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Fire & Ice Winterfest
February 6-February 7
2026 Fire & Ice Winterfest!
February 6 & 7, 2026
The Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest is held each year over the first full weekend of February in the quaint resort town of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, famous for its natural spring-fed hot pools. Come, bring your friends and family and celebrate winter!
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2026 Fire & Ice Winterfest Events
NEW THIS YEAR is our VIP Experience! Read below for more information
Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: BEER TASTING AT ERUPTION BREWING
Held at Eruption Brewery and Bistro @ 15 N 3rd East (Google Map)
Hosted by Sam and Leisha Netuschil.
Cost: $12.00 per person. Pay at the door.
Friday 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: WINE TASTING
Hosted reception style. Registration includes up to 4 tastings from a selection of varietal wines, a commemorative wine glass and appetizers. Your favorite bottle(s) will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the session. Pick up wrist bands at the door.
NEW Location: Beech Hollow Events Center at 9942 E Highway 30 (Google Map)
Cost: Bundle Events and Save! Buy Tickets Online Now!
$60 – Wine Tasting Only (Tickets sold Online)
$75 – Early Bird Bundle Wine Tasting & Concert (First 100 Tickets Sold Online)
$85 – Bundle Wine Tasting & Concert (First 200 Tickets Sold Online)
$100 – At the Door Bundle Wine Tasting & Concert (Sold only at the door)
$150 – VIP Bundle – (20 Tickets Available Online only)
VIP Bundle Benefits include:
A private event space for both the Wine Tasting and the Concert for VIPs only
5 Wine Tastings instead of 4
Private meet and greet with Layne Bowen before the concert
Shuttle service from the Olympic Swimming Pool parking lot to the Beech Hollow Event Center
Pass to State Foundation Hot Pools
Check back for more details!
Friday 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm CONCERT WITH LAYNE BOWEN
Layne is an Idaho born and raised Musician. He used to tell his kids that they could be anything they wanted when they grew up. When one asked if he was doing what he loved to do every day (like their Nurse-Mom), he decided to follow his own advice. Layne is a full time musician from Pocatello, Idaho who opened for ZZ Top in August 2025 for their show at the Port. Check out more about Layne Bowen! Pick up wrist bands at the door.
Location: Beech Hollow Events Center at 9942 E Highway 30 (Google Map)
Cost: $50 For Concert Only (Tickets only sold at the door)
Save money with the VIP Bundle, Early Bird Bundle, or At The Door Bundle above!
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Saturday 7:30 am – 10:30 am: AMERICAN LEGION WAFFLE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST
Held at the Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)
Waffles, sausage, eggs, juice or coffee.
Cost: TBA. Pay at the door.
Saturday 10:00 am: RUNNING OF THE BULLS
Run in your swimming suit down Main Street starting at the Royal Hotel Pizzeria and jump in the State Foundation Pools. Line up starts at 9:30 am. Pre-purchased wrist bands will be picked up and also sold the day of the event at the Blue Jay Inn.
Cost: $5 per entry. Wristband required. Buy Tickets Online Now!
Location: Center and Main Street (Google Map)
Saturday 11:00 am – 1:30 pm: CHILDREN’S WATER CARNIVAL
Held at the Lava Hot Springs Indoor Aquatic Center. There will be games, prizes and water fun. 12 and under are invited to attend this event and must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be held indoors at the Olympic Swimming Complex at 195 N. Center (Google Map). Sponsored by the Lava Hot Springs Foundation. Info: Call (208) 251-5230.
Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm: POLAR BEAR BEER GARDEN
Held across the street from Eruption Brewery and across the bridge in West Park.
Cost: Buy Tickets Online Now!
- $30 in Advance Online – Includes 1 Souvenir Mug & 1 Drink Ticket
- $35 At the Beer Garden
- $20 Mug Only
- $15 Mug Refill
- $10 Solo Cup Drink
Location: At the 3rd Street Bridge at 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)
Saturday 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm: MARKET FAIR & FOOD TRUCKS
Vendors, Food Trucks, Fire & Ice merchandise and in person ticket sales for most events.
Location: Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)
Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: POLAR BEAR COSTUME JUDGING PARTY
Wear your wackiest outfit and line up for the Polar Bear costume contest! Prizes will be awarded! Contestants must buy a Polar Bear Float ticket to win prizes. JUDGING AT 1:45 pm SHARP!
Held at West Park near the 3rd Street East Bridge. 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)
Cost: Entry Fee included in the $15 Tube Rental fee. You may BRING YOUR OWN TUBE and pay at the event to be ONLY in the Costume Contest.
Saturday 2:00 pm: POLAR BEAR FLOAT
Wear your wackiest outfit and float ¼ mile down the ice cold Portneuf River to the Community building. See fun photos on Facebook!
Tube pick up and waiver signing will be at West Pavilion, near the beer garden. (Note! You will need to bring ID and sign a waiver in order to pick up the tube or participate in the Polar Bear Costume Judging Party with your own tube!)
Contestants enter the river near the 3rd Street East Bridge. 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)
Cost: $15 In Advance Only! Buy Tickets Online Now!
Entry Fee includes Costume Judging and Tube.
Only 100 tickets with a Tube are available.
Saturday 4:00 pm: PENGUIN RACE FUNDRAISER
Cost: 1 penguin for $5.00, 5 for $20.00. BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
- Grand Prize $300
- 1st Runner Up $200
- 2nd Runner Up $100
Location: 3rd Street East Bridge 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)
Up to 1000 penguins will be dropped into the Portneuf River off the 3rd Street East Bridge and rescued by the Community Center Building. If your penguin wins you will be contacted by text, email or phone. You don’t need to be present to win.
Saturday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: FIRE DANCERS
Fire performers from Lava Flow Fire will entertain you through dance and acrobatics as they manipulate flaming objects to live music.
Location: Between Center St and 1st East on Main Street.
Cost: $20 In Advance Online, $25 At the gate. Buy Tickets Online Now!
Saturday 8:00 pm: FIREWORKS
Look toward the skies for an amazing display! Fireworks will be launched from the north and south sides of the city and can be viewed nearly anywhere in town.
Saturday 8:30 pm: CASINO NIGHT
Held at the Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)
Cost: TBA. Pay at the door.
Additional Information:
Fire & Ice Merchandise will be sold at the Veterans breakfast Saturday morning and in the Beer Garden Saturday afternoon. Fire and Ice merchandise with original Lava Chamber Fire and Ice logos will be available for purchase “only” through locations established by the Lava Chamber of Commerce at the Fire and Ice Event. The proceeds of all sales are used to support local non-profit organizations and promote events. Thank you for your support of the Lava Chamber of Commerce Fire and Ice event through your purchase of Chamber Fire and Ice merchandise!
If you have any questions while you are at the event, a Chamber volunteer/representative will be available at the Lava Community Center at 150 N Center St (Google Map) to help you.
For more information email us.
The Fire & Ice Winterfest is an event that only comes along once a year. Don’t miss what USA Today called one of the 10 zaniest winter festivals in the world.
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