Join us during the festival’s opening weekend at Fire & Ice! NEW this year, the Grand Rapids Griffins will be joining us for a skills competition on the ice and an autograph signing for the fans. This staple event has become a family favorite! Enjoy fire performances, figure skating routines and a lively street party with food trucks, interactive activities and live entertainment. Come for the performances, stay for the fun!
What to Expect:
- Special Guests in Attendance: Grand Rapids Griffin’s Players
- Live Entertainment on the ice rink!
- Interactive Street Party: Enjoy activities for all ages, fire pits and live entertainment. Monroe Center will be closed to vehicle traffic and accessible to pedestrians only.
- Ice Games: Corn hole, photo op, air hockey, chess, Skee ball
- Open Skate: Skate after the performances, tickets available on-site.
- Food Trucks: Grab tasty bites from local vendors, see the full list below.
Schedule:
- 6:00 PM – Fire Skater Performance
- 6:30 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe Center
- 7:00 PM – Khloe & Jordan Performance (Nationally Ranked Ice Dancers)
- 7:05 PM – Greater Grand Rapids Figure Skating Club
- 7:10 PM – Grand Rapids Griffins Skills Competition
- 7:30 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe Center
- 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: GR Griffins signing autographs on the GRAM terrace
- 7:45 PM – Fire Skater Performance
- 8:15 PM – Dance Performers on Monroe Center
- 8:30 PM – Rink Opens for Open Skate
Food Trucks:
- Casa De Los Abuelos: Salvadorian & Mexican Food
- Cousins Maine Lobster: Wild-caught Maine Lobster
- Patty Matters: Gourmet Burgers, French Fries, Sides
- Neko Taiyaki: Japanese fish-shaped waffles stuffed with sweet or savory fillings
- Olly’s Donuts: Mini-donuts, Coffee, Hot Cocoa
Open Skate Information: The rink will remain open until 10:00 PM. Tickets are available on-site and include free skate rental. Cash and card are accepted. Click here to learn more.
