The Last Annual BEST EVER Sandpoint Winter Carnival...Or Is It?
Every January, 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.
Fireworks at Schweitzer
Winter Carnival fireworks at Schweitzer
This season the carnival comes Thursday through Sunday, January 17-20, 2008, with a slate of fun events all around town, at the Bonner Mall, City Beach, Community Hall, at Eichardt's, downtown Sandpoint, Schweitzer Plaza businesses and on Schweitzer Mountain. First launched way back in 1974, this year is Sandpoint’s 35th Annual Winter Carnival.
It’s how to have fun in winter!
We invite you to come enjoy the best of winter, outdoors and in, during the Sandpoint Winter Carnival.
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Click through the shop & dine pages for information on where to eat & pick up some terrific merchandise from our local businesses. Visit the lodging page for specials just for Winter Carnival!
Find out more about beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho with these online resources:
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Official voice of Sandpoint businesses and sponsor of Winter Carnival. 208-263-0887 or 800-800-2106
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
It’s the Inland Northwest’s best ski mountain, no question! Click for snow report or mountain info. 208-263-9555 or 800-831-8810
Downtown Sandpoint Business Association
Devoted to downtown Sandpoint. Visit our beautiful downtown on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille! 208-255-1876
SandpointOnline.com
Click to find tons of information about our town, including complete event calendars and guides to attractions.
Sandpoint Hotels & Lodging
Find listings and links to all local places to stay, in Sandpoint and nearby.
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Thank you to our Winter Carnival Event Partners:
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Bonner Mall
Bonner County Daily Bee
Eichardt's and Panhandle Animal Shelter
Web page provided as a public service by Keokee Creative Group and SandpointOnline
