Updated to add some information and correct a spelling error.
Ever wonder what your face would look like through a block of polished ice? Or how shiny the lights look reflected off the nose of a seahorse made of frozen water?
Well, why wonder when you can see for yourself next weekend at the annual Franklin on Ice in Fountain Park.
The event will officially start around 10 a.m., when the Jennette-based DiMartino Ice Company creations will be in place ready to view in the park turned into a winter wonderland sculpture garden.
“Franklin on Ice is a wonderful way to kick off a year of events sponsored by Franklin Fine Arts Council," Ronnie Beith, one of the event's main organizers, said in a press release. "It is exciting to see all the people wandering through the park and into the businesses.”
Though Saturday will be the optimal time to view the creations because they will be freshly finished, it is likely the sculptures will be around for days. “One of the great parts of the festival is that, when the weather is just right, the sculptures can last for days and continue to draw more visitors downtown,” said Beith.
Well, why wonder when you can see for yourself next weekend at the annual Franklin on Ice in Fountain Park.
The event will officially start around 10 a.m., when the Jennette-based DiMartino Ice Company creations will be in place ready to view in the park turned into a winter wonderland sculpture garden.
“Franklin on Ice is a wonderful way to kick off a year of events sponsored by Franklin Fine Arts Council," Ronnie Beith, one of the event's main organizers, said in a press release. "It is exciting to see all the people wandering through the park and into the businesses.”
Though Saturday will be the optimal time to view the creations because they will be freshly finished, it is likely the sculptures will be around for days. “One of the great parts of the festival is that, when the weather is just right, the sculptures can last for days and continue to draw more visitors downtown,” said Beith.
There is expected to be an ice slide for the kids again after being absent from last year's event. According to the festival press release, the event is popular among photographers and "a hotspot for family photos."
And selfies.
This year the FFAC is encouraging visitors who post their favorite pictures on social media to use the #franklinonice hashtag.
According to the press release, "Franklin on Ice is only possible because of the many generous sponsors who give toward the cost of the sculptures. FFAC will also receive support from three fundraisers being held during the festival. Pastries by Andrea will be in Fountain Park and will donate $1 from each pepperoni roll sold. Fox’s Pizza Den will donate 10 percent of meal costs from customers who mention Franklin on Ice. Tickle My Ribs will donate $1 for each bowl of BBQ Chicken Soup, their award-winning signature soup at [last year's festival.]"
Franklin's downtown businesses put out the red carpet during these festivals that attract visitors from all over.
“Warm up with indoor sidewalk sales at the downtown retail businesses. Check out our unique stores for great gifts ideas for Valentine’s Day,” Beith said. “Information on all the downtown retail happenings will be available at Edward Jones, 1240 Liberty Street.”
Beith also wanted to point out some businesses that are celebrating new locations and renovations. The Taffy Man & More moved to the Olde Liberty building and Amy’s Closet and Sassy’s Gifts recently expanded their location at 313 13th Street. The Olive Vault and Coffee In Between will be showing off their new renovations as well.
The Barrow-Civic Theatre will host the annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The show, which is sponsored by the Council of Greenways & Trails, will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday as well.
Franklin's downtown businesses put out the red carpet during these festivals that attract visitors from all over.
“Warm up with indoor sidewalk sales at the downtown retail businesses. Check out our unique stores for great gifts ideas for Valentine’s Day,” Beith said. “Information on all the downtown retail happenings will be available at Edward Jones, 1240 Liberty Street.”
Beith also wanted to point out some businesses that are celebrating new locations and renovations. The Taffy Man & More moved to the Olde Liberty building and Amy’s Closet and Sassy’s Gifts recently expanded their location at 313 13th Street. The Olive Vault and Coffee In Between will be showing off their new renovations as well.
The Barrow-Civic Theatre will host the annual Nature Art Showcase and Sale with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The show, which is sponsored by the Council of Greenways & Trails, will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday as well.
The Franklin Public Library will let kids and families cozy up to a book and a friendly furry friend. Paws 4 A Cause will have dogs beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s room for readers aged 5 and up to meet and read to a therapy dog. No registration is required.
The Grumpy Goat Distillery will host a chili cookoff from 1 to 4 p.m. with several professional and amateur cooks vying for a blue ribbon.
The event doesn't stop when the sun goes down. In fact, it usually gets pretty busy with folks really enjoying the lit-up sculptures. Several color bulbs add a fun visual and many, many more photos get taken after hours.
And food and entertainment can be found as several businesses plan to have a place to warm up in between strolls through the park.
TrAils To Ales Brewery II and FoxTales Pub have live music planned as well as the Barrow-Civic Theatre and Franklin Rotary Club who are hosting A Celebration of Talent Competition at 7:30 p.m.
And 4 Season Cycle just contacted the event organizers this weekend with the pledge to donate $1 for every purchase over $15 in their shop to donate to Franklin on Ice.
The community really works together for these festivals Beith says.
Find out more about events in Franklin, Pennsylvania by going online to www.franklinpa.gov or on Facebook at FranklinPAEvents.
"It is always eventful," according to their slogan.
The Grumpy Goat Distillery will host a chili cookoff from 1 to 4 p.m. with several professional and amateur cooks vying for a blue ribbon.
The event doesn't stop when the sun goes down. In fact, it usually gets pretty busy with folks really enjoying the lit-up sculptures. Several color bulbs add a fun visual and many, many more photos get taken after hours.
And food and entertainment can be found as several businesses plan to have a place to warm up in between strolls through the park.
TrAils To Ales Brewery II and FoxTales Pub have live music planned as well as the Barrow-Civic Theatre and Franklin Rotary Club who are hosting A Celebration of Talent Competition at 7:30 p.m.
And 4 Season Cycle just contacted the event organizers this weekend with the pledge to donate $1 for every purchase over $15 in their shop to donate to Franklin on Ice.
The community really works together for these festivals Beith says.
Find out more about events in Franklin, Pennsylvania by going online to www.franklinpa.gov or on Facebook at FranklinPAEvents.
"It is always eventful," according to their slogan.
RSS Feed