Weekend weather will be ideal for Whitley County's 2011 Fire & Ice WinterFest
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
The excitement has been building for weeks and it looks like the expected verrrrrry cold temperatures will bode well for the 2011 Whitley County Chamber of Commerce's Fire & Ice WinterFest this Saturday and Sunday, January 22-23, 2011.
What follows is the schedule for the weekend:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
Throughout the day, watch ice carvings as they are created at the Whitley County Courthouse and at various businesses in the area.
Activities at The Center (located at the corner of Chauncey and Market Streets):
- Children's Activities: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Snowflake 5k - Register from 9:30-10:45 a.m., 5k begins at 11 a.m. For registration information, click here.
- Ice Cream Eating Contest / Hot Pepper Eating Contest - 12 p.m.
Activities at The Clugston:
Fire & Ice Bazaar open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Limited booth space may still be available by calling 248-8131 during business hours.
Activities at The Eagles Nest Event Center in Eagle Glen:
Carver's Reception at 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
Ice Carving Competition continues and enjoy vendors around the square from 12 to 3 p.m. An awards ceremony is typically held shortly after 3 p.m.
Activities at The Clugston:
Fire & Ice Bazaar open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Activities at The Center:
Whitley County Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off open 12 to 2:30 p.m.
There is still time to sponsor an ice sculpture, available in a variety of price ranges, by contacting the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce at 248-8131 or visit the website at www.whitleychamber.com