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Fire & Ice Winterfest

February 7-February 8

Lava Hot Springs Fire and Ice Festival in Lava Hot Springs Idaho

2025 Fire & Ice Winterfest

February 7 & 8, 2025

ONLINE TICKETS SALES ARE CLOSED!  
BUY TICKETS IN PERSON IN LAVA!

BUY AND PICK UP ALL PREREGISTERED TICKET WRIST BANDS FOR SATURDAY EVENTS AT
THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 150 N Center St (Google Map)

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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! See all the fun 2024 photos and videos on Facebook!

 

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2025 Fire & Ice Winterfest Events


Friday, February 7, 2025

Market Fair at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Friday 12:00 pm – 8 pm: MARKET FAIR & FOOD TRUCKS

Vendors, Food Trucks, Fire & Ice merchandise and in person ticket sales for all events.

Held at the Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)

 

Fire & Ice Beer Tasting at the Eruption Brewery in Lava Hot Springs Idaho

Friday 1:30 pm – 3:30 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.

Wine Tasting at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Friday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm:  WINE TASTING

Hosted reception style. Registration includes up to 5 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 each session. All net proceeds are contributed to the Greater Lava Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce.

Location: The Lava Hot Springs Riverside Inn at  255 Portneuf Street (Google Map)

Cost: $50.00 per person. Prepaid tickets check in at the door. Tickets may be purchased there if any are available.

1st Session: 3:30 – 4:45 pm (BUY TICKETS IN PERSON)
2nd Session: 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm (SOLD OUT)

 

PARADE OF LIGHTS DOWN MAIN STREET at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Friday 7:00 – 7:30 pm: FIRE & ICE PARADE OF LIGHTS

THEME IS “POLAR BEAR”. Decorate your float or ride and meet us in the swimming pool parking lot @ 6:30 pm. 
Questions: Call Destiny at 208-244-2570

 


Saturday, February 8, 2024

 

AMERICAN LEGION WAFFLE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday 8:00 am – 11 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: $7 for 10 and older. $5 for under 10. Pay at the door.

 

Running of the Bulls at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

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 9:00 am on Center and Main Street (Google Map).

Cost: $5:00 per person. Wristband required.
BUY & PICK UP PREPURCHASED WRIST BANDS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 150 N Center St (Google Map)

 

 

Fire & Ice Children's Water Carnival at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

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.  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. 

Cost: FREE for kids AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.  

 

POLAR BEAR BEER GARDEN at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm: POLAR BEAR BEER GARDEN

Held across the bridge in the Lava Foundation East Park at 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)
Local vendors will offer a variety of delicious meals & snacks.

Cost:  $30.00 includes 1 Souvenir Mug & 1 Drink Ticket. Refills may be purchased at the Beer Garden.

BUY AND PICK UP ALL PREREGISTERED BEER GARDEN WRIST BANDS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 150 N Center St (Google Map)

 

Market Fair at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday 12:00 pm – 8 pm: MARKET FAIR & FOOD TRUCKS

Vendors, Food Trucks, Fire & Ice merchandise and in person ticket sales for all events.

Held at the Lava Hot Springs Community Center. 150 N Center St (Google Map)

 

Polar Bear Float at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: POLAR BEAR COSTUME JUDGING PARTY
Saturday 2:00 pm: POLAR BEAR FLOAT (SOLD OUT)

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. Float for ¼ mile down the ice cold Portneuf River to the Community building. See fun photos on Facebook!

Warm up at the Lava Hot Springs Inn Hot Pools  at 94 N Center St (Google Map) immediately after the float.  One time entry with wrist bands required.

REGISTER AND PICK UP WRIST BANDS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 150 N Center St (Google Map)
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!)
Contestants enter the river at the 3rd Street Bridge. 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map)

Cost: $10.00 Entry Fee includes Costume Judging and Tube.

TUBES ARE SOLD OUT! You may BRING YOUR OWN TUBE and pay at the Community Center to participate in the Costume Contest.

 

Curling Tournament at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: CURLING AT THE ROOFTOP BAR

Held at the Rooftop Bar @ 289 1st Alley N South (Google Map)

3-4 person teams, $25/team, cash prize. Team costumes encouraged!

Cost: $30/door
BUY & PICK UP PREPURCHASED WRIST BANDS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 150 N Center St (Google Map)

 

Penguin Race at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday 4:30 pm: PENGUIN RACE FUNDRAISER

Cost: 1 penguin for $5.00, 5 for $20.00.

BUY ONLINE NOW! Hurry! Sales close at Noon on Saturday.

Up to 1000 penguins will be dropped into the Portneuf River off the 3rd Street East Bridge 3rd East and 1st North (Google Map) 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. (NOT included in bundle)

 

The Torch Light Ski at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday at Dusk: THE TORCH LIGHT SKI

As the sun sets, look for fire in the sky! Watch local daredevils ski down the “L” Mountain with lit torches (weather permitting). You won’t want to miss this amazing sight.

 

Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Dancers and Aaron Ball Band

Saturday 6:30 pm  8:00 pm: FIRE DANCERS
8:30 pm – 10:00pm:  AARON BALL BAND CONCERT

Fire performers from Lava Flow Fire will entertain you through dance and acrobatics as they manipulate flaming objects to live music by the Aaron Ball Band. Their music is full of passion, dry wit and storytelling through Americana, Southern Rock, and Alternative Country styles. We will have bleacher seating this year!
Watch our YouTube video.

Located in the Meadows behind the Lava Hotel & Spa. Entrance is at the end of 142 1st Ave E (Google Map) just past River Bridge Inn on the right side of the road.

Cost: There will be a combo ticket this year, paired with the Aaron Ball Band. 

  • 12 & under are free
  • $50 for Fire Dancers & Aaron Ball Concert at the Community Center the day of the event (Saturday the 8th)
  • $35 Aaron Ball Concert ONLY after Fire Dancers & Concert at the Community Center. (You don’t need to pay again if you paid for the Fire Dancers & Aaron Ball Concert)

BUY & PICK UP PREPURCHASED WRIST BANDS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 150 N Center St (Google Map)

Fireworks at the Lava Hot Springs Fire & Ice Winterfest

Saturday 8:00 pm: FIREWORKS

Look toward the skies for an amazing display! Fireworks will be launched from the north side of the city and can be viewed nearly anywhere in town.

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 the Chamber and help pay for the event. 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. to help you.

For more information email us.

All proceeds benefit the Lava Hot Springs Chamber Of Commerce. 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.

See our Facebook Page for more info and photos! 

 

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Details

Start:
February 7
End:
February 8
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Venue

Downtown Lava Hot Springs
15 N 3rd Ave
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246 United States
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