Winter in Ohio doesn’t have to be something to dread. In fact, it can be downright magical—if you know where to look, that is. (Be sure to check out these ice bumper cars coming to Ohio.)

Each winter, the city of Hamilton, Ohio turns into a winter wonderland of intricate ice sculptures for a weekend during IceFest. It’s the perfect place to shake the winter blues and enjoy some quality time with loved ones. IceFest 2019 Game Night is one-of-a-kind event that belongs on your winter bucket list. Here’s why you’ll want to mark your calendars:

Known as the City of Sculpture, the proud city of Hamilton displays sculptures year-round and continually adds to its collection.
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Hamilton is also home to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Ohio's famous outdoor sculpture park.
During IceFest, the town transforms into a winter wonderland Jack Frost would be proud of. This year's theme is "Game Night" and the festival takes place on January 18 - 19.
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IceFest takes place near the Historic Butler County Courthouse in downtown Hamilton.
International carvers, locals and businesses come together to create a truly unique variety of lighted ice sculptures. They're magical in the daylight and nighttime.
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Note: Admission to the festival is free.

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You'll encounter ice sculptures of all shapes and sizes during IceFest. The intricate details are mind-blowing.
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For more information about IceFest 2019 Game Night, visit the city of Hamilton's website .
One event you don't want to miss during the festival is Fire & Ice, which showcases a live large sculpture carving that features fire as a design element.
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Fire & Ice takes place on Friday evening at 7 p.m. For more information about what events will be happening when, check out the IceFest 2019 Facebook event.
Be sure to bring your camera! This is one event you're going to want to remember.
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Have you ever been to IceFest before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more unique winter fun in Ohio, check out our previous articles: The Longest Snow Tubing Run In Ohio Can Be Found At Snow Trails and Ice Bumper Cars Are Coming To Ohio And It Looks Like Loads Of Fun.

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