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State of Maine 2026 Ice Carving Championship
February 27 - March 1
For three days, downtown Belfast will be filled with stunning ice sculptures and ice bars created by both amateur and professional ice carvers. Enjoy a drink at one of the ice bars and watch as hand tool carvers, followed by chainsaw carvers, craft artistic sculptures for the fifth annual State of Maine Ice Carving Championship. All ice carvings are judged by a panel of guest judges, with cash prizes awarded to the winners. The festival begins on Friday evening with the Frost & Flannel Ice Ball at the Belfast Boat House. Dress in your favorite flannel or go all out with a ball gown and tiara.