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PHOTO GALLERY: 2026 Clarks Summit Festival of Ice

Abington Business and Professional Association presents 22nd annual event

February 3, 2026

Clarks Summit Fire Company’s Tre Kerrigan saws through the ice during the firemen’s carving competition on Sunday.
Buck Norton-Jennings | For Abington Journal — Clarks Summit Fire Company’s Tre Kerrigan saws through the ice during the firemen’s carving competition on Sunday.

Buck Norton-Jennings | For Abington Journal

<p>Members of the Abington Business Association pose with this year’s fire company winners of the carving contest, Chinchilla Hose Company.</p>
<p>Buck Norton-Jennings | For Abington Journal</p>

<p>Len Mazaleski of Newton-Ransom Fire Company puts the finishing details on his block of ice during the carving competition on Sunday.</p>
<p>Buck Norton-Jennings | For Abington Journal</p>

<p>Clarks Summit resident Sean Jeffrey puts in the work to detail the community’s carving during Sunday’s competition.</p>
<p>Buck Norton-Jennings | For Abington Journal</p>

<p>Chinchilla Hose Company’s Joe Krott chisels his block of ice during Sunday’s firemen’s competition.</p>
<p>Buck Norton-Jennings | For Abington Journal</p>

<p>Trackless train rides were offered in the parking lot of Our Lady of the Snows Church, South State Street, on Saturday for the 22nd Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Taking a ride on the trackless train in the parking lot of Our Lady of the Snows Church during Saturday’s ice festivities are, from left: Emily, 2, Lacey, 7, and Dana Ward, of South Abington Twp.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Volunteers from Clarks Summit United Methodist Church offer free hot chocolate and cookies outside Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home on Saturday during the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Frosty and friends greet festivalgoers and hand out flyers for the First Presbyterian Church’s Chili Cafe on Saturday.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>People walk along Depot Street as a carver from Sculpted Ice Works transforms a block of ice into Mount Rushmore.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>A carver from Sculpted Ice Works transforms a block of ice into Mount Rushmore at Electric City Studios on Depot Street, Clarks Summit.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>The Gathering Place once again outdid itself with the decor for the 22nd Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, held Friday through Sunday, Jan. 31 through Feb. 1.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>A colorful Teddy bear sculpture is displayed outside Pure Suds Co. near Beta Bread on Saturday.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>A dollar bill ice sculpture is displayed outside Citizens Savings Bank.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Young parade participants hold letters and numbers in recognition of America’s 250th birthday, the theme of this year’s Clarks Summit Festival of Ice.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>A La Chic Boutique float drives along South State Street in the Clarks Summit Festival of Ice Parade on Friday evening.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Clarks Summit Borough Council President Gerrie Carey gives a thumbs up to the small but enthusiastic crowd during Friday evening’s Clarks Summit Festival of Ice kick-off parade.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Uncle Sam waves from a car boat.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Sculpted Ice Works carvers prepare ice blocks for carving outside Jennings Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. on Friday afternoon.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>An Uncle Sam ice sculpture sponsored by Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home declares, ‘I want you.’</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>A Lady Liberty ice sculpture stands proud outside The Gathering Place.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>A colorful Las Vegas ice sculpture is displayed outside O’Boyle Real Estate.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Jazz guitarists Roy and Mike Williams perform Friday evening in First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

<p>Food trucks are available in the parking lot of Our Lady of the Snows Church during the weekend festivities.</p>
<p>Elizabeth Baumeister | Abington Journal</p>

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CLARKS SUMMIT — From Friday evening’s parade to Sunday afternoon’s firemen’s ice carving competition, the weekend was packed with frozen fun for the 22nd Annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice. The event, themed “The American Dream: Carved in Ice,” was presented by the Abington Business and Professional Association and sponsored by various local businesses and organizations. It featured dozens of ice sculptures displayed throughout the downtown, live ice carvings, live music, family activities, and more.