The Meltdown Winter Ice Festival
The Meltdown Winter Ice Festival is an exciting weekend event in Richmond, Indiana focused on a thrilling tour of custom ice sculptures, impressive ice fights, lively winter activities for all ages, and so much more!
Jan 21 - 27, 2019Did you miss the Meltdown Winter Ice Festival in 2019? Don’t worry–we’ll be back in 2020! Stay tuned for more details!
Looking for a place to chill out this January? Look no further than the Meltdown
Winter Ice Festival in Richmond, IN! This festival offers events and activities for kids and adults of all ages. Join us for coloring contests, Lego contests, a charity chili cook-off, and world-class ice carvers! Each year we bring in carvers from all over to come and compete for your icy affections. The Meltdown Winter Ice Festival in Richmond, IN is sure to be the coolest event in January!
Watch this video from a previous year to get fired up!
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Directions
The coolest festival in Richmond will take place in Elstro Plaza. Take exit 151 on Interstate 70 for US 27 South. Continue on US 27 South for 2.6 miles. Turn right on US 40. Jack Elstro Plaza will be on the left.
Photo Gallery
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FAMILY FUN
There are tons of interactive ways for people of all ages to get involved this winter, including kids activities, ice events, fun, food, games, and more!
NIGHT LIFE
The Meltdown Winter Ice Festival night life is booming with fun and exciting events such as ice fights, family oriented fun, and opportunities for the 21 and over crowd.
DAYTIME FESTIVITIES
Throughout the day, Meltdown is home to some extremely unique and engaging activities for different age ranges. From Ice Ping Pong, to the Ice Sculpture Tour; from The Frozen Fun Run to the Chili Crawl, this festival is bound to keep you entertained for the weekend!