While some events are put on by the Iceworm Board, the majority of events that occur during the festival are hosted by local businesses and residents. There is an event for all ages, and plenty of fun to go around!

Schedule of Events:

Saturday January 28th, 2023

11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Iceworm Store open on mainstreet - Come get your Iceworm ears, and this years commemorative pin! Plus many more items.

12:00 pm - Beer Mile at Hartney Bay - Run 4 quarter miles, drink 4 beers. Best time wins! All racers must be 21 years or older. Please plan a safe and legal transportation to and from the event!

5:00 pm - Photo Show Contributions due at the Copper River Gallery/Cordova Center Museum! Printed photos, no frames required.

Sunday January 29th, 2023

All Day - Last day to make a creation and send in photos for the Iceworm Cake Competition to [email protected]!

Monday January 30th, 2023

6:00 am - Iceworm Tail Clues on KLAM/KCDV until found - Clues air on both stations at the top of the hour - Check KLAM-AM1450’s Facebook page for clues posted 24 hours after they air. More details at www.icewormfestival.com/tailhunt.

4:00 pm - 6:00pm - Iceworm Store open on mainstreet - Come get your Iceworm ears, and this years commemorative pin! Plus many more items.

Tuesday January 31st, 2023

6:00 am - Iceworm Tail Clues on KLAM/KCDV until found - Clues air on both stations at the top of the hour - Check KLAM-AM1450’s Facebook page for clues posted 24 hours after they air. More details at www.icewormfestival.com/tailhunt.

4:00 pm - 6:00pm - Iceworm Store open on mainstreet - Come get your Iceworm ears, and this years commemorative pin! Plus many more items.

Wednesday February 1st, 2023

6:00 am - Iceworm Tail Clues on KLAM/KCDV until found - Clues air on both stations at the top of the hour - Check KLAM-AM1450’s Facebook page for clues posted 24 hours after they air. More details at www.icewormfestival.com/tailhunt.

4:00 pm - 6:00pm - Iceworm Store open on mainstreet - Come get your Iceworm ears, and this years commemorative pin! Plus many more items.

Thursday February 2nd, 2023

6:00 am - Iceworm Tail Clues on KLAM/KCDV until found - Clues air on both stations at the top of the hour - Check KLAM-AM1450’s Facebook page for clues posted 24 hours after they air. More details at www.icewormfestival.com/tailhunt.

4:00 pm - 6:00pm - Iceworm Store open on mainstreet - Come get your Iceworm ears, and this years commemorative pin! Plus many more items.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Photo Show opening premier at the Cordova Center Copper River Gallery - Cast your vote for photos in several categories! Show on display all month - Winners announced February 19th

Friday February 3rd, 2023

6:00 am - Iceworm Tail Clues on KLAM/KCDV until found - Clues air on both stations at the top of the hour - Check KLAM-AM1450’s Facebook page for clues posted 24 hours after they air. More details at www.icewormfestival.com/tailhunt.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm - Photo Show at the Cordova Center Copper River Gallery - Cast your vote for photos in several categories! Show on display all month - Winners announced February 19th

7:00 pm - Iceworm Revue - at the Cordova Center - Join us for an evening of music and entertainment honoring the Miss Iceworm Coronation and Citizen of the Year Award.

9:00 pm - Theme Party at the Reluctant

Saturday February 4th, 2023

7:00 am - 11:00 am - Iceworm Breakfast at St. Josephs Catholic Church Fundraiser - Pancakes, Potatoes with Reindeer sausage, Eggs, Fresh Baked Muffins $15/plate. FALAFEL plate $15/plate. Seniors $12 Kids up to 10 years $10

8:45 am - Flag Raising

9:00 am - South Harbor - Prayer and Reading at the Fishermens Memorial

10:00 am - 5:00 pm -  Photo Show at the Cordova Center Copper River Gallery - Cast your vote for photos in several categories! Show on display all month - Winners announced February 19th

11:00 am- 2:00 pm - Iceworm Store open on mainstreet - Come get your Iceworm ears, and this years commemorative pin! Plus many more items.

11:30 am - Street food vendors on mainstreet

1:00 pm - Parade! Treasure Chest Ticket Winners Drawn!
Following the parade

Iceworm Bazaar at the Cordova Center until 6 pm - Featuring local artisans and more! Learn about the upcoming harbor projects too at the city’s informational booth.

Ice cream social at the Pioneer until 3pm

8:00 pm - Fireworks Extravaganza! Brought to you by Mike Bowen of Lantis Fireworks, and sponsored by our 2022 Iceworm Sponsors!

9:00 pm - Smack Box Entertainment presents The Jephries with Wash Your Hands, Live at The Alaskan

Fest Date: January 28th - February 4th 2023

Location: Various Location in Cordova, AK

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