2026 Keene Ice and Snow Festival
Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Keene
This year’s event will feature:
15 ice sculptures created by ice artists from NH, VT, MA
An Ice Curling Court
A Free Children’s Train Ride
Free Pony Rides
An Interactive Museum Experience from The Caterpillar Lab
Strolling Circus Arts & Magic
Campfires and Free S’mores
A Sugar on Snow Station
Free Face Painting
An Indoor Children's Craft Area
Indoor Mini-Golf, Popcorn & Cotton Candy
Free Balloon Animals & Art
Character actors like Yukon Cornelius and the Bumble
This year’s festival features an ice carving competition between twelve professional ice carvers from the Monadnock Region and throughout New England.
“The festival is a day of free family fun that brings local ingenuity and creative vibrancy to downtown Keene during the peak of winter,” said Mark Rebillard, Deep Roots Massage & Bodywork owner and Keene Downtown Group chair. “Each ice sculpture is set on a pedestal and illuminated from underneath to shine long into the evening. A beautiful night to walk around before dinner at your favorite downtown restaurant!”
(Photo credit: Mark Rebillard)
The 23rd Keene Ice and Snow Festival is produced by the Keene Downtown Group.
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