The 6^th Annual UPMC Ice Art Fest in Downtown Carlisle will be held on February 4, 5, 6, hosted by the LoveCarlisle /Downtown Carlisle Association. This year  90 sculptures will populate historic downtown for your socially distanced browsing and picture taking fun. The event will begin with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday, February 4 at 5 PM and the unveiling of the UPMC Ice Throne at Veterans Courtyard at the corner of High and Hanover Streets. At this time all sculptures will be unveiled including the Ice Bar at the Comfort Suites/1794 Whiskey Rebellion.

In addition to the sculpltures, don't miss your chance to purcahse a ticket to win a .89ctw diamond ring at Marjorie's Gems in the annual Diamond Dig. Just 100, $20 chances will be sold starting on Friday, Feb. 4 at noon with the winner being drawn on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 2 PM. Benchfield Farms will also be offering horse and carraige rides througout the weekend. Rides will start next to the Old Courthouse along Courthouse Ave.

While enjoying the sculptures, be sure to visit the wonderful stores and restaurants in downtown Carlisle. Many will be offering special menu items, discounts, activities, music and more for your enjoyment.

The Ice Fest will run through Sunday, February 6 at 3 PM when all sculptures will be removed from downtown. This is a FREE community event, tickets are NOT required.

Special thanks to our sponsors, UPMC, F&M Trust, M&T Bank, Members 1st FCU and Tuckey Companies for thier support. Thank you also to Marjories Gems, Comfort Suites/1794 Whiskey Rebellion and all the downtown and area businesses sponsoring sculptures. A big thanks to Ice Concpets, the Ice Art Committee, Shaffer Films, and the many volunteers for their work to make this event a success.

Come out and see the sculptures and downtown SPARKLE!