Pond Fest Winter Trail Run

Event overview

Pond Fest (Binghamton Pond Festival) is a series of mechanically refrigerated outdoor pond hockey tournaments and events. The festival uses an annually constructed 220'x110' outdoor ice rink with mechanical refrigeration to manage weather-related ice conditions. The event includes tournaments and activities for a range of ages and skill levels and offers youth and family activities on multiple weekends. Organizers also provide team shed rentals and private rink rentals.

2026 program and logistics

Planned 2026 items listed by the organizer include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Adult tournaments on January 16-18, 2026 (four games and playoffs) and January 30 - February 1, 2026 (three games and playoffs).
• USA Hockey sanctioned Youth Weekend for 8U-16U on January 23-25, 2026.
• Free Try Hockey for kids on January 19, 2026.
• Confluence Trail Run Series scheduled January 17, 2026.
• Player parties and trivia on January 16 and January 30, 2026, noted at Beer Tree.
• Multiple Pond Fest fireworks shows on January 17, January 24, and January 31, 2026. A suggested parking donation of $20 is noted for Pond Fest. The festival also states it programs entertainment and activities beyond the hockey games.

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