Fire & Ice Festival "In the First State" - Drink Tasting Tour
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All (ticket & non-ticket holders) are welcome to visit all participating restaurants during the Festival Weekend for food specials, full-sized feature cocktails, and entertain at certain locations.
Enjoy the Fire & Ice "In the First State" Drink Tasting Tour! All participating restaurants from the 2026 Fire & Ice Drink Competition will be offering tasters of the cocktail presented by their talented bartenders. Visit up to 15 different locations, each hosting an incredible ice sculpture, amazing festival menu items, and themed cocktails throughout the weekend.
Pre-purchase a Tasting Tour Card for $35 online. Visit all participating restaurants with your Tasting Tour Card to taste their signature Fire & Ice "In the First State" themed cocktails. The card will be honored throughout the weekend. In addition to the drink tasting, stay and view the unique ice sculptures, and enjoy access to various exclusive food specials.
Online ticket sales are non-refundable.
Severe Weather Date: February 6-8, 2026
Tasting Tour Card Pick-Up Details
Pick-up Location: John West Park Town Hall - Use West Ave entrance.
Dates: Friday, January 30 from 12 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, January 31 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*The 2025 Tasting Tour Event was a complete sellout last year. Please pre-purchase your tickets for 2026!*
What you Receive with a Tasting Tour Card
- One complimentary 2 oz. taste from each participating restaurant
- Many participating restaurants offer festival specials!
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Supports local libraries and youth reading programs.
(as of 10/22/25)
BETHANY BEACH LOCATIONS:
Bethany Blues
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
6 N Pennsylvania Ave. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
FINS Ale House & Raw Bar
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
33544 Market Pl. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 11:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday-Wednesday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 11:30am - 8:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 11:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am - 8:00pm
Mangos
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
97 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Wednesday: Closed
Thursday-Sunday: 11:00am - 11:30pm
Off the Hook
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
769 Garfield Pkwy. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday: 11:30am - 9:00pm
The Cottage Cafe
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
33034 Coastal Hwy. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
FENWICK ISLAND LOCATIONS
J.R's Seafood Shack
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
1500 Coastal Hwy., #1 | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Wednesday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday-Saturday: 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday: Closed
OCEAN VIEW LOCATIONS:
Good Earth Market & Restaurant
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
31806 Good Earth Ln. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
MILLVILLE LOCATIONS
Hooked Up
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
38069 Town Center Dr., #20 | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday: 11:00am - 12:00am
The Salted Rim Margarita Bar & Grille
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
35553 Atlantic Ave. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Wednesday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday-Saturday: 11:30am - 12:00am
Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
OCEAN CITY LOCATIONS:
Vista Rooftop
Tasting Tour Cocktail: TBD
13801 Coastal Hwy. | Website
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 3:00pm - 12:00am
Sunday: 1:00pm - 11:00pm
In honor of this year's "In the First State" theme, proceeds raised from Tasting Tour tickets will benefit a local nonprofit.
View the 2025 Fire & Ice Festival Photo Gallery
View the 2025 Fire & Ice Festival Drink Competition Gallery
View the 2025 Fire & Ice Festival Community Impact Report
The Fire & Ice 2026 Drink Competition will be held on Sunday, January 18. Learn more.
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Date and Time
Friday Jan 30, 2026 Sunday Feb 1, 2026
Fees/Admission
Tasting Tour Card: $35
The 2026 Tasting Tour
*Optional: Donate your $3 processing fee to add to charitable contributions!
Contact Information
Alyssa Weaver, Events Manager
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