site updated Monday, January 19, 2009

AN ACTION PACKED FOUR DAYS
WITH FUN FOR EVERYONE!

HIGHLIGHTS:
live giant ice sculpture carving
giant and small ice sculpture displays
chili cook-off and hot-pepper eating contests
ArtFest demonstration and auction
ballroom dancing and ballet
fireworks extravaganza
*and much more!

The action begins 5pm, Thursday, January 29.

See schedule details in scrolling box below. OR, click image at right for a downloadable, printable schedule.

IceFest benefits Historic Downtown Chambersburg revitalization and community arts programming.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All events are free unless indicated by ($)

{updated January 1, 2009} M and T Bank presents IceFest 2009 January 29-February 1 The seventh annual winter festival features amazing ice sculptures as a backdrop for four-days of events. THURSDAY, January 29 5pm-8pm -official IceFest opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, the square -live giant sculpture carving, throughout downtown -“Winter Wonderland” and custom designed ice sculptures on display, throughout downtown -festival food vendors, the square $ -Popcorn Giveaway, sponsored by M&T Bank 55 South Main St. -complimentary hot chocolate booth, sponsored by F&M Trust, the square -participating businesses offer in-store specials and extended hours, throughout downtown FRIDAY-SUNDAY, January 30-Feb 1, ongoing -“Winter Wonderland” and custom designed ice sculptures on display, throughout downtown -CASHS Senior Art Show, Council for the Arts, 159 South Main St. -CASHS Camera Club Exhibit, Council for the Arts, 159 South Main St. and in downtown windows -Heritage Exhibit, Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way East -participating businesses offer in-store specials and extended hours, throughout downtown FRIDAY, January 30 4:30-6pm -Meet the Artists Reception: CASHS Senior Art Show, Council for the Arts, 159 South Main St. 5pm-8pm -live giant sculpture carving, throughout downtown -festival food vendors, the square, $ -Popcorn Giveaway, sponsored by M&T Bank 55 South Main St. -complimentary hot chocolate booth, sponsored by F&M Trust, the square 7pm -“Gambol: Dances for Irish Pennywhistle” featuring Lancaster recording artist Tom Reese on the Irish pennywhistle followed by the blacklight classic, “The Firebird,” performed by Chambersburg Ballet Theatre Company, Capitol Theatre, 159 South Main St., $ -ballroom dancing, Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, the square, $ SATURDAY, January 31 8-11am -all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 South Second St., $ 9am-4pm -artFEST, artist demonstrations, auction of finished artwork follows, Historic Preservation Services, 252 E. King St. 10am-4pm -Festival food vendors, throughout downtown, $ 11am-1pm -Chili cook-off (sponsored by Target and Orrstown Bank), raffle drawing, Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, the square, entry $, vote with donation 11am-1:30pm -Lunch of homemade soups, hot dogs & BBQ, Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 South Second St., $ 1pm -Hot pepper eating contest, Central Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, the square, entry $ 1-3pm -photo souvenir on the Royal Throne ice sculpture, sponsored by First National Bank of Greencastle, the square 2pm -“Gambol: Dances for Irish Pennywhistle” featuring Lancaster recording artist Tom Reese on the Irish pennywhistle followed by the blacklight classic, “The Firebird,” performed by Chambersburg Ballet Theatre Company, Capitol Theatre, 159 South Main St., $ 3-6pm -Crafts for Kids / Raffles / Giveaways - free glow sticks (while supplies last), sponsored by Southgate Shopping Center, Southgate Shopping Center, West Washington St. 4:30pm -artFest finale, auction of finished artwork created during the day, benefits Youth Arts Initiative, Historic Preservation Services, 252 E. King St. 6:30pm -fireworks extravaganza, sponsored by Franklin County Visitors Bureau and Southgate Mall, optimal viewing from Southgate parking lot, West Washington St. 7pm -“Gambol: Dances for Irish Pennywhistle” featuring Lancaster recording artist Tom Reese on the Irish pennywhistle followed by the blacklight classic, “The Firebird,” performed by Chambersburg Ballet Theatre Company, Capitol Theatre, 159 South Main St., $ SUNDAY, February 1 1:30 & 3:30pm -"Ice Age II" on the big screen, Capitol Theatre, 159 South Main St., free admission (sponsored by Comfort Keepers) <3:30 showing in Spanish> -plus, events as noted in "Friday-Sunday ongoing" All events are free unless otherwise indicated by “$” after the listing.

click here for printable schedule

SEE YOU THERE!

The charm of Chambersburg beckons discovery during the excitement of IceFest. Stroll our streets lined with unique retail shops and restaurants, learn about our heritage, explore our growing arts community - come see why it's "the place to be!"

Kids love the festival fun. Bring your camera, or better yet, get your free photo souvenirs taken on the giant Royal Throne courtesy of the First National Bank of Greencastle. New for 2009: Kids Craft Tent courtesy of Southgate Shopping Center.

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AN ACTION PACKED FOUR DAYS WITH FUN FOR EVERYONE!

HIGHLIGHTS: *live giant ice sculpture carving *giant and small ice sculpture displays *chili cook-off and hot-pepper eating contests *ArtFest demonstration and auction *ballroom dancing and ballet *fireworks extravaganza *and much more!

click here for printable schedule SEE YOU THERE!

AN ACTION PACKED FOUR DAYS
WITH FUN FOR EVERYONE!

HIGHLIGHTS:
live giant ice sculpture carving
giant and small ice sculpture displays
chili cook-off and hot-pepper eating contests
ArtFest demonstration and auction
ballroom dancing and ballet
fireworks extravaganza
*and much more!

click here for printable schedule

SEE YOU THERE!