Talkeetna is proud to host the 4th Annual Talkeetna Ice Festival! This collaborative event kicks off on Saturday, January 25th with the start of the Ice Carving Competition and runs through Sunday, February 2nd. The festival is family-friendly and mostly free, offering something for everyone to enjoy!

Schedule of Events

January 25, 2025

The sculpting begins!

Calling all wannabe sculptors! Join us for our fourth annual Talkeetna Ice Sculpting Competition! The competition will be held in the downtown Village Park. Novice and expert sculptors welcome and this year we have a youth category! No experience necessary! Ice blocks will be set up for sculpting by 12noon on Saturday, January 25th and sculptors can work at their own pace between that time and Saturday, February 1st. Public sculpture viewing and voting will officially begin at 12pm on Saturday, February 1st.

Talkeetna Ice Festival Kick Off Party!

Gather in the Talkeetna Village Park for hot soups (sales benefit the Talkeetna Elementary PTA), fires, hot chocolate, s’mores, and music as we cheer on our carving competitors!

After the kick off party, join us at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for the 20th annual Backcountry Film Festival!

Backcountry Film Festival Ticket Link

Date: January 25 - February 2, 2025