UPDATE: Icestravaganza has been cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions expected throughout the weekend.
“We love Icestravaganza so much, but expected conditions are simply unsafe to host the event this year,” said Kyle Carter, Executive Director, Downtown Davenport Partnership. “When the weather clears, a few sculptures were already completed, so we encourage folks to come downtown and support small businesses at the Freight House later this week. Antonella’s, Front Street Tap Room, Freight House Farmers Market, and The Diner will greatly appreciate the community support when things clear up.”
EARLIER UPDATE: On this snow day, it’s tempting to dream of a warm, sunny beach, but the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is looking forward to its annual Icestravaganza this weekend.
Presented by Rubberstamps.net and TBK Bank, the free event will be January 12-14, 2024, at the Freight House and Beiderbecke Drive, off River Drive in downtown Davenport. It will feature beautiful ice carvings on display all three day — 18 tons of ice transformed into “Mystical Monsters Under the Sea,” this year’s theme.
Whether attendees stroll by the ice sculptures at the Freight House or check them out from their vehicle in the drive-through display on Beiderbecke Drive, organizers recommend the best time to see (and take photos of) the sculptures is when they’re glowing from dusk to 10 p.m. each night, according to a Tuesday DDP release. Festival goers are encouraged to snap a photo and post on social media using the hashtag #IcestravaganzaQC.
“Icestravaganza is a one-of-a-kind winter event in the Quad Cities that is fun for the whole family,” DDP program director Alisha Espey said in the release. “We’re excited to bring back the After Glow Party on Saturday night featuring live ice carvings lit by black light with an expanded light show and live mix by DJ Buddha.”
Throughout the weekend, during limited hours, enjoy a warming station with hot cocoa presented by The Family Credit Union; free live carving demonstrations presented by Metronet; and costumed characters provided by Davenport Junior Theatre.
The Icestravaganza schedule is:
Friday, Jan. 12
- 5 p.m. Event opens
- 5 – 7:30 p.m. — Freight House Farmers Market indoor hours
- 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. — The Family Credit Union warming station – free hot chocolate
- 10 p.m. — Event closes and lights for carvings shut off
Saturday, Jan. 13
- 10 a.m. Event opens
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Freight House Farmers Market indoor hours
- 12:45 – 3:30 p.m. — Elsa and Anna performers meet and greet from City of Davenport’s Junior Theatre
- 2 – 4 p.m. — Metronet live carving demonstration and live stream on Downtown Davenport Partnership’s Facebook page (located on the stage at the west end of the Freight House)
- 3 – 5 p.m. — The Family Credit Union warming station – free hot chocolate
- 6 – 8 p.m. — After Glow Party sponsored by Front Street Brewery – live carving demonstrations with black lights, light show and DJ Buddha (warming tent and stage in the parking lot, south Freight House)
- 10 p.m. — Event closes and lights for carvings shut off
Sunday, Jan. 14
- 10 a.m. Event opens
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Freight House Farmers Market indoor hours
- 4 – 5:30 p.m. — The Family Credit Union warming station – free hot chocolate!
- 10 p.m. — Event closes and lights for carvings shut off
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