Fire & Ice Festival 2024

We know many of you think summer when you hear Bethany Beach, but there is plenty for residents and visitors in Bethany Beach and the surrounding coastal towns to do year-round.   Coming up at the end of January is the annual Fire & Ice Festival, and this year's selected theme is "Into the Wild".   Some highlights are ice sculptures and live carving demonstrations, a s’mores bonfire on the beach, and fireworks.  This winter festival has events taking place in Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millville and Frankford.  If you are a homeowner, we know this event is a great reason to be in town, whether it be Bethany Beach or the nearby towns.  If you are looking for a beach property of your own, this would be a great weekend to mix in some fun while seeing homes for sale in Bethany Beach and the surrounding area!

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Provided by the Coastal Point, information regarding the 2024 Fire & Ice Festival can be found below:

• Friday, January 26th

• Kids Inflatables (3 – 7 PM): Fun will be located in the fenced area by the Christian Church Conference Center (15 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach).

• Movie on the Bandstand (5 – 7  PM): Grab a pair of 3D glasses and enjoy DeepSea 3D.

• Beach Bonfire & S’mores (6 PM – 8 PM): Head down to the beach to warm up by a beach bonfire and pick up your pre-packaged s’mores!

• Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

• Saturday, January 27th

• Live Radio with Dan Gaffney (9 AM – 12 PM): Dan Gaffney from 105.9 The Wave will be broadcasting live near the flagpole in downtown Bethany Beach on Saturday morning.

• Kids Inflatables (11 AM – 7 PM): Fun for children of all ages, bring the family to Bethany Beach to enjoy a fun afternoon on inflatable slides, obstacle courses, and bounce houses. The inflatables area will be at the fenced area by the Christian Church Conference Center (15 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach). *Suggested donation for entry fee for event beneficiary.

• Cascading Carlos (1 – 5 PM): Stand back and watch his incredible performance or give juggling a try and interact with his fun props!

• Live Ice Carving Demonstrations:
• 4 PM at Bethany Beach Ocean Suites
• 6 PM on the Bethany Beach Bandstand

• “Into the Wild” Ice Tour (5 – 9 PM): Starting at 5:00 PM on Saturday, check out all the sculptures in town by taking an adventure on the “Into the Wild” Ice Tour!

• Fireworks (8:30 PM): Fireworks will be dependent on beach conditions and weather during the festival weekend.

• Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery Happenings – Frankford

• Friday, January 26th

• Ice Drink Luge  (12 – 9 PM): Come enjoy a drink poured from the 900-pound ice luge that will be revealed on Friday!

• Food Trucks (2 – 9 PM): Enjoy some delicious food as you sit by a fire, take a picture with the ice sculptures, and enjoy the ambiance at the vineyard.

• Live Music  (4 – 9 PM): Kick off the Fire & Ice Festival weekend with some jungle jams at Salted Vines.

• “Into the Wild” Ice Tour (4 – 9 PM): Starting at 4:00 PM, check out the “Into the Wild” sculptures on the Ice Tour!

• Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

• Saturday, January 27th

• Live Music (1 PM – 4 PM): Enjoy a drink as you listen to singer/songwriter Bobby Lee Jones. Click here for Bobby Lee’s page.

• Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

• Sunday, January 28th

• Live Music (1 PM – 4 PM): Finish off your festival weekend and enjoy live music by The Bilenki Duo on Sunday. Click here to visit the Bilenki Duo’s page.

• Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail.

*Overflow parking will be available around the back of the building. Volunteers will be onsite Friday evening to assist*

Town of Ocean View Happenings – John West Park

• Friday, January 26th 

• Food Trucks (12 PM – 8 PM): Taco Reho will be on site from 12:00 – 8:00PM. Troop 281 will also be managing the Chuck Wagon.

• Kids Inflatable Winter Maze (12 PM – 8 PM): Children are invited to wind through a huge inflatable maze  in John West Park on Friday only during Fire & Ice Weekend!

• Beer Garden (12 PM – 8 PM): Take a load off and enjoy a drink in the 900 sq. foot inflatable pub or grab a seat outside by a relaxing fire pit. 

• “Into the Wild” Ice Tour (3 PM – 9 PM): Check out all the sculptures in town by taking a “Into the Wild” Ice Tour.

• Live Radio with Dan Gaffney Show (TBD): Dan Gaffney from 105.9 The Wave will be broadcasting live from the gazebo in John West Park.

• Live Ice Carving Demonstration (3 PM – 4 PM): There will be a Live Ice Demonstration at 3:00 PM at the Gazebo.

• Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts!

• Saturday, January 27th

• Food Trucks (12 PM – 4 PM): Grab a delicious bite to eat in John West Park and view the ice in the daylight! Vendors on site include Changing Mains and Taco Reho! Troop 281 will be managing the “Chuck Wagon."

• Pony Rides for Kids (11 AM – 2 PM): Take a ride on the Pony Express at John West Park’s Oregon Trail-themed Fire & Ice location. Children are invited to take a pony ride, provided by Saddle Up Stables.

• Beer Garden (11 AM – 4 PM): Head down to The Trading Post–themed beer garden at John West Park.

• Ocean View Historical Society (12 PM – 3 PM): The Historic Village is adjacent to John West Park and includes the replica of Hall’s Store and Visitors Center.

• Live Music Performance (12PM – 3PM): Enjoy a live music performance by Homestead Bluegrass in the pavilion near the Beer Garden!

• Tasting Tour: The Tasting Tour kicks off with participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktail

 

Millville Boardwalk Happenings – Millville

• Friday, January 26th

• “Into the Wild” Ice Tour  (4 PM – 9 PM): Starting at 4:00 PM, check out all the sculptures at Millville Boardwalk! Enjoy dinosaur sculptures, ice cream, Volcanic s’mores, carving demonstration, mini golf, arcade and more!

• T-Rex Lounge  (4 PM –  9 PM): Join in on the fun for a night of Family Karaoke in the T Rex lounge!

• Volcanic S’mores: (4 – 8 PM): Stay warm by enjoying some extreme s’mores while viewing our Volcanic attraction.

• Ice Cream Specials: The adventure continues with Jurassic twists to Agape Creamery’s ice cream flavors including special flavors specially made for Festival Weekend.

Chili Cookoff , Millville, DE

Saturday, January 27th

• Ticket Includes: Up to 20 Chilis to taste, saltines, your choice of beverage (water, soda, tea), cash bar, ice sculpture, music, ice cream, and more! Tickets also serve as raffle tickets toward a great prize. All ticket sales will benefit Millville Volunteer Fire Company. Click Here For Tickets!!!

NO ONSITE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE- ORDER YOURS TODAY!

 

Select Your Time Slot:
Time Slot 1: 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Time Slot 2: 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM

​Ticket Cost:  
Adults: $15
Children (12 & under): $5
Donated Processing Fee $2

Competition:
If you would like to compete in the Fire & Ice – “Into the Wild” Chili Cookoff, please contact Michele Steffens at millvillevfc@gmail.com for more information. Chili will be judged by 3 categories:

• Meat (No beans)
• Bean and Meat
• Vegan

 

Skating Rink – Lord’s Landscaping, Millville

Friday through Saturday, January 26th – 27th

Stop by Lord’s Landscaping and grab a pair of skates for the 2024 Skating Rink, located at 35577 Atlantic Avenue in Millville. Sponsored by Lord’s Landscaping and SavvyDerm Skin Clinic, the 1,800 square foot synthetic ice rink will be fun for the whole family!

• $5 donation suggested for 30-minute skating session
  *Includes skate rentals
  *Ages 5+ permitted

Friday, January 26th
Skating Rink: 4:00PM – 8:00PM

Saturday, January 27th
Skating Rink: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

*Proceeds will benefit the Lord Baltimore PTO. Thanks in advance to all of the Lord Baltimore PTO adult and student volunteers!*

Tasting Tour – Throughout the Quiet Resorts

Enjoy the Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” Tasting Tour! All participating restaurants from the 2024 Fire & Ice Drink Competition will be offering tasters of the cocktail presented by their talented bartenders. Visit up to 15 different locations, each hosting an incredible ice sculpture, amazing festival menu items, live music, and themed cocktails throughout the weekend.

Pre-purchase a Tasting Tour Card for $30 online. Visit all participating restaurants with your Tasting Tour Card to taste their signature Fire & Ice “Into the Wild” themed cocktails. The card will be honored throughout the weekend. In addition to the drink tasting, stay and view the unique ice sculptures, and enjoy access to various exclusive food specials. Online ticket sales are non-refundable and will be available until January 22nd.

Click Here For Tickets

*The 2023 Tasting Tour Event was a complete sellout last year. Please pre-purchase your tickets for 2024!* If tickets are not sold out, they will be available for purchase at John West Park Info Tent beginning Friday, January 26, from 12 PM – 8 PM