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Fire & Ice Festival in Watkins Glen

16 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Start Date: 1/30/2025 ‐ End Date: 2/01/2025 Starts: 5:00 PM ‐ Ends: 9:00 PM

What is Fire & Ice? Bringing much needed merriment to winter's longest stretch, our annual Fire & Ice celebration promises thrills and chills as our magnificent grounds are transformed into adult playgrounds punctuated by roaring fire pits. Bundle up and step into the winter wonderland Over 40,000 pounds of ice carved into breathtaking ice sculptures, martini luges, and even bars! Warm up indoors with light hors d'oeuvres, chili and chowder. There will be great music and lots of fun! The evening ends with a blaze of color as fireworks streak across the sky. It all makes for an amazing and unforgettable night! ...