Ice Sculpture Carving Registration

This annual competition showcases the amazing ice carving skills of both professionals and amateurs alike. Families and groups are welcomed and encouraged to participate! Each team will be assigned to a specific ice block to carve (on theme).

2026 Theme: Aprés Ski at Chalet Cedarburg

Divisions

• Adult Professional
• Adult Amateur (16 yrs. and older, maximum 2 adult carvers)
• Family/Youth or Group Division (family must include at least 1 child under age 16 and 1 adult; group must include at least 1 adult) 

Ice Blocks:  

Each ice block is about 10” x 20” x 40” and weighs around 270 pounds. Due to the size and fragile nature of the blocks, we will not be able to provide replacements in case of mishaps. 

Check In:

Please have a team representative check in at the Community Gym (W63 N641 Washington Ave) by 8:30am on February 21st. You will receive your ice block location and carving tools.

Judging/Prizes

Judging will begin around 1:45 p.m. Ice sculptures will be judged on a point system for originality, artistic merit, and adherence to the theme. 

Best of Show: any sculpture qualifies - $250

People's Choice Award: $100

Professional Division: $150

Amateur/Family/Group Division:  $150

Winners will be announced on Saturday in the Community Center immediately following the judging, which should at approximately 4:00 p.m.  Prizes will be mailed to those not present.

RULES:

Register: All carvers/groups MUST register in the Community Center before carving and get their block assignment.

Additives: Props ARE allowed. No additives may be used (snow, coloring, etc.). Props will not be returned. 

Tools: Festivals of Cedarburg will provide two ice pics per team if needed. Ice pics must be returned at the end of the competition. Carvers are responsible for bringing any additional tools. Hand tools only. NO power tools allowed.