Welcome to the 27th Annual Festival of Ice!
This year’s theme, “Christmas Around the World,” invites you to experience the magic of global holiday traditions. As you explore, you’ll find stunning ice sculptures that showcase famous landmarks and iconic figures from various countries, while festive decorations highlight traditional attire and national flags from around the world. We hope you enjoy the artistry, atmosphere, and spirit of unity that make this event so special. Thank you for celebrating with us and may your holiday season be bright and joyful!
This transformation into holiday magic would not be possible without the First Night State College Ice Sculptors led by Ernie DiMartino of DiMartino Ice. These talented ice carvers will be carving large ice block creations right before your eyes.
Always held on Thursday and Friday evenings the week after Thanksgiving, this hometown holiday tradition, brought to you by the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau and its team of volunteers, is the perfect place to celebrate the joy of the season and have fun with your friends, family and loved ones.
FESTIVAL OF ICE WEEKEND
All Day- The Merry Mannequins will be on display in downtown business windows and inside the Historic Courthouse
All Day- The Holiday World Scramble is a fun scavenger hunt in downtown Lewistown. Pick your entry form on the front porch of the Historic Courthouse
4-8- Make a pottery Christmas tree at Hometown Potters’ Studio
5-9 MC Model Railroad Club open house in the basement of 3 West Monument Square
5-9– Holiday Market in the JVB parking lot is open.
5-9- The McCoy House Museum will be open for tours
5-9- Follow the Star, a World Nativities Exhibition, at St. John’s Lutheran Church
5:45 Geisinger Hospice tree lighting ceremony on Monument Square
6 p.m. SHARP! – The Crazy Parade kicks off from the Lewistown Borough Building, North Main & Third Streets
6 AND 8 – 2 performances by the Lewistown Community Band in the courtroom in the Historic Courthouse
6-9 Visit with Santa beside H.C. Kerstetter
6-9 Pony rides for the kids at the west end of Market Street
6-9 – The Mifflin County Historical Society Book Sale at the society’s library inside the Historic Courthouse.
6-9 p.m.– Vote with donation for your favorite gingerbread house at Faith’s House of Hope gingerbread house contest (Square One Clubhouse)
6-9 p.m.- Join Zumba with Geovy to learn some of the cultural dances from around the world.
6:15- Sacred Heart School choir performance on the steps of the Historic Courthouse
6:30-8 – Wagon rides begin at the west end of Monument Square. Hosted by Calvary Church of Lewistown
6:30-8:30- Live music at the Live Nativity
7-8- The Nittany Knights perform at East End Coffee Co.
7-8 p.m.- The Whistle Tones perform at the McCoy House Museum
7:05 – Miss Stephanie’s School of Dance perform on North Main Street beside the Historic Courthouse
7:40- Mifflin County High School Drama Club performance on North Main Street beside the Historic Courthouse
8:00- The Lewistown Community Band performs again in the courtroom in the Historic Courthouse
All Day- The Merry Mannequins will be on display in downtown business windows and inside the Historic Courthouse.
All Day- The Holiday World Scramble is a fun scavenger hunt in downtown Lewistown. Pick your entry form on the front porch of the Historic Courthouse
All Day- Make a pottery Christmas tree at Hometown Potters’ Studio
11-1- Battle of the Morning Shows! Drive to Monument Square and hand a donation to your favorite radio station representative. All proceeds stay local and benefit the Salvation Army
5-?- Blue Juniata Foodways will be serving traditional Ukrainian Holubsti by Oksana DeArment at The Crooked Shelf Bookshop
5-7- A free record-themed Christmas photo op will be set up at Cinema Records.
5-9 MC Model Railroad Club open house in the basement of 3 West Monument Square
5-9– Holiday Market in the JVB parking lot is open.
5-9- The McCoy House Museum will be open for tours
5-9- Follow the Star, a World Nativities Exhibition, at St. John’s Lutheran Church
6 – The Boyz will start singing Christmas songs from the front steps of the Historic Courthouse and then walk around the festival grounds singing carols.
6- Studio 32 School of Dance at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, S. Main & Water Streets
6-7 p.m.- The Trillergy Flute Trio from the Lewistown Community Band perform at the McCoy House Museum
6-8- Wagon rides begin at the west end of Monument Square. Hosted by Calvary Church of Lewistown
6-8- Tim and Duane Show perform at East End Coffee Co.
6-9 Visit with Santa beside Central Insurers Group/H.C. Kerstetter
6-9 Pony rides for the kids at the west end of Market Street
6-9 – The Mifflin County Historical Society Book Sale at the society’s library inside the Historic Courthouse.
6-9 p.m.– Vote with donation for your favorite gingerbread house at Faith’s House of Hope gingerbread house contest (Square One Clubhouse).
6-9 p.m.- Join Zumba with Geovy to learn some of the cultural dances from around the world.
6:30-8:30- Live music at the Live Nativity
7 Juniata County 4-H Square Dancers, perform on N. Main St., beside the Historic Courthouse
7- Studio 32 School of Dance at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, S. Main & Water Streets
7:15- Unusual Suspects will perform in the courtroom in the Historic Courthouse
All Day- The Holiday World Scramble is a fun scavenger hunt in downtown Lewistown. Pick your entry form on the front porch of the Historic Courthouse
7-1 Kiwanis Club All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Festival at Grace United Methodist Church
10:15- Rise of the Guardians movie at Miller Cinema 6. Free admission with a canned good donation.
11-1- The McCoy House Museum is open for tours
12-4 MC Model Railroad Club open house in the basement of 3 West Monument Square
1:00- Lewistown Kiwanis Christmas Parade in downtown Lewistown
Dusk- Shining Light Through the Darkness opens for the season at Kish Park
All Day- The Holiday World Scramble is a fun scavenger hunt in downtown Lewistown. Pick your entry form on the front porch of the Historic Courthouse
1-3- The McCoy House Museum is open for tours
1-3- The Hoopes School is open for tours
1-4 MC Model Railroad Club open house in the basement of 3 West Monument Square
3:00- Lewistown Community Choir Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church
Dusk- Shining Light Through the Darkness now open for the holiday season at Kish Park
MERRY MANNEQUIN LOCATIONS
Enjoy the beautiful Merry Mannequins that will fill our downtown storefront windows during the
holiday season!
Miller Cinemas 6 & Cinema Records (46 W. Market St.)
Former West Side Gallery (31 W. Market St.)
Historic Courthouse (1 W. Market St.)
UCP of Central PA (3 W. Market St.)
Juniata Valley Bank (1 E. Market St.)
Raystown Developmental Services (152 E. Market St.)
Zion Hair Salon (28 E. Market St.)
Lemon & Lime Craft Co. (145 E. Market St.)
The Paisley Bride (145 E. Market St.)
FESTIVAL OF ICE HAPPENINGS
Buckeye Chocolate, Sam the Hot Dog Man, Sinister Donuts, Midlife Crisis, Twisted Egg Roll, Naughty Nutz, Curbside Kitchen, Solid Gold Concessions, Britt Rae’s Tacos, Simply Bowls, Meadows Kettle Corn, Hawstone Hollow Winery, Burnt Timbers Winery, and Hazard’s Distillery.
The Square Café & Bakery, East End Coffee Co., Downtown OIP & Grille, The Nook, and Monument Square Deli.
Scents Candle Co., Carving Anarchy, Designs by Deb, Brubaker’s Custom Crafts, Walnut Ridge Designs, Revved Up Apparel Co., StarrBird Acres, Bay’s Wax, Cute Creations by Jordan, The Playful Pup Barkery, Ritters Custom Crafts, Sue’s Wreaths, Leather, Bone, & Blade, Dawn’s Daydreams, Yoder’s Baked Goods, The Charmed State, Renewal by Anderson, Stone’s Laser Engraving, Louise Lee Boutique, Beth’s Krafts, Breezy Hollow Bees, Glazed & Confused, GS Jewelry, Lularoe, The August Afterglow Shop, Gabiimade, Krit & Co, Crystal Haze, Berry Natural, The Crafty Unicorn, ClaybyCait, Allycats Country Store, Crooked Wood Studios, Detweiler Customs, CH Custom Designs, Snuggles & Snouts, Enchanted 3D, Stone Creek Farms, Rebel Stitch, and Kelley’s Bargain Box.
Miller Cinemas 6, Cinema Records, The Willow Workbench, Moon Dragon, Kathy’s Korner, Lemon & Lime Craft Co., D&E Toys and Collectibles, Hometown Potters’ Studio, The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, Lost Art Studio and Vintage, and Essence of Earth.
Primary Health Network, Zumba with Geovy, Wishes from Waylon, Pine Glen CMA, T.I.U., New Life Church, Dream Center Mifflin County, Job Corps, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ministry, Lumina Center, Mifflin County High School National Honor Society, Soldier Solutions, Centre Union Church, Houser Event Rental, Salt & Light Media (WGRC), Mifflin County High School TSA, Krise Transportation, Paintersville CMA Church, Lake Dealerships, Juniata Valley Behavioral and Developmental Services, Drayer Physical Therapy, AAA of Central PA, Mifflin County High School Art Club, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection, Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology, Celebration Villa, Faith’s House of Hope, and Geisinger.
Holiday Word Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Join the fun during the Festival of Ice with our “Holiday World Scramble” scavenger hunt! Explore the windows of participating downtown businesses, where you’ll find a special letter displayed in each window. Collect all the letters as you make your way through town, then unscramble them to form a holiday-themed word. Once you’ve figured it out, submit your answer for a chance to win exciting prizes from local businesses!
Entry forms will be available on the front porch of the Historic Courthouse. A list of all word scramble locations is on the entry form. The contest runs from Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8. Completed forms must be returned to the mailbox on the porch of the Historic Courthouse by Monday at 9 a.m.
Corporate Sponsors
Geisinger
Juniata Valley Bank
Kish Printing & Promotional Products
Large Sculpture Sponsors
Molly Maid
Marcal/Nittany Paper
Twin Kiss
Two 1 Block Sculpture Sponsors
The Square Café & Bakery
Meeker Equipment
Mifflin County Housing Authority
1 Block Sculpture Sponsors
AAA of Central PA
Altiery Gingerich Insurance Agency
Amanda Moeller State Farm
Centre Publications
Center for Community Action
EADS Group
First Quality
East End Coffee Co.
Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology
DaVita Kidney Care
In honor of the Hedmans
Kish Bank
Leaf Filter Gutter Protection
Lerch RV
Matt Conrad & Miss Stephanie’s School of Dance
Mifflin County Historical Society
Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation
MCS Bank
Mifflin County Municipal Authority
Miller Cinemas 6
One-Stop Communications
Penn State Construction
Shy Bear Brewing/Rich Coast Coffee & Tea
Houser Event Rental
Sacred Heart
In Homes Services of Central PA
Seven Mountains Media
Downtown OIP & Grille
Details available on our Facebook page at Festival of Ice- Juniata River Valley