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Plan Your Trip to Nearby Fire & Ice Festival

If you're headed to Plymouth this weekend for the Fire & Ice festival, we've got an event guide that will help.

Thousands of people will head to Plymouth on Saturday to enjoy the 24th annual Fire & Ice festival. The event always draws a crowd and this year organizers expect nothing different.

The event is held at Parkers Lake Park and runs from 2:00pm-7:30pm.

If you’re headed to the event, here are a few things you should know before you go.

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Parking

There is limited parking at Parkers Lake Park, which is off County Road 6. If that lot is full, there will be a shuttle bus running from Oakwood Playfield to the Parkers Lake. The bus will run between 3:30pm-7:30pm.

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Cost

The event is free. Fire & Ice is a family-friendly event with multiple games and activities hosted throughout the day.

Schedule of Events

2:00-6:00 Hayrides
2:00-5:00 Pony Rides and Petting Zoo
2:00-4:00 Ice Fishing Contest (ages 12 & under)
2:00-4:00 Youth Association Mite hockey
2:00-5:30 Ice Games
2:30-3:30 Ice Carver
2:30-5:30 Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing
2:30-5:30 Sled Dog Rides (14 & Under)
3:00-4:00 Mascot Appearance
3:00-4:00 Disc Dog Demo’s
3:30-4:00 North American Animal Presentation
3:30-4:30 Recycle Bin Races
4:00-5:00 Games on Stage
5:00-5:30 Goofy Hat Contest (5 age groups)
5:30 Fire & Ice Medallion Winner Announced
5:45-6:30 Red Path Performance
6:30 Fireworks

Weather Forecast

The weather for Saturday looks a bit chilly, but the good news is the recent blast of subzero temperatures won’t be around this weekend. According to Kare 11, the temperature should be around 18, with a small chance of snow. No real accumulation is expected though.

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