Your Guide to Fire & Ice Weekend in Sturgeon Bay

Garret Wendlandt, a professional carver since 2010, said his favorite thing about creating sculptures from ice is being able to work with and reveal the way light and shadow show through the ice. “One ​​of my favorite ice sculptures that I created during the Fire & Ice Festival was a phoenix rising out from flames. I really enjoyed the flowing movement of the sculpture,” he said. Photo submitted.

Cabin fever got you down? Head out to Sturgeon Bay’s annual Fire & Ice Festival to melt those winter blues away this weekend. 

Friday, Feb. 17

5-7 pm: Luminary-lit hike at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Starting at 9 am: Watch snow and ice carvers work throughout downtown Sturgeon Bay. 

Throughout the day: Sample winter wines at Madison Avenue Market, 25 S. Madison Ave., and snack on s’mores and hot chocolate at Bay Shore Outfitters, 59 N. Madison Ave.

10 am – 12 pm: Winter Trails Day. Take a hike, then enjoy refreshments and a bonfire at Potawatomi State Park, 3740 Park Dr.

10 am – 2 pm: Indoor Winter Market. Shop for jewelry, knitwear, treats and more at Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N. 3rd Ave.

11 am – 3 pm: Free Door County Trolley rides. Trolleys stop outside Third Avenue PlayWorks, Walkable Sturgeon Bay at Bay Shore Outfitters, Lawlss Coffee and Popelka Trenchard Gallery.

11 am – 3 pm: Glassblowing demonstrations at Popelka Trenchard Gallery, 64 S. 2nd Ave.

11 am: “Snowga” – a guided yoga lesson in the snow at Martin Park, 207 S. 3rd Ave.

1:30-3:30: Watch how ice was harvested back in the day at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St.

2 pm: Fire & Ice party featuring live rock by Glas Hamr at Kitty O’Reilly’s, 59 E. Oak St.

2-4 pm: Wine tasting and appetizers at Drömhus, 611 Jefferson St.

5 pm: Fire & Ice Gala. Enjoy food, cocktails, fire artists and music by Pink Houses at Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N. 1st Ave. Dress is black-tie optional. Purchase tickets ($100 per person) at doorcountytickets.com. 

5:30 pm: Fish boil at Waterfront Mary’s, 3662 N. Duluth Ave. Reservations are required.

9 pm: Fireworks show. Some of the best viewing spots are Otumba Park, Stone Harbor Resort, Bayview Park, Graham Park, Sawyer Park, Sonny’s Pizzeria and any public waterfront in Sturgeon Bay.