2026 DE Fire & Ice Festival Postponed

BETHANY BEACH, Del. – The 2026 Fire & Ice Festival “In the First State” will be postponed from this weekend to Feb. 6 through Feb. 8 ahead of weather concerns. 

Event officials say the decision was made in accordance with the Jan. 28 National Weather Service & Sussex Emergency Partner weather reports for dangerous cold temperatures, high wind, and coastal flood warnings locally. Additionally, extreme weather is forecasted for the surrounding travel area for this coming weekend. The only exception of the festival postponement is the VFW Chicken Dinner. which will take place regardless on Saturday, Jan. 31, with pick-up available at the VFW Post. 

Postponement decisions are made with the approval of the Fire & Ice Board Committee, Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and partnering towns and host locations. These organizations say the safety of festival guests, partners, and volunteers is of the upmost importance.

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