FEBRUARY 13-14, 2026
THROUGHOUT STURGEON BAY
Mark your calendars for Destination Sturgeon Bay’s annual Fire & Ice Festival on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14, 2026!
A big thank you to this year’s Title Sponsor for Fire & Ice Weekend, Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar!
FRIDAY, February 13
Help kick-off Fire & Ice Festival Weekend with a luminary-lit hike at Crossroads at Big Creek on one of their trails in the enchanting glow of luminaries from 5:30 – 7:00pm on Friday, February 13. After, warm up around a toasty campfire with hot chocolate, frosted cookies, and the good company of people.
Lighting the IGLOO! Join Bay Shore Outfitters for their first celebratory lighting of their Stained Ice Igloo. Held on the Bay Shore Outfitters Patio, they will also have a campfire, hot chocolate, adult beverages and community as they light their construct stained ice igloo for the first time of the weekend (Friday, February 13, 5:30 – 7:00pm).
Don’t miss the return of Love on Holiday presented by Steel Bridge Creative Foundation !!
The MUSE | 330 Jefferson Street
Doors open at 6:00pm, with the event beginning at 7:00pm. Guests are invited to enjoy drinks and finger foods while exploring the space, viewing artwork, meeting participating artists and songwriters, and experiencing the premiere of brand-new original music. Tickets are $20+ (pay-what-you-can), with all proceeds benefiting the Steel Bridge Creative Foundation. Featured performers this year are Genevieve Heyward, Caitlin Cannon, Leah Brooke Conway, Michael McKinnen, and pat mAcdonald! Purchase Tickets >> HERE.
Enjoy Live Music on Friday, February 13 from 7:00 – 10:00pm at Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar with Hunter Gather and The Big Empty with special 🔥 Fireball Old Fashions and ❄️ Glacier Ice Martinis!
Saturday, February 14
Stroll through downtown Sturgeon Bay Saturday, February 14 as talented ice carvers transform blocks of ice into stunning works of art beginning at 9:00am. Destination Sturgeon Bay member businesses have sponsored 20 ice blocks this year. Carvers of all ages and skill levels will compete for cash prizes and the People’s Choice Award.
All are welcome to enjoy free Door County Trolley rides from 10 am to 3 pm. Trolley stops will be located at Bay Shore Outfitters, T. Simon Jewelers, Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, Third Avenue PlayWorks, and Door County Fire Company.
All sorts of other fun winter activities will be happening throughout Downtown Sturgeon Bay on Saturday!
WINTER FUN
- Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar
- Saturday, February 14
- A DJ will be spinning the fun while the ice carvers are busy at work from 11:00am – 2:00pm and then Hale & Hall will be performing from 7:00 – 10:00pm. Also featuring the Fireball Old Fashion and Glacier Ice Martini!
- Third Avenue PlayWorks Indoor Winter Market
- Saturday, February 14 | 10:00am – 2:00pm.
- 239 N. 3rd Avenue
- 🔥❄️ Lucky in Love: Fire & Ice Flow at The Kind Body Co
- Saturday, February 14th | 10:00 am – Ignite your heart. Find your balance.
- Ice Carving Spectating at Nicolet National Bank (West Branch)
- Saturday, February 14 | 8:00am – 2:00pm
- 34 W. Maple Street
- Nicolet Bank will be serving cookies and handing out coffee/hot chocolate vouchers to keep spectators warm. What will Aaron carve in 2026?!
- Popelka Trenchard Glass
- Saturday, February 14 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
- FREE Glass Blowing Demonstrations at the Gallery
- Bay Shore Outfitters
- Saturday, February 14 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Warm up with hot chocolate, s’mores, and chili available outside by their firepit!🔥
- Starboard Brewing Company
- Fire and Ice Flight: Starboard is partnering with Door County Candy to create a special Beer and Truffle Pairing Event that will be available in the Starboard Tap Room. Join them for a flight of three beers – each paired with a Chocolate Truffle! Available all weekend or while supplies last.
- Other Fire & Ice Weekend Features include: Hot Beef Sundaes and the return of the “Fire and Eisbock” (a dark strong German lager – sweet and tempting!).
- The Naked Sheep Yarn Shop & Gift Boutique
- Ice Carving Spectating | 31 S. Madison Ave
- Will be serving hot chocolate to keep spectators warm.
- What will Samara & Ezra Aragon carve!?
- Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub
- Saturday, February 14
- 12:30pm | Kids Scavenger Hunt
- 1:00pm | Kids Bingo
- 3:00pm | Adult/Team Trivia
- 5:00pm | Raffle
- 6:00pm | Live Music “Glas Hamr”
- Artist Guild
- Saturday, February 14
- Partner Portrait Painting! 12:00-2:00pm. Includes a short portraiture lesson. $50 per couple. Prior registration is preferred, walk-ins welcome if space allows.
- Crossroads at Big Creek
- Saturday, February 14 | 2:00pm
- Ice Harvest Demonstrations: an Interactive Family Program where Madden Tool Museum volunteers will be demonstrating how ICE was harvested in the 1800s!
DINE SPECIALS
- Cedar Crossing
- February 13 – 14
- Restaurant Specials for the Weekend
- Sonny’s Pizzeria: Dubai Chocolate Pop Up Shop
- February 13 – 15
- Dubai strawberries, Dubai Sundae, Dubai cake & Dubai Tiramisu. Sweet!
- Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club
- Saturday, February 14
- Join the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club for an enchanting evening of great drinks, unforgettable food and lovely friends. Bar opens at 4:30pm. Dinner service starts at 5:30 with dinner menu and Valentine Day Specials.
- Music by DJ Mr. MJ Raye from 5:30 – 9:30pm.
- Don’t have a Valentine but want to meet some new people? When you call for reservations let us know, we will have a Singles Mixer Table dining at 7:00pm.
- Waterfront Mary’s Fire & Ice Fish Boil
- Saturday, February 14
- Boil Over at 5:30PM (Saturday)- Reservations Required! (920-743-3690)
SHOP SPECIALS
- Andrea Naylor Studio + Gallery
- Saturday, February 14 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
- A Valentines Day Open Studio at her new gallery! Join Andrea for craft that is free and open to the community- all ages welcome. Also a great time to shop for a loved one or for yourself!
- Cornucopia Kitchen Shop: Fill the Bag Event
- 2nd Annual Fill the Bag Event! Back by popular demand! Join them Saturday, February 14th and receive 20% off whatever fits in a complimentary Cornucopia signature canvas bag. Enjoy tastings and demos while shopping.
- Logan Creek Soap
- February 13 – 14
- Buy four (4) soaps and get a free “Fire and Ice” soap!
- Neverland + Co
- February 13 – 16
- Fire & Ice Storewide Sale: 30% off (some exclusions)
- Or shop online at neverlandandco.com
- On Deck Clothing Company
- Saturday, February 14 | Open 9:00am – 6:00pm
- In-Store Specials
- The Naked Sheep Yarn Shop & Gift Boutique
- Friday, Feb 13 – Sunday, Feb 15 | 20% OFF Storewide (Excluding Wisconsin Yarns)
- Register to WIN one of several Naked Sheep Gift Cards!
- Renard’s Cheese:
- Free Wine & Cheese samples Fire & Ice Weekend
- Wilkins & Olander: Sweetheart Sale & Sweet Treats
- February 13 – 16
- Save an additional 20% on ALREADY reduced merchandise in store & online at wilkinsandolander.com.
- Enjoy Sweet Treats & Sips while you shop Fire & Ice weekend.
Fire & Ice Gala 2026
❤️🖤 For the Love of Sturgeon Bay – Lucky in love 🖤❤️
Venue Information:
Stone Harbor Resort | 107 North 1st Avenue | Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Join us for the 2026 Fire & Ice Gala presented by Destination Sturgeon Bay! Join us for an unforgettable evening of glamour, cocktails, and casino excitement. Think romance, sultry reds, classic blacks, sparkling whites, martinis, and the thrill of a lucky night at the tables.
The evening kicks off at 5pm in the Harbor Ballroom at Stone Harbor Resort with stylish cocktails, complementary hors d’oeuvres, and sparkling conversation.
At 8pm, the dance floor heats up with STEEM, a soft-rock cover band, so bring your dancing shoes! Feeling lucky? Try your hand at poker, roll the dice at craps, or spin the roulette wheel.
Fire & Ice Tickets are $125 per person.
Ticket includes: Gala entry, complementary appetizers, dinner, & entertainment!
Get in on the action with our online silent auction, featuring over 60 incredible local products from Door County businesses. Bidding opens Friday, February 6 at 12pm and closes Saturday, February 14 at 10pm. Everyone is welcome to participate!
For more information on the 2026 Fire & Ice Gala, call Destination Sturgeon Bay at 920-743-6246 or email andrea@sturgeonbay.net.
