Every year on the first Saturday in February, the Vicksburg, MI Chamber of Commerce hosts an Ice Festival and Chili Cook-Off.  Today was the day.  WIth temperatures in the low 50s, the ice scuptures won't last long but it encouraged a large turnout.  The tent was packed! 

The festivities were kicked off early this morning with an ice fishing contest on Sunset Lake. 

Beginning at 9:00 were the ice sculptures beginning to take shape.  Area businesses sponsor the scultures in exchange for advertising on the base of the sculpture.  Double L Bait & Marine sponsored a mermaid,  Hills Pharmacy sponsored a mortar & pistle.  Simmons Ford sponsored a large oval Ford logo.  All in all there were a dozen or so sculptures placed around the downtown Vicksburg area, 

At 11:00 a.m. the chili cook-off began while nine restaurants competed for first place in the chili cook-off.  I didn't stick around long enough to find out who won, but my vote went to Good to Go Cafe for their white chicken chili.

The band, Seventh Son, kicked off inside the huge tent at 11:00 a.m. and rocked out a mix of hearty blues and rock 'n roll. 

It was a wonderful crowd and great fun!

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