The Town of Ocean View is hosting a number of fun Fire & Ice festival activities throughout the entire weekend. Take a trip to the beautiful John West Park in Ocean View for fun Oregon Trail- themed festivities and ice sculptures, located at 32 West Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970, for even more sculptures, live ice carving demonstration, tasty food, and activities!

Friday, January 26th
Food Trucks - 12:00 - 8:00 PM
Grab a delicious bite at John West Park on Friday and Saturday!
Taco Reho and Smashmouth Burgers will be on site from 12:00 - 8:00PM. Troop 281 will also be managing the Chuck Wagon - grilling up a good old fashioned camp meal.

Kids Inflatable Winter Maze - 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Sponsored by True North, children are invited to wind through a huge inflatable maze  in John West Park on Friday only during Fire & Ice Weekend! *Volunteers will be stationed at entrance of maze to provide safety guideline upon entry. 

Beer Garden - 12:00 - 8:00 PM 
Beach Liquors will be sponsoring  the Trading Post- themed Beer Garden at John West Park. The Beer Garden will offer indoor/outdoor seating options! Take a load off and enjoy a drink in the 900 sq. foot inflatable pub or grab a seat outside by a relaxing fire pit.  Proceeds will benefit Beebe Healthcare's South Coastal Emergency Department and Cancer Center through it's partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.

Live Ice Carving Demonstration - 3:00 - 4:00 pm 
There will be a Live Ice Carving Demonstration at 3:00 PM at the Gazebo sponsored by The Town of Ocean View. Watch as 1,800 pounds of ice are masterfully transformed into a detailed sculpture by the incredible artists from The Ice God.

"Into the Wild" Ice Tour - 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Check out all the sculptures in town by taking a "Into the Wild" Ice Tour! Pick up a festival map at the Information Tent to make sure you see them all! Watch as the ice sculptures created by The Ice God's talented artists are unveiled and illuminated with lights as the sun sets! 

Live Radio with Dana McDonald: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Dana McDonald from 97.1 The Wave will be broadcasting live from the gazebo in John West Park.

Tasting Tour: All Festival Weekend!
For info on our restaurants participating in the Tasting Tour and off-site ice sculptures, click here.

More details to come!

Saturday, January 27th
Food Trucks - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grab a delicious bite to eat in John West Park and view the ice in the daylight!
Vendors on site include Changing Mains and Taco Reho! Troop 281 will be managing the "Chuck Wagon," grilling up hotdogs for a good old fashioned camp meal..

Beer Garden - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
Beach Liquors will be sponsoring The Trading Post-themed beer garden at John West Park. Proceeds will benefit Beebe South Coastal Emergency Center and Cancer Center through its partnership with the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce.  Visit Beach Liquors to sign up for email updates and information on tastings! 

Pony Rides for Kids - 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Take a ride on the Pony Express at John West Park's Oregon Trail-themed Fire & Ice location. Sponsored by True North, children are invited to take a pony ride, provided by Saddle Up Stables. Signed waiver will be required onsite by guardian. 

Historical Village of Ocean View - 12:00 - 3:00 PM
The Historic Village is adjacent to John West Park and includes the replica of Hall's Store and Visitors Center. It was also Ocean's View first Post Office, the nation's first broiler chicken house, and the 1860's Tunnel West House. All will be open for visitors to explore!

Live Music Performance - 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Sponsored by the Town of Ocean View, enjoy a live music performance by Homestead Bluegrass in the pavilion near the Beer Garden!

Tasting Tour 
The Tasting Tour features participating restaurants in the Quiet Resorts offering their signature Fire & Ice "Into the Wild" themed cocktail.  The Fire and Ice Tasting Tour will continue throughout Saturday and Sunday at participating businesses. Click here for more information and participating restaurant specials.

For more information on Fire & Ice, click here to view all weekend events!

Volunteers Needed -  Click to volunteer at the JWP Info Tent, Inflatable Maze, and other support roles!
Volunteers Needed - Click to volunteer at the JWP Beer Garden