About ThE FESTIVAL
Fire and Ice is set to return! Join us on January 25th, 2025 in Downtown Bracebridge. from 9:00am - 6:00pm along Manitoba Street.
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
Avoid the long line and pre-purchase your tickets online now!
- $10 for 13 years old and up,
- $5 for 6-12 years old,
- Free 5 and Under.
Tickets can be purchased online on the day of the event or with cash only at one of the ticket booths.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is admission?
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
What do I get with my admission?
Your ticket to all day fun and adventure is $10 for 13 years old and up, $5 for 6-12 years old and free for kids 5 and under. Save the lines up and pre purchase your tickets through our online portal. Passes can also be purchased ahead of time localy or at the entrance of the event.
What do I get with my admission?
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
What do I get with my admission?
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.
Are dogs allowed at the festival? What about service animals?
Do we need to buy a ticket if we are just walking around?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accessibility
When does the Memorial Park Skating Trail open?
When does the Memorial Park Skating Trail open?
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.
Parking at the Festival
When does the Memorial Park Skating Trail open?
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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