McRecord: 2020 I.C.E Festival Recap

Chuck Zwilling and his family hosted the Ice Carousel Extravaganza (I.C.E.) Fest with, yet a…
by Amanda Rasinski Published: Feb 16, 2020

Chuck Zwilling and his family hosted the Ice Carousel Extravaganza (I.C.E.) Fest with, yet again, a world record breaking ice carousel and tons of family-fun activities to raise proceeds for the Flyer Pride Backpack program. Nearly $11,000 has been raised as of Feb. 12 , with the goal to raise $15,000 to provide children in need with nutritious meals to eat over the weekend. The two-day event, all set on top of frozen Green Prairie Fish Lake provided a multitude of activities and learning opportunities.

he festival had a large fire pit and warming tents for visitors to warm up while enjoying donation-only soups, drinks and snacks. One tent even had a short film playing to show the creation process of the ice carousel, which reached nearly 750 feet in diameter. The Zwillings are still collecting donations for the Flyer Pride Pack program on Gofundme.com. Donations can also be made to Little Falls Schools. - McRecord

(021620-ICEFest) Photo Gallery - Sep 17, 2020 Updated Sep 17, 2020

1/6 - 9 year old Shawn Doroff practiced curling at Ice Fest

2/6 - 6-month-old Ashlyn Zwilling, Chuck Zwilling’s granddaughter, let her mom pull her around in a red sled.

3/6 - A more traditional, non-ice carousel was popular for young ones. Stella Coyer, 3, couldn’t help but giggle as she spun around and around.

4/6 - Dog sledders took got people off their feet and gave them a tour of the carousel.

5/6 - Attendees were also able to try their hand at spear fishing, Ava Jemming, 9, took the plunge with her dad, Brian, and speared at an empty soda bottle in a practice hole.

6/6 - Older children honed in on more physically tasking activities. Lucy Colombe, 8, just started skating this winter, her first winter in Minnesota, since she just moved from Arizona with her three siblings and their mom, Susan. 

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