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Check out what’s happening around downtown during Ice Art Fest Weekend! 

Downtown merchants are listed in alphabetical order. 

1794 WHISKEY REBELLION (10 S Hanover St)

BACK PORCH BREWING, INC. (133 N Hanover St)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 @ 7PM: Live Music with Sherbi Trio! 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 @ 7PM: Live Music with The Unusual Suspects! 

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES (152 N Hanover St)

Extended Hours for Ice Art Fest Weekend:
Friday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM

Friday, January 31st – "They Who Shall Not Be Named" Drag & Variety Show & Wizard’s Ball!

Join us for a magical night of drag, variety performances, and wizarding fun! Hosted by the mesmerizing Sarabesque & Justice, this show is packed with spellbinding acts, glitter, and flair!

VIP Wizard Package ($40) – Front-row seating, a magical goodie bag (drink ticket, 50/50 ticket, CCV goodies), and a cast photo!
General Admission ($25 at the door | $20 pre-order) – Limited availability!

After the show, the Wizard’s Ball kicks off! Dress in your House colors or finest robes, sip themed cocktails, and dance the night away in a truly magical atmosphere.

Saturday, February 1st – Ice Art Fest Vendor Showcase

Join us at American Legion Post 101 for a full day of shopping, music, and more!

Shop Local Vendors – Unique gifts & handmade treasures
Live Music All Day – Keep the vibes high while you browse
Drinks Available – Sip, shop, and stay warm indoors
Location: American Legion Post 101, Downtown Carlisle
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM

Stay cozy while enjoying all that Ice Art Fest has to offer!

Sunday, February 2nd – Ice Tie-Dye Class with All the Colors Tie Dye!

Wrap up Ice Art Fest with a one-of-a-kind tie-dye experience using ice sculptures!

Tour Ice Sculptures before using them to create wearable art
Learn unique dye techniques to craft stunning patterns
Take home your masterpiece (Pickup scheduled for 2/4 – 2/8)

Date: Sunday, February 2nd
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: $35 (Includes all materials & instruction)
Limited Spots (10) – Sign up early to secure yours!

Go to: carlislecreativevibes.com for details on all of CCV’s events during Ice Art Fest! 

CARLISLE THEATRE (40 W High St)

The Carlisle Theatre is giving you two chances to see WICKED over Ice Art Fes Weekend! 

Saturday, February 1^st @ 7:30pm  /  Sunday, February 2^nd @ 2pm

Adult: $8 / Kids: $5

Watch out for more an exciting character announcement!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!  
 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (21 N Pitt Street)

Used Book Sale inside the Historical Society at Todd Hall (21 N. Pitt Street) Friday and Saturday (both days until 4 pm)

HAPPY GO CREATIVE (2 E Liberty Ave)

Join us for Happy Go Creative’s Ribbon Cutting at their new location at: 2 E Liberty Street on Friday, January 31^st at Noon. 

Happy Go Creative will also be hosting a Ice Art Fest Makers Market on Friday, January 31^st from 4-8pm and on Saturday, February 1^st from 10am-8pm.

Happy Go Creative has moved to a NEW studio at 2 E Liberty Street and will be hosting a Makers Market during Ice Art Fest weekend! Take a break from the cold and come see what we're all about and explore some fun small business makers! Some of the vendors also teach at the studio. Learn what classes they have coming up. 

Go to HappyGoCreative.com for a list or makers and complete details! 

HISTORY ON HIGH MUSEUM SHOP (33 W High St) 

Stop by on Saturday, February 1st from 11am-2pm to watch local artist Elaine Haag create a piece of clothing using Nuno felting techniques!

MARJORIE’S GEMS (44 S Hanover St)

Tickets can be purchased at Marjorie’s Gems beginning on Friday, January 31^st at Noon and winners are chosen Sunday, February 2nd at 2pm. Tickets: $20 – Limit 5 per person. Only a 100 tickets are sold. 

All proceeds benefit the Downtown Carlisle Association. 

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

TAMZEN’S BRIDAL AT BUTLER MANOR (11 S Hanover St)
   

4th Annual Miss Carlisle Ice Queen Compeition: Saturday, January 25 / 5pm at Carlisle High School

oin us for the 4th Annual Miss Carlisle Ice Queen Competition, where we will crown our 2025 Miss Carlisle Ice Queen Court. The purpose of the Miss Carlisle Ice Queen Program is to empower young women

in the Carlisle area and surrounding counties, molding them into future leaders of our
community. Throughout their reign, the goal of this program is to improve self-confidence,
partake in various community service opportunities and to focus on the advancement of
scholastic achievement. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! 

SPECIAL CARLISLE ICE QUEEN EVENTS DURING ICE ART FEST

IGLOO PHOTO BOOTH: Check out the Igloo Photo Booth in the courtyard of Hungry Run Distillery on Friday and Saturday evenings!

POLAR BEAR SCAVENGER HUNT: Ten Small Polar Bears will be hidden throughout downtown and those that return them to us anytime friday or Saturday receive a gift card!

UNITED WAY OF CARLISLE AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY 

The United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County & Success by 6 is giving you and your family a chance to participate in their Ice Art Fest “Selfie Photo” Scavenger Hunt! 

WOVEN BY LEGACIES (52 E High St)

Don’t miss Woven by Legacies Ice Fest Open House on Saturday, February 1^st from 12-7pm! They have doubled their space so make sure to stop by and check it out. 

CLICK HERE for complete details!