Having an outdoor festival is always challenge - you can't depend on the weather and we know that Fort St. John is particularly finicky. However, there are times when things work out just in time and this year High On Ice is really happy for that! The ice is here, the slides are built, and Centennial Park is looking icily magical. Tonight is the Opening Ceremonies for High On Ice at 6:30pm in Centennial Park. Come see the winter wonderland that has been built in the middle of town, meet the ice carvers who are building masterpieces out of massive blocks of ice, take a slide down the ice slide hill and experience some winter fun!
Did you know... ?
30 loads of snow were trucked in from other locations for ice slides hill.
It's the first year the ice slides have been created by local artists.
The park is brought to magical winter life by the "ice fairy", Angela Loftus.
The ice blocks used to make the slides are 250lbs each.
The carvers use Clinebell ice - grade A, diamond crystal ice made in downtown Vancouver.
This year's carving theme is Forces of Nature.
8th Annual High On Ice – Ice & Snow Competition is proudly hosted by The Fort St. John Community Arts Council and will be happening January 13th to 15th in Centennial Park. People of all ages are invited to celebrate spectacular sparkling creations carved from ice. Sculpting events by professional and amateur carvers will take place all weekend long, with the amateur event featuring the annual ‘Mayor’s Challenge’ on Saturday and the “Media Challenge” on Sunday. Take in the snow and ice carving competitions in Centennial Park at the following dates and times:
Schedule of Events: Centennial Park
Thursday, January 12 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception
Friday, January 13 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Single Block Competition
10:30 am - 11:45 am Carver’s Connection Meeting
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Professional carving competition begins
Saturday, January 14 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Professional carving competition continues
9:00am - 4:00 pm Amateur Ice Carving
Sunday, January 15 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Professional carving competition completion
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Snow Sculpting
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Judging
4:00 pm Awards Ceremony
5:00 pm Fire & Ice Display
For even more High On Ice community events check out the schedule!
