Embrace the magic of FIRE IN ICE — as Downtown Frederick comes alive with the enchanting glow of ice sculptures and the warmth of community spirit!
*Weather Update: The 9pm Fire Performance is cancelled for Friday, Jan 31 due to rain.*
Fire in Ice will kick off Friday, January 31!
Join us in the Polar Lounge starting at 6pm!
FRIDAY • JANUARY 31
6-9PM | Polar Lounge at 15 E 6th St, sponsored by Precision for Medicine
7PM & 8PM | Fire Performances by Pyrophoric at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater, sponsored by Renewal by Andersen
SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 1
11AM-9PM | Ice Walk / Ice Sculptures
11AM-9PM | Ice Games Center at 331 N Market St
11AM-9PM | Polar Lounge at 15 E 6th St, sponsored by Precision for Medicine
11AM-7PM | Food Truck Court at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater
12-6PM | Scavenger Hunt check in at 5 N Market St to pick up a clue sheet
4PM | Live Ice Carving Demonstration at Everedy Square & Shab Row, sponsored by Brothers Services Company
4-9PM | Marshmallow Roasting Stations at Ice Games Center & Polar Lounge
FREE Shuttles
Take advantage of the FREE shuttles, which provide 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.
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
Drops off at Everedy Square (20 N East St)
NYMEO Field at Harry Grove Stadium
21 Stadium Drive
Drops off at the Frederick Visitor Center (151 S East St)
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 1.
The Carroll Creek Garage will also have traffic flow changes:
Patrick St will be ENTRANCE onlyCarroll Creek Way will be EXIT onlyMaxwell 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. 
Parking
Parking will be a $10 FLAT RATE in all five downtown parking garages from 11AM-9PM on Saturday, February 1.
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.
Local Shopping & Events
Friday, January 31
Fire & Refreshments | Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe | 4:30pm-8:30pm
Ice Animal Coloring Activity & Ice Wine Sip and Sample | Frederick Basket Co | 5pm-8pm
Fiber Arts Demonstration | Primitive Homespuns Wool and Needleworks | 5pm-8pm
Saturday, February 1
Printmaking Demonstration | Frederick Book Arts Center | 1pm
Fire in Ice @ Brewer’s Alley | Brewer’s Alley | 11am – 1am
Candlemas Festival | All Saints’ Episcopal Church | 11am – 6:30pm
Trunk Show & Free Silver Permanent Jewelry | Nelson Coleman Jewelers | 11am – 7pm
YAC-tastic Creations @ the Y Arts Center | Y Arts Center | 11am – 7pm
Igniting Intentions | Time Bomb Tattoos & Curiosities | 11am – 9pm
Grab S’more at the Pop Shop | North Market Pop Shop | 11am – 9pm
Colorful Pet Portrait | Give Rise Studio | 12pm-2:30pm
Fire Sale | Bailey’s Treasures | 12pm-6pm
Sweet Apricot Sparkler @ L.O.V.E. | Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium | 12pm-7pm
Winter Warmth | Gallery 322 | 12pm – 8pm
Fire in Ice Inspired Cocktail Specials | Tenth Ward | 12pm – 11pm
Fire in Ice Craft | Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts | 1pm – 3pm
Open Artist Studios | Frederick Arts Council | 1pm – 5pm
Luge Another Shot of Whiskey (or cava) | The Wine Kitchen on the Creek | 1pm – 8pm
BYO Hot Chocolate Bar | North Market Pop Shop | 1pm-9pm
Art Matters Artist Talk: Lee Newman | The Delaplaine | 2pm – 3pm
Symphony Saturdays | C. Burr Artz Public Library | 2pm-3pm
Custom Mini Paintings, Free Wine & Mead Tastings | Atomic 97 | 2pm-7pm
Absinthe Louche on the Luge | Tenth Ward Distilling Company | 2pm – 8pm
2024 Nature Anthology Book Launch | C. Burr Artz Public Library | 3pm – 4pm
Creative Outlet | Delaplaine Arts Center | 3pm – 5pm
S’mores, Jewelry & Fairy Hair | United Steam Fire Engine Company #3| 3pm – 8pm
Dangerous Summer Nights – Winter Edition | True Standard Distilling | 3pm – 9pm
Snack and Shop | Créme de la Créme | 4pm – 7pm
“Emergence”: All-Members Show | NOMA Gallery | 5pm-8pm
Next Level Slackers ROCK @ Frederick Eagles | Frederick Eagles Club 1067 | 7pm – 11pm
Fire in Ice Afterparty | Bentztown | 9pm – 12am
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!
Grab a Bite
Downtown Frederick is full of amazing dining options, so you’ll never have to go far to find a great meal!
To help narrow down your choices, we’ve broken out a few popular dining categories for the restaurants listed below.
Scroll through to see the full list… and happy eating!
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)
• Polar Lounge (portable restrooms at 15 E 6th St)
Text Alerts
Text FIREINICE to 888777 to sign up for text alerts and receive important updates during the event.
Plan Your Visit
Find historic accommodations steps away from it all, plus travel and parking tips to help you find your way!