Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA – Bundle up and head on over to Manayunk for a frosty, fun-filled day at the Founders Philly Freeze-Out and MNYK Chowder Crawl on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Founders Brewing Company and Manayunk Development Corporation are teaming up to transform Main Street into a winter wonderland with 22+ ice sculptures and six live carving demonstrations by and Ice Sculpture Philly. Festivities also include Founders beer specials, a winter market, a kid’s moonbounce, a snowy igloo, a mobile gaming truck, food trucks, a chowder crawl, shopping deals and other cool surprises.
The day starts with the Freeze Out Run by Philadelphia Runner and New Balance at 9:00am, followed by the Freeze Out main event from 11:00am to 4:00pm, followed by the 2026 MNYK Chowder Crawl from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Founders Philly Freeze Out is an open-street event, with activations located along Main Street, at Canal View Park and at the RichardsApex parking lot. Closed streets for this event will include Grape and Cotton streets. Founders Freeze Out is no charge to attend. MNYK Chowder Crawl tickets start at $18. Freeze Out Run is no charge to participate but advance registration is required. All other food, drink and shopping are pay-as-you-go. For event info, race registration and chowder crawl tickets, visit manayunk.com/events/ and follow @manayunkdotcom
“Founders Philly Freeze-Out is the perfect winter day filled with a combination of fun and community,” said Manayunk Development Corporation Events Manager Carla Ferro. “Peter Slavin and his incredible team do an incredible job of working with the business owners to bring Manayunk to life on ice!”
ICE SCULPTURES AND LIVE CARVING DEMOS
Manayunk Development Corporation and Founders Brewing Company have teamed up with Ice Sculpture Philly – who has been part of the event since the first year. The team of artists, led by lead sculptor and owner Peter Slavin, has created concepts for ice sculptures and festivals throughout the world. Whether it’s a full-sized ice piano or a custom ice luge, Ice Sculpture Philly can bring almost anything to life with ice. This year, at Founders Philly Freeze-Out, six live carving demonstrations throughout the day, and an exciting array of ice sculptures ranging from a Thai leaping horse, a cheeseburger and a depiction of the meme 6/7.
Ice sculptures will be on display up and down Main Street Manayunk at participating locations. These stunning sculptures will vary in design covering everything from roman busts to Rocky! A live carving demonstration schedule will be posted closer to the event. At each demonstration, onlookers will be able to see the sculpture come to life in ice. Ice Sculpture Philly brings their chainsaws and tools, and they surely put on a show.
Live carving locations:
* Bayou & Cactus
* JD McGillicuddy’s
* Mia Ragazza
* New Leaf
* The Goat’s Beard
* The Tomato Shack Manayunk (formerly The Couch Tomato)
Ice sculptures will be located:
* BabyFace Studio
* Blondie
* Chabaa Thai Bistro
* Hotbox Yoga
* Jedidiah Gallery & Design Store
* Lucky’s Last Chance
* Main Street Music
* Manayunk Brew Pub
* Minor Details
* Philadelphia Runner
* Ryan’s Pub
* Somo Manayunk
* Taqueria Amor
* The Little Apple
* The Rook
* Valerio Coffee
* Yanako
FOUNDERS FREEZE-OUT RUN
Before all the frosty festivities, the day will kick off bright and early with the Freeze-Out Run with ASICS and Philadelphia Runner. Starting at 9:00 am at 4358 Main Street, the run is the perfect way to warm up before the freeze out! New Balance will bring some sneakers for runners to test out, along with some treats, and the 3ish-mile run will culminate in the unveiling of Philadelphia Runner’s 2026 ice sculpture. The run is no charge, and welcomes all – just show up!
FAMILY FUN AND WINTER MARKET
The day will also bring traditional Chinese New Year Lion Dancing with New Leaf at various times throughout the afternoon, a snowy igloo photo-op, an ice fishing giveaway game, food trucks, live music, and more, with plenty of places throughout the day to warm up, including the Founders Winter Market at Richards Apex (4170 Main Street). The heated, curated market will host local artisans and makers of all kinds offering items like gourmet nuts, handmade jewelry, ceramics, planters, upcycled clothing, gourmet pickles, candles, doggie bandanas, and more.
Participating vendors so far include:
* Black White Gray
* Blueberry Fields Artisan Soap
* Brixxy & Co.
* Fishtown Pickle Project
* From Mine, To Yours
* Geauxd Raw Stone
* Lily Lough Jewelry
* Little Notes Baking Company LLC
* Mad Made It
* Maker Missya
* Nutty Novelties
* S H Candles
* ShayLynn Jewelry Art & Apparel
* Skankenstein Designs
* Tammy’s Body Butters & More
* Tuft Broad
* Wild Ones Collections
Food Trucks:
* Babalouie BBQ
* From the Boot on the Move
* Knappy Knicky Party Rentals
* Hangry Joe’s
* Humpty’s Dumplings
* Lobster Rolls & More
* Los Gallos Taqueria
Other Vendors:
* Lady Art
* Shady Sunglass Deals
* The Girl Scouts of America
* The Super Boutique
FOUNDERS BREWING SPECIALS
While strolling among the icy masterpieces, festival-goers can enjoy Founders Brewing Company bringing their world-class beers to the street, and Manayunk restaurants will be offering great deals and specials on a variety of flavorful brews such as Mortal Bloom Imperial Thorn, Devil Root, Centennial IPA, Hoppy Mood and NEW this year is the nonalcoholic beer Nonetheless. Founders will also be out and about during the event with samples, giveaways, swag and the Founders Ice Bar on the corner of Cotton and Main streets.
Participating bars will include:
* Bayou
* Blondie
* Cactus
* Chabaa Thai Bistro
* Lucky’s Last Chance
* JD McGillicuddy’s
* Manayunk Brewing Company
* Mia Ragazza
* Ryan’s Pub
* SOMO
* Taqueria Amor
* The Goat’s Beard
* The Rook
* The Tomato Shack
* And More!
MNYK CHOWDER CRAWL
The 2026 Manayunk Chowder Crawl will run from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, where 14+ restaurants will put their own spin on winter’s go-to comfort food. The crawl will take guests on a culinary journey as they sample chowder of all kinds, like chipotle chicken chowder, tom kah salmon chowder, turkey corn chowder and traditional clam chowder. Participating businesses to date include:
* Bayou
* Blondie
* Cactus
* Chabaa Thai Bistro
* Chloe’s Corner/ Canalside
* Lucky’s Last Chance
* JD McGillicuddy’s
* Manayunk Brewing Company
* Mia Ragazza
* Ryan’s Pub
* SOMO
* Taqueria Amor
* The Goat’s Beard
* The Rook
* The Tomato Shack
Included with your ticket:
One Chowder Sample from All Participating Restaurants
Wristband
Custom Crawl Map
Chowder crawl check-in runs 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at 106 Grape St. Presale tickets are on sale now for $18 each and are going fast. Week of tickets will be for sale at $25. This event sells out each and every year so get them while they last.
MERCHANT SPECIALS
While visiting Manayunk for Founders Philly Freeze Out, make sure to stop by these merchants below for special deals and offers, including:
* BabyFace Studio – Stop in to help celebrate BabyFace’s 1 year anniversary!
* Bayou – $5 Founders/$5 Tito Strawberry Lemonade
* Cactus – $5 Founders/$5 Jalapeno Spicy Margarita
* Hotbox Yoga – 5 class pack sale
* Jedidiah Gallery & Design Store – 20% Off Storewide
* Philadelphia Runner – Freeze-Out Run with ASICS and Philadelphia Runner 9 am 1/31, & in-store sales
* The Tomato Shack – Beer and soup specials
For updates on live carve times, activations, event map, chowder crawl voting and all the frosty fun, download Let’s Rallie – the official app of Founders Philly Freeze Out.
For more about Founders Philly Freeze-Out, Race and Chowder Crawl, and partners, visit manayunk.com/events/ and follow @manayunkdotcom @iceicephilly @foundersbrewing and @letsrallie
ABOUT MANAYUNK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Manayunk Development Corporations (MDC) is a charity corporation with both a primary business development mission and a cooperating community development mission. As a business development organization, MDC takes primary responsibility for the management, promotion, and positive business development of the Main Street business district. As a community development corporation, MDC cooperates with other civic and community organizations in the Manayunk area to plan and carry out community programming and physical improvement projects of interest to both businesses and residents in Manayunk.