Truckee River Winery’s 2018 Wine n’ Ice will take place March 7.

It will benefit the Truckee River Watershed Foundation, a local nonprofit that “identifies, coordinates, funds and implements restoration, prevention and monitoring projects directly related to the health, beauty, and economy of the watershed.” 

Ten competitors will be given the chance to sculpt 300 pound blocks of ice into sculptures.This year’s carving competition will be centered around the Truckee River Watershed Council’s new motto “foriver.” The top three contestants will win an assortment of prizes.

Registration is a $50 donation to the Banovich Memorial Fund. Truckee River Winery will be purchasing all ice blocks. Participants must be 18 and provide their carving tools. 

Registration ends Feb. 23.