Ice Extravaganza celebrating winter enjoyable canceled attributable to storm, block occasion nonetheless on

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The wintry enjoyable occasion, Ice Extravaganza in Maggie Valley, has been canceled, based on Visit Haywood.

The cancellation is because of the upcoming winter storm, inflicting journey and security considerations for vacationers.

However, the Ice Block Party remains to be on in downtown Waynesville on Friday, Jan. 30, from 5 p.m. to eight p.m.

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Organizers say the ice sculptures that have been deliberate for Maggie Valley will probably be on show in downtown Waynesville, with distributors and retailers staying open later to accommodate guests and locals alike.

“There will be ice sculptures all up and down Main Street in downtown Waynesville. Many of the businesses will be open late. We got a DJ we got some games, so it’s just a fun time to come out. It is free. So, there is no charge to anybody that wants to come experience it. And then they can all obviously go in the shops, go in the restaurants, grab a bite to eat and hopefully support those small businesses and have a great time while they are at it,” stated Visit Haywood government director Corrina Ruffieux.

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Over 20 distributors needed to cancel their participation on this yr’s occasion due to the winter storm.

Last yr’s ice pageant introduced in $750,000 in income for Haywood County.