Lititz Fire & Ice Festival

There's no place like Lititz, and there's no better time to visit than during their annual Fire & Ice Festival.

With so many special happenings different days of the festival, you'll want to visit more than once! We've got you covered with hotels, bed & breakfasts, other accommodations in Lititz and neighboring towns.

Stay for the Festival

When & Where

February 14 to the 23, 2025
The town of Lititz, starting on Main St.

Tickets

This is a FREE event. That encourages you to explore the small businesses in Lititz.

Parking

Parking is available on the streets, as well as in parking lots situated behind our shops and restaurants throughout town.

On the weekend, you’ll find available parking at the high school and middle school with an easy entrance to the park. Please be mindful not to use our church parking lots on Sundays.

More Information

1. Go to the Launch Party

Start the event early on February 13 with Winter’s Coolest Night Out at the Lititz Shirt Factory, a ticketed special launch party for the Fire & Ice Festival, sponsored by Luther Acres. There will be live ice carving, live musical entertainment, and a viewing of our Local Eyes Photography Exhibit. This special event will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets cost $40 per person.

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2. Grab a bite at the Chili Cook-Off

The Lititz Lions Chili Cook-Off has returned! The perfect way to warm up during the opening weekend of Lititz Fire & Ice, this event lets you taste chili from local chefs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on February 15. All the fun takes place at the Lititz Elementary School on 20 South Cedar Street in Lititz! Tickets cost $15 for adults and children who are 12 years of age and older.

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3. Play at the Winter Funderland

From 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on February 17, Weaver Energy is turning Lititz Springs Park into a Winter Funderland, complete with fun activities, games, an obstacle course featuring bouncy attractions, treats, and more.

4. Take a Peek at the Photography Exhibition

The town is bringing back its Local Eyes Photography Exhibition, a showcase of iconic images captured in Lititz by Lititz photographers. See it free throughout the event on the upper floors at The Lititz Shirt Factory.

5. Go Shopping

Local Lititz Shops
Of course, in between all the activities, you'll want to make time for shopping. Lititz is known for its vibrant mix of shops.

Earth to Lititz | Earth-conscious and hiking goods
Bunyaad Marketplace | Quality Home Décor
Zest! | Cooking supplies and more!
The Tattered Shirt | Lititz-branded shirts, sweatshirts, beanies and more
Wilbur Chocolate Store! | Wilbur Buds

Lititz Fire & Ice Maker’s Market
On Saturday, February 22th and Sunday, February 23rd, make sure to stop at the Lititz Fire & Ice Maker’s Market. Held at the Linden Hall School for Girls on 212 East Main Street. There, you’ll find the wares of talented local makers displayed in the heated comfort of the new gymnasium at the oldest continually operating boarding school for girls in the United States. Linden Hall first opened in 1746!

6. Admire Art in the Park

The last weekend of the festival features Art in the Park. From February 22 in Lititz Springs Park, the town will be focusing on artistry in all of its forms including with giant ice sculpture carvings and live performances.

7. Grab a Local Brew

Likely touring around town shopping and taking photos of all those ice sculptures will work up an appetite. The Blackworth Live Fire Grill features wood-fired cuisine, the perfect way to add some heat to your Fire & Ice experience. Other Lititz favorites include the Bulls Head Public House and the Lititz Springs Restaurant, or check out Tied House Lititz for locally brewed St. Boniface Craft Beer and amazing food. A food truck food court will also greet hungry festival-goers on select days. And stay tuned to the LititzFireandIce.com for an official announcement on their 10-Day Town and Pub Crawl. The crawl challenges you to taste the fire-and-ice-themed drinks at local bars and coffee shops throughout the festival. Cheers!

*Given the limits on dining, we highly suggest reservations at the restaurants.

8. Stroll Through the Park

Other in-town attractions include Lititz Springs Park, which is an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll. Adults and kids alike will love greeting the ducks who call the fresh spring that runs through the park home. Another great outdoor spot is the Tree House Playground. This community designed playground is a place where children of all abilities can play safely. The Lititz Historical Foundation will be having guided tours where you can visit the 1792 house of Johannes Mueller! You can learn what a Moravian is, and how they lived and worked right here in this authentic 18th century home. Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, the first commercial pretzel bakery in America, right on Main Street, offers intimate tours of the bakery and the opportunity to become an official pretzel twister! Their shop has a wide variety of pretzels for purchase as well.

9. Rest for a bit

Stay overnight in Lititz at The Wilbur Tapestry, Hotel Rock Lititz or Lititz Springs Inn & Spa, to be in close proximity to all the fun! Find out what all Lititz has to offer here!

10. Explore the Area

If you’re a local, this is the perfect time to take a staycation! There’s plenty to do in Lancaster once you’ve completed your Ice Walk Experience. Visit the small town of Manheim, just a short drive away, to shop small at the Prussian Street Arcade or find indoor adventure at Spooky Nook Sports. Just North of Lititz, the historic town of Ephrata is home to the nationally renowned Fox Meadows Creamery and quaint bed & breakfasts like the Historic Smithton Inn.