The Fire & Ice Winter Festival is an annual winter celebration held in Ely, Nevada. This three-day community festival celebrates winter recreation, art, outdoor activities and local culture.

The festival features its popular ice-sculpting competition, where artists and teams create impressive sculptures from blocks of ice. Visitors can enjoy community art projects, winter sports, guided hikes, snow activities and family-friendly entertainment.

Popular activities associated with the festival include cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, ice skating, ice bowling, ice horseshoes and ice disc golf.

One of the festival’s most distinctive attractions is the fireworks display launched from a moving steam train operated by the Nevada Northern Railway. The celebration also includes an art sculpture bonfire, live music, food vendors, community tournaments and entertainment at local businesses.

The event takes place across several locations in Ely and surrounding recreation areas, bringing together residents and visitors for a memorable winter weekend.

Location Details:

• Venue: Multiple locations throughout Ely, including Cave Lake State Park, Ward Mountain Recreation Area, Broadbent Park and Nevada Northern Railway

• Main Event Area: Ely

• Street Address: Multiple venues; no single event address

• County: White Pine County

• City: Ely