# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 23rd Annual Camden Winterfest! Ice Carving, Dog Fashion Show, Polar Plunge, Food, Ice Cornhole&MORE!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: What happens when you bring together ice carving, a polar plunge, fashionable dogs (and cats?!), spectacular kids activities, fun music, and delicious local food on a winter’s day? You guessed it — Camden Winterfest!

The Camden Public Library is excited to announce that the 23rd annual Camden Winterfest will take place on Saturday, January 31 from 10:30 AM* to 2:00 PM with all of the beloved traditions including ice carving, polar plunge, doggie fashion show, hot food, music, and more PLUS bonus features including ICE CORNHOLE, live jazz, a community Mini Ice Carving Station, and a huge Book Sale!

**Schedule of Events**

9:30 – 10:00 AM – Ice Carving Teams arrive & Polar Plunge Check-In
10:30 AM – Polar Plunge with Sundog Outdoor Leadership Initiative
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Watch ice carving (professionals and amateurs!) or participate (reserve a large ice block or try using tools with at our Mini Ice Carving Station!) Enjoy delicious hot food and fun music! Try out Ice Cornhole (with boards made of ice blocks!), sponsored by GoNetSpeed
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Indoor crafts and face painting for kids with Miss Amy! (Face painting ends at 1)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – LIVE JAZZ music inside the library rotunda for those who want to warm up
11:30 AM – Line up for Doggie Fashion Show
12:00 PM – Doggie Fashion Show (participate or watch!)
1:00 PM – Story Walk with Miss Amy around the Amphitheatre and Harbor Park
Hot food, treats, music, ice carving, and indoor activities continue until 2:00 PM!
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Winter(fest) Book Sale at the Blue Door Book Shed (by the Atlantic Ave parking lot behind the Amphitheatre). Great books at amazing prices!

*Please note that check-in for the Polar Plunge is at 10:00 AM. If you are participating in the Polar Plunge, you must check in then. Ice carving teams are also encouraged to arrive around 9:30 or 10:00 AM.

**Get ready for another installment of the famous Doggie Fashion Show!**
Your pet(s) can be as elaborately or sparsely dressed as they prefer. Cats and other creatures welcome, too!
There are no pre-registrations. Just SHOW UP with your furry pal and LINE UP at the sign at 11:30 AM. Julia or her helper will greet you and ask questions about your pet. The show will start at 12:00 PM!

FULL EVENT INFO AND SIGN UP FOR ICE CARVING AT WWW.LIBRARYCAMDEN.ORG/WINTERFEST2026

SIGN UP FOR POLAR PLUNGE AT WWW.SUNDOGOE.COM

** Parking** Atlantic Avenue will be closed during Winterfest. Free parking is available on streets in town, including Main Street. Further parking is available at:
-Knox Mill Parking Lot, located at the Knox Mill between Knowlton Street and Washington Street.
-Washington Street Parking Lot, located next to the Camden -Public Safety Building, which is across from the Knox Mill parking lot.
These are all within short walking distance of the Camden Amphitheatre. For more parking information visit the Camden Town page.

Camden Winterfest is made possible by the generous support of First National Bank, in-kind donations from Buttermilk Kitchen at Marriner’s, Megunticook Market, Camden Deli, Hannaford in Camden, Scott’s Place, Bagel Cafe, French & Brawn Marketplace, Villager Cafe, Rankin’s Hardware/Viking Lumber; additional sponsorship of ice cornhole from GoNetSpeed; partnership with Sundog Outdoor Leadership Initiative; and a dedicated team of volunteers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/camden/23rd-annual-camden-winterfest-ice-carving-dog-fashion-show-polar-plunge-food-ice-cornholeandmore/200029534216857
- **Event Categories**: kids, fashion, dog, music, art, fine-arts, entertainment, dog-shows, live-music, festivals, nonprofit, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 179

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Camden
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Camden Amphitheater
- **lat**: 44.211382360256
- **long**: -69.064011713781
- **full address**: Camden Amphitheater, 55 Main St,Camden, Maine, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 23rd Annual Camden Winterfest! Ice Carving, Dog Fashion Show, Polar Plunge, Food, Ice Cornhole&MORE! being held?
  - **A:** 23rd Annual Camden Winterfest! Ice Carving, Dog Fashion Show, Polar Plunge, Food, Ice Cornhole&MORE! takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Camden Amphitheater, 55 Main St,Camden, Maine, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 23rd Annual Camden Winterfest! Ice Carving, Dog Fashion Show, Polar Plunge, Food, Ice Cornhole&MORE!?
  - **A:** 23rd Annual Camden Winterfest! Ice Carving, Dog Fashion Show, Polar Plunge, Food, Ice Cornhole&MORE! is organized by Camden Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 23rd Annual Camden Winterfest! Ice Carving, Dog Fashion Show, Polar Plunge, Food, Ice Cornhole&MORE! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Camden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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