The Chaska Fire & Ice Festival turns 10 this year — and that milestone deserves a little more than a line on a community calendar. If you've never been, this is the one to finally make it to. If you've been going for years, 2026 is the 10th anniversary edition, and the city has been building toward it.
Two days. Free admission. Fireworks both nights. Firemen's Park is one of the best outdoor event venues in Carver County — curving boardwalk, splash pad, beach, paddle boats — and the festival does a genuinely good job of filling it with things worth doing. Here's the full picture for July 10–11.
The Basics
- Dates: Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Venue: Firemen's Park, 3210 Chaska Blvd + Chaska Curling and Event Center
- Admission: Free — all ages
- Fireworks: Both nights, ~10 p.m.
- Parking: Firemen's Park lot + surrounding streets in historic downtown Chaska. Bike racks available. Southwest Transit shuttle service from Carver Station both Friday and Saturday.
10th anniversary: The 2026 Fire & Ice Festival is the 10th year of Chaska's premier summer event. The city's Parks and Recreation department has been building this event since 2017 — what started as a community gathering has grown into one of the signature summer events in the western suburbs. Two nights of fireworks, a full weekend of programming, and a curling bonspiel that draws teams from across the region.
Friday, July 10
Friday Evening
Saturday, July 11
Saturday — All Day
The Curling Bonspiel
The "Ice" in Fire & Ice is the Chaska Curling and Event Center next door — one of the finest curling facilities in the country. The bonspiel draws competitive and recreational teams from across the region and runs Thursday through Sunday, overlapping with the festival weekend. You don't need to understand curling to enjoy watching it, and the Curling Center is worth a look if you've never been inside. The bonspiel schedule is posted at the Curling Center.
Sensory-Friendly Space
The city provides a designated sensory-friendly zone at the festival for families who need a quieter option. If you have children or family members who benefit from lower-stimulation spaces, this is a genuine amenity worth knowing about — particularly on Saturday when the kids' programming is running at full volume.
Getting There
- Address: Firemen's Park, 3210 Chaska Blvd, Chaska, MN 55318
- Parking: Free at Firemen's Park and surrounding downtown streets
- Transit: Southwest Transit shuttle from Carver Station — both Friday and Saturday evenings
- Biking/walking: Additional bike racks available; bring your own lock
- Full info: chaskamn.gov/743/Fire-and-Ice-Festival
Tom Wertish
President & AgentTom founded Options Insurance in 2014 — right here in Chaska. The Fire & Ice Festival is our neighborhood event, and we're proud to be part of a community that does it this well. If you see us out there, say hello. Happy 10th anniversary to the festival and to everyone who's made it what it is.
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