The temperature went from about 60 yesterday afternoon to about 30 this morning, and there’s a chilly wind. We even had a light dusting of snow when the front came through.
The Fire & Ice Festival is February 18th in downtown Blue Ridge. It’s a chili cook off with ice sculptures that was designed to break the winter tedium, and has become quite popular. Here’s the official announcement and poster.
7th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off February 18, 2017 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 790 Block of East Main St & Downtown City Park Cook-Off will happen come rain, snow or shine so see you on Saturday. Mark your calendars for live music, ice sculptures and amazing chili! Buy a $10 Tasting Card to sample the competition and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Featuring Live Music and entertainment from the Blue Ridge Community Theater actors. An amazing display of individual and unique ice sculptures from the award winning, National Ice Carving Champion “Rock on Ice” including several ice carving demonstrations. Blue Ridge Business Association: Cory Bryant at 706-455-6800 and/or Pam Fink at 706-258-2432
