February 17-26, 2012

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.