Mark your calendar for the 33rd Annual Ice Breaker Festival

February 5th - February 7th, 2027!

South Haven, MI - Now in its 33rd year, Ice Breaker Festival (February 5 - February 7, 2027) is West Michigan’s premier winter festival, offering fun for the whole family! Downtown South Haven will be buzzing with ice sculptures, a Chili Cook-Off, Cardboard Sled Race, Pub Slide, outdoor ice skating, s’mores roasting, Frozen Fish Fling, Snowsuit Fashion Competition, and many more exciting activities.

The not-to-be-missed highlight of the festival is the sculpting of more than 40 blocks of ice, each weighing 300–600 pounds, into incredible works of frozen art. Take a stroll downtown to admire the “cool” designs while enjoying the Pub Slide, featuring food, drinks, and entertainment specials at participating bars and restaurants all weekend.

Saturday, February 6, will feature “Heat the Streets”, with fire pits perfect for roasting s’mores and warming up between activities. The Professional Chili Cook-Off challenges downtown restaurants and bars to compete for the coveted chili trophy and bragging rights. Visitors can try their hand at the 7th Annual Frozen Fish Fling at the South Marina or head to The Cardboard Sled Race is a fan favorite! Teams construct sleds entirely from cardboard and duct tape, then line them up along Phoenix Street for the Cardboard Car Show, where sleds are judged on build, design, creativity, and team spirit. After judging, participants race down Coast Guard Hill, bringing plenty of laughs and excitement for racers and spectators alike.

Families can enjoy arts and crafts hosted by local non-profits or glide across the beautiful outdoor covered rink in downtown South Haven. Proceeds from Ice Breaker support local non-profits and their community programs, making the festival fun for everyone while helping the community thrive.

Make your plans now to spend the weekend in South Haven for Ice Breaker 2027, February 5 – February 7. For more information, contact the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce at 269-637-5171, email events@southhavenmi.com, visit www.southhavenmi.com, or follow the Chamber on Facebook.

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