Winter weather may make you cool, but fun activities like what can be found at the Lac La Biche Ice Festival on February 28, 2026 can fill you with the joy that warms your heart. Even with some event changes for safety reasons related to the varying temperatures we have experienced in the region, this festival is filled with plenty of fun and excitement for the whole family.
Here’s a schedule of the event so you can plan your visit:
FRIDAY, FEB 27 – Kick off the weekend with a concert
7pm Music Concert at Bold Centre Featuring Kim Mitchell, Julian Austin & Ben Tredger. Tickets available in person at the Bold Centre or through Ticketmaster HERE (while tickets last)
SATURDAY, FEB 28
8am Gates open Admission by Donation
8am-10:30am Pancake Breakfast on the Ice hosted by Back Country Riders
8am-12pm Ice Car Racing Registration (see the registration trailer on the ice)
9am–10am
Vintage Sled Trail Ride to the Lac La Biche Mission
Registration at the LLB Back Country Riders Trailer 9am-10am
Ride starts at 10am
9am–4pm
Concessions Kinsmen and BCR Roast a Hot Dog/Smokie on the Fire!
Kinsmen Youth Pond Hockey Tournament
10am-4pm
OLAF!*
FREE Sleigh Rides
9-Hole Winter Mini Golf
Ice on Whyte Little Chippers*
Kids Activities LLB County Recreation Team
Intro to Snowmobile Rider Training All Ages
Visit the First Nation 18ft Teepee*
Metis Cultural Tent*
Trappers Display
Axe Throwing
Trade Show & Job Fair, McArthur Place hosted by Lakeland Employment Services
11am-12pm Ice Car Race Practice
11:55am-12:20pm Race Car Ride Alongs
1pm-4pm Ice Car Races
2-4pm Snow’n’Shine Vintage Sled Display
4pm Snowball Race – Vintage Sled Fun Event
4:20-4:40pm Car Charity Race Practice
5pm Dinner & Entertainment by Girlz with Guitarz, Community Hall Bold Centre.
Tickets $30. Available on the ice at the concession, by calling Ken at 780-404-3183 and at the door (while they last)
*Supported by an Alberta CIP community grant to the Lac La Biche Lions Club, presented in conjunction with the Lac La Biche Ice Festival.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
9am Gates Open by Donation
10am–4pm Ice Car Races Western Canadian Ice Racing Championships
12pm-12:30pm Race Car Ride Alongs
4:20-4:40pm Charity Races
5:30pm Dinner & Awards for Ice Cars, Community Hall, Bold Centre.
Start the day by warming your belly…
A pancake breakfast will be on the ice starting at 8 am. The breakfast is available until 10:30 am.
You can keep your appetite satisfied throughout the day by visiting concessions or you can roast a hot dog or smokie on the fire from 9 am – 4 pm.
Get ready for the action…
The Lac La Biche Ice Festival invites winter lovers to plan a weekend packed with high-energy fun on the frozen lake. This signature cold-weather celebration transforms the ice into a full-on playground, with fun family-friendly activities snowmobile action, and the Western Canadian Ice Race Championships thrilling spectators all weekend long.
ICE CAR RACES ARE BACK!
With improved ice conditions, the cars will hit the track for TWO FULL DAYS!
The event includes a 1-Day Ice Festival on Saturday, February 28th with Ice Car Races both Saturday & Sunday. Take in all the action of the Western Canadian Ice Racing Championships! Loads of fun for the whole family!
Please dress for the weather, this is an outdoor event on the lake. Please expect to walk.
Note: Some of the planned activities for this year’s Ice Festival are still cancelled – Cancelled for 2026 Aircraft Ice Fly-In, Flying Tours, Sled Drags, Mega Trucks
Pond hockey events run from at 9 am – 4 pm. The Rob McCormick Memorial tournament returns to the lake this year as well.
There will be plenty of snowmobile action too. Vintage sleds will be on display at the Show ‘n Shine, and there will also be a Snowball Race for vintage sleds on the training track.
Kids will also love to see Olaf visit!
Try something new…
There are
some great opportunities to experience something new at this festival. The LLB Back Country Riders are hosting Introduction to Snowmobile Rider Training – one for adults, and one for kids. No experience is necessary, so if you’ve been curious about snowmobiling, but never had the opportunity to try it, here’s your chance.
You can also test your artistic side when you try some mini ice sculpting with Ice on Whyte Little’ Chippers – for kids and adults. You can make your own piece of art. This event is hosted by the Lions Club of LLB.
If you’d like to test some more hand-eye coordination, try out some axe-throwing. Hit the bulls eye on fun!!
Remember the cultural activities too…
There’s an 18-foot teepee on display, a Métis Cultural Tent with Bannock making displays and hot chocolate available, plus a trappers display with a trapper’s cabin to explore.
Planning Your Weekend? Here’s where ALL the fun is happening at the Lac La Biche Ice Festival!
Ice entry both days is by donation.
Gates open: Saturday 8am & Sunday 9am
There’s even more…
You can find a trade show and job fair inside McArthur Place. Find quality homemade products at the trade show or bring a resume and find a company to help bring out your skills.
The festivities continue into the evening with dinner and music in the Community Hall at the Bold Centre. This event features a delicious roast beef supper and entertainment by local talent, Girlz with Guitarz. Tickets are $30.
Find all the updated details at laclabicheicefestival.com.
See more events like this in the Go East of Edmonton region, see our Events Calendar. Check back often – we have events being added every week!
Want to stay a little longer? Here are some recommended accommodations…
Top Hotels to stay in the area…
The Ramada Lac La Biche features a heated pool with a waterslide, hot tub, complimentary hot breakfast, fitness area, and so much more.
The Canalta Hotel in Lac La Biche features comfortable accommodations, hot breakfast, fitness area, hot tub, kitchenettes, among many other amenities.
For a truly eweneek experience try…
Wildly Eweneek Cabins. Nestled in 50 forested acres, Wildly Eweneek Cabins offers luxury-themed stays with modern comforts and 10 km of scenic trails. Located in Lac La Biche County’s Dark Sky Preserve, guests can enjoy incredible stargazing or the dazzling Northern Lights.