the art of ICE

Throughout the winter months, highly detailed incredible works of crystal-clear art can be found around town. Ice sculptures are intricately carved by hand from ice so pure it’s been dubbed “Arctic Diamond.” Locally harvested, the ice blocks range in thickness from four to five feet and can weigh up to 7,500 pounds. Artists come to Fairbanks from around the globe to transform them into massive works of art for all to enjoy for as long as they’ll last.

Mighty polar bears, heavenly angels, fierce dragons, imposing woolly mammoths and more capture the imagination. They’re not all just for viewing, either. Sled down the tail of a dinosaur made into a giant ice slide. Frolic in an ice playground, wind your way through an ice maze or play a game of ice checkers. Visit an indoor ice museum or sip a spirited drink from a glass made of ice at an ice bar! There’s just too much fun to be had to miss out on this delightful Fairbanks winter tradition.

Don’t Miss It!

Mid-February through March, visit the World Ice Art Championships, one of the largest ice art exhibitions in the world, where you can watch the sculptors at work and see their masterpieces come to life from start to finish.