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South Haven already planning for big mid-winter Ice Breaker Festival

Now in its 31st year, South Haven’s Ice Breaker Festival (January 31 – February 2) promises winter fun for the whole family! It has become West Michigan’s predominant and growing winter festival and will showcase dazzling ice sculptures, a Chili Cook-off, Cardboard Sled Race, Pub Slide, outdoor ice skating, S’mores Roasting, Snowsuit Fashion Competition, Frozen Fish Fling, and many more exciting activities throughout downtown South Haven.

The not-to-be-missed highlight of this annual event is the sculpting of more than 40 blocks of ice, weighing 300-600 pounds each, into incredible works of frozen art. Take a stroll around downtown to see all of the “cool” designs! While admiring all the amazing ice displays, be sure to enjoy the Pub Slide, with food, drink, and entertainment specials offered at participating bars and restaurants all weekend long.

The streets of South Haven will be blazing on Saturday, February 1st as “Heat the Streets” offers three fire pits open for s’more roasting! Also on Saturday, the Professional Chili Cook-Off provides downtown South Haven restaurants & bars the opportunity to vie for the coveted chili trophy and bragging rights. Try your hand at our 5th Annual Frozen Fish Fling at the South Marina, then join us at the Coast Guard hill for the 7^th annual Cardboard Sled Race on Saturday afternoon!

This year will bring back the Silent Disco for its second year! Located on the blocked-off Phoenix Street near Dyckman Park. This unique and energetic event will have participants dancing to their choice of music channels through wireless headphones in a lively outdoor setting.

Participate in family friendly activities from arts and crafts with several non-profits to family ice skating at the outdoor covered rink in downtown South Haven.

Proceeds from Ice Breaker events help many local non-profit organizations to generate needed revenue to support local programming.

Make your plans now to spend the weekend in South Haven during Ice Breaker 2025, January 31 – February 2, 2025. For more information contact the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce at 269.637.5171, or e-mail events@southhavenmi.com, visit on the web at www.southhavenmi.com, or on Facebook.