*2009 World Ice Art Championships*
Feb. 24-Mar. 22, 2009 - - - 10 AM to 10 PM daily
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Ice Park offers the best in family entertainment!
Ice Alaska is in its 18th year hosting one of the largest annual ice art competitions and exhibitions worldwide. The Fairbanks event, the World Ice Art Championships, has grown to a month long attraction involving over 70 teams from all over the world. The competitions, and the accompanying kids park, attract more than 100 ice artists and approximately 45,000 visitors from Alaska and all over the world.
Fairbanks, Alaska USA - Map to Kids Park
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The Flint
Hills Resources Kids Park from
February 24 - March 22.
The Kids Park is open on the February 24, the first day the park opens until the gates are closed for the final time on March 22. This magical four acres of Ice Park is like any playground, ONLY it is constructed entirely from ICE. There are slides and rides for all ages, challenging mazes, and life-sized sculptures of favorite animals, popular characters and toys to touch and climb on.
Admission Prices to Ice Park
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Single Block Classic
February 24 - 26
Single Block Winners will be announced the evening of
Sat., Feb. 28, 2009
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The Single Block Classic - ice sculpting competition begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24 and ends 60 hours later on Thursday, February 26 at 9 p.m. Teams are composed of one to two members. Each team is given one block of ice measuring 5ft x 8ft x 3ft. Once the ice block is positioned, the sculptors do not receive any assistance from heavy equipment to resposition the hugeblock. They can, however, get help moving the ice from other teams. Most work long hours, even around the clock, to complete their sculpture on time. The resulting Single Block pieces are spectacular, some over 25 ft. tall.
The finished pieces are then judged under white lights on Thursday night. The public flocks to see the finished pieces beginning Friday, February 27. |
Multi-Block Classic
March 1-6, 2009
Multi-Block Awards
Ceremony
Mar. 7, 2009, 8 PM |
The Multi-Block Classic ice sculpting competition begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, and ends at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 6, or 132 hours later. Teams are composed of two to four sculptors that often work round the clock to complete their massive pieces. Each team is given 10 blocks of ice each block measures approximately 4ft x 6ftx 3ft. Artists receive the aid of heavy equipment and skilled operators to lift and position the ice.
The public is invited to watch the artists, and holds its breath as the sculpture pieces are lifted and stacked into place. The sculptures created sometimes attain heights of more than 25 feet. Friday night, the sculptures are judged under white lights. Saturday, March 7 honors the finished pieces and recognizes winning artists. The natural refrigeration and shade maintains sculptures in pristine condition through the end of March.
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Amateur Open Exhibition
Feb 25-Mar 14, 2009
Amateur Open Recognition
Mar. 14, 2009
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The Amateur Open exhibition is an opportunity for artists to try out some ideas on a block of ice without the stress of competition. Contestants can register and sculpt on a flexible schedule. Teams usually consist of one to two sculptors. Participants under 16 years of age must have parental permission and be accompanied by an adult while they are working.
The finished sculptures are illuminated with colored lights for the public
to view. Amateur Open teams are recognized at the Jr. Ice Art Championship Awards Ceremony on the Saturday night after the sculpting time ends. |
Junior World Ice Art Championship
Mar. 9-13, 2009
Junior World Ice Art Championship Awards Ceremony
Sat, Mar. 14, 2009 - 8 PM
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Junior World Ice Art Championship Mar. 9-13, 2009 is for high school students enrolled in the 9th up to 12th grades. Teams are provided one ice block, 3’ x 5’x 4.’ The block weighs approximately 3,600 lbs. Once the ice block is placed, the sculpting team may not use motorized tools or equipment to move the block. Experienced artists are on hand to answer questions and offer technical assistance allowed within the competition guidelines.
Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category (Abstract and Realistic) Awards consist of scholarships and gift certificates. |
| View the finished sculptures 'TIL Sunday, MARCH 22 |
View over 180 sculptures. Join the fun at Kids Park.
(907) 451-8250 |
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Ice Park Closes Mar 23 at 10pm |
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