W.I.A.C. - WORLD ICE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS
Have you got what it takes to conquer the BIG ICE ?See calendar for specific competition dates
Home of the World Ice Art Championships
OPENING DATES
Playground : Feb 16th – Mar 31st, 2026
WIAC Competition : Feb 16th – Mar 4, 2026
Calendar
Key dates for visitors, artists & volunteers
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ICE ALASKA 2026 Competition schedule
MULTI BLOCK COMPETITION
START – February 16, 2026 @ 8AM
FINISH – February 21, 2026 @ 10PM
Awards Night – February 22, 2026 @ 8PM
DOUBLE BLOCK COMPETITION
START – February 24, 2026 @ 8AM
FINISH – February 26, 2026 @ 10PM
Awards Night – February 27, 2026 @ 8PM
SINGLE BLOCK COMPETITION
START – March 1, 2026 @ 8AM
FINISH – March 3, 2026 @ 10PM
Awards Night – March 4, 2026 @ 8PM
FAIRBANKS OPEN
START – March 1, 2026 @ 8AM
FINISH – March 3, 2026 @ 10PM
Awards Night – March 4, 2026 @ 8PM
YOUTH CLASSIC
START – March 10, 2026 @ 8AM
FINISH – March 12, 2026 @ 10PM
Awards Night – March 13, 2026 @ 8PM
Multi Block Classic
6 days
Four Artists use nine blocks of ice, to create a massive show piece that will blow your mind.
Double Block Classic
3 days
A dynamic duo making masterpieces using only two blocks of ice – a sensation to see.
Single Block Classic
3 days
One person vs one block of ice, working towards world “ice domination”
Fairbanks open
Two Divisions available.
Division I – Judged
3 day competition concurrent with the World Championship Single Block event.
Division II – Non Judged.
Open scheduling.
38 hours total time allotted.
Open to novice, student, and amature ice artist.
Youth Classic
4 days
Young imaginations run free to create amazing icy sculptures using a single block of ice.
passion meets endurance
This is a prestigious event for “the best of the best”.
Crystal clear art
It’s an incredible experience, where every sculpture is created from crystal clear water from the natural resources in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The blocks of ice are known throughout the world as the “Arctic Diamond”. Each block of ice is cut, harvested and transported by dedicated volunteers then sculpted by world class artists. Of course none of this can occur with the amazing support by our sponsors and community.
Only this many days until Ice Alaska & the COOLEST event will be open........
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