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Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition

January 17, 2018 - January 17, 2018 @ 6:00 am - 10:30 pm

Bubble Festival

Location

Sinnissippi Park

1401 N. 2nd St.

Rockford, IL 61107

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Description

Watch snow-sculpting teams form "frozen art" from giant blocks of snow. Abstract shapes and whimsical figures take shape under the skilled hands of state teams and high school teams. Walk or drive the one-mile route through the park to see sculptures. Spectators can cast their vote for "People's Choice." Awards ceremony will be 1 p.m. Jan. 20.

Event Cost: Free

Event times: Sunrise-10:30 p.m. Jan. 17-20

Additional Information

Website: http://www.ilsnowsculpting.com

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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