Concord NH Winter Festival

Ice sculpture at 2022 Concord NH Winter Festival. Photo credit: Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce.

January 27 and January 28, 2023

The Hotel Concord and Intown Concord are partnering once again to present Concord NH Winter Fest! 2023 marks this winter celebration’s 5th anniversary. Enjoy ice-carving demonstrations and meet some of New England’s most talented ice carvers, check out a special “Art and Bloom” exhibit, meet a magical ice queen, and warm up with a s’more and drink at O Steak and Seafood’s popular ice bar. Grab your winter coat because there are activities for the whole family at this fun event!

Schedule of Activities

Visit the Black Ice Pond Hockey webpage for their tournament schedule.

Friday, January 27, 2023

10:00 - 4:00 pm- Art & Bloom exhibit- "Features floral arrangements inspired by art pieces on display during the League of New Hampshire's Exhibition Gallery Winter Exhibit." Click for Press Release - League of NH Craftsmen 

3:00 - 9:00 PM - Sponsored Ice Carvings - The State House Lawn 

4:30 pm - Ice Bar & Rubbn' Butts BBQ at O Steaks and Seafood- 11 S. Main St. 

Saturday, January 28, 2023

10:00 AM - Red River Theatres presents Disney's Frozen featuring an appearance from the Party Palace Ice Queen and her sister from 9:15 am-10:15 am.

10:00 AM -  Art & Bloom exhibit- "Features floral arrangements inspired by art pieces on display during the League of New Hampshire's Exhibition Gallery Winter Exhibit." Click for Press Release - League of NH Craftsmen 

10:45 AM-11:45 AM-  Party Palace Ice Queen and her sister appearance at The State House.

11:00 AM - Ice carving competition starts on The State House Lawn.

  • NEW this year! Beer Garden/Warming Hut sponsored by Hannaford on Capitol Street

  • S'mores & Hot Cocoa while supplies last!

  • Visit vendors on Capitol Street. 

  • Join Concord Public Library from 11am to 12pm for a splendidly snowy story hour! We’ll read stories, sing, dance, and more!

12:00 PM - Ice Bar & Rubbn' Butts BBQ at O Steaks and Seafood- 11 S. Main Street

1:00 PM- 4:00 PM- Free Wine Tasting at Wine on Main (Note: These are tasting size pours)- 9 N. Main Street

3:00 PM - Ice carving competition ends

3:30 PM - Awards announcement

4:00 PM - Festival Concludes

Emily Marsh