Updated Feb 7th: Due to current snow conditions not being favourable for building snowbanks, jumps, or tracks, we have made the difficult decision to cancel some of the planned activities for this year’s Ice Festival. This decision was not made lightly, and safety remains our top priority.

They are moving forward with a 1-Day Ice Festival on Saturday, February 28^th!   Still lots of fun for the whole family! 

Bundle up, bring your crew, and feel the freeze, fun, and festival spirit!

Entry Fee: Gate admission by donation. 

Please dress for the weather, this is an outdoor event on the lake. Please expect to walk. 

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Don't forget about the Friday Music Concert!! 7pm at the Bold Centre featuring Kim Mitchell with Julian Austin and very own local talent Ben Tredger on Friday evening. Tickets available in person at the Bold Centre or through Ticketmaster HERE (while tickets last)  https://loom.ly/dZB3YvQ

Saturday, Feb 28

8am  Gates Open Admission by donation

8am-10:30am Pancake Breakfast on the ice.  Hosted by LLB Back Country Riders Snowmobile Club

9am–4pm 

-Concessions by the Kinsmen Club of LLB and the LLB Back Country Riders roast your own Hot Dog or Smokie on the fire! 

-Youth Pond Hockey Tournament is back! The Rob McCormick Memorial tournament has been missed over the last few years, it returned last year, but had to move into the Bold Centre.  This year we are looking forward to it being on the lake!  Come and cheer them on!  Age U9 teams playing 2x24min period each game. Hosted by Lac La Biche Kinsmen Club 

-LLB Back Country Rider Auction fundraiser items on display in the concession tent. Auction at 4pm

10am-4pm 

-Visit by OLAF* 

-Ice on Whyte Little' Chippers* - Try your hand at some mini ice sculpting; for kids and adults. Create your own piece of art.  Hosted by Lions Club of LLB 

-Introduction to Snowmobile Rider Training - Your chance to try snowmobiling, no experience necessary.   2 tracks set up; one for kids and one for adults. Both Days! No fee, by donation. Hosted by the LLB Back Country Riders

-Kids Activities - Hosted by LLB County Recreation & FCSS

-Visit the First Nation 18ft Teepee* Sit around the fire and talk with First Nations Elders.  Hosted by the LLB Lions Club

-Metis Cultural Tent*  Look at their displays, watch Bannock making...and enjoy some too!  Hot chocolate served as well.  Presented by Metis Nation District 19. Hosted by the LLB Lions Club

-Trappers Display -  Trapper's display showing humane trapping practices. Come see a trappers cabin along with locally caught tanned furs on display.  Hosted by Lac La Biche Trappers #1120 members of the Alberta Trappers Association. 

-Trade Show & Job Fair inside McArthur Place. Check out what companies have to offer, home business displays and sales, and buy a quality home-made product. Bring your resume down!  Hosted by Lakeland Employment Services

2pm-4pm Snow'n'Shine Vintage Sled Display Have a machine pre-1995? We want to see it, and vintage fans do too! Oh ya, you can enter your new or new'er sled too! Vote on your fav's and prizes will be awarded. Hosted by LLB Back Country Riders

3-4pm  Live Auction! LLB Back Country Snowmobile Club fundraiser. 

4pm Snowball Race - Vintage Sled Fun Events (on the training track) - Have a vintage sled?  Bring it out and participate in some fun games!  Hosted LLB Back Country Snowmobile Club

5pm   Dinner & Entertainment—Dinner & Music in the Community Hall at the Bold Centre. Awards for Snowmobile Races. Enjoy delicious roast beef supper and great entertainment by local talent Girlz with Guitarz.  Supper catered by Shelley Nahorney of We Cook LLB.  Tickets are $30. Available by calling Ken at 780-404-3183 and at the door (while they last).

Each year, the Festival is hosted by many non-profit groups and a huge amount of volunteers.  To all of them, thank-you for making this weekend possible. 

*Supported by an Alberta CIP community grant to the Lac La Biche Lions Club, presented in conjunction with the Lac La Biche Ice Festival.

Note: Cancelled for 2026 Aircraft Ice Fly-In, Flying Tours, Ice Car Races, Sled Drags & Mega Trucks

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