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*2012 World Ice Art Championships*
February 28 to March 25 - - - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Ice Park offers the best in family entertainment!
Ice Alaska is in its 23rd year hosting the largest annual ice art competitions and exhibitions worldwide. The Fairbanks event, the World Ice Art Championships, has grown to a month long attraction involving over 70 teams from all over the world. The competitions, and the accompanying kids park, attract more than 100 ice artists and approximately 45,000 visitors from Alaska and all over the world.
We are excited to be at our new location this year2012 BP World Ice Art ChampionshipsDate and Time
Tuesday Feb 28, 2012 Sunday Mar 25, 2012
The Flint Hills Resources Kids Park from February 28 - March 25.
The Kids Park is open on Tuesday, February 28, the first day the park opens, until the gates are closed for the final time on March 25. This magical Kids Park is like any playground, ONLY it is constructed entirely from ICE. There are slides and rides for all ages, challenging mazes, and life-sized sculptures of favorite animals, popular characters and toys to touch and climb on.
Single Block
Classic
February 28 - March 1Single Block Awards
Ceremony
March 2at 8 p.m.
The Single Block Classic World Ice Art Championships
Two sculpture competitions, in ABSTRACT and REALISTIC categories, begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28 and end 60 hours later on Thursday, March 1 at 9 p.m. Teams are composed of one to two members. Each team is given one block of ice measuring 5' x 8' x 3'. Once the ice block is positioned, the sculptors do not receive any assistance from heavy equipment to resposition the huge block. They can, however, get help moving the ice from other teams. Most work long hours, even around the clock, to complete their sculpture on time. The resulting pieces are spectacular, some over 25' tall.
The finished pieces are then judged under white lights on Thursday night. The public flocks to see the finished pieces under colored lights beginning Friday, March 2.
Multi-Block
Classic
March 4 - March 9
Awards
Ceremony
March 10at 8 p.m.
The Multi-Block Classic World Ice Art Championships
begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 4, and end at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 9, or 132 hours later. Teams are composed of two to four sculptors that often work round the clock to complete their massive piece. Each team is given 10 blocks of ice. Each block measures approximately 4' x 6' x 3'. Artists receive the aid of heavy equipment and skilled operators to lift and position the ice.
The public is invited to watch the artists and to hold its breath as the sculpture pieces are lifted and stacked into place. The sculptures created sometimes attain heights of more than 25 feet. Friday night, the sculptures are judged under white lights. An Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. honors the finished pieces and recognizes winning artists. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category (Abstract and Realistic)
The natural refrigeration and shade from the trees and screens maintain the sculptures through the end of March. They, too, will be bathed in colored lights.
Amateur Open Exhibition
February 29 - March 16Recognition
March 17
at 8 p.m.
The Amateur Open Exhibition
is an opportunity for artists to try out some ideas on a block of ice without the stress of competition. Contestants can register and sculpt on a flexible schedule. Teams usually consist of one to two sculptors. Participants under 16 years of age must have parental permission and be accompanied by an adult while they are working.
The finished sculptures are illuminated with colored lights for the public to view. Amateur Open teams are recognized at the Jr. Ice Art Championship Awards Ceremony on Saturday night after the sculpting time ends.
Youth Classic
March 13 - 16
Awards
March 17
at 8 p.m.Youth Classic
is for students enrolled up to age 18. Teams are provided one ice block, 3’ x 5 ’x 4’. The block weighs approximately 3,600 lbs. Once the ice block is placed, the sculpting team may not use motorized equipment to move the block. Experienced artists are on hand to answer questions and offer technical assistance allowed within the competition guidelines.
Awards consisting of gift certificates are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category (Abstract and Realistic).
View the finished sculptures through Sunday, MARCH 25, 2011Location
(Physical Adress) • 3050 Phillips Field Rd • Fairbanks, Alaska USA
(Mailing Address) • Ice Alaska • P.O. Box 83134 • Fairbanks, AK 99708New George Horner Ice Park: Peger Road to the West end of Phillips Field Road: Phillips Field Road to end; turn left. Ice Park is on the Right, O'Grady Pond Too is on the Left. Welcome!
Fees/Admission
Season Passes - Unlimited entry into Ice Park - BEST BUY!
Adult Season Pass.......$ 25 Per person Junior Season Pass.......$ 10 Child - 6 - 12 years old FamilySeason Pass.......$ 65 (2 adults and all dependent children 17 and under) Ice Arch Angel.......$100 (2 Season Passes - Free Ice Art Pin(s) Day Rates - All day visit to Ice Park - 10 AM to 10 PM
Day Pass.......$ 10 Per person (ONE day-Unlimited visits to Ice Park) Children 6 - 12.......$ 5 Per Person (ONE day - Unlimited visits to Ice Park ) Children under 6.......$ FREE Schools - Group of 10 or more
Children 6 - 12.......$ 1.00 Per person Adult Escort(s).......$ 8.00 Per Person Prearranged Senior Center Bus or Van
Each Person.......$ 5.00 Per person .......Note: Money must be collected in Advance Prearranged Tour Bus or Group (10 or more)
Each Person.......$ 8.00
.......Note: Money must be collected in Advance .......Note: Tour guide free if 10 or more. Companion for Handicapped.......$5.00 Per Person
Website
Contact Information
Ice Park Office PH: (907) 451-8250 FAX: (907) 456-1951 BUSINESS MANAGER Hoa Brickley Phone: (907) 388-6388 FAX: (907) 456-1951 E-mail: hoa@icealaska.com
