Shake the winter blues that fall upon Ohioans every January. The Farmpark Ice Festival will kick off Friday night with the unveiling of the Farmpark-themed ice chair and an ice carving demonstration. The night will end with a battle between fire and ice! On Saturday, come witness some of the best ice carvers from around the country take part in a speed carving competition and a wood carver vs ice carver competition. Come get photos with your family and friends on our full-sized ice chair and ice slide. Then come sit by a fire pit and warm up with hot cocoa and s’mores (additional charge). Enjoy many other winter-themed family fun activities. Farmpark admission applies.

Schedule:

Friday, January 27, 2023

Friday Ice Festival Activities:

Exhibit Hall:
Ongoing: Fun Time on the Farm indoor play area

The Dairy Parlor:
5:00 to 7:30pm: Self-guided walkthroughs

Cafe:
5:00 to 7:30pm: S’mores and cocoa bar

Courtyard:
Ongoing: Ice slide
Ongoing: Fire pits
5:00 to 7:30pm: S’mores

Pond Pavilion:
5:30, 6:00 and 6:30pm: Ice carving demonstration
7:00pm: Fire and ice tower lighting
Ongoing: Ice chair

Well Bred Shed:
5:00 to 7:30pm: Self-guided walkthroughs

The Arena:
5:00 to 8:00pm: Pony encounter and rides $6

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Saturday Ice Festival Activities:

The Dairy Parlor:
10:30, 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30pm: Milking by hand
4:00pm: Milking by machine

Theater:
11:30 and 1:30pm: Winter animal encounter

Exhibit Hall:
Ongoing: Fun Time on the Farm indoor play area

Courtyard:
Ongoing: Ice slide
Ongoing: Fire pits
11:00 to 4:00pm: S’mores

Cafe:
11:00 to 4:00pm: S’mores and cocoa bar

Well Bred Shed:
10:00, 1:00 and 3:00pm: Animal encounter

The Arena:
9:30am: Harnessing demonstration
11:00am: Groom the horse
1:30pm: Equine demonstration
2:30pm: Meet the breed
10:00 to 3:00pm: Pony encounter and rides $6

Pond Pavilion:
10:30, 11:00 2:00, 2:30, 3:00pm: Ice carving demonstrations
12:00, 12:30 and 1:00pm: Ice carving competitions
Ongoing: Ice chair
11:30: Wood vs. ice carver

Plant Science Center:
1:00 and 4:00pm: Hydroponics tour

Admission:
$9 Ages 12 through 59
$8 Ages 60 and older
$7 Ages 2 through 11
Children younger than 2 are free
Farmpark members are free with ID
Active U.S. military and family are free with military ID

Date: January 27 - 28, 2023

Location: Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094.

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