Fylde Ice Festival returns this weekend

Wednesday, 7 February 2024 16:28

The free Fylde Ice Festival is returning this weekend.

After the hugely successful inaugural event on the Mussel Tanks in Lytham in 2023, this free daylong festival will return to Fylde on Saturday 10 February 2024, taking place in the People’s Park in the heart of Kirkham.

You can marvel at breathtaking pre-carved sculptures, try out your own sculpting skills on the ice carving wall, and watch a live ice-carving demonstration by award-winning professional ice artists Glacial Art.

Cllr Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure & Culture, said: “We are delighted to be working once again with Glacial Art Ice Sculptors to bring the fabulous Fylde Ice Festival to Kirkham. Last year’s Lytham event was very well received, and I’m certain that visitors to the Kirkham event will be amazed.”

The Fylde Ice Festival 2024 will take place at the People’s Park in Kirkham on Saturday 10 February, from 10am – 4pm, subject to weather conditions. Entry is completely free.

The People’s Park can be found opposite the War Memorial in Kirkham, along the path linking St Michael’s Church to the Morrisons store. For a Google Maps link, click here.

Attendees will be able to purchase food and drink from vendors at the event.

The Fylde Ice Festival 2024 is made possible through funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). To read more about Fylde Council’s UKSPF investment prospectus, visit the Fylde Council website: https://new.fylde.gov.uk/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-ukspf/

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.