Fire And Ice Festival Hits Rochester

ROCHESTER, MI — Want to add some fire and ice to your weekend? The Fire and Ice Festival hits Rochester this weekend, running Jan. 20 - 22, according to a press release.

This marks the 10th annual Fire & Ice Festival, which is free to the public and will be located at East Water and Third Streets. The festival will feature ice carvings, fireworks, live music, face painting, food trucks, dog sled rides, and even more festivities.

“Our downtown Rochester businesses and residents love the Fire & Ice Festival, " Rochester Mayor Cathy Daldin said in a statement. She continued, "It is a wonderful opportunity to spotlight our community to individuals from all over Michigan.”

Below please find a run down of the weekend events:

Friday, Jan. 20: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.:

RAYA Spaghetti Dinner - Rochester Fire Department

5:00 p.m. – 9:00pm:

TasteFest & Beer Tent and Food Trucks - E. Third and Water

Ice Sculpture Show - Downtown Rochester

Marshmallow Roasting - E. Third and Main

Ice fishing Rink (until 7:00 p.m.) – E. Third and Water

Face Painting by Face Flair TasteFest Tent

Patters' Game Lane (until 7:00 p.m.) - E. Third and Water

Carriage Rides (until 7:00 p.m.) - W. Third and Walnut

5:00 p.m. – Midnight:

The Big, Bright Light Show - Downtown Rochester

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.:

Ice Carving Demonstration Rochester Mills Beer Co.

7:20 p.m.:

Concert and Opening Ceremonies - E. Third and Water Music by “Jennifer Kincer & Friends”

8:00 p.m.:

Fireworks - E. Third and Water

Saturday, Jan. 21: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.:

Collegiate Ice Carving Competition (until 1:00 p.m.) - E. Third and Water

Ice Sculpture Show - Downtown Rochester

Marshmallow Roasting - E. Third and Main

Face Painting by Face Flair E. Third and Water

TasteFest & Beer Tent and Food Trucks - E. Third and Water

Patters' Game Lane (until 7:00 p.m.) - E. Third and Water

Zip Line Rides (until 4:00 p.m. - weather permitting) - E. Third and Water

Dog Sled Demos and Rides (until 4:00 p.m.) - E. Third and Letica

Pet Adoption (until 5:00 p.m.) - E. Third and Water

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.:

RAYA Spaghetti Dinner - Rochester Fire Department

Carriage Rides (until 7:00 p.m.) - W. Third and Walnut

5:00 p.m. – Midnight:

The Big, Bright Light Show Downtown Rochester

7:20 p.m.:

Concert and Recognition Ceremony E. Third and Water Music by “Jennifer Kincer & Friends”

8:00 p.m.:

Fireworks - E. Third and Water

Sunday, Jan. 22: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.:

RAYA Pancake Breakfast - Rochester Fire Department

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. :

Pet Adoption - E. Third and Water

9:30 a.m.:

The Brooksie Way Chill at the Mills 5k Race - Rochester Mills Beer Co.

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.:

Ice Sculpture Show Downtown Rochester

Marshmallow Roasting - E. Third and Main

TasteFest & Beer Tent and Food Trucks - E. Third and Water

Patters' Game Lane - E. Third and Water

Zip Line Rides (until 4:00 p.m., weather permitting) - E. Third and Water

Face Painting by Face Flair TasteFest Tent

Dog Sled Demos and Rides (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) - E. Third and Letica

Ice Fishing Rink - E. Third and Water

Noon – 2:00 p.m.:

Ice Carving Demonstration - E. Third and Main

5:00 p.m. – Midnight:

The Big, Bright Light Show Downtown Rochester

Photo by Mera McKenna