The Keene Ice & Snow Festival is an annual winter celebration held in downtown Keene, New Hampshire. The festival brings together local residents, families, visitors, artists and professional ice sculptors for a day of outdoor entertainment and winter activities.

The main attraction is the professional ice-carving competition, where talented sculptors transform large blocks of ice into impressive artistic creations. The finished sculptures are displayed throughout downtown, with special lighting that makes them glow beautifully during the evening.

The festival also offers a variety of family-friendly activities, including children’s train rides, pony rides, face painting, roaming performers, crafts, interactive entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides and seasonal refreshments.

Visitors can enjoy warm beverages, sweet treats, campfire activities and opportunities to explore local shops and restaurants. The event celebrates creativity, community participation and New Hampshire’s winter traditions.

The festival is organised by the Keene Downtown Group and provides a free winter experience for families and visitors of all ages.