Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to participate in the annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival – a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping! Now in its 22nd year, we are continuing to evolve the signature elements of our event to better reflect the challenges and opportunities within our business community and incorporate best practices learned over the years.

Elements of this year’s festival will include:

• Ice sculptures around town, starting with installation on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall on Friday, Feb. 7th
• Evening illumination of ice sculptures on Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8 from 5 pm to 9 pm
• A Kickoff Party (tickets on sale late 2024) and late night shopping on Friday, Feb. 7
• The Chocolate Hearts Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 – an QR code game in businesses around town with prizes for participants
• Sweet treats and deals at many of the amazing local shops and eateries all weekend!