• People sculpting a large snow monster with a fierce face, sharp teeth, and one horn, at night with a spotlight, a ladder, and a table with tools and supplies on snow.

    State Division

    Access the team application form, schedules, and merchandise.

  • A young woman with a festive winter hat and scarf is carving a large snow sculpture outdoors on a snowy day. She is smiling while using a carving tool, and there are other people in the background.

    High School Division

    Access the team application form, schedules, and merchandise.

  • A large snow sculpture of a man's head and a hands holding a tablet, outdoors on a snowy day. There are cars and a person walking in the background, with leafless trees and a clear blue sky.

    Support

    If you are interested in being a sponsor or donor of the Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition, call 815-969-4095.

General information

SNOW MAKING

The Rockford Park District utilizes two snow making machines capable of running off city water at Sinnissippi Park to make snow for this annual event.

ADMISSION

Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

VIEWING HOURS

Daily from sunrise until 10:00 pm. You may drive or walk through. Sculptures will remain up in the park after the event for as long as weather conditions allow.

PARKING

Limited parking is available at Sinnissippi Park. Additional parking is available in the overflow parking lot at the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (1354 N 2nd St), located just west of Sinnissippi Park across IL 251/N 2nd Street.