88th Carnival Of Silver Skates

"Take Me to the Movies"
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
2:00pm and 6:30pm

Location: 204 W 3rd Avenue

The Carnival of Silver Skates is the big event for local ice skating enthusiasts. Two performances are given every year on the last Sunday of January. The Carnival of Silver Skates celebrated its 75th anniversary in January 2013. Approximately 125 figure skaters from pre-school to high school participate in this event. A guest skater from out-of-state usually performs also. A Carnival of Silver Skates queen is crowned every year from among the high school skaters.

2025–2026 Important Dates

  • Registration:

    • Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    • Monday, September 8, 2025 | 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Specialty Act Sign-Up & Tryouts:

    • Saturday, January 10, 2026

    • Sunday, January 11, 2026

  • Show Day:

    • Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Performances at 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM

  • Costume Return:

    • Monday, January 26, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

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Updated information can be found on Facebook under Silver Skates

2025 Carnival of Silver Skates Executive Board

Position

Name

Chair

Lindsey Tietz

Co-Chair

Carrie Cole

Communications

Sarah Hanten

Costume

Emily Sternhagen

Secretary

Katie Anderson

Treasurer

Elizabeth Varin

City Liaison

Taylor Swisher

Instructors

Katelyn Giedt