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Fire & Ice in the Quiet Resorts
Unique coastal event helps soften winter doldrums for festival-goers
The Indian River Inlet bridge is a centerpiece ice sculpture at the Bethany Beach Bandstand on the boardwalk during the Fire & Ice Festival sponsored by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
March 2, 2021
Fire & Ice Festival - Delmarvalous cast a wintry glow on the Quiet Resorts towns along the coast Feb. 26-28. Sponsored by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce, special events and ice sculptures were highlights of the festival in Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millville and Fenwick Island.
Events included a tasting tour to benefit Nemours duPont Pediatric and Senior Center Sussex Campus, a drink-making contest featuring local bartenders, special events at local businesses, and ice sculpture demonstrations.
A nautical-themed ice sculpture glows at John West Park in Ocean View. KRISTIN AQUARIANN PHOTO
Of course a seagull would be enjoying some icy Fisher’s Popcorn in downtown Bethany Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Captain America’s shield is encased in ice in downtown Bethany Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A sea turtle carved in ice overlooks the dune in Bethany Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
A dog ice sculpture greets visitors during Fire & Ice Festival’s walking tour on the Millville Boardwalk. KRISTIN AQUARIANN PHOTO
Bethany Beach is bustling just before sunset Feb. 26 during the Fire & Ice Festival in the resort town. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Following the Delmarvalous theme is a carved World War II tower. The iconic towers dot the coast from Lewes to Bethany Beach. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
