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Ice Carver using a chainsaw to cut to lovebirds out of Ice

Fire & Ice Festival

February 14th - February 23rd

Lititz Fire and Ice logo

February 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – February 23, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Event Details

When the air gets cold, Lititz heats things up. Our Annual Fire & Ice Festival is winter’s coolest event.

Throughout our 10-day celebration, we’ll have all the Fire & Ice awesomeness you’ve come to expect, like wow-worthy ice sculptures, yummy food from our downtown restaurants, and on select days, your favorite food trucks. Of course, there will also be plenty of shopping in the warmth of our downtown shops.

What else can you expect? We’re so excited to host our 4th Annual Winter’s Coolest Night Out, a Fire & Ice preview party featuring live music and a live carving.

We’re also bringing back the Winter FUNderland event. This kid-focused day will offer activities, bouncy attractions and more for your favorite children. Other returning events will include our scavenger hunt, our photography exhibit highlighting iconic Lititz images, our fire show, our Maker’s Market, and our unique version of a Fire & Ice themed pub crawl. We’ll give you a card listing all the downtown Lititz bars and restaurants featuring fire-themed drinks. Your job? Sample the drinks throughout the week and then vote for your favorite. How cool is that?

Downtown Lititz Map

Fire & Ice fun spreads throughout the entirety of our historic downtown district. Sculptures will be displayed on Main and Broad Streets, as well as on Juniper Lane and at the entrance to Lititz Springs Park. Parking is available on the streets, as well as in parking lots situated behind our shops and restaurants throughout town. On the weekend, you’ll find available parking at the high school and middle school with an easy entrance to the park. Please be mindful not to use our church parking lots on Sundays.

Fire & Ice Photos & Schedule ❄️

Winter’s Coolest Night Out – A Ticketed Preview Party

Thursday, February 13th, 6 – 9pm | Downtown Lititz – Sponsored by Luther Acres

The hottest ticket in town! Winter’s Coolest Night Out is a special launch party for our Fire & Ice Festival. Get your tickets and be our guest for a live carving, live musical entertainment from Big Boy Brass, and a viewing of our Local Eyes Photography Exhibit. Your ticket entitles you to hors d’oeuvres and one free drink at the Collusion Tap Works bar. Additional food and drinks will be available to purchase.

Purchase Tickets Here

Official Event Kick Off!

Friday, February 14th at 4pm – Sunday, February 23rd at 4pm | Downtown Lititz

Starting Friday the 14th at 4pm, the town will be glistening with freshly carved ice sculptures, and we’ll be ready to show it off. Take a stroll, shop the shops, eat at our local restaurants, and see the sculptures. You can watch carvers work throughout the day on Friday and by night Big Boy Brass Band, sponsored by Charis Insurance, will be filling the streets with music!

Throughout the event, we’ll also have a family-friendly Scavenger Hunt running from February 14th through February 23rd. See if you can conquer the clues and find your way to the finish! Find the clues by clicking here.

Lititz Lions Chili Cook-Off!

Saturday, February 15th – 11am – 1pm AND 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Lititz Elementary

Need to warm up? The Lititz Lions are providing all the fire your belly needs with the return of their Chili Cook-Off!

To find out more information or to purchase your tickets now – click here!

Winter Funderland

Monday, February 17th 11am – 2pm | Linden Hall Gymnasium, Lititz sponsored by Kenvue

This one’s for the kids! They’re off school, so we’re giving them a day that’s super cool! We’ll have activities and games in the Linden Hall Gymnasium, including a 60-foot-long bouncy obstacle course! We’ll also have fire and ice science demonstrations, cotton candy from The Little Cotton Candy Cart for the kids and coffee from Joe on the Go for the grown-ups!

Also happening this President’s Day? Family Fun Day at Lititz Historical Foundation. Discover the history of Lititz as a family! You can tour the 1792 Johannes Mueller House, explore the museum, and shop the gift shop. For more info, click here.

Lititz Maker’s Market – The Fire & Ice Edition

Saturday & Sunday, February 22nd and 23rd 11am – 4pm | Linden Hall, Downtown Lititz

Gold Sponsor – Barley Snyder, Silver Sponsor – Kinetic

Here in Lititz, we love all things local…and we especially love our local artists and makers. This market will showcase their work on a much larger scale than last year. We’ll be in the heated comfort of Linden Hall‘s gymnasium with lots more room to feature the talent that lives in and around Lititz!

This year’s Maker’s Market is full with tremendous talent.

Art in the Park

Saturday, February 22nd | Lititz Springs Park, Downtown Lititz sponsored by Blue Ridge Cable

Giant sculptures are being carved yet again! A second round of giant ice sculptures will be carved in the park during our final Saturday – brand new for this year! We’re also focusing on artistry in all its forms, including performance art! Dancers will be on our main stage, provided by the event experts at Stray Production Services, in Lititz Springs Park throughout the afternoon on Saturday, the 22nd.

Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt

Throughout the Event | Lititz Springs Park, Downtown Lititz

Get ready to explore downtown Lititz in a whole new way with the Keystone Custom Homes Scavenger Hunt during Fire & Ice! This family-friendly adventure offers TWO exciting hunts to choose from:

  1. Super Easy Hunt: Perfect for little explorers or those who just want to have a bit of lighthearted fun.
  2. A Little Harder Hunt: A slightly more challenging quest for the sleuths who love a good puzzle!

How to Play:
Pick up your scavenger hunt sheets at the front desk at the Borough Office. Then hit the town, search for clues, and complete the hunt!

Finished?
Drop off your completed forms at the Keystone Custom Homes model house at 104 Cameron Lane in Lititz to wrap up your adventure. Prizes of $100 in Lititz Shopping Dollars will be awarded to two lucky winners who return their completed hunt sheet for both the easy and advanced hunts!

It’s the perfect way to enjoy Lititz during Fire & Ice, discover hidden gems, and make some unforgettable memories. Who’s ready to hunt?

Lititz Ice Cream Festival

Saturday, February 22nd 12pm – 2pm and 2:30pm – 4:30pm, Lincoln Shoe Co.

Celebrate the sweet side of America’s Coolest Small Town at the Lititz Ice Cream Festival! This cool and tasty event brings the community together for an unforgettable afternoon filled with family-friendly fun and the best scoops in town for a fundraiser supporting Water Street Mission.

What to Expect:
🍨 Ice Cream Galore: Sample mouthwatering flavors from local favorites like Fox Meadows, Penny’s, Kreider, Greco, Isabella’s, 32 Below, Lickity Split, Twin Kiss, and Nikki’s.

Purchase Tickets Here or View the Event Website!

Fire Shows & Entertainment

Friday & Saturday, February 21st & 22nd | Lititz Springs Park, Downtown Lititz

Feel the heat and prepare to be amazed! This year’s fire show is turning up the excitement with an incredible blend of fire artistry and jaw-dropping acrobatics, featuring the talents of Miss Molly and Kira Tai.

Catch them on the Stray Production Services Stage in Lititz Springs Park at these showtimes:

  • Friday: 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM

Each of Molly’s shows lasts about 20 minutes and promises to leave you in awe.

But that’s not all—on Friday, the stage comes alive even earlier! At 4:30 PM, Rob’s Rock School will deliver an electrifying live music performance to kick things off. Stick around for the fire and experience an evening like no other!

Local Eyes Photography Exhibition

February 16th – First Look! | Lititz Shirt Factory, Downtown Lititz sponsored by Luxe Lititz, frame sponsor Christian Brothers Automotive, and The Lititz Art Association

LITITZ. THEN AND ALWAYS.

Be among the first to experience a stunning collection of historic Lititz photography and artwork at our First Look Reception on Sunday, February 16, from 2 PM to 5 PM. This in-person exhibit features rare images from private collections and the Lititz Historical Foundation, capturing the essence of our town over the past 100 years. The art will be on display for a month after the First Look Reception.

Grab a drink from Collusion Tap Works and head upstairs to immerse yourself in the work of Lititz’s most talented photographers. This event is free to the community, with donations benefiting the Lititz Historical Foundation.

Garman Builders Riddle Competition

Throughout the Event | Follow along at Lititz Fire & Ice on Facebook

We had so much fun with this sponsorship last year, we’re doing it all over again! Here’s how it works: Each morning starting Monday, February 17th through Friday, February 21st, we’ll post a riddle on our Lititz Fire & Ice Facebook Page. The answer to the riddle will be one of our awesome, locally owned downtown businesses. Answer the riddle (and make sure you’ve liked the Garman Builders Facebook Page). We’ll randomly choose a winner from our correct answers each day and give the winner $100 Lititz Dollars to spend in our downtown! Winners will be announced the following morning.

Hometown Fire & Ice Crawl

Throughout the Event / Downtown Lititz

The Hometown Fire & Ice Crawl features unique Fire & Ice themed drinks and/or food specials. A huge thank you to Jason Burkholder – Hometown Property Sales for sponsoring this fun event!

Restaurants & Food Trucks

Cool Town.

Hot Food.

Here’s Where to Fuel Up During Fire & Ice

All the fun at Fire & Ice is sure to work up an appetite. Throughout the event, we encourage you to enjoy our downtown restaurants. For a meal that matches our theme, head to Blackworth Live Fire Grill, where your food is cooked over a crackling wood fire. Reservations here are strongly suggested.

Of course, you’ll probably want to head to the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa for a drink at their ice bar! We recommend stopping by their courtyard for a “frozen” round and then heading inside to the Inn or to the Bulls Head Public House for a warm meal.

Head to our newest Downtown Lititz addition on Main Street – Beccafico – for some traditional Southern Italian dishes with contemporary flair!

Looking for coffee or something more casual? No worries. You’ll find cool sculptures and hot coffee (as well as sandwiches and baked goods) at Slate Cafe and Cafe Arabella on East Main Street, Tomato Pie Cafe on North Broad Street, Dosie Dough on South Broad Street, and the endlessly delicious Brazilian Table.

Full List of Lititz Restaurants

In 2022, the Lititz Springs Inn and Spa ICE BAR was a crowd favorite!

2025 Food Truck Line-Up

Look for the food truck court in the Penn Medicine LGH parking lot. You can easily access it by walking through the walkway next to the Parkview Hotel, which is opposite Lititz Springs Park.

Friday, February 14th from 4pm – 8pm and Saturday, February 15th from 10am – 8pm:

Helenic Kouzina Greek Café, Golden Soft Pretzels, City Edge Coffee, Walko Taco, Piper Belles BBQ, Bricker’s French Fries, Farmhouse Sticky’s, Bucky’s Kettle Corn, Uncle Paul’s Stuffed Pretzels, Buckwalter’s Smoke Haus, Baron Von Schwein, Perry Pizza Co., Noel’s Cafe, Philly Cheesesteak On A Roll, Gnaw Jaw, Next Level Pizza

Sunday, February 16th from 10am – 8pm and Monday, February 17th from 10am – 3pm:

Helenic Kouzina Greek Café, Piper Belles BBQ, Dough and Arrows, Grappling Crab, Scotts Artisan, Mocha Motion Coffee, Bucky’s Kettle Corn, Uncle Paul’s Stuffed Pretzels, Buckwalter’s Smoke Haus, Perry Pizza Co, Noel’s Cafe, Philly Cheesesteak On A Roll, Auntie Anne’s, Rad-ish, Skip’s Food Truck, Castaneda’s Mexican Restaurant, Dutch Country Concessions

During Winter Funderland in Lititz Springs Park from 11am – 2pm, Joe on the Go and The Little Cotton Candy Cart will be serving up delicious drinks and treats for kids and adults alike.

Friday, February 21st from 4pm – 8pm; Saturday, February 22nd from 10am – 8pm and Sunday, February 23rd from 10am – 3pm:

Walko Taco, Madeline’s Sweets and Savories, Yianni’s Gyros, Traveling J’s, Farmhouse Sticky’s, Travelin’ Toms Coffee, Zimmering BBQ Co, Extra Rice, Shorty’s Funnel Cakes, Halo’s Eatery, Drifter’s, Cupcakes by Casey, Cool Beans Brew, Bucky’s Kettle Corn, JR’s Brisket, Uncle Paul’s Stuffed Pretzels, Bala Saahas, Next Level Pizza

2025 Sponsors

We are thrilled to announce the generous supporters of the 2025 Fire & Ice Festival! A heartfelt thank you to our community partners who make this event possible.

SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSORS – Look for GIANT sculptures sponsored by these community supporters:

SILVER SPONSORS:

BRONZE SPONSORS:

EQUIPMENT DONATED BY:

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Where do we park? Since we aren’t closing down any streets for this year’s event, metered parking will be available along our streets, as well as in several downtown parking lots. Our side streets aren’t metered and often have plenty of open spaces. You’ll also find open spaces in our church lots. However, please don’t use these lots on Sundays.

What are the hours? Our Fire & Ice sculptures are on display starting February 14th at 4pm and throughout the festival. That said, they’re best viewed during daylight hours. Bonus? You’ll get to drop into our shops and do our scavenger hunt during daylight hours as well. We recommend coming between 10am and 4pm, but we’re certainly happy to receive you before or after!

Where should we stay? Lititz has lots of great lodging options. If you want to be able to walk to all that our downtown has to offer, we recommend The Wilbur Hotel, Lititz Springs Inn and Spa, The Alden House, and Lititz Suites on Main. Just a mile and half away is the rock-and-roll chic Hotel Rock Lititz. For a full list of hotels in the surrounding area, click here.

Are there public restrooms? Yes! There are public restrooms at the Lititz Welcome Center – at the entrance of Lititz Springs Park. We’ll also have additional bathrooms available just off of East Main Street on South Sturgis Lane and at our Food Truck Food Court, across from the park and also accessible off of North Lane.

Is this a family friendly event? Absolutely! However, please do be careful that your children don’t attempt to climb or play on the ice sculptures. They are definitely not meant to be leaned on!

Is this a dog friendly event? We strongly discourage bringing your pup. Although we’re huge fans of our furry friends, we think it’s best for everyone if they stay home. Why? Because leashes and ice sculptures don’t get along. There have been incidences when an owner on one side of a sculpture and a dog on another leads to catastrophe. We also know that crowds can tend to stress out even the most laid back dogs. If you do bring Fido, please help us by being super vigilant and absolutely leave your retractable leashes at home.

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