As the January chill sets in, thoughts in Ligonier turn to ice.
The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its 29th annual Ligonier Ice Fest on Jan. 25 and 26.
DiMartino Ice Co. of Jeannette will begin carving at 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, with ice sculptures to be displayed throughout the Diamond area and along the streets of Ligonier.
The festival also will feature horse-drawn sleigh rides by Misty Haven Carriage from noon to 3 p.m. both days (weather permitting) and sales of Hanson’s Original Kettle Korn.
Saturday activities will include:
• Ligonier Radio broadcasting live on the Town Hall porch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• The Firemen’s Famous Spaghetti Dinner, 11 a.m. until sold out at Ligonier Volunteer Hose Co. No. 1
• Free concert by Big Fat Jazz, 2 p.m. in Town Hall auditorium.
The fun continues on Sunday with:
• Free concert by Candle in the Wind, 12:30 p.m. in Town Hall auditorium
• Speed carving contest, 2 p.m. on the Diamond. Favorite sculptures by DiMartino carvers will be determined by audience votes.
Ligonier merchants and restaurants also will offer festival specials. The sculptures will be illuminated for nighttime viewing.
Details: 724-238-4200 or ligonier.com
