Name: Ice Festival Downtown Downers Grove
Start: 2026-01-30T10:00:00-06:00
Location: Downtown Downers Grove

Downtown Downers Grove

Bundle up and head to Downtown Downers Grove for the annual Ice Festival! Enjoy more than 60 stunning ice sculptures displayed throughout the downtown, sponsored by local businesses. Watch live carving demonstrations on Friday from 5:30-7:30pm at the corner of Main Street and Curtiss Street, and on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm at the Main Street Train Station. This year’s ice art features include an octopus, kangaroo, shamrock, figure skater, diamond ring, and the return of the fan-favorite Kissing Booth, plus a few fun ice games to discover along the way. While here don't miss our 12ft. heart photo op! More details will be available at <a href="https://www.downtowndg.org/whats-happening/ice-festival-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">downtowndg.org</a> closer to the event.

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DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Downers Grove

Illinois

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Please click on the link below to fill out the application form and vendor agreement packet:
https://forms.gle/zyBrLReEf6Fi88RU8
Turn your Taste of Bolingbrook experience into a full weekend getaway! Book a Stay &amp; Play Package at a participating hotel below and enjoy $50 in Chamber Bucks to spend at the event!
Holiday Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en®ionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00</a>
Country Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook/Romeoville: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3</a>
Residence Inn Chicago Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774544033609&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book your discounted rate for the Taste of Bolingbrook</a>
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