Get your game on at Clarks Summit’s Festival of Ice.
The 16th annual festival runs from Friday, Feb. 14, through Sunday, Feb. 16, with a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions. Guests can check out dozens of ice sculpture variations on the “ICEtendo” theme as well as live ice-carving demonstrations.
Admission and parking are free all weekend. For an official map, sculpture list and updates, visit the Facebook event page. Addresses listed in this schedule are in Clarks Summit unless otherwise noted. Check with Clarks Summit-area businesses throughout the weekend for specials and giveaways.
Friday, Feb. 14
Noon to 2 p.m.: Live music by Tom Rogo, Silver Spoon Diner, 108 S. State St.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: Live ice-carving demonstration, MetLife, 1028 Morgan Highway, South Abington Twp.
1 to 3 p.m.: Live music by Marc Woodyatt and Jacob Cole, Citizens Savings Bank, 538 S. State St.
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, Citizens Savings Bank, 538 S. State St.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, Weis Market, 1020 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.
3 to 6 p.m.: Hudson Jean trunk show and Galentine’s Party with live music with Siis Jams, Golden Coast, 535 S. State St.
5 to 6 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, Oliver, Price & Rhodes, 1212 South Abington Road, South Abington Twp.
4 to 8 p.m.: Wine tasting at Mucciolo Family Wines tent, downtown Clarks Summit
5 to 7 p.m.: Complimentary trolley tour of the festival with on/off stops at Everything Natural, 426 S. State St.; Depot Street at Spring Street; Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.; and First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.
5 to 9 p.m.: “ICEtendo” Scavenger Hunt with hot chocolate and Nintendo button-making, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.
6 to 7:30 p.m.: Art show, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.
7 to 8 p.m.: Valentine’s Day coffeehouse with love songs by Arcadia Chorale, Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.
6 to 8:30 p.m.: Family Fun Faire with DJ Jack Martin, storytelling with Chris Archangelo, children’s complimentary face painting by Happy Faces, post-parade juggling performance by Rob Smith, and specialty Nintendo drinks and pizza for sale, the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St.
7:30 p.m.: Festival of Ice Parade along South State Street through the downtown
Saturday, Feb. 15
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: “ICEtendo” Scavenger Hunt, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.
10 to 11 a.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, Peoples Security Bank & Trust Co., 1100 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.
10 a.m. to noon: Live music by the G-Men, Peoples Security Bank & Trust Co., 1100 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: “ICEtendo” vendor market, 200 E. Grove St.
11 a.m. to noon: Ice-carving demonstration, Northeastern Eye Institute, 503 S. State St.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Readings with local author Rebecca Loescher, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Fashion eyewear event, Northeastern Eye Institute, 503 S. State St.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Live music by singers from Jessica Hitchcock Vocal Studio, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Live music by Von Storch Trio, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art show, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Nintendo selfie station, kids crafts and games, the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St.
Noon to 1 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, MetLife, 1028 Morgan Highway, South Abington Twp.
Noon to 5 p.m.: Horse-and-carriage rides from the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St. (tickets cost $3 and are available at the borough office)
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Wine tasting at Mucciolo Family Wines tent, downtown Clarks Summit
1 to 3 p.m.: Live music by Mike Waskovich, Clel’s Place, 120 Barrett St.
1 to 3 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, City Market, 200 N. State St.
2 to 4 p.m.: Character meet-and-greet and photos with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, McDonald’s, 1127 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.
2 to 3 p.m.: “Honk Jr.,” presented by Creative & Performing Arts Academy of NEPA, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, 300 School St.
2 to 4 p.m.: Samplings and tastings with Wallenpaupack Brewery, State Street Grill, 114 S. State St.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Live music by Joe Cole Trio, McDonald’s, 1127 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.
3 to 4 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, Clel’s Place, 120 Barrett St.
4 to 5 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, Everything Natural, 426 S. State St.
5 to 6 p.m.: Ice-carving demonstration, State Street Grill, 114 S. State St.
Sunday, Feb. 16
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: “ICEtendo” vendor market, 200 E. Grove St.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Super Game Trailer 10 station mobile gaming theater, vendor market parking lot, 200 E. Grove St. (tickets cost $5 and are available in the lot)
11 a.m. to noon: Live music by Kennedy Creek Strummers, the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nintendo Selfie Station, the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St.
Noon to 5 p.m.: Horse-and-carriage rides from the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St. (tickets cost $3 and are available at the borough office)
Noon to 5 p.m.: Wine Tasting at Mucciolo Family Wines tent, downtown Clarks Summit
1 to 3 p.m.: Live music by Dixieland All-Stars, Gerrity’s Market, 100 Old Lackawanna Trail
2 to 5 p.m. “ICEtendo” Scavenger Hunt, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.
2 to 3 p.m. Damian the Magician, the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St.
2 to 4 p.m. Ice-carving competition, Citizens Savings Bank parking lot, 538 S. State St.
2 to 4 p.m.: Character meet-and-greet and photos with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach, McDonald’s, 1127 Northern Blvd., South Abington Twp.
2 to 5 p.m.: “ICEtendo” Scavenger Hunt, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Live music by PresbyBop Jazz Trio, Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.
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