2024 Festival of Ice warmed hearts

To the Editor:

On behalf of everyone involved in this year’s Festival of Ice, the Visitors Bureau extends a heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for making this event such a success.

Despite the frigid temperatures, your support and enthusiasm truly warmed our hearts!

This year’s festival was especially memorable–not only because of the beautiful turnout but also because, for once, the ice sculptures didn’t melt! It was wonderful to see families, friends, and neighbors bundled up, enjoying the magic of the season, from the sparkling sculptures to the festive activities that brought joy to our downtown.

We are deeply grateful to the many volunteers, sponsors, and local businesses who dedicated their time, resources, and creativity to bring this event to life. Your hard work and generosity are the backbone of the Festival of Ice, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

To everyone who braved the cold to join us: thank you for embracing the spirit of the season and supporting our community. Your participation is what makes events like this so special and so successful.

We look forward to seeing you again next year for the 28th annual Festival of Ice!

Juniata River Valley

Jenny Landis, Buffie Boyer, Natali Foltz and Ashley Yoder