Bayer Fund Winners

Local farmer, Brenda Stangl recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Pay It Forward Foundation. They will use the funds for the Sunny Zwilling Memorial Ice Carousel Extravaganza (I.C.E. Fest) event raising funds for hungry kids.

“This grant is huge for our organization and in helping feed hungry kids. All of our funds come from donations and sponsorships so to be granted this funding will go such a long ways in helping more kids through the local Flyer Pride Pack (a weekend food backpack program) and Kare Kloset (a resource for students that don’t have their basic needs met at home,” said Becca Ruegemer, Pay It Forward Foundation director.

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Photo Submitted: Becca Ruegemer, left, and Chuck Zwilling, were awarded a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation, courtesy of Brenda Stangl, to use toward the Sunny Zwilling Memorial Ice Carousel Extravaganza (I.C.E.) event, raising funds for hungry kids.

Bayer Fund and Little Falls, Morrison County farmers team up to direct donations to nonprofits - Archived Link - Newspaper Clipping - Pinterest

⭐️ Events, Activities & Sponsors ⭐️ 2023

A first for I.C.E. Fest- we are having a Mite Hockey Jamboree on Saturday! Little Falls Youth Hockey Association and St. Cloud Youth Hockey Association will be bringing two teams to play in a 3 on 3 Jamboree. Puck drop for first game is 1:00pm on Saturday (2/11).

Join WonderTrek Children's Museum in some indoor and outdoor fun! A first at I.C.E. Fest- big blue blocks for building in the snow, and some Explore-Engineer and Pop-up art studio projects inside the warming tent. Thank you WonderTrek! 

Back by popular demand, curling! Join Itasca Curling Association and Brainerd Lakes Curling Club at I.C.E. Fest 2023 World Record Attempt Benefitting Hungry Kids!

Back by extreme popular demand...Airplane Rides! Come on out and enjoy a scenic airplane ride over the ice carousel and village, courtesy of Jacob Heffron with Lakes Area Aviation, LLC. These rides were a HUGE hit last year so thank you Jacob for coming out again! *Note, they have to have just the right weather and lake/ice conditions to keep everyone safe so it is very weather dependent. Fingers crossed for the same weather as last time...they did a ton of flights!

Back by popular demand....join Grove Trotter Kennels in dog sledding- offering rides for all ages! Note, this will be a SUNDAY ONLY event as they will be mushing on Saturday.

Back by popular demand, we will have Human Foosball, thanks to FoozBroz! This was a huge hit with the adults too last year, can't wait to see all the fun this year.

Once again, Curves Little Falls will be getting the igloo building started, and have the tools for you to help out, with one or as many blocks as you'd like! Let's build a whole community!

Have you ever wondered what it looks like under the ice? Come hang out with the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office Dive Team and operate the underwater drone/ROV (remote operated vehicle)...and see it live on the screen in front of you!

Did you get a chance to do the Human Bowling last year? Well great news, U.S. Bank is back and ready for you to knock down the pins! Come on out and scope it out for yourself, sure to be fun for everyone!

Join Jason Allord in SPEAR FISHING at I.C.E. Fest 2023 World Record Attempt Benefitting Hungry Kids... whether you've been doing it for years, or never tried it before...you'll definitely have to come check it out!

Join Visit Little Falls MN and OurTown 56345 in Kite Flying! Bring your own, or fly the ones that will be supplied. Another first at the I.C.E. Fest 2022 and fun for all ages!

Join Girl Scouts Troop 887 in the "Frozen Forest". Take pictures with the characters and participate in the fun activities!

Back by popular demand...Spin It To Win It with Thrive With Vision and Thrive Vision Therapy. Every spin gets you a prize...will it be a "big fish" prize, or a "minnow" prize?

Looking for a place to get out and skate? We have a rink cleared off and flooded...ready for you to skate. Ice skates or figure skates, bring what you have, and have fun!

Who would think a simple Merry-Go-Round could be so much fun?! Year after year it seems to be one of the biggest hits, thank you to Jason Zwilling for bringing it out!

Thanks to Lambke Events, we will once again have music out on the ice! Always a great touch!

Join St. Cloud Financial Credit Union and take a ride with Santa! Join Roger and Brandon Kuschel in a Sleigh Ride with Santa, and a picture of course!

See All 18 activities listed in the SEE MORE section or visit thee original post on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SpinningIceForKids/posts/pfbid0yRUHRFevcfAC4gJvTK9byaJmtLyn5k1HpDAcFx94XJdsVANgQY8k7c68cmv2N32Xl

2023 VIDEO COLLECTION

 

 An ongoing list of new videos featuring the 6th Annual I.C.E. Carousel Event held February 11th and 12th, 2023 ...

View all the videos posted on the Sunny Zwilling Memorial Ice Carousel Extravaganza- ICE Fest  @SpinningIceForKids | Facebook Page

What is I.C.E. Fest 2023?

 🧊 Pay It Forward Foundation, a 501c3 non profit organization, is proud to once again host the 6th Annual Sunny Zwilling Memorial Ice Carousel Extravaganza, (I.C.E. Fest 2023).

This is a FREE, Family Friendly, Weekend of Outdoor Events to help stomp out children’s hunger and features the World’s Largest Ice Carousel (attempt).

📍 February 11th and 12th, 2023 10:00am-6:00pm at Green Prairie Fish Lake (12636 Forest Road, Little Falls).

🍎 The event will be raising funds for Flyer Pride Pack (a weekend food backpack program) and Kare Kloset (a resource for students that struggle to have their basic needs met at home).

🥌 Tons of activities- fun for all ages! See the photo below for the full list- note Dog Sledding is Sunday Only and the Hockey Jamboree starts at 1:00pm on Saturday. All other activities are 10-6 both Saturday and Sunday.

☕️ Warming tent with free food/beverage available for everyone.

👕 I.C.E. Fest apparel available- purchase at the event, or online at
https://www.embroiderybss.com/s/shop

🎟 Raffle tickets available! Purchase at the event or online (message us for web address).

💲 Donations are being accepted in person at the event, or online at https://thrivent.cotribute.co/events/747461/detail

❄ Wide variety of Volunteer Opportunities available (Click https://www.dropbox.com/s/l87cu4y3s…/Volunteer%20tasks.xlsx… and let us know which number you'd like to help out with!)

🤯 The Zwilling Family and I.C.E. Fest 2022 Cut Crew currently hold the GUINNESS World Record for the Largest Ice Carousel at 1,325 feet (403.96 meters) in diameter... that is 31.65 acres and 80,000 tons of spinning ice!

🙌 Thank you to all of the businesses and volunteers involved!

2023 Promo Video