Winter Carnival happened February 17-26, 2012, and it was loads of fun! Check back next year to plan for Sandpoint's 39th annual Winter Carnival.

Still rockin' our winters after... 38 years!

Every year in the dead of winter, Sandpoint, Idaho, cooks up a sure antidote to cabin fever. It's the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, pure fun celebrating the best of the snowy season ... indoors and out. This year's event is a whoppin' 10 days, February 17-26, 2012. We hope to see you here!

   

 

It's here again... one horse, one skier, one rope!
It's Skijoring, a Scandinavian-inspired, centuries-old contest with horses and riders pulling skiers around a course at daredevil speeds. See website >

Plus much more! Our 2012 Winter Carnival events include such favorites from past years as the cool Rail Jam and the very hot Bio-Luminesce Fire Dancers, the downtown bonfire, the Schweitzer Torchlight Parade and more. For a look at this year's schedule see all 2012 events>

Read about it: Winter Carnival oughta be on your bucket list, says this story in Big Sky Journal!

 

There's always a lot going on... and on... and on...

Check these pages to see info on the 2012 Winter Carnival – and check back as we add more events and details!

• Events. A rail jam, torchlight parade and fireworks, and so much more.
• Lodging. Get deals at local hotels for your stay during Winter Carnival week.
• Sponsors. Check out who's supporting our annual party.
• Local Links. Navigate the virtual Sandpoint with these links to local resources.
• Photos. Get a glimpse or two of images from Winter Carnivals past

We'll see you February 17-26, 2012 ... for the Sandpoint Winter Carnival!

 

 

Thank you to our Winter Carnival sponsors:

Litehouse Foods

The 219 Bar and Lounge

Panhandle State Bank

And others! Check our Sponsors page >

 

 

The 2012 Sandpoint Winter Carnival is a production of Downtown Sandpoint Business Association, phone 208.255.1876. Partnering with the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. Contact us by e-mail.