The Butler Am Rotary’s first annual Ice Festival and Chili Cook-off welcomed hundreds to Diamond Park in downtown Butler on Saturday.
Bob Dandoy, former President of Butler Downtown, told our newsroom that huge blocks of ice from the DiMartino Ice Company were brought in for artists to sculpt designs while participants watched.
Event goers were also able to sample, and vote on, various chili recipes from Butler restaurants. Winners included the Lyndora Hotel in the People’s Choice, and Columbus E1101 in the Judge’s Choice.
Other festivities included ice-wine tastings, hot drinks, story time, and a chance for kids to take a picture with their favorite snow queen characters.