The countdown to the Fire & Ice Festival is on!
Festival highlights include:
- The fan-favourite tube hill on Manitoba Street for thrill seekers of all ages;
- Carnival games, crafts, winter activities, and more lining the streets of Downtown Bracebridge;
- A lumberjack show and ice sculpture demonstration;
- Live music, entertaining shows, delicious food vendors, and so much more!
New this year, an event app
Festivalgoers can stay connected and make the most of their festival experience with the official Downtown Bracebridge app. With the app, attendees can purchase tickets, view the full event schedule, learn about parking and shuttle locations, receive real-time updates, and plan their day all in one place. Now available for download on iOS and Android.
Get your tickets early to save!
Early bird admission is only $8 for everyone six years of age and older, and children ages five and under are free. Early bird pricing is available until Friday, January 23, after that, the ticket price will increase to $10 for ages 6 years and older. Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable. All ticket holders must check in at a ticket booth upon arrival to receive their physical event ticket.
Purchase your tickets today on the new Downtown Bracebridge app.
Call for Volunteers
Join a dedicated team who helps bring this special event to life. Several volunteer positions are available on Saturday, January 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. including ticket sales, tube run attendants, set up and tear down, carnival game coordinators and more. Volunteers do not need to be available for the entire day, every shift helps.
Each volunteer will receive a Fire and Ice toque, free event admission, a hot lunch and tube run fast-pass to skip the line. Volunteers will also be invited to participate in a volunteer appreciation night event following the event. An optional pre-event training session is available either in-person or virtually for volunteers who want to learn more about their role.
High-school aged volunteers will be eligible to receive documentation towards their 40-hours of community service.
For more information on available volunteer roles and shifts, visit bracebridge.volunteerlocal.com.
Getting Here
Parking near the festival is limited and fills up fast. Event attendees and volunteers are encouraged to use the free shuttle service that runs continuously from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Stevens' Your Independent Grocer, Home Depot, and Salvation Army South Muskoka Ministries.
For a full list of activities, parking and shuttle information and to sign up as a volunteer, visit fireandicebracebridge.com or download the Downtown Bracebridge app. More information can also be found at facebook.com/fireandicebracebridge.
This year’s festival is made possible thanks to the support of the Town of Bracebridge’s Event Tourism Grant.
About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country. With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.
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1000 Taylor Court
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6
Phone: (705) 645 5264