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Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition


  • Sinnissippi Park 1401 North 2nd Street Rockford, IL, 61107 United States (map)

Teams from around the state will compete in Rockford for the right to represent Illinois in the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition in 2025. There is also a high school division.

As many as 50,000 visitors view these massive works of snow art each year.

ADMISSION

Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

VIEWING HOURS

Daily from sunrise until 10:00 pm. You may drive or walk through. Sculptures will remain up in the park after the event for as long as weather conditions allow.

PARKING

Limited parking is available at Sinnissippi Park. Additional parking is available in the overflow parking lot at the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (1354 N 2nd St), located just west of Sinnissippi Park across IL 251/N 2nd Street.

Earlier Event: January 20
In the Outdoors: Snowy Views in Snowshoes
Later Event: February 3
Nicholas at Night: Lunar New Year