Featuring live ice sculpting, entertainment, food vendors, and a showcase of local businesses, the festival aims to kick off and spotlight Dover’s ongoing revitalization efforts while creating a memorable experience for attendees. This inaugural event combines art, culture, and community spirit, positioning Dover as an exciting regional destination.

Schedule:

Friday, January 17, 2025

ONGOING: Smore’s On Loockerman
Loockerman Street Parklets

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Mike Miller (Guitarist/Singer)
Loockerman Way Plaza

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Live Ice Carving Begins
Loockerman Way Plaza

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM: The Hive On Loockerman
Learn More About DDP & The Future of Downtown Dover

Food Trucks Open

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: iHeart Radio (Music/Booth/Giveaways)
Loockerman Way Plaza

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Fire Show

9:00 PM: Day One Actives Rest Until Noon Tomorrow!

Saturday, January 18, 2025

ONGOING: Smore’s On Loockerman
Loockerman Street Parklets

12:00 PM: Festival Begins, Food Trucks Open, Craft Vendors, The Hive (DDP)
Ice Sculpture at Rail Haus

1:00 PM: Kids Zone/Events
Dover Public Library

2:00 PM: Entrepreneur and Small Business Meetup
At The Grey Fox Grille

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Dover Art League (Event/Exhibition)
Dover Art LEague, Loockerman Street

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Councilman Rocha (DJ - Spinning Tunes)
Loockerman Way Plaza

9:00 PM: Event Ends

Date:
January 17-18, 2025

Hours:
January 17, 2025: 3:00 - 9:00 pm
January 18, 2025: 12:00 - 9:00 pm

Location:
Downtown Dover,
Loockerman Street,
Dover, DE 19904

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