Get ready for a winter adventure at Ice Fest!

Happening January 24-25, 2026, at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, IA, this action-packed weekend brings all the magic of winter to life from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day!

Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:

🎨 Crafts & Games Galore – Make your own ice skates, snow globes, and more at our winter carnival-themed craft stations!

❄️ Snowshoeing Excursions – Feel the thrill of gliding through the snow (weather permitting)!

🚒 Dramatic Ice Rescues – Watch the Dubuque Fire Department perform open water rescue demos – twice daily!

🧊 Old-School Ice Harvesting – Step back in time and try your hand at traditional ice cutting.

⛄ Snow Sculpting – Marvel as artists transform snow into incredible works of art.

🔨 Blacksmiths in Action – Witness sparks fly with live blacksmithing demonstrations.

🍫 Hot Cocoa & S’mores – Cozy up by the fire with delicious treats – s’mores kits available!

🎟️ All this fun is included with general admission!

Visit rivermuseum.org for more details!