Ice Sculpting Competition 2026

01/31/2026 12:00 PM - 02/07/2026 12:00 PM AKT

Admission

$30.00 - Youth Participant - 1 (ONE) block of ice
$50.00 - Adult Participant - 1 (ONE) block of ice
$60.00 - Youth Participant - 2 (TWO) blocks of ice
$100.00 - Adult Participant - 2 (TWO) blocks of ice

Location

Talkeetna Village Park

Summary

Join us for the 5th annual Ice Sculpting Competition as part of the Talkeetna Ice Festival. Participants will have 8 days to complete their carvings, which will remain on display in the Talkeetna Village Park until the weather says otherwise. Register here to be a participant!

Description

- Large Ice Block Entry 40"x20"x10" (350lbs) - $50.00/Block, $30.00/Block for youth participants (2 blocks max per sculpture).

- Blocks of Ice will be available in the Village Park beginning on Saturday, January 31. The blocks weigh 350lbs, and are approximately 2 feet wide, 4 feet high and 9 inches deep.

- Carvings must be finished by Saturday, February 7th at 12pm. Winners will be announced on Sunday.

- There are 3 categories for judging. Adult (18+) Hand Tools, Adult (18+) Power Tools, and Youth (17 and under).

- All ages and abilities encouraged to compete!

- Participants must provide their own sculpting tools.