost :  

Adults: $15

Children (12 & under): $5

Donated Processing Fee $2

Competition :

If you would like to compete in the Fire and Ice - Into the Wild Chili Cookoff, please contact Michele Steffens at [email protected] for more information. Chili will be judged by 3 categories:

Meat (No beans)

Bean and Meat

Vegan

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Fire And Ice Festival at John West Park

The Town of Ocean View is hosting a number of fun Fire & Ice festival activities throughout the entire weekend. Take a trip to visit the beautiful John West Park in Ocean View, located at 32 West Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970, for even more sculptures, movies, tasty food, and activities!

12 – 4 PM : Food Trucks : Grab a delicious bite to eat in John West Park and view the ice in the daylight!

12 – 4 PM : Beer Garden : Beach Liquors will be sponsoring The Trading Post–themed beer garden at John West Park. Proceeds will benefit Beebe South Coastal Emergency Center and Cancer Center.  Visit Beach Liquors to sign up for email updates and information on tastings!

12 – 3 PM : Ocean View Historical Society

Located in John West Park, the Hall’s Store, the historic first free-standing post office, chicken house, and 39 Central shops  will be open for visitors.

Live Music Performance : Sponsored by the Town of Ocean View.

Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail

Fire And Ice Festival at Salted Vines Vineyard and Winery

Stop by Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, located at 32512 Blackwater Rd. in Frankford, for live music, a live sculpture demo, wine tastings, and more.

Kickoff Salted Vines’ jungle themed weekend with the “Wilderness Walk” Ice Tour, featuring an ice luge to taste your favorite “jungle juice”.

1 PM – 4 PM : Live Music

Enjoy a drink as you listen to singer/songwriter Bobby Lee Jones. Click here for Bobby Lee’s page.

Tasting Tour :

The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

January 28, 2024

Fire And Ice Festival: Tasting Tour

Enjoy the Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” Tasting Tour! All participating restaurants from the 2024 Fire & Ice Drink Competition will be offering tasters of the cocktail presented by their talented bartenders. Visit up to 15 different locations, each hosting an incredible ice sculpture, amazing festival menu items, live music, and themed cocktails throughout the weekend.

Pre-purchase a Tasting Tour Card for $30 online. Visit all participating restaurants with your Tasting Tour Card to taste their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktails. The card will be honored throughout the weekend. In addition to the drink tasting, stay and view the unique ice sculptures, and enjoy access to various exclusive food specials. Online ticket sales are non-refundable and will be available until January 22nd.

The 2023 Tasting Tour Event was a complete sellout last year. Please pre-purchase your tickets for 2024!* If tickets are not sold out, they will be available for purchase at John West Park Info Tent beginning Friday, January 26, from 12 PM – 8 PM

Tasting Tour Card Pick-Up Details

Pick-up Location: John West Park Information Tent

Dates: Friday, January 26th from 12 PM – 8 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What you Receive with a Tasting Tour Card

One complimentary 2 oz. taste from each participating restaurant

Exclusive food specials

Supports Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Emergency Department and Cancer Center

Beneficiary:

Ticket sales will benefit Beebe Healthcare’s South Coastal Emergency Department & Cancer Center and local area restaurants.

Buy Tickets

Fire And Ice Festival at Salted Vines Vineyard and Winery

Stop by Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, located at 32512 Blackwater Rd. in Frankford, for live music, a live sculpture demo, wine tastings, and more.

Kickoff Salted Vines’ jungle themed weekend with the “Wilderness Walk” Ice Tour, featuring an ice luge to taste your favorite “jungle juice”.

1 PM – 4 PM : Live Music 

Finish off your festival weekend and enjoy live music by The Bilenki Duo on Sunday. Click here to visit the Bilenki Duo’s page.

Tasting Tour :

The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

Overflow parking will be available around the back of the building. Volunteers will be onsite Friday evening to assist

Date : January 26, 2024 - January 28, 2024

Location : Various Location

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