Event 2: Fire In Ice, LaForce

02.02.19 First Saturday Fire In Ice

On Saturday, February 2, 2019, the Downtown Frederick Partnership hosted the annual First Saturday Event, Fire In Ice. This is one of the most popular events of the year in Downtown Frederick. From ice sculptures to fire performances, this event is fun for the whole family. 

Along Carroll Creek, the crowd gathers around a hot air balloon gondola to awe in amazement at the massive blazing flame. As night falls, the temperatures drop quickly but luckily the heat from the flame disperses across the entire creek. 

A fire performer puts on a show for the crowd with his hot skills. The fire part of Fire In Ice includes fire pits with s'mores dispersed throughout downtown and fire performances.  

Every winter, colorful lighted boats are placed along Carroll Creek as part of The Sailing Through Winter Solstice, an event where the community votes on their favorite boat. Each boat is sponsored by a local Frederick business and the money raised from the votes goes towards the business's chosen charity. This Viking boat dubbed the "Snallygaster" is sponsored by the Poole's and Beckley's who have chosen to support the Glade Valley Community Services.

Forester, First Saturday

An ice carving is displayed outside of the Historical Society of Frederick, MD. Ice carvings were displayed throughout downtown Frederick for this month's First Saturday "Fire in Ice" event, which took place on Saturday, February 6th.

The Frederick Historical Society is seen through an ice carving displayed outside of it. Ice carvings were displayed throughout downtown Frederick for this month's First Saturday "Fire in Ice" event, which took place on Saturday, February 6th.

An ice carver carves a huge block of ice into a horse using a chainsaw, while the crowd looks on, as a part of the "Fire in Ice" First Saturday events that took place in downtown Frederick on Saturday, February 6th. This demonstration took place on North East Street.

An ice carver carves a huge block of ice into a horse, while the crowd looks on, as a part of the "Fire in Ice" First Saturday events that took place in downtown Frederick on Saturday, February 6th. This demonstration took place on North East Street.

Woodward, Fire in Ice

A child touches one of many ice sculptures set out in front of Frederick Businesses during the "Fire in Ice" festival on February 6, 2016.

The "Fire in Ice" festival, held in Frederick, Maryland, drew a large crowd to the city on February 6, 2016. Part of the "First Saturday" event series, the festival helps attract tourism annually. 

A child roasts a marshmallow during the "Fire and Ice" festival hosted in Frederick, Maryland on February 6, 2016. A s'mores and drinks event was open to all ages in the courtyard of Volt, a Frederick Restaurant.