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Fire and Ice is set to return!

 The Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival is an excited to announce it return on Saturday January 28th, 2023 from 9am - 6pm along Manitoba Street.  

Join us on January 28th, 2023 in Downtown Bracebridge.  


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) . 


Your ticket to the Fire and Ice fun is $10 for 13 years old and up, $5 for 6-12 years old, and no ticket required for those under 5  years old . Passes can be purchased ahead of time or at the entrance of the event.  Visiting from out of town? Check out our 'Stay and Play' page for great deals on local accommodations, restaurants specials and retail sales.  

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!

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Event passES

ADMISSION 

$10 for 13 years old and up, 

$5 for 6-12 years old, 

Free 5 and Under 


Passes can be purchased ahead of time at time of entry at one of the following local businesses. 


DOWNTOWN LOCATIONS

Visitor Centre - 3 Ecclestone Drive 

Footprints on Muskoka - 9 Manitoba Street

Bracebridge Hall - 17 Manitoba Street

Kala House of Colour - 26 Manitoba Street

Little Black Bow - 34 Manitoba Street 

The Creative Cook - 35 Manitoba Street

Chancery Lane Co - 33 Manitoba Street

NEOB Lavender Boutqiue - 54 Manitoba Street

Algonquin Outfitters  - 60 Manitoba Street

Daughters of Indie- 63 Manitoba Street

Minds Alive - 68 Manitoba Street

Nook and Cranny - 75 Manitoba Street

Classy Cuts - 97 Manitoba Street 

Cottage Winery - 208 Manitoba Street

Muskoka Natural Food Market - 229  Manitoba Street

Muskoka Olive Oil Co. 19 Taylor Road


OTHER LOCATIONS

Stevens' Your Independent Grocer - 270 Wellington Street 

Bracebridge Barrel House Restaurant - 295 Wellington Street 



Frequently Asked Questions

How big must you be in order to ride the tube run?

How big must you be in order to ride the tube run?

How big must you be in order to ride the tube run?

In order to ride the downtown tube run, you:

  • Must be at least 38 inches tall
  • Must be able to ride alone (There are absolutely NO double riders allowed)
  • Must be able to pull and carry your tube to the top of the hill

For those smaller children, there is a tube slide provided by Ski Snow Valley that is located on Manitoba St, closer to Memorial Park. 

How much is admission?

How big must you be in order to ride the tube run?

How big must you be in order to ride the tube run?

Your ticket to all day fun and adventure is $10 for 13 years old and up, $5 for 6-12 years old, and no ticket required for those under 5  years old . Passes can be purchased ahead of time localy or at the entrance of the event. 

What do I get with my admission?

How big must you be in order to ride the tube run?

Can we purchase our tickets online or ahead of time?

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. 

Can we purchase our tickets online or ahead of time?

Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?

Can we purchase our tickets online or ahead of time?

At this time we do not offer online sales of the event tickets. However, for those local to Bracebridge, we do offer several locations within downtown Bracebridge where you can pre-purchase your tickets to avoid the lines. 


Please know the tickets are cash only.

 Pre-sale tickets will be available at participating businesses starting in Janaury. 

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 4:00 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. 

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. 


Service animals are allowed within interior spaces with proof of service animal registration.  

When does Memorial Park Winter Village open?

When does Memorial Park Winter Village open?

When does Memorial Park Winter Village 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. 


Parking at the Festival

When does Memorial Park Winter Village open?

When does Memorial Park Winter Village open?

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 9:00 am - 6:30pm. 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.**

Accessibility

When does Memorial Park Winter Village open?

Accessibility

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.  

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