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SUMMARY:Ice Breaker Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 32nd year\, Ice Breaker Festival (January 30th-February 1st\, 2026) promises winter fun for the whole family! West Michigan's predominant and growing winter festival is showcasing dazzling ice sculptures\, Chili Cook-off\, Cardboard Sled Race\, Pub Slide\, 360 Photo Booth\, Outdoor Ice Skating\, S'mores Roasting\, Snowsuit Fashion Competition with our MC and the voice of Ice Breaker\, Paul Layendecker\, Frozen Fish Fling\, and many more exciting activities throughout downtown South Haven.\n\nThe not-to-be-missed highlight of this annual event is the sculpting of more than 40 blocks of ice\, weighing 300-600 pounds each\, into incredible works of frozen art. Take a stroll around downtown to see all of the "cool" designs and don't forget to look for the Miss South Haven Court as they tour the town to judge the Queens Cup ice carving!! While admiring all the amazing ice displays\, be sure to enjoy the Pub Slide\, with food\, drink\, and entertainment specials offered at participating bars and restaurants all weekend long.\n\n The streets of South Haven will be blazing on Saturday\, January 31st as "Heat the Streets" offers three fire pits open for s'more roasting! Also on Saturday\, the Professional Chili Cook-Off provides downtown South Haven restaurants & bars the opportunity to vie for the coveted chili trophy and bragging rights. We will see who can take down The Lodge\, as they will be vying for the 1st place trophy for the 5th year in a row! Try your hand at our 7th Annual Frozen Fish Fling at the South Marina sponsored by the National Blueberry Festival\, then join us at the Coast Guard hill for the 8th annual Cardboard Sled Race on Saturday afternoon! \n\nTake a ride in a horse-drawn wagon and enjoy the scenic views of South Haven as you make your way through the winter wonderland. These charming wagon rides have become a beloved tradition of the festival\, offering a relaxing way to experience the sights of downtown South Haven.\n\nTake the family ice skating at the beautiful outdoor\, covered rink in downtown South Haven. Proceeds from Ice Breaker help many local non-profit organizations to generate needed revenue to support local programming.\n\nMake your plans now to spend the weekend in beautiful South Haven during Ice Breaker 2026\, January 30th February 1st. \n\n\n\nFor the full schedule of events\, click HERE\n\n\n\n\n\nFollow Ice Breaker on Facebook HERE\n \n\nIce Breaker Hoodies & Crewneck Sweaters Are Here!\n\nCelebrate three decades of winter fun with our cozy\, limited-edition Ice Breaker apparel! This year's collection includes t-shirts\, long-sleeve t-shirts\, crewnecks\, and hoodies\, available in both designs for adults and new this year\, youth sizes too!\n\nHow to Get Yours:\n\n Order Online (New!)\n\nShop the full collection through Little Oscar's:\n\nClick HERE to order!
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\n \;\n \;Now \;in its 32nd year\, Ice Breaker Festival (January 30th-February 1st\, 2026) promises winter fun for the whole family! West Michigan&rsquo\;s predominant and growing winter festival is showcasing dazzling ice sculptures\, Chili Cook-off\, Cardboard Sled Race\, Pub Slide\, 360 Photo Booth\, Outdoor Ice Skating\, S&rsquo\;mores Roasting\, Snowsuit Fashion Competition with our MC and the voice of Ice Breaker\, Paul Layendecker\, Frozen Fish Fling\, and many more exciting activities throughout downtown South Haven.
\n\nThe not-to-be-missed highlight of this annual event is the sculpting of more than 40 blocks of ice\, weighing 300-600 pounds each\, into incredible works of frozen art. \; Take a stroll around downtown to see all of the &ldquo\;cool&rdquo\; designs and don'\;t forget to look for the Miss South Haven Court as they tour the town to judge the Queens Cup ice carving!! While admiring all the amazing ice displays\, be sure to enjoy the Pub Slide\, with food\, drink\, and entertainment specials offered at participating bars and restaurants all weekend long.
\n\n \;The streets of South Haven will be blazing on Saturday\, January 31st as &ldquo\;Heat the Streets&rdquo\; offers three fire pits open for s&rsquo\;more roasting! Also on Saturday\, the Professional Chili Cook-Off provides downtown South Haven restaurants &\; bars the opportunity to vie for the coveted chili trophy and bragging rights. We will see who can take down The Lodge\, as they will be vying for the 1st \;place trophy for the 5th \;year in a row! \;Try your hand at our 7th \;Annual Frozen Fish Fling at the South Marina sponsored by the National Blueberry Festival\, then join us at the Coast Guard hill for the 8th \;annual Cardboard Sled Race on Saturday afternoon! \;
\n\nTake a ride in a horse-drawn wagon and enjoy the scenic views of South Haven as you make your way through the winter wonderland. These charming wagon rides have become a beloved tradition of the festival\, offering a relaxing way to experience the sights of downtown South Haven.
\n\nTake the family ice skating at the beautiful outdoor\, covered rink in downtown South Haven. Proceeds from Ice Breaker help many local non-profit organizations to generate needed revenue to support local programming.
\n\nMake your plans now to spend the weekend in beautiful South Haven during Ice Breaker 2026\, January 30th \;&ndash\; February 1st. \; \;
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\nFor the full schedule of events\, click HERE
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\nFollow Ice Breaker on Facebook HERE
\n \;\n\nIce Breaker Hoodies &\; Crewneck Sweaters Are Here!
\n\nCelebrate three decades of winter fun with our cozy\, limited-edition Ice Breaker apparel! This year&rsquo\;s collection includes \;t-shirts\, long-sleeve t-shirts\, crewnecks\, and hoodies\, available in \;both \;designs \;for adults &mdash\; and \;new this year\, youth sizes \;too!
\n\nHow to Get Yours:
\n\n🛒\; Order Online (New!)
\nShop the full collection through Little Oscar'\;s:
\nClick \;HERE \;to order!
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LOCATION:Downtown South Haven
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DTSTAMP:20260429T071013Z
URL:https://www.southhavenmi.com/events/details/ice-breaker-festival-12842
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