February 19, 2011 10:00 AM - 50 attended
Lititz Fire & Ice Festival
Meet us for a photowalk in Downtown Lititz at their annual Fire & Ice Festival!
Ice sculptures scattered around downtown and a chili cook off for charity are the main attractions and should provide plenty of photo opportunities.
Meetup Location
We'll gather at the Train Station at the front of Lititz Springs Park (Next to Wilbur Chocolate) before we set out on our walk. There's parking along Main Street and North Broad Street as well as in Lititz Springs Park itself. Brent is the point person for this event, so be sure to check in with him when you arrive.
Photowalk
We'll stroll the streets of Lititz taking in the quaint shops and beautiful ice sculptures. For the gastronomically brave among us you can try out the various Chili's available for sampling at the cook-off (there is a price for entry in to the cook-off area at the high school a short distance away. Check the Fire & Ice web page for more info on that: http://www.lititzlion...)
Rally at the Bull's Head Public House
Tired and cold from shooting all that ice? Well get yourself a "winter warmer" at our rallying point for the afternoon. After you're done shooting head on over to the Bull's Head Public House at 14 East Main Street adjacent to the General Sutter Inn on the main square for a beverage and some photo chit-chat. The Bull's Head is modeled after a traditional English Pub and offers many a fine beverage and some great food as well.
Watch this Year's Lititz Fire & Ice Festival Commercial
Photos from 2009's Festival
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Brian Evans
I will add this to the schedule if someone volunteers to be the point person for the photowalk. I can help with logistics because I live in Lititz and have been to the festival before, and I can help with setting up the event, giving you some tips on being the "leader" of the photowalk. It's real easy. So who wants to do it?
Posted January 17, 2011 at 12:16 PM -
Brent
I guess I could do it. I thought these things were pretty informal. I have never done a "photowalk' before so I'm not sure exactly what a "leader would do.
Posted January 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM | 1 like -
Brent
Here is link to the festival site.
http://www.venturelititz.com/cal.php?action=display_event...
Check the Lancaster County Photo Locations Google Map for location.Posted January 17, 2011 at 12:48 PM -
Cindy Rittenhouse
I've never photographed ice sculptures, sounds interesting.
Posted January 17, 2011 at 3:15 PM -
Brent
Looks like this is picking up steam. I would appreciate some input from others on how they would like to see this go. I have never been part of an organized photowalk, therefore not sure what people's expectations are. Thanks to Brian for helping (pretty much all of it) with this.
Posted January 18, 2011 at 5:39 PM -
Blake Ziegler
Brent, to organize this is easy, just be sure the info is out there for the members, so they know where to meet. Then turn everyone loose to have good time. Nuttin' to it.
Posted January 18, 2011 at 6:25 PM -
Glenn McQuaig
I wonder if Brian changed the meetup description?
:-)Posted January 31, 2011 at 5:10 PM -
Brian Evans
Sorry, it's a new "feature" on meetup.com. Every time I make a minute adjustment it logs it. Very useful for everyone, I agree. :)
Posted January 31, 2011 at 5:28 PM -
Tom Linkens
Won't be attending the meetup, working on Saturday. But I'll still be in the area.
Posted February 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM -
Philip
I wanted to go but, I need to work on a college admission essay and the person that is helping me is only available Sat.
morning.Posted February 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM -
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Brent
Looks like we have a small scale invasion on Lititz tomorrow. Look forward to seeing all of you there.
I will try to be there around 9:30. I'll be the guy in the brown coat with a BMW ball cap.Posted February 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM -
Shari Brandt
Got a call to work tomorrow morning and won't make it after all. I'll try for next time.
Posted February 18, 2011 at 2:36 PM -
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Mark
I wonder if it's still on for this evening or if the carving will be delayed until early tomorrow morning, considering the weather.
Posted February 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM -
greG
I am packing up some kids and heading out soon. Hopefully they have something going on!
Posted February 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM -
Brent
I would like to go but won't be leaving work in time to make the 2 hour drive. Get some good shots. I would like to see the carving in action.
Posted February 18, 2011 at 3:53 PM -
greG
Maybe we can get some shots of the sculptures blowing away today! :)
Posted February 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM
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Brian EvansEvent HostChief Photo Nerd, OrganizerThanks to Brent for hosting! It's always good to get together with other photographers!Checked-in
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BrentEvent Host+1 guestIt was a cold and blustery day, the ice had mostly melted overnight but we still had a good time. Special thanks to Delphine for spending time with my wife shopping...I didn't have to do it.
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greGMaster of Infrared+1 guestIt was a little breezy, but I have never been to the Festival so this was awesome!
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ChrysI was looking forward to seeing the ice sculptures. It would have been nice if the weather cooperated, but Lititz is a lovely town and there was plenty to photograph. Plus, Brian found us a greatspot to gather at lunchtime.
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