Coming up: Cripple Creek Ice Festival
photo by Diann Pritchard
Rev up your chainsaw, the 2010 Cripple Creek Ice Festival is about to begin.
Main events occur between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Feb. 13-15 and 20-21. Highlights include the Main Event Tent and Martini Bar and "Dueling Chainsaws" competition.
The festival promises several family-friendly activities including an ice maze and slide.
Sculptors will be carving throughout the two weeks and new ice sculptures will be carved specifically for the second weekend.
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