Marvel At More Than 30 Ice Sculptures At Washington’s Most Magical Ice Festival This Winter

Winter festivals don’t have to be limited to Christmastime. Nestled in the snowy hills of Chelan County, in North Central Washington, you’ll find the most magical winter wonderland. Two weekends of spectacular events and magnificent ice sculptures inspire folks to bundle up and brave the mid-January cold for this annual event. With fun events for all ages, you’ll want to bring the whole family and enjoy the beauty and abundant winter activities of Lake Chelan’s Winterfest.

Lake Chelan is a popular summertime destination, but in winter it is simply breathtaking.

The beauty of Chelan Valley in the wintertime is picture-perfect. The clear blue water of this glacier-fed lake is even more beautiful when snow blankets the shore.

There’s no shortage of activities at Lake Chelan’s Winterfest so you’ll want to plan to stay for the weekend.

Live ice carving, vendor markets, wine tasting, sledding, and live music are just some of the things that await you. If you’re feeling particularly brave, you can take a polar plunge, then warm up by a bonfire on the beach!

Have you ever taken a seat on a throne made entirely out of ice?

Be sure to bring your camera. You’ll want to capture all the fun of the festival. With over thirty ice sculptures, you might even find the perfect backdrop for next year’s holiday card!

The intricately detailed ice sculptures are an impressive site to behold.

Talented ice artists show off their skills with live ice sculpting demonstrations using power tools, chisels, and torches to transform blocks of ice into works of art.

Imagine ordering a beverage from a bar carved from ice.

Enjoy wine tasting, cocktails, and warm beverages at the ice bar. Relax by the bonfire and take in the beauty of the festival.

Get in a little exercise while you’re in town.

You can take part in all your favorite winter activities like sledding, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding in Chelan County. But have you ever tried snowshoe yoga? Grab your friends and try Snow-Ga (snowshoe yoga and wine) at Echo Valley Ski Hill. You’ll be sure to share some laughs and a great workout!

Snowy carriage rides aren’t just for Christmas.

Purchase Winterfest buttons for access to all the fun activities, then enjoy carriage rides, kid’s crafts, apple bin train rides, and even an ice slide!

Experience the beauty of fireworks over the lake and snow-covered hills.

There is something simply magical about fireworks in the snow and Lake Chelan’s Winterfest doesn’t disappoint. On two nights during the festival, the sky lights up with a rainbow of spectacular fireworks reflecting over the water of Lake Chelan. Bundle up! This is one fireworks display you don’t want to miss!

Escape to a snowy Winter Wonderland at Lake Chelan’s Winterfest. Pristine lake views, magnificent ice sculptures, local wine tasting, and family activities galore await you. Once you experience this one-of-a-kind ice festival, you’ll want to make Winterfest an annual tradition.

Be sure to check out the Lake Chelan Winterfest website and Facebook pages for additional information and schedules. Have you been to Winterfest in Lake Chelan, Washington? Did you try the Polar Plunge? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.