The stage is set for the 5th annual Fire and Ice festival at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Jan. 25 and 26.
Warm up to winter, and bring the whole family to this arts-rich weekend. Enjoy skating on the Millpond, snowshoeing lessons, igloo building, ice sculptures, raku and blacksmith demonstrations, indoor art activities and workshops, stories, music and more.
Cozy up by the fire with hot drinks and treats from Shaw’s Creek Café, try a maple syrup snow pop from Love’s Sweetness Maple Syrup or enjoy a beer and a bite hot off the grill at the Millpond Barbecue.
Jan. 25 only, experience a Canadian tradition: pond hockey on the rink. Cheer on the teams competing in the Millpond Hockey Classic beginning at 9am. Junior, women’s and men’s games are scheduled.
Opening ceremonies take place at 11:45am, with dignitaries in attendance.
Things really heat up Saturday evening at dusk when artist Paul Morin ignites his brand new fire sculpture. Bring cameras and enter the “Capture the Burn” Photo Contest, details at altonmill.ca.
Free admission. Suggested donation $5 per person or $15 per family.
Activities are subject to change without notice. Outdoor activities are subject to appropriate weather conditions.
For full details, visit www.altonmill.ca.
