Jaynee Titanic's First Class Maid, with beautiful ice sculpure. Photo courtesey Titanic Museum
Doing its part to make sure everyone has “an ice day” on Saturday January 16, Branson’s Titanic Museum Attraction, currently billed as the world largest museum attraction, will hold its 4th annual ice carving competition. The competition will be held at the Titanic’s outdoor entertainment center located near the ship’s bow, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., is free and open to the public.
The competition is sanctioned by the National Ice Carving Association (NICA). NICA is an association with the stated objective of promoting ice sculpture through education, competitions, standardized judging, and exhibitions and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. In addition to competing for cash prizes the competitors will also be competing for points that add to their certification ratings within NICA.
Competitors will be competing at two different levels, “Professional” and “Amateur.” Professional competitors will have four hours to carve two 250 pound blocks of ice and will be competing for prizes ranging from $125.00 for 10th place to $2,000.00 for 1st place. Amateurs will have three hours to carve one 250 pound block of ice and will be competing for prizes ranging from $100.00 for 5th place to $500.00 for 1st place.
Paul Miller the General Manager for the Branson Tourism Center, Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson show and attraction tickets and lodging, said, “The Titanic Museum is one of the most popular attractions we sell.” He also went on to point out that the ice carving competition has become a perennial favorite since its inception four years ago and is one of a constant series of events taking place at the Titanic designed to give its visitors something new and exciting to see every time they visit the ship.
“In addition to the Titanic,” Miller said. “The majority of Branson’s other, attractions such as “Ripley’s Believe It or Not;” restaurants; and shopping are open.” For more information on the Titanic, the ice carving competition, Branson shows, attractions or lodging Miller suggests contacting BTC by calling 800-785-1550 or through its website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.
