Hunter Ice Festival 2026
Fri, Jan 16
|Niles
The 2026 Hunter Ice Festival will be the weekend of Jan. 16-18 throughout downtown Niles. As always, there will be family-friendly fun all weekend with dozens of ice sculptures lining the streets throughout the city, live ice carving demonstrations, downtown business specials, and warm treats.
Time & Location
Jan 16, 2026, 12:00 PM EST – Jan 18, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
Niles, Niles, MI 49120, USA
About the event
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The GOAT Ice Cream Company is bringing back the Hunter Ice cream vanilla flavor for the festival. Visit our location to enjoy a free sample of this delightful ice cream. It's a fantastic treat!
The Hunter Brothers Ice and Ice Cream Company, established by Henry and Lemont Hunter in 1898, was pivotal in the history of Niles, Michigan. It was Michigan's first commercial ice harvesting business and the first industry in Howard Township. The company harvested ice from Barron Lake, utilizing natural spring water to produce pure, clean ice. They also pioneered the production of dairy products like butter and ice cream, essential for preserving food and transporting agricultural goods. In 1914, the company was renamed the Hunter Ice and Ice Cream Company and continued sourcing all products locally. The legacy of the Hunter Brothers Ice and Ice Cream Company is celebrated through the Hunter Ice Festival, honoring the…