February 16, 2022

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

by Felicia Cheney

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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

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

Jack Skellington – Harrison’s Comics and Collectibles

Celebrating All Love – Salem State University

Angel Wings – Coon’s Cards and Gift Shop

Image by Coon’s Cards and Gift Shop

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

House – Armstrong Real Estate

Crystals and Stars – ASCEND Get Lifted

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

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

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

Seagrass – Seagrass Salem

Unicorn – Jolie Tea Company

Rose – Salem Wax Museum

Image by Salem Wax Museum

Pawprint: 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

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


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