BELFAST, Maine (WABI) – The weather appears to be pleasant this weekend!
A visit to Maine’s Midcoast could be in the works.
The Belfast Ice Festival, sponsored by Stanley Chevrolet and Maine Chevy Dealers, is making a comeback in downtown Belfast this weekend, from February 27 to March 1.
Over 25 ice carvings will be featured in the city center.
The Annual State of Maine Ice Carving Competition will take place on Saturday.
The evaluation will occur at 2 p.m. conducted by local judges.
Cash awards will be given to the top three finishers.
Additional attractions feature live performances, an ice bar, and favorable offers at Belfast restaurants and stores.
Just to observe the community and witness all these individuals and everyone simply enjoying themselves while being kind, that’s what I believe truly makes us stand out for this event,” said Amanda Cunningham, Executive Director of Our Town Belfast. “It’s fundamentally about the community and supporting our local businesses. For most of the participating businesses, this is their biggest day of the year, taking place on a Saturday in August. So, it’s quite significant.
Space for parking will be restricted in the downtown region.
The main street will be closed on Saturday between Washington and Cross Street from 9 AM until 3 PM.
Additional details are availablehere.
2026 Belfast Ice Festival Activities Schedule
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
• Throughout the day: Over 25 ice sculptures will appear in different locations across Belfast.
• Throughout the day: Winter Adventure and Wellness, Ice Row + Sauna + Dip. Reserve your spot at dorywomanrowing.com.
• Throughout the day: The Outdoor event area at Delvino’s located at the intersection of Main and Cross Street. Snow Bunny building zone.
• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Enjoy a 20% discount throughout the store at Yo Mamma’s, located at 96 Main Street.
• 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Winter Clothing Exchange taking place at the Belfast Commons, located at 15 Main Street.
• 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Old Professors Bookshop, 99 Main Street. 10% discount throughout the day. 10% off on weekends.
funds will be given to the Community Relief Fund.
• 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, located at 94 Main Street, offering extended hours with a wine tasting.
• Afternoon: Darby’s Restaurant, 155 High Street, the Ice Bar will be open.
• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, 52 Main Street, Smore’s Martini Making Class. $15 each
individual. Tickets available at delvinos.com.
• 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Ice and Ales Tour
at 4:00 p.m. Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street
o 4:30 pm: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, 52 Main Street
at 5:00 p.m.: Rollie’s Bar & Grill, 37 Main Street
o 5:30 pm: Darby’s Pub & Restaurant, 155 High Street
o 6:00 p.m.: Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street
at 6:30 p.m.: Must Be Nice Lobster, 30 Main Street
• 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Removing Corks, 31 Pendleton Street, Serving tasty homemade spiced wine and
A drink alternative is available to warm up during the celebrations along with our standard menu.
• 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Outdoor event space at Delvino’s located at the intersection of Main and Cross Street featuring cornhole, priced at $3
Smore’s bags, seats, and a fire.
• 6:00 – 10:00 PM: Frost & Flannel Ice Ball organized by Our Town Belfast at the Belfast Boathouse.
• 7:00 PM: Shine performs at Marshall Wharf Brewing, 36 Marshall Wharf.
• 7:00 PM: Shrinky Dink Earrings at Must Be Nice Lobster, 30 Main Street. $12 per person. Registration required in advance.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
• Throughout the day: Over 25 ice sculptures are located throughout Belfast.
• Throughout the day: Winter Adventure & Wellness, Ice Row + Sauna + Dip. Reserve your spot at dorywomanrowing.com.
• Throughout the day: The Outdoor event space at Delvino’s located at the intersection of Main and Cross Street. Snow Bunny construction zone.
• 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Stone Coast Weaving Studio, 18 Spring Street. Complimentary weaving demonstrations, open for visitors to drop by.
and weave – looms are all prepared and instructors are available to assist you in creating your own pieces for $20,
and 10% discount on every handwoven product in the studio.
• 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: The Purple Baboon, located at 31 Front St, offers FREE hot chocolate and a visit from Brody the Moose!
• 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM: Grasshopper Shop, located at 105 High Street, will be offering a warming area and holding a final sale event
sale where you can discover incredible discounts! Highlighting The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck throughout the day.
• 10:00 a.m.: Beginning of the State of Maine Ice Carving Competition using Hand Tools. At the intersection of Main and Cross Streets.
• 10:00 AM: Live Ice Carving Demonstration at the Purple Baboon, 31 Front Street.
• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Welcome to the Open House at Sweet Monkey Business, located at 104 Main Street.
• 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck will be at the Grasshopper Shop, located at 105 High St.
• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Enjoy a 20% discount throughout the store at Yo Mamma’s, located at 96 Main Street.
• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Visit Jamie’s Miniatures at 171 High St and get 3 free dollhouse miniatures from the free table.
• 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, located at 94 Main Street, is extending its hours for a wine tasting event
tasting hours from noon to 5:30 p.m.
• 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Sea Bags, located at 14 Main Street, offering 20% discount on Sea Bags, excluding custom items, not valid for non-Sea products
Third-party branded bags items.
• 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Winter Clothing Exchange taking place at the Belfast Commons, located at 15 Main Street.
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Harborwalk Restaurant, 37 Front Street, $2 Buck Shuck Oysters (cash only).
• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Belfast Community Co-op, located at 123 High Street. Start with a tasty Co-op welcome
Hot Cocoa Bar. Purchase a cup and enjoy all the toppings you desire. Freshly-brewed coffee, tea,
hot meals will be available all day to help you stay warm!
• 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Visit Old Professors Bookshop at 99 Main Street. Enjoy a 10% discount throughout the day.
• 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Must Be Nice Lobster, located at 30 Main Street, offers an outdoor hot chocolate and warming area.
• 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Outdoor event space located at the intersection of Main and Cross Street
cornhole, $3 s’more kits, seating, and a fire.
• 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Darby’s Restaurant, located at 155 High Street, will have the Ice Bar open.
• 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street: the outdoor bar will be available for drinks
specials. Igloos will remain open as heated spaces.
• 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, 94 Main Street, Extended Hours Featuring a Wine Tasting.
• Midday: Satori Craft Cocktail & Sushi Bar, 108 Main Street, Open.
• Midday: Maine State Ice Carving Competition – Use of Mechanical Tools. Open lot near Traci’s
Dining and Renew ME Spa located on Main Street.
• 1:00 p.m.: Live Ice Sculpting Display at Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street.
• 1:00 p.m.: Dos Gatos (84 Main Street). Grand opening.
• 1:00 p.m.: Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street. Continue the Cup Outdoor Bar Event with Ghost Tequila.
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Outdoor space at Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House – Jolly Rancher Cotton Candy
Event. $3 per unit. Select your flavor and we transform it into cotton candy right before your eyes!
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Belfast Academy of Dance Hot Cocoa and Bake Sale (donation-based) Fundraiser at the
Ice Sculpting Contest held in the open area between Traci’s Diner and Renew ME Spa on Main Street.
• 2:00 p.m.: The winners of the State of Maine Ice Carving Competition will be revealed at the open lot near Traci’s
Dining and Renew ME Spa located on Main Street.
• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.: Outdoor Event Area at Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, located at the intersection of Main and Cross Streets, Ghost
Tequila and Chocolate Party. Savor a fiery margarita or a spicy Mexican hot chocolate and take the cup with you.
• 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Removing Corks, 31 Pendleton Street, Serving tasty homemade spiced wine and
A drink alternative is available to warm up during the celebrations along with our standard menu.
• 3:30 p.m.: Outdoor event space at Delvino’s located at the intersection of Main and Cross Street. Kahlua Coffee Event.
Buy a unique homemade hot cocoa or coffee with Kahlua and take the cup. Available to the first 24 customers only.
• 4:00 PM: Live Ice Carving Demonstration presented by Maine State Credit Union, at the intersection of Main and Front Streets.
• 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.: Pub Crawl at Absolute Fire & Ice
at 4:00 p.m. Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street
o 4:30 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, Open-Air Event Space at the intersection of Main and Cross
Streets
at 5:00 p.m.: Rollie’s Bar & Grill, 37 Main Street
o 5:30 pm: Darby’s Pub & Restaurant, 155 High Street
o 6:00 p.m.: Nautilus Seafood & Grill, 3 Main Street
at 6:30 p.m.: Must Be Nice Lobster, 30 Main Street
• 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Outdoor “Ice Bar” event area at Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House. Music and lighting with
drinks, outdoor fires, mirrored ball lighting, and lively music.
• 7:00 PM: American Legion, 143 Church St. Performances by Phil Hummer & the White Falcons, MUSKEG, &
Kitty Literally.
• 9:00 p.m. – Midnight: Front Street Pub, 37 Front Street. Frost Yourself Dance Party. Winter-themed attire and
dresses with sparkle, shine, glint, silver and gold.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
• Throughout the day: Over 25 ice carvings are available.
• Throughout the day: Winter Adventure & Wellness, Ice Row + Sauna + Dip. Reserve your spot at dorywomanrowing.com.
• Throughout the day: The outdoor event space at Delvino’s located at the intersection of Main and Cross Street. The Snow Bunny construction zone.
• 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Visit the Open House at Sweet Monkey Business, located at 104 Main Street.
• 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Grasshopper Shop, located at 105 High Street, will be offering a warming area and a retail space
final sale where you can discover incredible offers! Featuring the The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck
all day.
• 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Winter Clothing Exchange taking place at the Belfast Commons, located at 15 Main Street.
• 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Old Professors Bookshop, 99 Main Street. 10% discount throughout the day. 10% off on weekends
funds will be given to the Community Relief Fund.
• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Front Street Pub, located at 37 Front Street. $5.00 Mimosas available. Choose from four (4) St.
Aged spirits served with effervescent wine.
• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Front Street Pub, 37 Front St. Get a FREE Cookie Decorating Kit with the purchase of
a kids meal.
• 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: The outdoor event space at Delvino’s located at the intersection of Main and Cross Street
cornhole, $3 s’more kits, seating, and a fire.
• 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Enjoy 20% off throughout the store at Yo Mamma’s, located at 96 Main Street.
• 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Carousel Wine & Cheese, located at 94 Main Street, is extending its operating hours.
• 11:30 AM – closed: Darby’s Restaurant, 155 High Street, Ice Bar remains open.
• Midday – 1:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House outdoor event space – Jolly Rancher Cotton Candy
Event. $3 per unit. Select your flavor and we transform it into cotton candy right before your eyes!
• Midday – 3:00 p.m.: The Moody Dog Mini Trailer Food Truck located at the Grasshopper Shop, 105 High Street,
offering simple breakfast sandwiches, substantial soups, grilled cheese, and both hot and cold drinks.
• 1:00 p.m.: The Colonial Theatre, 163 High Street. Free screening of ABOMINABLE.
• 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Removing Corks, 31 Pendleton Street, Serving tasty homemade spiced wine and
A drink alternative is available to warm up during the celebrations along with our standard menu.
• 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Delvino’s Grill & Pasta House, 52 Main Street, White Chocolate Martini Crafting Session.
$15 per guest. Tickets can be purchased at delvinos.com.
*The schedule is subject to modifications.
