February 3, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Open air ice skating is returning to downtown Smithville next weekend just ahead of Valentine’s Day giving you an opportunity to take your honey for a spin on the ice!
The second ever “Skate with a Date” will be held Friday, February 10 from 1-8 p.m. and Saturday, February 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the north side of the public square. This year’s event is sponsored by FirstBank.
“We are honored to be able to sponsor this event. I know it was a big success last year and a lot of folks had a really good time there,” said Casey Midgett of FirstBank. “We are really excited to get open air ice skating back in Smithville. Its something we don’t see often but it’s a neat experience for everybody who participates,” said Midgett.
There is no cost to skate, but donations will be accepted to benefit the DCHS Cross Country, Golf, and Tennis Teams, members of which will be manning the skating rink and handing out hot chocolate and popcorn.
The same business from last year called “Party on Air Event and Party Rentals” of Kentucky will be providing the 32’ x 40’ portable self-lubricating polymer ice skating rink which will be set up on the north side of the public square.
Although the event is being advertised as “Skate with a Date” it is actually for everyone whether you want to bring a date or not. All you have to do is show up because the skates will be provided by the company. Skate sizes will range from 9.5 toddler to 13 adults. Just show up, strap on some skates and take off.