Stowe Winter Carnival

Tour the town during the Stowe Winter Carnival while watching Professional Ice Carvers create elegant and masterful ice carvings throughout the village on Demonstration Day and experience the Annual Ice Carving Competition Day. Don’t miss this event, ranked No. 5 by Country Living as one of the "15 Best Winter Festivals All Across the U.S."

Stowe Winter Carnival is held every year in late January to celebrate the winter wonderland and all winter sports of Stowe. The festival features activities for people of all ages.

Schedule:

Thursday January 23, 2025

Opening Night Become an Ice Carver
Sip N' Chip Amateur Ice Carving Class And Competition
5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m: The Alchemist Brewery Public Amateur Ice class and Competition (no Pros) Hand Tools and Professional Instruction Provided. Outdoor Event; Dress Appropriately Teams up to 4, or Individuals welcome $100 Per space; Registration 802-777-5510; call Soon Up to 20 spaces available.

Friday, January 24, 2025

Swc Ice Carving Demo Day Do The Demo Stroll
9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Professional Ice Carvers carve their master-pieces in front of local business and hotel sponsors on Main Street, Mountain Road and surrounding Stowe area. Ice Carving Demonstrations: Marvel at the ice carvings while enjoying food and drink specials at local restaurants and boutique shopping Contact: Huntly Ambruster, [email protected]

SWC 24th Annual Ice Carvers Welcoming Party And Registration
7:00 p.m at Stowe Cider, 17 Town Farm Lane, Stowe Meet and Greet the Professional Ice Carvers, After Friday's Ice Carving Demonstration Day.

Ice Carvers Warm Up Parties
Live Music At Stowe Cider: 5:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m Live Music
Live Music At Rimrocks Tavern: 6:00 p.m Dark Star Project
Live Music At The Matterhorn: 9:00 p.m Devan Mcgreery Band

Hire An Ice Carver For: Ice Carving Demonstration Day
Deadline To Reserve: Monday January 13, 2025 Call 802-777-5510

Saturday, January 25, 2025

24th Annual Swc Ice Carving Competition Day
The Alchemist Brewery, 100 Cottage Club Rd. Carvers Theme: The Carvers Choice (Let Creativity Soar)
11:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m: Don't miss these exciting Professional Ice Carving Competitions
11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m: 3 hour Professional IC Competition;
11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m: Amateur Competition.
3:00 p.m: Pro Elimination Speed Carving Competition Winner chosen by You
People's Choice Don't miss this culminating Ice Carving event

1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: Kids Carnival Chaos Stowe Elementary School, 254 Park St., Stowe
Step out of the cold to enjoy the "Indoor Carnival" Enjoy bounce houses, crafts, and games.
Admission: $10 per child Hosted by: Stowe Parks and Recreation

24th Annual Swc Ice Carving Awards Party
7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m: Rimrocks Tavern, Mountain Road. Meet and Congratulate the Professional and Amateur Ice Carvers
0 Ice Carving Competition Awards

Ice Carvers Meltdown Parties
Stowe Cider at 9:00 p.m
Rimrock's at 9:00 p.m
The Matterhorn at 9:00 p.m

Date: January 23 - 25, 2025

Location: various Venues in Stowe, VT 05672

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