{"id":229520,"date":"2026-01-15T12:59:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=229520"},"modified":"2026-01-15T17:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:38:48","slug":"ice-carving-competition-pier-village-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/ice-carving-competition-pier-village-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Carving Competition Happening at Pier Village on 1\/17"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"long branch ice sculpture competition\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">weekend fun <\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pier Village is about to get a frosty makeover as the 2026 Ice Carving Competition brings live artistry to the Long Branch boardwalk. Set against sweeping ocean views, talented sculptors will transform massive blocks of ice into intricate works of art in real time, giving visitors a front-row seat to the creative process. The event \u2014 taking place at The Blue Wave at 110 Ocean Avenue \u2014 promises a festive cold-weather experience at the Jersey Shore, blending seaside charm with a unique display of skill, creativity, and winter fun.<\/span><b> Read on to learn more about the 2026 Pier Village Ice Carving Competition at Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-229524\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI.png\" alt=\"long branch ice sculpture competition\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/ice_sculpture_jersey_Shore_FI-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Event Details<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pier Village Ice Carving Competition will return for 2026 on Saturday, January 17th. The event will kick off at 12PM at The Blue Wave, behind Wave Resort, at the Pier Village in Long Branch. The free, family-friendly event blends jaw-dropping artistry with a festive atmosphere. The finished sculptures will stay on display through Sunday, weather permitting. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, January 18th.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTbRu-Pj1I2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div 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Pier Village (@piervillagelongbranch)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What To Expect<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the competition, visitors can make a day of it by shopping Pier Village\u2019s boutiques and shops, grabbing a cozy meal or sweet treat at one of the restaurants or cafes, enjoying bowling and arcade games, or warming up around the oceanfront firepits with hot cocoa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More information about the 2026 Pier Village Ice Carving Competition event can be found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/piervillage.com\/event\/ice-festival-2024-01-13\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\"><span 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