About ThE FESTIVAL
Fire and Ice is set to return! Join us on January 31st, 2026.
The "FIRE" features include performances by talented fire artists and a spectacular fireworks display. Warm up around the many fire pits throughout the festival and enjoy a classic Muskoka treat, on a open fire. The "ICE" features include our , interactive ice displays, ice sculpture carvings, ice skating (BYOS, weather dependent) . Your ticket also gets you admission to the fan-favourite Downtown Tube Run that sends you flying down the main street in the heart of Bracebridge (weather dependent).
Getting Here
Bracebridge is affectionately known as "The Heart of Muskoka", and for good reason. Come for the Fire and Ice Festival and stay for our local businesses, natural northern landscape, and plentiful outdoor and indoor recreation!
Event passES
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Get festival updates and tickets on the official Downtown Bracebridge app. Download on iOS or Android.
Buy early and save:
$8 (ages 6+) until Jan 23
Kids 5 and under are free.
Purchases after Jan 23rd - $10 (ages 6+)
Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to download the APP?
What do I get with my admission?
Do I need to download the APP?
Buying your ticket through the Downtown Bracebridge app is strongly encouraged. The app gives you the latest festival updates and lets you purchase in advance at a discounted rate. Cash tickets will be available at the event. All ticket holders must check in at a ticket booth upon arival to receive their physical event ticket.
How much is admission?
What do I get with my admission?
Do I need to download the APP?
Your ticket to all day fun and adventure is $10 per person age 6 and up and free for kids 5 and under. Save the lines up and pre purchase your tickets through our new phone app. Online app savings - $8 per ticket. You must check in at the ticket booth to receive your ski pass.
Tickets purchased on the day of the event are CASH ONLY
What do I get with my admission?
What do I get with my admission?
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
Admission is required to enjoy the festival, including rides down the tube run. This admission allows you to enjoy almost all of the activities, shows, and to walk through the festival area.
Some activities and vendors do charge an additional fee. These 'extra fee' activities are all marked on the event program to avoid any surprises.
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
Yes, a ticket must be purchased in order for you to walk throughout the festival area. The purchase of the ticket helps support the event and ensure that we can continue it. All proceeds of the festival go back into our Downtown and events that we run.
Tube run line to be closed to new riders after 5pm.
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
Tube run line to be closed to new riders after 5pm.
The Downtown Tube run is very popular and because of this we will be closing the line up area at 5pm to ensure everyone has a chance to ride that lines up.
Accessibility
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
Tube run line to be closed to new riders after 5pm.
We do our best to make the festival as accessible as possible for our attendees. We encourage those that require accessible parking to use the Bird Mill Mews Parking Lot, and to arrive early as these spots fill quickly. A convenient drop off space at the corner of Manitoba St and Taylor Rd will be available.
When does the Memorial Park Skating Trail open?
When does the Memorial Park Skating Trail open?
When does the Memorial Park Skating Trail open?
This activity is weather dependent. The skating trail is expected to be open mid-January until mid-March. Visitors are encouraged to bring your skates for the festival.
Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?
Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?
Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?
We would recommend that man's best friend stays home the day of the festival as it can be very crowded at the event. However, if you must bring them they are welcome. Please have them leashed and remember to pick up any of their waste.
Dogs will not be able to ride the shuttle bus unless they are a registered service animal.
Service animals are allowed within interior spaces with proof of service animal registration.
What is the best time of day to attend?
Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?
Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?
Generally speaking, the busiest time for the festival is from 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm. We encourage visitors who do not like crowds to visit earlier, starting at 9:00 am or later, after 2:00 pm.
The event will run from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, leaving you lots of time to enjoy all that Fire and Ice has to offer.
Parking at the Festival
Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?
Parking at the Festival
Downtown Bracebridge offers over 500 spaces in 6 parking lots that are within walking distance to the festival. These spaces fill early and you may expect longer wait times to find a spot within the downtown core.
To make it easier to enjoy Fire and Ice, we are now offering free shuttle service from several convenient parking lots within Bracebridge. Park and take the free shuttle to the festival. Shuttle buses will run continuously from 8:30 am - 7:00pm. Please visit our 'Getting Here' page for additional parking and shuttle information.
**Safety is our number one concern. Please ensure you are parking in designated areas and that you adhere to the no parking signs in and around the festival. This ensures our police, fire and ambulance can move around the town.**
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