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Ice Fest To Take Over Downtown Downers Grove Feb. 8

The festivities will feature live ice carving and dozens of ice sculptures on display throughout the village's downtown area.

The festivities will feature live ice carving and dozens of ice sculptures on display throughout the village's downtown area.
The festivities will feature live ice carving and dozens of ice sculptures on display throughout the village's downtown area. (Courtesy of Rick Uldricks)

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Downers Grove residents will have a chance to see dozens of ice sculptures at the upcoming 2020 Ice Fest, which is set for Feb. 8. The event will feature a pancake breakfast, live ice carving, and larger-than-life ice sculptures on display throughout downtown Downers Grove.

Here's a look at what's in store for Downers Grove Ice Fest 2020.

Preview Night on Friday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m.

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Residents can stop by the southeast corner of Main and Curtiss to get a sneak peek at a live ice carving demonstration as artists work on sculptures that will be displayed at businesses downtown.

Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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First Congregational Church, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove

Live Ice Carving Demonstration 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Main Street train station and south of 5150 Main St.

Click the link to see a map of where to find all of the ice statues at Ice Fest 2020.

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