The annual Icestravaganza celebration in downtown Davenport is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 16-18. The event, produced by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), will be at the Freight House, 421 W. River Drive.
Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations and interactive outdoor activities.
“This year’s ‘This is Iowa’ theme is a chance to celebrate the everyday things people across the state connect with,” said Alisha Espey, DDP’s senior program and events director. “Our carvers take those familiar sparks of inspiration and turn them into something creative and surprising and we’re excited to watch that come to life in ice throughout the festival.”
Here are some of the Icestravaganza activities:
- Ice Sculptures: As festival goers walk along the Freight House boardwalk, they’ll experience intricately carved ice sculptures, beautifully illuminated each evening.
- Live carving demonstrations: Skilled artists transform blocks of ice into stunning works of art, reflecting the “This is Iowa” theme.
- Outdoor Activity Zone: Interactive, family-friendly games and activities.
- Warming Station: Complimentary hot cocoa provided by The Family Credit Union.
- Saturday Evening After Glow Party: Illuminated ice sculptures by renowned artist Rob Storm, specialty ice bar and live entertainment by DJ Buddha, sponsored by T-Fiber.
The schedule of events includes:
Friday, Jan. 16
- 5 p.m. — Event opens.
- 5-8 p.m. – Freight House Farmers Market indoor hours.
- 5-7 p.m. – The Family Credit Union warming station serving free hot chocolate.
- 10 p.m. – Event closes and lights for carvings shut off.
Saturday, Jan. 17
- 10 a.m. – Event opens.
- 10 a.m.-10 p.m. – Freight House Farmers Market indoor hours.
- 2 p.m. – Live carving demonstrations.
- 3-5 p.m. – The Family Credit Union warming station serving free hot chocolate.
- 5:30–7:30 p.m. – T-Fiber After Glow Party – illuminated ice carvings, ice bar and music in a heated tent.
- 10 p.m. – Event closes and lights for carvings shut off.
Sunday, Jan. 18
- 10 a.m. – Event opens.
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Freight House Farmers Market indoor hours.
- Noon-2 p.m. – The Family Credit Union warming station serving free hot chocolate.
- 2 p.m. – Event closes.
Festival goers are encouraged to snap a photo and post on social media using the hashtags #IcestravaganzaQC. Icestravaganza is produced by DDP, an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber. The presenting sponsor is Luxtown.com. Additional support is provided by these sponsors: City of Davenport, Front Street Brewery, Hupp Toyota Lift, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf, Mel Foster Co., Origin Design, Rouse Consulting Group, Stations of Our Quad Cities, T-Fiber, The Family Credit Union and Townsquare Media.
