Look for the Manning Media Sculpture on Carroll Way near McClintock’s
February First Saturday | Fire in Ice
First Saturday is a day to show your love for local! Where you spend your money matters.
Each February, Downtown Frederick is transformed into a winter wonderland! The event kicks off on Friday evening with Fire Performances and a Live Ice Carving Demo, plus the opening of the Polar Lounge and Ice Games Center. Then, all day Saturday, visitors can view 100+ ice sculptures displayed all over downtown, catch Live Ice Carvings during the day, challenge a friend at the Ice Putt-Putt Course, be dazzled by a roaring fire tower at the Polar Lounge, and explore all that Downtown Frederick has to offer.
Make your trip a breeze by taking advantage of our FREE SHUTTLES! Shuttle stops offer free parking at three locations Saturday, with all-day service into downtown. See below for more info.
MAIN EVENTS
Friday, January 31 (6-9PM)
Live Ice Carving Demonstration | 6-9PM at Everedy Square & Shab Row (20 N East St) | sponsored by Brothers Services Company
Ice Games Center | 6-9PM at 331 N Market St | featuring our family-friendly Ice Putt-Putt Course, plus giant yard games and marshmallow roasting
Polar Lounge | 6-9PM at 15 E 6th St | grab some food and a drink at our outdoor lounge, complete with ice bar tops, ice luges, an ice curtain perfect for photo opps, a roaring fire tower, games and music | sponsored by Precision for Medicine
Fire Performances | 7 & 8PM (two 30-minute performances) at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater | sponsored by Renewal by Andersen
Saturday, February 1 (11AM-9PM)
Ice Walk / Ice Sculptures | 11AM-9PM | more than 100 ice sculptures are placed throughout Downtown Frederick – sculpture map
Ice Games Center | 11AM-9PM at 331 N Market St | featuring our family-friendly Ice Putt-Putt Course, plus giant yard games and marshmallow roasting
Polar Lounge | 11AM-9PM at 15 E 6th St | grab some food and a drink at our outdoor lounge, complete with ice bar tops, ice luges, an ice curtain perfect for photo opps, a roaring fire tower, games and music, plus pop-up Fire Performances at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm | sponsored by Precision for Medicine
Food Truck Court | 11AM-7PM at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater | In10se BBQ, La Parada, M.R. Cheesecakes, Side Hustle Sliders & The Underdog Cart by Boxcar Burger
Scavenger Hunt | 12-6PM check in at 5 N Market St to pick up a clue sheet
Marshmallow Roasting Stations | 4-9PM at Ice Games Center & Polar Lounge
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Take advantage of the FREE shuttle, which provides all-day service to three remote parking options on the outskirts of downtown. The shuttle runs from 11AM-10PM Saturday, with rides every 15 minutes. Did we mention that it’s completely free? Just hop on and ride! The free shuttles are provided courtesy of Visit Frederick.
Shuttle Parking Locations:
Thomas Johnson Middle School (1799 Schifferstadt Blvd) • drops off at the Polar Lounge (15 E 6th St) • a wheelchair-accessible shuttle will be available on this route
The Frederick Fairgrounds, Parking Lot A (704 E Patrick St / corner of E Patrick & Franklin St) • drops off at Everedy Square (20 N East St)
NYMEO Field at Harry Grove Stadium (21 Stadium Dr) • drops off at the Frederick Visitor Center (151 S East St)
Downtown Parking:
Parking will be a $10 FLAT RATE in all five downtown parking garages from 11AM-9PM on Saturday, February 3.
For real-time space availability in the downtown garages, download the Park Frederick mobile app on Google Play or the Apple App Store. Additional travel and parking info available at parkfrederick.org. Download a map of Downtown Frederick here.
STAY THE NIGHT
Stay with TownePlace Suites Frederick for just $109 a night! Plamondon Hospitality Partners is offering this special Fire in Ice rate from Friday, January 31 through Sunday, February 2. Book your stay today!
TRAFFIC CHANGES
To keep everyone safe and traffic moving, NO TURNS will be permitted at the Patrick & Market St or Market & Church St intersections from 11AM-7PM on Saturday, February 3.
The Carroll Creek Garage will also have traffic flow changes:
❗️Patrick St will be ENTRANCE only
❗️Carroll Creek Way will be EXIT only
❗️Maxwell Ave will be for exiting garage traffic only
All intersections will be staffed by Police & professional flaggers. Drivers should expect some delays if traveling through downtown on the day of the event.
Transit Services of Frederick County 51 Connector will detour on East Street. 🚌
LOCAL SHOPPING & EVENTS
Downtown businesses celebrate Fire in Ice with their own unique events. From in-store tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions… there’s always something new to explore! Check back as the date gets closer for a list of specific activities, or visit our events calendar to see what’s happening today.
TEXT ALERTS
Text FIREINICE to 888777 to sign up for text alerts and receive important updates during the event.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS
Public Restrooms can be found in the following locations:
Church Street Public Parking (17 E Church St)
Carroll Creek Public Parking Garage (44 E Patrick St)
Everedy Square & Shab Row (portable restrooms at corner of E Church & N East St)
Carroll Creek Amphitheater (portable restrooms)
Ice Games Center (portable restrooms at 331 N Market St)