Who serves the best chili in Richmond? You be the judge with twelve different chilis! Local restaurants will pull out their best recipes for this friendly competition supporting the good work of our community’s nonprofits! Tickets are $10 (cash) at the door Sponsored by Morrisson-Reeves Library and Meltdown Winter Ice Festival
Want to witness first hand how our amazing ice carvers turn blocks of ice into works of ice? See a live carving demonstration at The Leland Legacy as carvers transform blocks of ice into ice sculptures. There will also be tasty treats from some favorite local food trucks on hand too.
This Frozen-themed costume contest is open to anyone aged 12 and under. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes for best costume.
Play games MADE OF ICE, take photos with the sculptures, and take in the magical creations made by world-class carvers. The whole family can enjoy the ice in the Family Fun Zone. During previous years, this area included an ice slide, a ping-pong table, a skee ball game, and more! What will the carvers create […]
Enjoy a pizza party during the Meltdown at Suzie's Pizza followed by all of your favorite arcade games at Retro Rush Arcade. Tickets are $10 per person
Want to witness first hand how our amazing ice carvers turn blocks of ice into works of ice? See a live carving demonstration in Elstro Plaza as carvers transform blocks of ice into ice sculptures. There will also be tasty treats from some favorite local food trucks on hand too.
Enjoy warm food and cool treats from some of the best of Richmond's food trucks. Expected Food Trucks The Ginger Gring0 Fatheadz Food Truck Ullery's Ice Cream Big Pappa's Pork Pit
The Richmond Farmers Market is a growers‐only market to look out for our local farmers and producers. Vendors are the growers and producers of fruits, vegetables, plants, baked & dried goods, jams, and other products. The Richmond Farmers Market supports local, small‐scale farmers and gardeners by providing a marketing opportunity to sell homegrown produce, and […]
Play games MADE OF ICE, take photos with the sculptures, and take in the magical creations made by world-class carvers. The whole family can enjoy the ice in the Family Fun Zone. During previous years, this area included an ice slide, a ping-pong table, a skee ball game, and more! What will the carvers create […]
Happening at Hayes Arboretum during the Richmond Meltdown! Warm up with free hot chocolate in the Nature Center from 10 am-2 pm on Saturday, January 27th. The first 50 people will receive a reusable Starbucks cup. Thank you to the Richmond Starbucks for donating the reusable cups. Free and open to all!
Enjoy warm food and cool treats from some of the best of Richmond's food trucks. Expected Food Trucks The Ginger Gring0 Fatheadz Food Truck Ullery's Ice Cream Big Pappa's Pork Pit
Stop by the Joseph Moore Museum on the campus of Earlham College and learn about ice science through unique activity stations and crafts. View gigantic fossil Ice Age skeletons firsthand. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Visit the Meltdown Pop-In Market at RNR's Storefront (Richmond Neighborhood Restoration). Local craft vendors will be on location, also pick up some FREE Meltdown merch! Afterwards visit all the Ice Sculptures at Jack Elstro Plaza.
Update: Due to the weather, the Ice Cream Eating Contest has been moved inside to the Depot building (180 Fort Wayne Ave, Richmond, IN). Local teams of public employees will battle to the end of the bowl! Drop by the main stage to cheer on your favorite team. Teams have been chosen prior to the […]
