The Belfast Ice Festival returns to downtown Belfast this weekend, February 27 – March 1, 2026.

Throughout the day on Friday, February 27, you will find more than 25 ice sculptures popping up around town. Among them will be a dog, owl, Yeti, airplane, and so many other designs. There will also be live carving demonstrations on Saturday, February 28, at the Purple Baboon, Nautilus Seafood & Grill, and the corner of Main and Front Street. Several downtown restaurants will offer drink and food specials all weekend, many at outside bars with warming stations.

The Ice Festival is presented by Stanley Chevrolet and Maine Chevy Dealers.

Main Street will be closed on Saturday, from Washington to Cross Street, from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. During this time, you can view vehicles provided by Stanley Chevrolet.

Saturday will showcase the Annual State of Maine Ice Carving Competition sponsored by Rollie’s Bar & Grill and Rollie’s Remote Catering in the empty lot between Traci’s Diner and Renew ME Spa. Judging will take place promptly at 2 p.m. by community judges. Cash prizes will be awarded to first, second, and third place.

Highlights of other weekend activities include a free (donations accepted) viewing on Abominable at The Colonial Theatre (163 High Street) on Sunday afternoon. You can find Brody the Moose and hot cocoa all weekend long at The Purple Baboon (31 Front Street). Find more hot cocoa at the Belfast Community Co-op (123 High Street) and as a fundraiser for the Belfast Academy of Dance outside on Main Street at the carving competition on Saturday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

There are many opportunities to dance this weekend as well. Live music will be offered Friday evening by Shine performing at Marshall Wharf Brewing (36 Marshall Wharf) and Saturday evening at the American Legion with Phil Hummer & the White Falcons, MUSKEG, and Kitty Literally. If you prefer a DJ, you can join Our Town Belfast Friday evening for the first Frost & Flannel Ice Ball and Saturday at the Front Street Pub for the Frost Yourself Dance Party. Each venue is subject to a ticketing fee.

Looking to experience an “ice” bar? Head to Darby’s Restaurant (155 High Street), Dos Gatos (84 Main Street), Must Be Nice Lobster (30 Main Street), and Nautilus Seafood and Grill (3 Main Street). You can find warming stations throughout town as well as The Moody Dog Trailer at the Grasshopper Shop (105 High Street) both Saturday and Sunday.

The full schedule of weekend activities and promotions can be found below, and at ourtownbelfast.org/ice-festival/.

OUR TOWN BELFAST is a community-driven, inclusive, and nationally accredited Main Street organization whose mission is to grow and sustain our historic downtown while celebrating our unique cultural heritage. We believe in supporting local businesses, honoring our heritage through historic preservation, and bringing together the community to make downtown Belfast an inclusive and better place to work, shop, play, and live. Our Town Belfast envisions a vibrant future in which our waterfront, commercial district, treasured historic buildings, and outdoor public spaces are alive with inclusive and interactive placemaking activity.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

 All day: 25+ ice sculptures will pop up throughout the day around Belfast.

 All day: Winter Adventure & Wellness, Ice Row + Sauna + Dip. Book at dorywomanrowing.com.

 All day: Delvino’s Outdoor event area at the corner of Main & Cross Street. Snow Bunny building area.

 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: 20% off storewide at Yo Mamma’s, 96 Main Street.

 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Winter Clothing Swap at the Belfast Commons, 15 Main Street.

 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Old Professors Bookshop, 99 Main Street. 10% off all day. 10% off weekend proceeds will be donated to Community Relief Fund.

 Noon – 5:30 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, 94 Main Street, Open Extra Hours with a wine tasting.

 Afternoon: Darby’s Restaurant, 155 High Street, Ice Bar will open.

 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, 52 Main Street, Smore’s Martini Making Class. $15 per person. Tickets available at delvinos.com.

 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Ice & Ales Tour

o 4:00 p.m. Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street

o 4:30 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, 52 Main Street

o 5:00 p.m.: Rollie’s Bar & Grill, 37 Main Street

o 5:30 p.m.: Darby’s Pub & Restaurant, 155 High Street

o 6:00 p.m.: Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street

o 6:30 p.m.: Must Be Nice Lobster, 30 Main Street

 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Pulling Corks, 31 Pendleton Street, Offering delicious house made mulled wine and wine alternative available to warm up during the festivities along with our regular menu.

 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Outdoor event area at the corner of Main & Cross Street with cornhole, $3 smore’s packs, chairs and a fire.

 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.: Frost & Flannel Ice Ball hosted by Our Town Belfast at the Belfast Boathouse.

 7:00 p.m.: Shine Performing at Marshall Wharf Brewing, 36 Marshall Wharf.

 7:00 p.m.: Shrinky Dink Earrings at Must Be Nice Lobster, 30 Main Street. $12/pp. Rqrd pre-registration.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

 All day: 25+ ice sculptures can be found around Belfast.

 All day: All day: Winter Adventure & Wellness, Ice Row + Sauna + Dip. Book at dorywomanrowing.com.

 All day: Delvino’s Outdoor event area at the corner of Main & Cross Street. Snow Bunny building area.

 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Stone Coast Weaving Studio, 18 Spring Street. Free weaving demos, walk-in and weave – looms are all set up and instructors are ready to help you make your own items for $20, and 10% off all handwoven items in the studio.

 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: The Purple Baboon, 31 Front St: FREE hot chocolate & Brody the Moose visits!

 9:30 – 6:00 p.m.: Grasshopper Shop, 105 High Street, hosting a warming station and a store closing sale where you can find amazing deals! Featuring The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck all day.

 10:00 a.m.: State of Maine Ice Carving Competition Hand Tool Start time. Corner of Main & Cross St.

 10:00 a.m.: Live Ice Carving Demo at the Purple Baboon, 31 Front Street.

 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Open House at Sweet Monkey Business, 104 Main Street.

 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck at the Grasshopper Shop, 105 High St.

 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: 20% off storewide at Yo Mamma’s, 96 Main Street.

 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Jamie’s Miniatures, 171 High St, 3 FREE dollhouse miniatures from free table.

 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, 94 Main Street, Open Extra Hours with a wine tasting from noon – 5:30 p.m.

 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Sea Bags, 14 Main Street, 20% off Sea Bags, excludes custom bags, non-Sea Bags brand third party items.

 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Winter Clothing Swap at the Belfast Commons, 15 Main Street.

 11:00 a.m. – Noon: Harborwalk Restaurant, 37 Front Street, $2 Buck Shuck Oysters (cash only).

 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Belfast Community Co-op, 123 High Street. Warm up with delicious Co-op Made HOT COCOA BAR. Buy a cup and get all the toppings you’d like. Freshly-brewed coffee, tea, and hot food will also be offered throughout the day to keep you warm!

 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Old Professors Bookshop, 99 Main Street. 10% off all day.

 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Must Be Nice Lobster, 30 Main Street: Outdoor hot chocolate/warming station.

 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Outdoor event area at the corner of Main & Cross Street with cornhole, $3 smore’s packs, chairs and a fire.

 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Darby’s Restaurant, 155 High Street, Ice Bar will open.

 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street: outside bar will be open with drink specials. Igloos will be open as warming areas.

 Noon – 5:30 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, 94 Main Street, Open Extra Hours with a wine tasting.

 Noon: Satori Craft Cocktail & Sushi Bar, 108 Main Street, Opening.

 Noon: State of Maine Ice Carving Competition Mechanical Tool Start time. open lot between Traci’s Diner & Renew ME Spa on Main Street.

 1:00 p.m.: Live Ice Carving Demo at Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street.

 1:00 p.m.: Dos Gatos (84 Main Street). Opening.

 1:00 p.m.: Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street. Keep the Cup Outdoor Bar Event with Ghost Tequila.

 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House Outdoor event area – Jolly Rancher Cotton Candy Event. $3 each. Choose your flavor and we turn it into cotton candy right in front of your eyes!

 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Belfast Academy of Dance Hot Cocoa & Bake Sale (by donation) Fundraiser at the Ice Carving Competition at the open lot between Traci’s Diner & Renew ME Spa on Main Street.

2:00 p.m.: State of Maine Ice Carving Competition winners announced at the open lot between Traci’s Diner & Renew ME Spa on Main Street.

 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House Outdoor Event Area, corner of Main & Cross St. Ghost Tequila & Chocolate Event. Enjoy a spicy margarita or a Mexican hot chocolate and keep the cup.

 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Pulling Corks, 31 Pendleton Street, Offering delicious house made mulled wine and wine alternative available to warm up during the festivities along with our regular menu.

 3:30 p.m.: Delvino’s Outdoor event area at the corner of Main & Cross Street. Kahlua Coffee Event. Purchase a special homemade hot cocoa or coffee with Kahlua and keep the cup. First 24 people only.

 4:00 p.m.: Live Ice Carving Demo sponsored by Maine State Credit Union, corner of Main & Front St.

 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Absolute Fire & Ice Pub Crawl

o 4:00 p.m. Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street

o 4:30 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, Outdoor Event Area on the corner of Main & Cross Streets

o 5:00 p.m.: Rollie’s Bar & Grill, 37 Main Street

o 5:30 p.m.: Darby’s Pub & Restaurant, 155 High Street

o 6:00 p.m.: Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street

o 6:30 p.m.: Must Be Nice Lobster, 30 Main Street

 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House Outdoor “Ice Bar” event area. Music & lights with cocktails, fire pits, disco ball lights, and upbeat music.

 7:00 p.m.: American Legion, 143 Church St. Music w/ Phil Hummer & the White Falcons, MUSKEG, & Kitty Literally.

 9:00 p.m. – Midnight: Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street. Frost Yourself Dance Party. Frost theme and outfits of sparkles, shimmer, glimmer, silver & gold.

SUNDAY, March 1

 All day: 25+ ice sculptures can be found.

 All day: All day: Winter Adventure & Wellness, Ice Row + Sauna + Dip. Book at dorywomanrowing.com.

 All day: Delvino’s Outdoor event area at the corner of Main & Cross Street. Snow Bunny building area.

 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Open House at Sweet Monkey Business, 104 Main Street.

 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Grasshopper Shop, 105 High Street, hosting a warming station and a store closing sale where you can find amazing deals! Featuring the The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck all day.

 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Winter Clothing Swap at the Belfast Commons, 15 Main Street.

 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Old Professors Bookshop, 99 Main Street. 10% off all day. 10% off weekend proceeds will be donated to Community Relief Fund.

 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street. $5.00 Mimosas. Your choice of four (4) St. Elder liquors paired with sparkling wine.

 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Front Street Pub, 37 Front St. FREE Cookie Decorating Kit with the purchase of a kids meal.

 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Outdoor event area at the corner of Main & Cross Street with cornhole, $3 smore’s packs, chairs and a fire.

 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: 20% off storewide at Yo Mamma’s, 96 Main Street.

 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, 94 Main Street, Open Extra Hours.

 11:30 a.m. – close: Darby’s Restaurant, 155 High Street, Ice Bar will be open.

 Noon – 1:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House Outdoor event area – Jolly Rancher Cotton Candy Event. $3 each. Choose your flavor and we turn it into cotton candy right in front of your eyes

!  Noon – 3:00 p.m.: The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck at the Grasshopper Shop, 105 High Street, serving basic breakfast sandwiches, hearty soups, grilled cheese, hot and cold beverages.

 1:00 p.m.: The Colonial Theatre, 163 High Street. FREE showing of ABOMINABLE.

 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Pulling Corks, 31 Pendleton Street, Offering delicious house made mulled wine and wine alternative available to warm up during the festivities along with our regular menu.

 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, 52 Main Street, White Chocolate Martini Making Class. $15 per person. Tickets available at delvinos.com.

*Schedule is subject to change. Visit ourtownbelfast.org/ice-festival/ for more information.