Winter in Sturgeon Bay isn’t just about quiet snowfalls and frozen shorelines — it’s about the heat of competition and the cool glow of neon this Valentine’s weekend. We are thrilled to announce that Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar is officially the 2026 sponsor for Sturgeon Bay’s legendary Fire & Ice Weekend!

On Feburary 14, the city transforms into a gallery of glistening ice sculptures by day and a fire-stoked celebration by night, we’re keeping the energy high right here on 4th Avenue.

What to Expect: Fire, Ice, and High Scores

While the carvers are busy with chainsaws and chisels downtown, we’ve got plenty of action inside.

Friday, February 13: The Kickoff

We’re starting the heat early on Friday night.

• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Trivia: Flex your brainpower and win some bragging rights and a $25 Cherry Lanes gift card.
• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Live Music: Hunter Gatherer & The Big Empty are taking the ‘stage’ to officially launch the weekend festivities.

Saturday, February 14: The Main Event

It’s Valentine’s Day, but we’re falling in love with the ice. We are opening our doors early to serve as your official Trolley Stop—the perfect place to hop off, warm up, and head back out to see the progress on the sculptures.

• 9:00 AM | Ice Carving Begins: Watch the city transform into a crystal gallery.
• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Midday Beats: Our Live DJ will be spinning to keep things hot inside while it’s freezing outside.
• 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Live Music: Cap off your Fire & Ice experience with the soulful sounds of Hale & Hall.

“There’s nothing quite like the magic of Sturgeon Bay in February. Sponsoring the 2026 Fire & Ice weekend is our way of celebrating the fun-loving spirit of this community. Come for the ice, stay for the high scores.” – Justin Callan, Owner

Join the Fun

To honor this weekend, we also have some special cocktails for you that are right on theme: Glacier Martini and Fireball Old Fashion!

Grab your coat, marvel at the sculptures, and then head over to Cherry Lanes to show those joysticks who’s boss.