Event Schedule
Welcome to the 4th Annual Chicago Snow Sculpting Competition.
Carving dates February 6-10. General viewing February 8-10, 2008.
Come out and watch professional teams from Holland, Canada, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan carve ten foot tall snow statues throughout the week! Ask them questions and see the various tools they use.
Free Admission.
February 5 (Tuesday) Evening --Sculpting teams arrive, and check in at the Sheraton Hotel. 3400West Euclid Ave. Arlington Heights IL 60005 (847)- 394-2000
February 6 (Wednesday) 9 a.m. Sculpting begins at Randhurst Mall. (Along Elmhurst Rd.) -----Enjoy a day of shopping. Then check out the progress of the sculptures. Late afternoons and evenings: High school teams carve after school. 10 p.m. - Sculpting day ends.
February 7 (Thursday) 8 a.m.- Sculpting resumes at the mall. Continues all day and evening. Late afternoon and evening- High school teams continue carving after school. 10 p.m. - Sculpting day ends.
February 8 (Friday) 8 a.m. -Sculpting resumes at the mall. Continues all day and night. Late afternoon and evening- High school teams continue carving after school. Spotlights are used to illuminate the sculptures at night. Fantastic photographs can be taken! (See photo at left.) Late Night- Many adult teams stay out all night carving. They finish at 10 a.m. Saturday, as voting takes place.
**This event is 100% supported by local businesses and people like you! We welcome donations in the little boxes on site.**
February 9 (Saturday) 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This is it! Voting begins. Ballots are handed out and you get to choose your favorite Snow Sculpture! Awards will be presented to the winning teams: 1st Place team receives $1,500.00 2nd Place team receives $1,000.00 3rd Place team receives $ 500.00 10 a.m.- All sculpting stops. The pieces are finished. *The adult sculptors vote for the high school winning teams. 1 p.m. Public ballots/Voting ends. 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Award Ceremony inside the Mall. Location: Go in Mall Entrance # 14. (Next to Steve & Barry's) The Master of Ceremonies welcomes everyone and presents awards to the winning teams. 4 p.m. The finished snow sculptures remain on display for all to enjoy. 10 p.m. Site closes- day ends.
**This event is 100% supported by local businesses and people like you! We welcome donations in the little boxes on site.**
February 10 (Sunday) 8 a.m. Sculptures remain for public viewing. 9 a.m. St. Bernard dogs stroll the grounds. Learn and ask questions from the handlers. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Pet pure-bred Siberian Huskies. Learn and ask questions from the handlers. 10 p.m. Site closes- day ends.
February 11 (Monday)- thru ? Sculptures remain standing for public viewing until they melt, or are taken down. It could be days, it could be a week or more- depending on weather conditions. Hours: 8 a.m.- dusk. Lighting may not be available after dark.
Photo by Dr. Alan Wilks.
