DRIGGS, Idaho — The nonprofit Downtown Driggs Association (DDA) made the decision to push back the 12th Annual Driggs Snowscapes: The Art of Sculpting Snow due to lack of snow.
The competition, which features 35 professional artists sculpting everything from animals, castles, dragons and cowboys, needs 30+ tons of snow to “Save the ‘Scapes.”
Sculpting will now take place on Driggs Plaza, 60 South Main Street, from Feb. 12 to 16. Observers are welcome to watch the building process as six competitive teams from Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon carve monumental snow sculptures.
The culmination event is free for the entire family and takes places on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This block party and awards ceremony will celebrate the artists, their sculptures and the community, according to DDA.
The day’s event will include:
- Kid’s and People’s Choice Voting – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 2nd Annual Quick Sculpt Competition – 12 to 2 p.m.
- Driggs Snowscapes Competition Awards Ceremony – 3:30 p.m.
- Teton 6 Artisans selling their creative creations – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Kids snow-inspired games and crafts
- Business sponsor and nonprofit partner booths with games and treats
The Snowscapes date change is final. If enough snow hasn’t accumulated, there will be a smaller offering with sculptures created by all the local teams.
