NILES, Mich. -- The Hunter Ice Festival will return to downtown Niles starting on Friday at 4 p.m., according to the official Facebook event page.

The family-friendly is described by organizers as a celebration of art, community, and ice.

Organizers say attendees can expect to witness ice sculptures expertly crafted by world-class artists.

You'll be able to Interact with the carvers, play games, and support local downtown businesses all weekend.

The Fire and Ice event will take place on Friday at 7 p.m. in Riverfront Park behind Wonderland Cinema and Front Street Pizza.

On Saturday evening, the ice carving competition will be held at the Riverfront amphitheater starting at 4:30 p.m.

The festivities will continue through Sunday.

You can find more information and updates on the official Facebook event page.