There’s a snow sculptures festival in Rockford, Illinois that will become your new favorite winter tradition. Everyone loves to check out the creations that come to life at this event each year. Check it out:
Since 1987, the best place to see snow sculptures in Illinois has been Sinnissippi Park in northern Illinois where mounds of that frozen white stuff are piled up each year for contestants to create something incredible.
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This year’s annual festival will take place January 22-25, 2020, and will feature more than 25 massive snow sculptures from professional carvers to amatures.
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More than 40,000 visitors come to watch teams from around the state compete to win the championship at this snow sculpture festival. There is both professional and people’s choice judging involved.
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The winner will get the opportunity to represent Illinois in the U.S. Nationals. There is no fee to enter the competition and teams can have two or three members.
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There is also no fee to enjoy the festival. Sculpting begins on Wednesday for state teams and on Thursday for high school teams. Sculpting takes place between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., though teams may sculpt through the night on Friday.
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All voting ends by 11 a.m. on Saturday and awards are handed out at 1 p.m. Come out and see what unique creations these masterminds of ice and snow can come up with.
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You’ll never forget the figures sculpted out of snow at this event. Mark your calendar for this marvelous event that is fascinating for young and old alike.
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Learn more about the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition on its website or Facebook page.
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Click here to find out if there will be enough snow on the ground for this competition.
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