CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Crystallized in patriotic detail, the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice marked its 22nd year downtown, celebrating 250 years of freedom and American spirit.
This year’s theme was ‘The American Dream: Carved in Ice. The weekend-long festival showcased more than 60 hand-carved ice sculptures lining State Street.
Standing proudly, the sculptures stood outside of local businesses and restaurants.
Along with the sculptures, the festivities brought local food and drinks, as well as different activities throughout the weekend.
As visitors bundled up to admire the ice sculptures, one family explained why they chose to venture out despite the cold.
“We just came to see the ice
sculptures and get some breakfast, and check everything out,” said Amanda Butchko.
They also pointed out some of their favorite sculptures from the display.
“I like the train that’s over there,” said Ryder Knoll.
“I like the Silver Spoon Diner one, that’s a piece of pie,” said Hunter Knoll.
“The Riveter one down there, that one was pretty neat,” said Butchko.
The festival wrapped up on February 1, with a Firefighters’ Ice Carving Competition and a Chili Cook-Off to close out the weekend.