The Ice Festival is proudly brought to you by the following sponsors:

LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK8800 Euclid Chardon Rd.Kirtland, OH 44094440-256-2122 or 800-366-3276lakemetroparks.com

Lake County Probate Judge Mark J. Bartolotta

Board of Park Commissioners Gretchen Skok DiSanto, Frank J. Polivka,

John C. Redmond Executive Director Paul Palagyi

Lake Metroparks does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, nationality or disability in employment, services, programs or activities. Should special assistance be required in visiting facilities and/or participating in programs or activities of Lake Metroparks, please call 440-358-7275 at least 48 hours in advance.

Farmpark is open Monday, February 18, 2019, 9 am to 5 pm

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February 8 through March 109 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday

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LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARKWinter-themed fun for the whole family!

ICE FESTIVAL

JANUARY 25Friday 5 to 9 pm

Battle between fire & ice

JANUARY 26Saturday 9 am to 5 pmIce carving competition

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Great ways to get involved with the Farmpark Farmpark memberships Volunteer opportunities

For volunteer opportunities, please contact the volunteer office at 440-585-3041 x6418

BECOME A BARNYARD PARENT by sponsoring Farmpark’s hardworking border collie Robin! For just $25 you can be a Back a Breed supporter! Your donation helps provide food and care for Farmpark’s animals.

CHOOSE A LEVEL OF SPONSORSHIP:$25 receive a collectible model border collie, certificate, Lake Metroparks window cling, letter and bookmark.

$50 receive all of the above, plus a canvas tote with Robin’s picture on it and your name on the Back a Breed recognition board.

$100 receive all of the above, plus a beautiful plush border collie and a voucher to have your picture taken with Robin.

For more information on Back a Breed, including other animals available for backing, please call 440-256-2122 x3063.

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ICE FESTIVAL

Sheep shearing & herding Fiber processing

Spinning & weavingHands-on fiber activities and more!

LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK

Sheep ShearingMay 11 & 12

9 am to 5 pm

& Fiber Arts Weekend

Come shop with our vendors to find the tools you need to knit, crochet, spin, felt and weave. Vendors will have equipment and supplies as well as finished products for sale in the arena.

Upcoming EventsQuilts 2019 February 8 - March 10Farmer Monday February 18Quilt Vendor Days March 1, 2 & 3Maple Sugaring Weekends March 2 & 3, 9 & 10Springtime on the Farm Play Area March 15 - May 5Shearing Weekend Pairing Dinner May 10Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Weekend May 11 & 12Horsefest May 18 & 19Railroads in the Park June 1 & 2Working Dog Weekend June 8 & 9FarmFest: Ribs, Brew & Music* July 12 & 13Ice Cream Weekend July 20 & 21

*Special hours and/or rates apply; please visit lakemetroparks.com for details.

Ice Sculpture Facts

•The ice used to carve a two block ice sculpture has a starting weight of 600 pounds. A four block ice sculpture has a starting weight of 1,200 pounds.

•The battle between fire and ice usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

•The ice thrones are made from seven to ten blocks of ice.

For more information about ice sculptures, please visit the Elegant Ice Creations representatives.

Source: Elegant Ice Creations, Inc.

Monday, February 18 9 am to 5 pm • Presidents’ Day

LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK

Farmer Monday

Enjoy several hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the day.

Pancake breakfastsin Farmpark’s J&J Café (not included in admission)

Discover maple syrup production, try hands-on activities, samples and

much more!

LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK

March 2 & 3, 9 & 10 9 am to 5 pm

Maple Sugaring Weekends

The Visitor CenterTheaterWinter animal encounter 11:30 & 1:30

AtriumIce cream making 11:00 & 2:00

Exhibit HallStory time presented by Mentor Ice Rink 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00 (Story time is 45 minutes)Pinecone craft 10:00 to 4:00

Dairy ParlorHands-on milking 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30Machine milking 4:00

Courtyard Ice slide OngoingFire pits OngoingS’mores 11:00 to 4:00

Pond PavilionIce carving demonstrations 10:30, 11:00, 2:00, 2:30 & 3:00Ice carving competitions 12:00, 12:30 & 1:00Ice chair Ongoing

The ArenaMeet the breed 11:00Horse demonstration 2:30Pony encounter & rides ($5) 11:00 to 4:00

Well Bred ShedAnimal encounter 10:30, 1:30, 3:30

Plant Science Center What’s buzzing with the bees 2:30 & 3:30Hydroponics tour 1:00 & 4:00

Saturday Ice Festival Activities

Visitor CenterLook for roving naturalists from the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center and some of Lake Metroparks’ winter animal ambassadors (Until 7:00)

Exhibit HallStory time presented by Mentor Ice Rink 6:15 (Story time is 45 minutes)Pinecone craft 5:00 to 8:30

Courtyard Ice slide OngoingFire pits OngoingS’mores 6:00 to 8:00

Pond PavilionIce carving demonstrations 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 & 7:00 Fire & ice tower lighting 7:30Ice chair Ongoing

Well Bred ShedOpen for walkthroughs 5:00 to 9:00

The ArenaPony encounter & rides ($5) 5:00 to 9:00

*J&J Café will be open for dinner until 8:45 pm.*

Friday Ice Festival Activities