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Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival

Signature Muskoka Event Returns!

Looking to experience one of Muskoka’s most exciting winter festivals? Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 30, 2027, when the Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival returns to vibrant Downtown Bracebridge.
 
This family-friendly winter event combines the warmth of live entertainment, outdoor activities, and community celebrations with the magic of ice sculptures, winter attractions, and seasonal fun. Whether you’re planning a winter weekend getaway in Muskoka or looking for unforgettable things to do in Bracebridge, this festival is not to be missed. Tickets on sale soon!
 

  1. Coolest Tubing Run: Bracebridge boasts the coolest snow tubing run ever created, turning the main street into an epic tubing hill with 50 truckloads of snow. It’s a thrilling adventure for all ages and contributes to the festival’s reputation as one of the must-visit winter events.

  2. Diverse Winter Carnival Activities: With over 30 festival activities, there’s something for everyone. From skating on the Memorial Park Skating Rink, roaming buskers, to trying your hand at Axe Throwing, enjoying Ice Sculpting Demonstrations, and indulging in the Bracebridge Hall Biergarten, the festival promises endless family fun! 

  3. Charming Downtown Transformation: Bracebridge undergoes a magical transformation during the festival, turning its quaint and charming core into a winter wonderland. The stores lining downtown are open for shopping! Explore the Shops!

  4. Family-Friendly Entertainment: The festival caters to all ages with family fun games downtown, Mini Snow Tubing by Snow Valley, and Roaming Buskers.

  5. Spectacular Fireworks: The day concludes with a spectacular fireworks display, adding a magical touch to the winter evening. Taking place at the Silver Bridge at 6:00 pm. 

  6. Community Spirit: Bracebridge’s Fire and Ice Festival is not just an event; it’s a celebration that brings the community together. Visitors can feel the warmth of the community spirit while enjoying the frosty festivities.

  7. Convenient Shuttle Service: To make the experience more accessible, the festival offers a free shuttle service from satellite parking lots, reducing the hassle of finding downtown parking. Shuttle Schedule

  8. Affordable Admission: With an admission fee of $TBD for ages 13+, $TBD for kids (free for children 5 and under), the festival provides an affordable way for families and individuals to enjoy a day filled with winter excitement. Tickets coming soon

  9. Weekend Getaway Opportunity: For those coming from out of town, the festival recommends nearby accommodations, taking advantage of lower hotel rates in January. It’s a chance to turn a one-day festival into a winter weekend escape in the picturesque Muskoka region. Places To Stay in Bracebridge.