It's winter in northeast Ohio. Come out to Lake Metroparks Farmpark and embrace it at the annual Ice Festival.

Watch the creativity of Aaron Costic of Elegant Ice Creations—an award-winning ice sculptor who regularly competes at the Winter Olympics. He took home gold in Torino and bronze in Nagano and is a nine-time world champion.

Watch Aaron and other local carvers during ice carving demonstrations (Sunday only) and speed carving competitions scheduled throughout the weekend. 

Visitors will also be treated to many other winter-themed activities and Farmpark’s daily activities. Visitors will also enjoy crafts, a hot cocoa and s’mores bar, fire pits and live music. Regular Farmpark admission applies. Farmpark members and children under 2 get in free. 

Photo credit: Earl Linaburg