Richmond’s 2025 Meltdown Ice Festival will set the downtown area aglow with more than 22 tons of ice while being transformed into one-of-a- kind masterpieces. This outdoor family-fun event, will put you smack dab in a winter wonderland setting, full of sculptures, kid-friendly activities, and an ice flinging competition and more.
Schedule Details:
JANUARY 30
Meet an Ice Carver
Date: January 30
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
Location: Morrison Reeves Library
Admission FREE
Description: Meet Ice Carvers and watch them work in this up close ice carving session.
JANUARY 31
Chili for Charity
Date: January 31
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Morrison Reeves Library
Admission $10
Description: Who serves the best chili in Richmond? You be the judge! Local restaurants will pull out their best recipes for this friendly competition supporting the good work of our community’s nonprofits! Tickets are $10 (cash) at the door.
FEBRUARY 1
Home of the Ice Giants
Date: February 1
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Joseph Moore Museum (Earlham College Campus)
Admission FREE
Description: Discover the ice age giants that once roamed Indiana. Drop in and learn about ice science through activity stations and crafts. View gigantic fossil skeletons first hand.
Ice Cream Eating Contest
Date: February 1
Time: 3 pm
Location: Jack Elstro Main Stage
Admission FREE
Local teams of public employees will battle to the end of the bowl. Drop by the main stage to cheer on your favorite team. Teams have been chosen prior to the festival, but festivalgoers can purchase special Meltdown flavors all at Ullery’s Homemade Ice cream.
Meltdown Throwdown & Fireworks
Date: February 1
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Jack Elstro Plaza
Admission FREE
The battle is ON! Will Team Fire or Team Ice prevail? Watch the ice fly as world class carvers IMAGINE and DELIVER on amazing ice sculptures in a battle where you decides who wins!
Admission price varies per event See details above
