Somerset, PA

Even though it's only a three day event the frigid air temperatures will guarantee that the ice carvings are going to last at least two weeks!! We're braving Mother Nature and headed for a Chamber Mixer at Crazy Alice's Catering before we check out the carvings! They serve breakfast and lunch which you can enjoy dinning in or taking out (101 West Main St, Glades Court Mall, Somerset). We'll be posting some of those ice carvings for your enjoyment tomorrow so check back.

Celebrating its 14^th year the Fire and Ice headquarters may be found at 113 East Main Street, (Across from the PNC Bank for those of you who don't have the GPS gadgets!) Somerset, PA 15501. Warm up there from 10-8 Friday and Saturday and 12- 4 on Sunday. Here's a schedule for all of the fun filled events! There are fireworks tonight at 6; you have to wonder if the temperature will have an effect upon their display.

New events this year include Wood Carvings by local and regional carvers along with Festival Themed window displays. Saturday has a "Hot Stuff Chili and Soup Cook-OFF" contest in the American Legion basement, 162 West Main. Note that this event and several others require admission by the Fire and Ice Pin. They can be purchased at Headquarters. Enjoy!

Hey, if you're spending time at Seven Springs or Hidden Valley this weekend you might want to check out Somerfest! For 29 years it has ALWAYS been a crowd pleaser. So as they celebrate the big 30 this weekend expect maximum fun!!

Somerfest is sponsored by Laurel Arts (remember the Dressler Arts Center we visited last month) and is held upon their grounds right in Somerset. From Hidden Valley just turn right on Rt 31at the main entrance and you'll run straight into it! For those with GPS, type in 214 South Harrison Ave. Somerset, PA 15501.

"There will be entertainment on the tent and lawn stages, crafts, FOOD, special areas set up for both children and teens (luau theme), climbing wall, moon bounce, small games of chance, magic shows, roving performers, and MORE!!"

The parade is Saturday 10 to noon.

Daily Admission Prices

Let us know how much fun you had!

Don't Miss the Thrills and Chills of the
2008 Fire and Ice Festival
Uptown Somerset
January 18, 19, 20, 2008!

Great experience in uptown Somerset, ice sculptures, shows, fireworks, model trains, horse drawn wagon rides, activities for kids of all ages! Visit their website for more information.

www.somersetincpa.org/fireandice.html

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