There’s a lot to be said for this area and its ability to entertain people at all times of the year! The Fire and Ice Festival is a widely anticipated event by not just Rochester folks, but by people far and wide. It is hosted by Oakland County, Oakland County Parks, the City of Rochester and Downtown Rochester.
It is held on the following dates at the following times –
Friday, January 18th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 19th from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, January 20th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Let’s take a look at what you’ll find when you attend the Fire and Ice Festival.
Food & Drinks
- Tastefest Tents – E Second and Mill Streets, all 3 days.
- Food Trucks – E Second and Mill Streets, all 3 days.
- Marshmallow Roasting – E Third and Main Streets, all 3 days.
- Spaghetti Dinner – Rochester Fire Hall, Jan 18th from 5 to 8 pm.
- Pancake Breakfast – Rochester Fire Hall, Jan 20th from 9 am to noon.
Activities
Friday, January 18th –
- Tube Sledding Hill – E Third and Water Streets from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Ice Skating – E Second and Mill Streets from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Snowshoeing – E Second and Mill Streets from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Cornhole – E Second and Mill Streets from 5 pm to 7 pm.
- Ice Sculpture Show – Downtown Rochester from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Cross Country Skiing – E Second and Mill Streets from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Pet Adoption – E Second and Mill Streets from 5 pm to 9 pm.
- Carriage Rides – W Third and Walnut Streets from 5 pm to 7 pm.
- Face Painting by Face Flair – E Second and Mill Streets from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Saturday, January 19th –
- Dog Sled Rides – E Second and Mill Streets from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Tube Sledding Hill – E Third and Water Streets from 10 am to 9 pm.
- Ice Skating – E Second and Mill Streets from 10 am to 9 pm.
- Snowshoeing – E Second and Mill Streets from 10 am to 9 pm.
- Pet Adoption – E Second and Mill Streets from 10 am to 9 pm.
- Carriage Rides – W Third and Walnut Streets from 10 am to 7 pm.
- Ice Sculpture Show – Downtown Rochester from 10 am to 9 pm.
- Face Painting by Face Flair – E Second and Mill Streets from 10 am to 9 pm.
Sunday, January 20th –
- The Brooksie Way Chill at the Mills 5K Race – E Second and Mill Streets from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
- Tube Sledding Hill – E Third and Water Streets from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Dog Sled Rides – E Second and Mill Streets from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Ice Skating – E Second and Mill Streets from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Snowshoeing – E Second and Mill Streets from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Cross Country Skiing – E Second and Mill Streets from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Pet Adoption – E Second and Mill Streets from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Ice Sculpture Show – Downtown Rochester from 11 am to 4 pm.
- Face Painting by Face Flair – E Second and Mill Streets from 11 am to 4 pm.
Entertainment
Friday, January 18th –
-
Big Bright Light Show – Downtown Rochester from 5 pm to 11 pm.
Saturday, January 19th –
- Ice Carving Competition – E Second and Mill Streets from 10 am to 11 am.
- Big Bright Light Show – Downtown Rochester from 5 pm to 11 pm.
- Fireworks – E Second and Mill Streets from 7:20 pm to 8 pm.
Sunday, January 20th –
- Big Bright Light Show – Downtown Rochester from 5 pm to 11 pm.
I hope this has helped convince you to get out and enjoy this upcoming weekend!! Have fun!
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