Lac La Biche Ice Festival
Join us in Lac La Biche on February 28th, March 1st and 2nd for weekend of high-speed action and family fun. YES, it is now a 3-day event!
The festival has grown tremendously over the last few years, and the organizers have decided to change the name of the event. It's official...the Winter Festival of Speed is now the Lac La Biche Ice Festival! This year's line-up has our famous signature events and new ones too! There is something for everyone.
Entry Fees: Kids 8 and under Free, $10 per person, $40 groups 5-7 people (one vehicle)
Cash and debit accepted at the gate and registration, but other activities require cash; concession, on-ice vendors, etc.
Please dress for the weather, this is an outdoor event on the lake. Parking is in designated areas. Please expect to walk - see the map HERE
NOTE: NO Drones Allowed.
ICE MEASUREMENTS - TO be announced (measurements taken in and around the festival location on the lake)
The events that require registration to participate in have been underlined. For more details on events and clubs click on the links.
Friday, Feb 28 NEW!!
3pm-6pm Ice Block-Party in Lac La Biche! – FREE! Kids, teens, adults…everyone is invited to the kick-off party! Get up close with the machines you will see at the festival this weekend; Mega Trucks, ice race cars and snowmobiles. Enjoy music with DJ Raylene Cardinal, free gourmet hotdogs, and hot chocolate. Hosted by Community Learning (101 Ave 102 St. LLB Next to Scotiabank)
8pm Country Music Concert at the Bold Centre featuring Jess Moskaluke with Arron Pritchett Friday evening. Opening act Olivia Rose of Elk Point, Alberta. Tickets available in person at the Bold Centre or through Ticketmaster HERE (while tickets last)
Sat, March 1
9am Gates open - Check out the map for location of events & activities.
8am-10:30am Pancake Breakfast on the ice. Hosted by LLB Back Country Riders Snowmobile Club More info HERE
8am–12pm Race Car Registration & Snowmobiles - Look for the registration trailer.
9am–4pm
Concessions - Cabane a Sucre, Frenchie Burgers & Fries, Big Wayne's Mini Treats and TP Foods. From 10am-4pm Visit the Multi-Cultural Food Fair – Mexican, Vietnamese, East Indian, Ukrainian and Philippine cuisine.
Visit by OLAF all weekend!
NEW! Youth Pond Hockey Tournament is back! The Rob McCormick Memorial tournament has been missed over the last few years, and the kids return this year. Located at the festival centre, come and cheer them on! Age U7 & U9 teams. Hosted by Lac La Biche Kinsmen Club
Aircraft Fly-in - Eyes to the sky! Watch the planes fly-in all day...over 100 aircraft are expected this weekend. Catch the shuttle to the ice "runway" to meet the pilots and check out the planes. (Fly-in at own risk) Hosted by LLB Flying Club. More info HERE
LLB Back Country Rider Auction fundraiser items on display in the concession tent. Auction at 4pm
10am-12pm 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
10am–3pm Trade Show on the ice.
10am-4pm
Ice & Snow Sculpting - There will be five ice and snow carving artists creating 4 themed designs; an eagle, walleye, wolf and throne along with an Indigenous themed sculpture. Artists -Sculptors' Association of Alberta
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
NEW! Visit the First Nation 18ft Teepee! Sit around the fire and talk with First Nations Elders. Hosted by the LLB Lions Club
NEW! Metis Cultural Tent. Look at their displays, watch Bannock making...and enjoy some too! Hot chocolate served as well. Come for the 12pm show. Presented by Metis Nation District 19. Hosted by the LLB Chamber of Commerce
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. AB Trappers Association More info HERE
Axe Throwing - Unleash your inner lumberjack! Get some instruction and pointers, then ready...aim...BULLSEYE! Try your luck at the cash prizes! (some fees apply). Hosted by LLB Trappers
11am NEW! MEGA Truck Practice – They are BIG, they are LOUD & they are NEW this year! 1st time ever racing on ice…something you don’t want to miss. Saturday races at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. Hosted by Axlebusters Offroaders Club more info HERE
11am–12pm Car Race Practice
11am-4pm
Kids FUN DAY - FREE! Inside McArthur Place. Face painting, glitter tattoos, activity centres (finish all of them & spin the wheel for a prize), visit from Olaf and puppetshow at 2:30pm. Presented by Aboriginal Headstart. Hosted by LLB Lions Club
FREE Horse & Sleigh Rides on the lake Hosted by Chief Jason Whiskeyjack of Saddle Lake Cree Nation
12pm NEW! Show in the Metis Cultural Tent - 150 years of French Canadian history by Gilbert Parent –Le Bûcheron, The Lumber jack! Hosted by the LLB Chamber of Commerce
12–1pm Lunch break; Car Racers & Drivers Meeting
12–5pm Snowmobile Drag Races - Sleds traveling a fast speeds up to 240km/hr! Want to race your sled? Participants are welcome, but you must register. Find the classes HERE Look for the registration trailer on the ice.
1pm NEW! MEGA Truck Race #1 – Hear the MEGA Truck Thunder – They’re Loud!!
1-4pm Car Ice Races - It's the Western Canadian Ice Racing Championships. This is the anchor event with drivers from across Canada. High octane, fast pace...not to be missed. Watch both days from 1-4pm. There are bleachers set up to watch from, or you can park around the track to watch! Hosted by NASCC (Norther Alberta Sports Car Club). NASCC Website HERE
2pm NEW! MEGA Truck Race #2
2-2:30pm Race Car Ride Alongs - Always wanted to ride in a race car? This is your chance. Strap in for charity. $50 gets you 3 laps (don't worry safety gear is included). $25 goes to the car owner and $25 to local charities. Interested? Go to the registration trailer on the ice.
2-4pm 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
3pm NEW! MEGA Truck Race #3
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! Find out how the race works HERE Hosted LLB Back Country Snowmobile Club
4:20-4:40pm Charity Races - This is unique opportunity! Drivers give up their cars to amateur drivers and teach them a thing or two. Today is practice and the race is on Sunday at 4:20pm. No other entries are being accepted...the race is FULL at 15 cars!
5pm Dinner & Entertainment - Dinner & Music in the Community Hall at the Bold Centre. Room. Enjoy delicious roast beef supper and great entertainment. Music by local talent Insufficient Funds. Supper catered by Shelley Nahorney of We Cook LLB. Bar hosted by LLB Curling Club. Tickets are $40. Tickets are $40. Pre-event tickets available at Screenshot Computers and The Stichin’ Man. Saturday on the ice at the registration trailer or at the door (if not sold out). 50/50 Raffle hosted by LLB Heritage Centre.
Sunday, March 2
9am Gates open -Check out the map for location of events & activities. (Map will be shared closer to the event)
8am-10:30am Pancake Breakfast on the ice. Hosted by LLB Back Country Riders Snowmobile Club
9am–4pm
Concessions - Cabane a Sucre, Frenchie Burgers & Fries, Big Wayne's Mini Treats and TP Foods. From 10am-4pm Visit the Multi-Cultural Food Fair – Mexican, Vietnamese, East Indian, Ukrainian and Philippine cuisine.
Visit by OLAF all weekend!
9am-10am Vintage Sled Trail Ride to the LLB Mission - Register on ice at the LLB Back Country Riders. Ride starts at 10am (No fee, by donation) Your chance to get bring out your good ol' sled and go for a leisure ride with other vintage sleds, but of course all sleds are welcome. Enjoy lunch at the LLB Mission before travelling back. Hosted by LLB Back Country Riders
9am-4pm NEW!! FREE Public Skating at the Festival center ice.
9am-4pm Aircraft Fly-In - Eyes to the sky! Watch the planes fly-in all day...over 100 aircraft are expected this weekend. Catch the shuttle to the ice "runway" to meet the pilots and check out the planes. (Fly-in at own risk) Hosted by LLB Flying Club
10am-12pm 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
10am–3pm Trade Show - Check out what companies have to offer.
10am–4pm
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
Trappers Display - Trapper's display showing humane trapping practices. Come see a trappers cabin along with locally caught, tanned furs. Hosted by LLB Trappers
Axe Throwing - Unleash your inner lumberjack! Get some instruction and pointers, then ready...aim...BULLSEYE! Try your luck at the cash prizes. (some fees apply). Hosted by LLB Trappers
NEW! Visit the First Nation 18ft Teepee! Sit around the fire and talk with First Nations Elders. Hosted by the LLB Lions Club
NEW! Metis Cultural Tent. Look at their displays, watch Bannock making...and enjoy some too! Hot chocolate served as well. Come for the 12pm show. Presented by Metis Nation District 19. Hosted by the LLB Chamber of Commerce
Ice & Snow Sculpting - There will be five ice and snow carving artists creating 4 themed designs; an eagle, walleye, wolf and throne along with an Indigenous themed sculpture. Artists -Sculptors' Association of Alberta
Car Ice Races - It's the Western Canadian Ice Racing Championships. This is the anchor event with drivers from across Canada. High octane, fast pace...not to be missed. There are bleachers set up to watch from, or you can park around the track to watch! Hosted by NASCC (Norther Alberta Sports Car Club).
NEW! Job Fair - At McArthur Place. Bring your resume down! Hosted by Lakeland Employment
11am NEW! MEGA Truck Race #1 - They are BIG, they are LOUD & they are NEW this year! 1st time ever racing on ice…something you don’t want to miss. Sunday races at 1pm, 2:15pm and 3:30pm.
11am-4pm FREE Horse & Sleigh Rides on the lake Hosted by Chief Jason Whiskeyjack of Saddle Lake Cree Nation
12pm NEW! Show in the Metis Cultural Tent - 150 years of French Canadian history by Gilbert Parent –Le Bûcheron, The Lumber jack! Hosted by the LLB Chamber of Commerce
12-12:45pm Lunch break Ice Racing
12-12:30pm Race Car Ride Alongs - Always wanted to ride in a race car? This is your chance. Strap in for charity. $50 gets you 3 laps (don't worry, safety gear is included). $25 goes to the car owner and $25 to local charities. Interested? Go to the registration trailer on the ice.
12–4pm Snowmobile Drag Races - Sleds traveling a fast speeds up to 240km/hr! Want to race your sled? Participants are welcome, but you must register. Find the Look for the registration trailer on the ice.
1pm NEW! MEGA Truck Race #2
1-3pm Kids Activities - Come try some FREE Canadian winter sports and activities with the Park & Play Fun Van on the ice. Jam-can curling, broom ball, winter mini-golf and MORE! - Hosted by LLB County Recreation & FCSS
2-4pm
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
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
2:15pm
NEW! MEGA Truck Race #3
Race Car Ride Alongs - Always wanted to ride in a race car? This is your chance. Strap in for charity. $50 gets you 3 laps (don't worry, safety gear is included). $25 goes to the car owner and $25 to local charities. Interested? Go to the registration trailer on the ice.
3:30pm NEW! MEGA Truck Race #4 The BIG MEGA Truck Finally! Cheer them on!
4:20-4:40pm Car Charity Races - Watch the charity race drivers go full out for bragging rights. Come out and cheer them on. Our Car Race is FULL this year at 15 cars!
5:30pm Dinner & Awards; Car & Snowmobile Racers, Community Hall, Bold Centre.
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.
MORE INFO ON THE RACE AWARDS
🏆Awards for Car Racing Awards 1st, 2nd & 3rd; Chevette SS, Rubber to Ice, Limited Stud, Charity Car Race & Danita Malo Women's Race.
🏆Awards for Snowmobile Snowball Race for 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
🏆Awards for the Snowmobile Show'n'Shine Best in Show; 1960-69, 1970-79, 1980-89, 1990-95 and Oldest in Show (Combined age: Rider & Sled)
