DELANO ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Beneath the Blue: Delano’s Ice Palace—ice tunnels, fire performers and sledding under winter skies
General admission grants full-day access to the Ice Palace in Delano, a seasonal winter attraction with ice tunnels, live fire performances, a gift shop, food vendors and sledding hills — this guide explains hours, what to bring, and how the visit flows.
Beneath the Blue: Delano’s Ice Palace—ice tunnels, fire performers and sledding under winter skies.
A seasonal installation in Delano that celebrates winter’s textures and light, the Ice Palace unfolds as a compact world of carved ice tunnels, curated performances and family-friendly slopes. Visitors move between crystalline corridors and activity nodes—sledding hills, food vendors and a gift shop—under an event schedule that runs through January and February.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ice Tunnels: A Labyrinth of Sculpted Light
The carved ice tunnels are the Attraction’s central draw, a series of cooled passageways that create a sculptural environment of translucent walls and changing light — a core reason visitors come.
Evening Fire Performances
Live fire performances are listed among the Ice Palace’s programmed experiences, bringing heat and theatrical movement against the ice backdrop for weekend and evening audiences.
Sledding, Food Vendors and a Gift Shop
Complementing the installations are sledding hills for all ages, on-site food vendors to keep visitors fueled, and a dedicated Ice Palace gift shop for mementos.
What the day feels like
What a visit feels like
A visit moves between the hush of ice corridors and the more convivial nodes of sledding hills and food stalls. General admission allows you to arrive and linger for the full day, shifting from daylight exploration of the carved spaces to evening performances and lights.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and what to confirm before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress for a true winter wonderland: warm boots, layered clothing, snow pants, gloves and a hat to stay dry and comfortable throughout your visit.
Food vendors are on-site for meals and snacks; port-a-potties are provided. Plan to spend the full day if you like, as general admission allows extended time at the site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I stay at The Ice Palace?
General Admission Tickets have full-day access; you may come and stay as long as you wish during operating hours.
What are the hours of operation?
From Opening Day (January 11) through the end of February (weather dependent): Thursday–Friday 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturday–Sunday 4:00 PM–9:00 PM; closed Monday–Wednesday.
How should I dress for the Ice Palace?
Wear warm boots and layer up with a coat, snow pants, gloves and a hat — the warmer you are, the more comfortable your visit will be.
Is food available on-site?
Yes. A variety of food vendors are present on-site to keep visitors fueled.
Are restrooms available?
Yes. Port-a-potties are located on-site.
Are you open on holidays?
Yes. The Ice Palace is open on holidays, weather permitting, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Valentine’s Day.