Each February, Downtown Frederick is transformed into a winter wonderland! The event kicks off on Friday evening with Fire Performances and a Live Ice Carving Demo, plus the opening of our Polar Lounge and Ice Games Center. Then, all day Saturday, visitors can view 100+ ice sculptures displayed all over downtown, catch Live Ice Carvings during the day, challenge a friend at our first-ever Ice Putt-Putt Course, be dazzled by a roaring fire tower at the Polar Lounge, and explore all that Downtown Frederick has to offer.
Make your trip a breeze by taking advantage of our FREE SHUTTLES! Shuttle stops offer free parking at three locations Saturday, with all-day bus service into downtown. See below for more info.
This First Saturday appearance is made possible by Orangetheory Fitness and Fortress Foundation Solutions!
FEBRUARY FIRST SATURDAY: “FIRE IN ICE”
Saturday, February 3, 2024 // 11am – 9pm
The tradition continues as Downtown Frederick is once again transformed into a winter wonderland during “Fire in Ice”, February’s First Saturday, presented by Music & Arts! After kicking off last night, today you have the opportunity to view over 130 ice sculptures displayed across downtown, witness live ice carvings, challenge a friend at the first-ever Ice Putt-Putt Course, become spellbound by a roaring fire tower at The Polar Lounge, and explore all that Downtown Frederick has to offer (including incredible local shops & eateries). And be sure to take advantage of the free shuttles, featuring all-day service into downtown with stops at 3 different free parking locations.
Ice Walk/Ice Sculptures | 11AM-9PM
Throughout downtown
Ice Games Center | 11AM-9PM (331 N Market St)
Featuring our first-ever Ice Putt-Putt Course, plus giant yard games, marshmallow roasting, ice basketball, music, and free popcorn (sponsored by Middletown Valley Bank & McCaskill Financial)
Polar Lounge | 11AM-9PM (15 E 6th St)
Grab some food & a drink at our outdoor lounge, complete with ice bar tops, ice luges, an ice curtain perfect for photo opps, a roaring fire tower, games & music, plus pop-up Fire Performances at 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm (sponsored by Precision for Medicine)
Music & Games | 11AM-9PM (Carroll Creek Trellis)
Enjoy music & games provided by our Presenting Sponsor, Music & Arts
Food Truck Court | 11AM-7PM (Carroll Creek Amphitheater)
La Parada, Boxcar Burgers, In10se BBQ, Cousins Maine Lobster, M.R. Cheesecakes
Scavenger Hunt | 12-6PM (5 N Market St)
Check in at 5 N Market St to pick up your clue sheet
Marshmallow Roasting Stations | 4-9PM (331 N Market St)
Enjoy the deliciousness at the Ice Games Center & Polar Lounge
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Take advantage of the FREE shuttle, which provides all-day service to three remote parking options on the outskirts of downtown. The shuttle runs from 11AM-10PM Saturday, with rides every 15 minutes. Did we mention that it’s completely free? Just hop on and ride!
SHUTTLE PARKING LOCATIONS:
· Thomas Johnson Middle School (1799 Schifferstadt Blvd); drops off at the Polar Lounge (15 E 6th St)
· The Frederick Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A (704 E Patrick St / corner of E Patrick & Franklin St); drops off at Everedy Square (20 N East St)
· NYMEO Field at Harry Grove Stadium (21 Stadium Dr); drops off at the Frederick Visitor Center (151 S East St)
DOWNTOWN PARKING
Parking will be a $10 flat rate in all 5 downtown parking garages (11AM-9PM)
TRAFFIC CHANGES
STREETS
To keep everyone safe and traffic moving, NO TURNS will be permitted at the Patrick St & Market St or Market St & Church St intersections from 11AM-7PM on Sat. 2/03.
Frederick, MD 21701