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January 2025 Glacier Ice Bars

Eye-Candy Extravaganzas Made Entirely Out of Ice

Lake George, New York // Rockport, Maine

Our Coolest Wintertime Tradition Returns

January’s annual Glacier Ice Bars – presented at The Sagamore Resort and Samoset Resort – are quintessential wintertime traditions that date back more than a decade. But simply a swan sculpture these are not. A frosty 50,000 pounds of ice are sculpted into bars, barstools, chairs, tables, even glassware. And we can promise that 2025’s sleek spectacle will be one you won’t want to miss, so start planning your visit to one of these icy extravaganzas held on Lake George, New York and in Rockport, Maine.

Seating made of ice blocks at The Sagamore's Ice Bar.

JANUARY 24, 25, 31 & FEBRUARY 1, 2025 // Lake George, NY

The Sagamore Resort’s Glacier Ice Bar

Set on Shelving Rock Terrace, the icy display overlooks Lake George and the 1883 historic resort’s sprawling grounds. In addition to ice luges anchoring each end of the glacier ice bar, our signature polar bears ice sculptures perfect for photo opps, and lounge-like seating draped in faux fur blankets, there’s also a series of heated private igloos and a chili chowder lounge for warming up in between time spent at the bar. The handcrafted cocktails run the range from warm, boozy coffee beverages to festive cranberry, vodka, and champagne creations.

*Overnight hotel guests enjoy automatic entry to the ice bar. Open 4–10 p.m. on Fridays and 1–10 p.m. on Saturdays.

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A frozen coktail at the annual Glacier ice bar.

JANUARY 17–19, 24 & 25, 2025 // Rockport, ME

Samoset Resort’s Glacier Ice Bar

Samoset Resort’s ice bar scene is set seaside, overlooking Penobscot Bay and the property’s 230 acres. In addition to our signature polar bears ice sculptures and lounge-like seating draped in faux fur blankets, expect a creative menu of both hot and cold hand-crafted cocktails, beer, and even mocktails. And, of course, there’s the iconic ice luges, funneling elaborately-crafted shots into special glassware. Warm up with light bites – like chili and New England clam chowder – or gather around one of the fire pits to toast marshmallows.

*Overnight hotel guests enjoy automatic entry to the ice bar. Open 4–10 p.m. on Fridays and 12–10 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Private Midweek Ice Bar Experiences for Groups

For the first time ever, groups who book during the weeks around these events get exclusive access to the unbelievable icy spectacle. Essentially, your team gets to see all the sculptures and interactive elements up close and on your own time – without having to share the experience with other hotel guests or ticket holders.

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Two woman pose for a selfie in front of an ice sculpture.

A person in winter clothing sculpts an ice block using a tool, with shavings flying around. They are indoors, working on a detailed sculpture, with a light source illuminating the scene.

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Opal’s Coolest Attraction: The Annual Glacier Ice Bars

The Glacier Ice Bars that descend upon The Sagamore Resort and Samoset Resort each January are icy Instagram-worthy extravaganzas that draw tourists and locals alike to sip on the coldest cocktails around in one of the most unique settings. So what does it take to pull such a display off?