Aaron Costic of Nebo, N.C., carves ice.
From left, Lori Moriarty and Keith Freer compete in the chili cookoff.
From left, Carmel firefighters Chad Utzig and Micah Abbott compete in the chili cookoff.
From left, Stephanie Gohmann and Jody Hook of Carmel warm up near a firepit.
Rick and Susan Jett of Indianapolis were among those who braved frigid temperatures to attend the event.
Matthew Stoddart with some of his ice sculptures.
Matthew Stoddart works on an ice sculpture.
Ice art by Matthew Stoddart of Lexington, Ky.
Michael Stoddart of Lexington, Ky., works on an ice sculpture.
Zachary Crossman of Tampa, Fla., uses a chainsaw to carve ice.
Aaron Whitten of Commerce, Mich., begins an ice sculpture.
Ice carvers gathered in Carmel Jan. 19 to 21 for the annual Festival of Ice. The weekend included ice carving competitions, displays, free hot chocolate and the Carmel Fire Department chili cookoff. (Photos by Adam Seif)
