Posted:
01/16/2024
Lititz Fire & Ice Festival 2024
There's no place like Lititz, and there's no better time to visit than during their annual Fire & Ice Festival.
5. Go Shopping
Of course, in between all the activities, you'll want to make time for shopping. Lititz is known for its vibrant mix of shops. Right now, everyone's buzzing about the expertly curated mix of antiques, art, and home goods at The Little Timber House on North Broad Street, as well as the fair trade treasures at Bunyaad Marketplace on Main Street. Other shops to put on your must-visit list include Savory Gourmet, Zest!, and, of course, The Tattered Shirt for Lititz-branded shirts, sweatshirts, beanies and more. Oh, and don’t forget to pick up your Wilbur Buds from the Wilbur Chocolate Store!On Saturday, February 24th and Sunday, February 25th, make sure to stop at the Lititz Fire & Ice Maker’s Market. Held at the Linden Hall School for Girls on 212 East Main Street. There, you’ll find the wares of talented local makers displayed in the heated comfort of the new gymnasium at the oldest continually operating boarding school for girls in the United States. Linden Hall first opened in 1746!
6. Admire Art in the Park
The last weekend of the festival features Art in the Park. From February 23rd to February 25th in Lititz Springs Park, the town will be focusing on artistry in all of its forms including with giant ice sculpture carvings and live performances.
7. Grab a Local Brew
Likely touring around town shopping and taking photos of all those ice sculptures will work up an appetite. The Blackworth Live Fire Grill features wood-fired cuisine, the perfect way to add some heat to your Fire & Ice experience. Other Lititz favorites include the Bulls Head Public House and the Lititz Springs Restaurant, or check out Tied House Lititz for locally brewed St. Boniface Craft Beer and amazing food. A food truck food court will also greet hungry festival-goers on select days. And stay tuned to the LititzFireandIce.com for an official announcement on their 10-Day Town and Pub Crawl. The crawl challenges you to taste the fire-and-ice-themed drinks at local bars and coffee shops throughout the festival. Cheers!
*Given the limits on dining, we highly suggest reservations at the restaurants.
8. Stroll Through the Park
Other in-town attractions include Lititz Springs Park, which is an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll. Adults and kids alike will love greeting the ducks who call the fresh spring that runs through the park home. Another great outdoor spot is the new Tree House Playground. This community designed playground is a place where children of all abilities can play safely. The Lititz Historical Foundation will be having guided tours where you can visit the 1792 house of Johannes Mueller! You can learn what a Moravian is, and how they lived and worked right here in this authentic 18th century home. Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, the first commercial pretzel bakery in America, right on Main Street, offers intimate tours of the bakery and the opportunity to become an official pretzel twister! Their shop has a wide variety of pretzels for purchase as well.
