Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Friday, January 27, 2017 • 5 to 9 pm
Saturday, January 28, 2017 • 9 am to 5 pm
One of the sayings at Lake Metroparks Farmpark during the winter months over the last couple of years is “Mother Nature and Old Man Winter are fighting again.” Northeast Ohio has seen either very high or low temperatures during the winter months. Farmers in the area need the cold of winter to help eliminate many damaging insects. If we don’t have those cold temperatures, a fruit crop will suffer due to poor bud development. As much as we enjoy the warmer days, cold weather is important to the growing cycle.
In celebration of the cold, Farmpark has partnered with Cleveland’s own and nationally known Elegant Ice Creations for the first annual Farmpark Ice Festival Friday, January 27, 5 to 9 pm and Saturday, January 28, 9 am to 5 pm. Presented by Ganley Subaru East and Discount Drug Mart, the festival will kick off Friday night with the unveiling of the Farmpark themed ice chair and an ice carving demonstration. Afterwards visitors can enjoy crafts, hot cocoa, a s’mores bar, fire pits, music and an appearance by Anna and Elsa. The night will conclude with a large fire inside a tower of ice!
Join us Saturday to witness some of the best ice carvers from around the country take part in a speed carving competition. Enjoy many other winter-themed activities to participate in on Saturday, including snowshoeing (weather permitting), in addition to all of the regular Farmpark daily programs.
Make Farmpark’s Ice Festival your new Northeastern Ohio winter tradition! See you there!
Regular Farmpark admission applies. Farmpark members and children under 2 get in free.
Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd. (Route 6), one mile east of Route 306 in Kirtland, Ohio (44094).
Lake Metroparks Farmpark provides a connection to our agricultural roots, helping people understand where our food and clothing come from. For more information, visit www.lakemetroparks.com/parks-trails/farmpark.
