This weekend, Bloor-Yorkville will transform into an incredible showcase of ice sculptures and live ice-carving demos. The 10th Annual Icefest, “Frozen in Time”, will be an ancient Egyptian showcase of ice carvings including a 3D pyramid, plus depictions of ancient Egyptian gods and pharaohs including Anubis, Iris and King Tut.

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Also, check out the competition at the 15th Annual Sassafraz Ice Carving Competition at the east side of the Village of Yorkville Park on Saturday at 12 noon.

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This free event is open to the public each day between noon – 5 p.m. at the Village of Yorkville Park and Cumberland Street. There will be a live DJ with beach music(!), a food tent featuring tasters from Bloor-Yorkville restaurants and for a $2 donation, you’ll be able to sample Maple Syrup Taffy. This year, Icefest will benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation for Heart Month.

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