Photo by Sri
of Greenville, MI

The “Guess the Number of the Objects in the Sculpture” contest ends today (Wednesday, Feb. 13) at 5:00pm. The items were frozen inside of Sculpture #14/15.

Enter your best guesses here!

You could win bath and body products from Thymes, Crabtree & Evelyn and also some knitting yarn from JT Stitchery!

2013 Fire & Ice Chili Cookoff Winners!

• Best Dressed Booth: Chilly Chilly Bang Bang
• Best Non-Red: Spicy Chicken Chili
• People’s Choice: Terry’s Lodge Chili
• Rockford’s Best Chili: Terry’s Lodge Chili

Enter your three best photos from the 2013 Rockford Ice Festival – you could win a CASH PRIZE!

TWO DIVISIONS:

• $100 prize for Adult Division: ages 19 and over
• $50 prize for Kids Division: ages 18 and under

Submit your entry no later than 5:00 pm EST on February 22, 2013.

Click here to enter via Facebook: http://bit.ly/W7RLj1

]]> http://rockfordmichamber.com/icefestival/2013/02/09/marandas-pick-for-family-fun/feed/ 0 http://rockfordmichamber.com/icefestival/2013/02/08/395/ http://rockfordmichamber.com/icefestival/2013/02/08/395/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:59:40 +0000 WebAdmin http://rockfordmichamber.com/icefestival/?p=395 As promised, here is the link to a pdf of the Festival Map and Schedule of Events! Let the fun begin!

http://rockfordmichamber.com/icefestival/maps

Maps will also be available at:

• the Rockford Rotary Pavilion
• Reds on the River
• Great Northern Trading Co
• in Garden Park by the miniature golf holes
• and from Rockford High School student volunteers at the Festival

Don’t forget to:

• Scavenger Hunt – Win a basket filled with Rockford goodies!
• Guess the Melt Date of Sculpture #12 – Win a $50 gift certificate to Aunt Candy’s!
  — sponsored by Wee Folk Child Center
• Guess the Number of Objects in Sculpture(s) #14/15 – win bath and body products from Thymes and Crabtree & Evelyn and also knitting yarn from JT Stitchery!
  — sponsored by JT Stitchery/Sage & Roses

The dynamic duo are prepared to take Rockford by storm by showcasing their talents during a live ice carving demonstration at Reds on the River Saturday, Feb. 9 from 12:30 to around 3:00 p.m.

The two are just coming from a first-place finish at Zehnder’s Snowfest 2013 competition in Frankenmuth.

FREE HOT ITEMS – While supplies last!

Be sure to keep your eye out for “Hot Spot” posters in the windows of downtown businesses while at this year’s Ice Festival. There you will find some sort of “Hot” item or “Hot” deal that’s yours for the taking!

Here’s a sneak peek of which businesses will be participating in the Hot Spot fun during the Ice Festival:

• A Charmed Life…Nail Salon
  17 S Squires St.
• Aunt Candy’s Toy Co.
  63 Courtland St.
• Epic Coffee House
  9 N. Main St.
• Glik’s
  103 Courtland St.
• Great Northern Trading Co.
  10 Squires St.
• Herman’s Boy
  220 Northland Dr.
• JT Stitchery
  30 E. Bridge St.
• Kimberly’s Boutique
  54 Courtland St.
• LBD Exchange
  126 Courtland St.
• Paperdoll
  10 E. Bridge St.
• Real Estate with Maghielse & Co.
  117 Courtland St.
• Reds on the River
  8 E. Bridge St.
• RE/MAX United
  28 N. Monroe St.
• Right at Home
  30 N. Main St.
• Rockford Flower Shop
  17 N. Main St.
• Sassy Pants Boutique
  51 1/2 E. Bridge St.
• The Edge
  49 E. Bridge St.
• Twisted Vine
  51 E. Bridge St.

Calling All Inspired Chili Chefs!

Do you have the perfect chili recipe? The Rockford Annual Ice Festival is featuring an exciting addition to this year’s family-fun event – the Rockford Fire and Ice Chili Cook Off!

It is a sure way to show your excellence with meat, beans and your secret ingredients – and a great way to warm up visitors on a cold winter day. HURRY!  SPACE IS LIMITED TO 24 ENTRIES. 

Sponsored by: Choice One Bank

• When: Saturday, February 9, 2013
• Time: Cooking begins at 7:30 am
  • The chili will be sold to the general public starting at 12:15 pm 
    Net proceeds will be donated to the North Kent Community Service Center.
  • Chili will be served until 2:00 pm
  • Winners will be announced at 2:15 pm
• Where: Rockford Rotary Pavilion
• What: All proceeds go to the North Kent Community Service Center.
• Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded for each judged category. $500 judged award to Rockford’s Best Chili!

Please go to www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0C44A8AF2EA02-rockford/5980034 to learn more, see the complete RULES and REGULATIONS and to REGISTER! Registration is FREE.

REGISTRATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED BY JANUARY 31, 2013.
FINAL DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 7, 2013 AT NOON.

This year’s Annual Sweetheart Splash is going to be held on Saturday, February 9th, 2013. How convenient, it’s during Ice Festival! No excuses not to attend this year (or even join in)!

If you are interested in taking the dip, contact Connie Taylor at (616) 866-8570.

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2013
6:00 to 11:00 PM
Thousand Oaks Country Club
dress comfortably – but no jeans, please
$50.00 per person

Kick off the 2013 Rockford Ice Festival with great food from the award–winning chefs at Thousand Oaks Country Club, a night of dancing with music by Blue Star Pilot, entertainment, events and a silent auction featuring local artists and students.

Purchase your Snow Ball tickets safely and securely online. With PayPal, you’ll check out lightning-fast and easily without sharing your financial information.

Your purchased tickets may be picked up at the City of Rockford’s office in downtown Rockford, or mailed at your request to the address you provide at the time of checkout.

See photos of how much fun we had in 2012!