Ice Fest Weekend 2027

Ice Fest Weekend is a four-day winter festival spread across Haywood County towns, running Thursday, January 28 through Sunday, January 31, 2027, with Waynesville as the main base.

What to expect

• Thursday: a Cool Jazz concert at HART Theatre kicks things off.
• Friday: Canton's winter-themed Mill Around Town event.
• Saturday: the Ice Block Party on Main Street in Waynesville.
• All weekend: Canton's “Anything But Snow” Snowman Contest, a snow globe trail in Maggie Valley and the Ice Light Garden at Lake Junaluska.

Plan your visit

• Events are in Waynesville, Canton, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska and Clyde, so plan some driving between them.
• The tourism authority lists Ice Fest-exclusive shopping, dining and lodging deals; if you are coming from out of town, you can plan where to stay in the area.
• Call the Visit Haywood Welcome Center at (828) 944-0761 (Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or see visithaywood.com for times and tickets.
• Dates and details can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.