Plymouth Ice Festival is one of the most popular holiday events in the Detroit area. Every January, beautifully intricate ice sculptures attract thousands of visitors to Plymouth, a city in Michigan, located about 26 mi (42 km) west of Detroit. Don't miss your chance to check out interactive ice sculptures and other remarkable and unique creations at the festival.
At the Plymouth Ice Festival, kids can enjoy Ice Playground and a petting zoo, while adults can watch the Dueling Chainsaws Competition, Collegiate Ice Carving Competition, and IHA Ice Carving Demonstration. Additionally, ride a horse-drawn trolley and enjoy live entertainment every evening.
Ice carvings line the streets in downtown Plymouth. Each ice sculpture is made of a 350 lb block of ice. Internationally renowned ice carvers gather in the city to create over 60 carvings to be displayed for the public to enjoy. One of the favorite ice sculptures for festivalgoers is the Ice Throne. For many winter seasons, this ice carving has created the Instagram-perfect setting. Festival guests can get on top of the Ice Throne to have their picture taken.
The Festival also features the Winter Wonderland Michigan Market, with lots of foods and crafts that come from all over the Mitten State. Plymouth Ice Festival offers a track that has over 100 feet of tubing on the Ann Arbor Trail, which is one of the most popular family attractions in the area. The attraction is located between Main Street and Union,
