An annual event involving ice this winter season.

The 19th Hunter Ice Festival is coming back to downtown Niles.

The festivities this year include ice sculptures, a winter market, giant book sale, an interactive ice park, as well as food and drinks.

This year’s carvers include former NICA National Champion Aaric Kendall, master carver Dean DeMarais, Josh Nivens from Buchanan, and Danny Bloss of Niles.

The ice is arriving on Jan. 6. Carvers will begin working on Jan. 9.

It’s happening Jan. 13 through Jan. 15.