Plymouth’s Fire & Ice Festival Moves to New Location
(CITY OF PLYMOUTH) – Fire & Ice, Plymouth’s 36th-annual winter festival, is set for 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Plymouth Creek Playfield, 3625 Fernbrook Lane. N.
Following cancellations in recent years due to poor ice conditions, the annual event will look a little different this year as it moves from a frozen lake setting to a park. Despite the change, Fire & Ice returns with fun fan favorites.
The free event offers a variety of winter activities, including ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Attendees can wander through the snow village or gather in a heated tent for activities such as BINGO and DJ-led music. Children may enjoy a snow play area and photo opportunities at the llama meet-and-greet.
True to event tradition, Fire & Ice includes a fireworks display beginning at 6:30 p.m. Attendees may return to the tent after the fireworks for a live performance by Jonah and the Whales. Participants should bring cash and/or credit cards for food truck purchases and drinks at the ice bar. A schedule of events will be posted on the city website in mid-January.
Shuttle Service
Parking at Plymouth Creek Playfield is limited to accessible parking only. Free shuttle service is available, running to and from the Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. There is no cost to park at the Community Center. More information about the shuttle service will be posted on the city website in late-January.
Medallion Hunt
The 15th-annual Fire & Ice Medallion Hunt begins Thursday, Jan. 9 with a clue posted on the city’s social media platforms and the Fire & Ice webpage, plymouthmn.gov/fireandice.
More clues will be published Thursdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, or until someone finds the medallion. There is no need to register or pay to participate. A $250 prize is awarded to the first sleuth who finds the medallion.
New this year, community members may join a live medallion hunt on-site at the Fire & Ice event Feb. 1.
Coloring Contest
The sixth-annual Fire & Ice Coloring Contest begins Monday, Jan. 6 – and community members of all ages are invited to participate in the contest in advance of Fire & Ice. Entries will be judged in six age categories:
Youth – ages 3-4
Youth – ages 5-7
Youth – ages 8-10
Youth – ages 11-13
Teens – ages 14-17
Adults – ages 18 and older
Coloring contest sheets can be downloaded in early January from the Fire & Ice webpage, plymouthmn.gov/fireandice. Any art supplies may be used, except computer editing software.
Submissions may be dropped off at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., or the Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave. N. Contestants may also submit entries online at plymouthmn.gov/fireandice. All entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17.
Coloring contest winners will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 21 on the Fire & Ice webpage and the city’s social media platforms. The final winner and runner-up in each category will receive a gift card.
More Information
In the event of extreme temperatures or inclement weather, a Fire & Ice event cancellation will be announced at plymouthmn.gov/fireandice and via the weather line at 763-509-5205.
