Get Ready For Black Ice Pond Hockey, Winter Fest In Concord

CONCORD, NH — It’s that time of the year again.

Black Ice Pond Hockey is underway in Concord for the 11th year along with the Winter Festival downtown, too.

Unlike past years, it is cold in Concord so there should be no issues with the ice melting (although the snowstorm might make things a bit blustery on Saturday).

Youth hockey started on Thursday.

On Friday, matches begin at 9 a.m. and run through 8 p.m. In the heated spectator tent, there is a silent auction. Public skating is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park and RBC rinks.

Ice sculptures will begin at noon and bonfires at 5 p.m.

Youth hockey games will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Atlas Fireworks Show will be held at 7:15 p.m.

On Saturday, matches begin at 9 a.m. and run through 8 p.m. Bonfires will begin at 3 p.m.

Youth hockey games will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

On Sunday, matches run from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more info, visit the tourney’s website.

Winter fest downtown starts at 3 p.m. on Friday. Ice carving demonstrations will be held at the Statehouse with a competition held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

There will be guided tours of the Statehouse every 30 minutes from noon to 4:15 p.m. during winter fest (masks are strongly encouraged).

Live music will be held across from The Hotel Concord on Saturday while an ice bar with a luge will be held at O Steak and Seafood. DJ Darren spins music and there will be hot cocoa and s’mores, too.

A shuttle bus will be running between the park and downtown.

For more info, visit the Intown Concord website.

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