Did You Know There’s An Ice Bar Coming to Downtown Grand Rapids?

How am I just hearing about this?

Apparently, Grand Rapids Downtown Market has been holding this awesome Ice Bar Event since at least 2015!

Ice Bar Returns to Grand Rapids Downtown Market

What goes down at the event? Well, just like it sounds - there'll be an ice bar!

Twelve feet of ice are carved into an outdoor bar serving craft beers, cocktails, and more.

Plus, in years past, there's been fungames like giant Jenga, beer pong, table hockey, corn hole, and a Drink-O Ice Sculpture!

You grab a  game piece, drop it into the Drink-O board, and leave your beverage selection up to the Glacial Gods!

There's heaters outside to help keep you warm too.

So have frosty fun outside and then inside to the market hall to grab a bite from the more than 20 artisan food vendors.

Vendors include Slows BBQ, Tacos El Cunado, Juju Bird, Pink Tail Poke, and Apertivo.

Check out all the food at the Downtown Market here.

When is the Ice Bar Downtown Grand Rapids?

The Ice Bar event at the Downtown Market in 2023 is:

• Friday, February 10: 12PM-8PM
• Saturday, February 11: 12PM-8PM

The Downtown Market is located at 435 Ionia Ave SW.

In addition to restaurants, inside the market hall you'll also find bakeries, soda shops, coffee, ice cream, and specialty items like spices, wine, cheese, popcorn, and seafood for sale.

The Downtown Market often hosts fun events like craft fairs and special food happenings. This Saturday there is a wedding showcase coming up. Follow the Downtown Market on Facebook for more!