February 16, 2022

Salem’s So Sweet Brings Ice Sculpture and Magic to Downtown Salem – PHOTOS

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The 20th Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture Festival took main stage this past weekend in downtown Salem. Even with the tricky weather, the ice sculptures that were installed were stunning while they stood.

Over the years, the festival has also evolved to include new app-based games with prizes, more ice sculptures than ever before, two nights of illuminated sculptures, live ice-sculpting, and of course, sweet specials and promotions at local shops and restaurants throughout the city.

Here are all of the ice sculptures from the weekend! Click here to view more in hi-res.

Crystal Snowflake – Laura Lanes Skincare

An ice sculpture of two large snowflakes, part of Salem's So Sweet, glows with blue and green lights outdoors at night in Downtown Salem. String lights and a building appear in the background. The Creative Collective logo is in the upper right corner.

Charlie the Space Pug – Flying Saucer Pizza Company, Gulu Gulu Café

An illuminated ice sculpture of a dog wearing a helmet and scarf, holding a rectangular object on its back, stands on a Downtown Salem sidewalk at night. The Creative Collective logo marks the piece as part of Salem's So Sweet.

Jack Skellington – Harrison’s Comics and Collectibles

A large ice sculpture of a cartoonish skull face is displayed on a Downtown Salem sidewalk with people and buildings in the background. Snow and ice cover the ground, and the Creative Collective logo is on the right side for Salem's So Sweet.

Celebrating All Love – Salem State University

An ice sculpture of a Viking with a heart stands on a base reading “Salem State University, Celebrating All Love,” glowing with pink and purple lights. Part of Salem's So Sweet in Downtown Salem. The Creative Collective logo is in the upper right corner.

Angel Wings – Coon’s Cards and Gift Shop

A large ice sculpture shaped like angel wings is illuminated with pink lighting in downtown Salem. In front of the wings, a rectangular ice block features a pentagram with crescent moons—a magical scene during Salem's So Sweet at night.
Image by Coon’s Cards and Gift Shop

Love From Salem – Haunted Happenings Magazine, Salem Black Hat Society

An ice sculpture spells out "LOVE" with a witch hat as the "O" and "Salem" across it, glowing with colorful lights at Salem's So Sweet in Downtown Salem. The base reads "Salem's Black Hat Society." Two people stand in the background.

House – Armstrong Real Estate

A child in a pink coat stands before a glowing green ice sculpture shaped like a house outside Hotel Salem at night. Part of Downtown Salem’s “Salem’s So Sweet,” the sculpture reads "Armstrong Field Real Estate.

Crystals and Stars – ASCEND Get Lifted

A crystal-shaped ice sculpture, part of Salem's So Sweet in Downtown Salem, glows under purple light before a shop window that reads “ASCEND GET LIFTED” with a crescent moon design. Shelves filled with products are visible inside.

Dragon Wings – Trolley Depot, Emporium 32, Modern Millie Shop, Pamplemousse, Salem Trolley, Coven’s Cottage

A clear ice sculpture shaped like butterfly wings sits on a wooden pallet surrounded by ice chips and melting snow, with sculpting tools and a power cord on a brick sidewalk during downtown Salem's Salem's So Sweet festival.

Staypuft Marshmellow Man – Witch City Mall, A Sacred Place Wellness, Bewitched in Salem, Essex’s NY Pizza and Deli, Lotus Gifts, nAGLY, Omen, Polonius European Deli, Silver Moon Comics and Collectibles, Thai Place, Witch Pix

A person stands in front of a detailed ice sculpture of a snowman at Salem's So Sweet, displayed on a wooden pallet outside a shop window advertising evening walking tours in Downtown Salem. The Creative Collective logo appears in the top right corner.

Infinity Heart – Goldberg Properties

Piggy Bank – St. Jean’s Credit Union

Celebrate Connections Frame – Creative Collective

Mr. Nobody – Peabody Essex Museum

Cat – Salem Witch House

Sacred Heart – Witch City Wicks, Moonbaby Salon

The World – The Journeymasters

Dragon Boat – Koto

Salem City Seal

Flowers and Fine Jewelry – 32 Church Street: Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry and Helios Floral

Haddock Flying Witch – Turner’s Seafood

Skull – Die With Your Boots On

A Better Way to Work – Workbar

Curly Girl Candy Shop – Curly Girl Candy Shop

Image by Curly Girl Candy Shop

Olaf – Maria’s Sweet Somethings

Image by Kathryn Rutkowski

Seagrass – Seagrass Salem

Unicorn – Jolie Tea Company

Rose – Salem Wax Museum

Image by Salem Wax Museum

Pawprint: New England Dog Biscuit Company

Photo by New England Dog Biscuit Company

Live Sculpting! – City of Salem

Peace Sign – The Flower Child Boutique

Show Me Your Love – Hawthorne Hotel

Blimp – Goodnight Fatty

50th Anniversary – Salem Witch Museum

Bakery – Coffee Time Bake Shop

Swans – Salem Waterfront Hotel, Regatta Pub

Image by Salem Waterfront Hotel

Mary Spencer’s Wagon – The House of the Seven Gables, Ye Olde Pepper Companie

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