
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Putnam - A Valentine's Festival
EVENTS
From demonstrations, performances, and experiences, this Valentine's festival has so much to offer! Be sure to join our Facebook Event - we'll be posting details leading up to and on the day of the event.
Ice carving competition
& demonstrations
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Watch as 300lb ice blocks are transformed by Professional, Amateur and Group Ice Carvers into a variety of shapes and figures.
Courthouse Bar & Grille
ICE BAR ARENA
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Teremana Tequilla and Jagermeister take over the The Courthouse Bar & Grille Ice bar showstopper this year in the ice bar arena.
(Must be 21 years of age to enter the arena]
INTERACTIVE ICE SCULPTURES
12:00PM - 8:00PM
As you take in all the sights, be on the lookout for the various interactive sculptures throughout downtown. Interactive sculptures are meant to engage with. Please take photos and share!
#FireandIce #DiscoverPutnam
ROAMING STILT WALKER ENTERTAINMENT
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Catch this beautifully captivating Snow Queen as she roams around the festival grounds and engages with memorable photo opportunities for the whole family to enjoy! Be on the lookout for a roaming magician, LED Light Robots, Mirror Man, and more!
Great Photo Opportunities!
30-FT INFLATABLE IGLOO
12:00-3:00pm
4:00-8:00pm
During day this 30-ft inflatable igloo transforms into a Taylor Swift takeover! Swiftie fans unite in the Eras Igloo for a nonstop dance party, photo ops, friendship bracelet making, and maybe even a possible “celebrity” appearance from everyone’s favorite lovebirds!
Sponsored by: Guaranteed Rate
FIRE JUGGLER
TBD
If you're looking for upbeat entertainment, Fire Jugglers are for you! Their traditional costumes and high-energy show will keep you on your feet!
Performance held on Main Street Fire Stage.
Sponsored by: Byrnes Agency Insurance & Spicer Propane
LED Robot & Mirror Man
TBD
This LED Light Robot is trendy and ready to come party his mirror man friend! Like a living Disco Ball, decked out in all the shiny mirrors you can possibly imagine! These two will dance and glow creating amazing
photo opportunities.
Sponsored by: Big Gary's Discount Liquors
CURLING
12:00PM -5:00PM
Try your hand at a game played on ice, in which large round flat stones
are slid across the surface toward a mark.
Sponsored by: Honor Movers
THE WARMING BLOCK
12:00PM - 8:00PM
As you enjoy the Festival, pop over to the massive heart-shaped warming block BONFIRE! Sponsored by Rawson Manufacturing!
Wood Sponsor: Hull Forest Products
Kingdom Axe Throwing
Trailer
12:00PM - 8:00PM
Axe Throwing has become one of the newest, hottest trends for things to do!
New this year to the festival is the traveling axe-throwing trailer!
For ages 12 and up.
Sponsored by: Remax
Realtor: Courtney Ravenelle
FIRE TORCHES
5:00PM - 8:00PM
As the sun sets, glowing fire torches illuminate downtown bringing the beauty of Putnam - and the dozens of ice sculptures - to life.
FIRE DEMONSTRATIONS
6:00PM/ 7:00PM
This high-energy show by Sasha the Fire Gypsy features a wide variety of thrilling fire acts ending in an epic fire-breathing finale!
Performance held on Main Street Fire Stage.
Sponsored by: Byrnes Agency Insurance, Spicer Propane
Re/max
hot air baloon
12:00PM - 8:00PM
As the sun sets, glowing fire torches illuminate downtown bringing the beauty of Putnam - and the dozens of ice sculptures - to life.
VENDOR FAIR & CHURCH HAPPENINGS
12:00 - 8:00PM
BRRRR, it’s cold outside. Warm up by the fire pit available at the Putnam Congregational Church
as you enjoy some hot chocolate, come inside to browse a dozen “Just in Time for Valentine’s” Vendor Fair vendors.
From 12-4pm the bottom level of the church will host a luncheon chili, chili dogs and mac and cheese!
Take out or dine in!
RESTAURANTS SPECIALS
~ALL DAY~
With an option for every mood, dinner, and drink specials will be available at select local restaurants.
Call ahead for a reservation!
LOCAL SHOPPING
~ALL DAY~
Putnam has so much to offer. Be sure to take the opportunity to discover the many wonderful shops and galleries.

