Events at the Sandpoint Winter Carnival

2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Our Winter Carnival crew is still hard at work shaping up the calendar, but there are loads of events already set! Check back as the Winter Carnival draws near to see the latest and greatest listings of happenings. Meantime, browse on below to see what’s already on the docket. We hope to see you in Sandpoint, Idaho for our 50th annual Sandpoint Winter Carnival!

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Friday, February 17

SANDPOINT SHOPPING DISTRICT 

Get some deals at exclusive Winter Carnival sales daily during the carnival, Feb. 17-26.

PARADE OF LIGHTS  – SPONSORED BY TING

Downtown Sandpoint starting at 5:30 p.m. come join the fun with the annual Parade of Lights.

PEND D’OREILLE WINERY PARADE AFTER FUN

Block party on 3rd & Cedar from 6-8:00 p.m.

  • DJ music by Sandcreek Sound
  • Dance, Light, and fire performance by Gypsy Divas (approximately 20 mins of dance)
  • Firepits for complimentary s’mores
  • Pend d’Oreille Winery Tent:  soup, s’mores, and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Hendricks Architecture:  Complimentary hot cocoa bar

LIVE AT THE HIVE

Stoney Holiday Band at the Hive. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. All Hive events are 21 years of age and older.

CAROUSEL EMPORIUM

Snacks and Sips Feb. 17,18 & 24-26. There will be a “spin to win” game all week where you can win 10-50% off your purchase. Then another opportunity to win with the grand prize giveaway gift certificate worth $250.

*Reservations are required and can be made by calling (208)263-9066.

MATTOX FARMS CONCERTS AT EICHARDT’S

Scott Taylor and the Endless Switchbacks starting at 7 p.m.

PEND OREILLE ARTS COUNCIL

Presenting Jazz great, Diane Shuur at the Panida Theater, 300 N. 1st Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

SCHWEITZER

Tubing, Nastar racing, twilight skiing, kids’ night out

MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF SANDPOINT

Conservatory Concert from 7-9 p.m.  Michal Palzewicz Trio will help to kick of Winter Carnival with an enchanting blend of dynamic instrumental music, original compositions, and folk songs. Tickets are available here.


Saturday, February 18

MATTOX FARMS CONCERTS AT THE HEARTWOOD

Enjoy Birds of Play and Heat Speak from 7-10:30 p.m.

THE 219 LIVE MUSIC

Check out the Desperate 8’s from 8-11 p.m. Listen to your favorite classic tunes ranging from the Beatles to The Doors, and everything in between.

THE 219

From the Cellar Dark Beer Event

SCHWEITZER

Tubing, Village Campfire, hosted snowshoe hike, Nastar racing, twilight skiing, kids’ night out

MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF SANDPOINT

Residing Artists Show #1 – 3 p.m.
Sheldon Packwood, Jake Robin, Beth Pederson & Bruce Bishop

Residing Artists Show #2 – 7 p.m.
Molly Starlite, Patrice Webb, Justin Landis

PEND D’OREILLE WINERY

Enjoy live music by KOSH from 5-8 p.m. KOSH is a solo vocalist who has experience in bands such as Cheap Trick and Metallica.

THE CEDAR STREET BRIDGE

The Cedar Street Bridge will be offering Winter Spiced Cider and snacks. Bring your kids for a Polar bear craft, dart balloon pop, spin to win, and other games and discounts throughout the building from 2-5 p.m.

WESTERN PLEASURE GUEST RANCH

  • Sleigh Ride, dinner and concert

Join us at the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch this entertaining evening which includes a horse drawn sleigh ride through tall pines on the ranch property, upon returning to the lodge you will be served dinner of beef brisket and pork ribs with all the fixin’s, followed by music.  Cost for this event is $130 for adults and $75 for children ages 6-12. A no-host bar will be available for you to purchase beer and wine. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (208) 263-9066.


Sunday, February 19

SCHWEITZER

Let it Glow Parade and Fireworks starts at 6 p.m. Schweitzer will be handing out free LED battery powered “torches” to all the kids who pre-register to run the whole group down the ridge run for a nightime LED parade, followed by the “Let it Glow” Fireworks Show.

Tubing, Village Campfire, hosted snowshoe hike, Nastar racing, twilight skiing

MUSIC CONSERVATORY OF SANDPOINT

Residing Artists Show #3 – 4 p.m.
Mikkel Lee of Aether Project, Kerry Lee Diminyatz, Brendan Kelty


Monday, February 20

JALAPENOS

Winter Carnival 50th Anniversary GOLD margarita Monday (16oz double margarita for the price of a single 12oz)


Tuesday, February 21

JALAPENOS

It’s Taco Tuesday!  Get $3 crispy beef or chicken tacos; $4 pints of Mexican draft beers; $6/12oz Hornitos margaritas, and $8/16oz Hornitos margaritas during business hours.

PEND D’OREILLE WINERY

Apres’ Ski at the Winery:  Get great wine specials with a ski pass.


Wednesday, February 22

PEND D’OREILLE WINERY

Enjoy Peter Lucht playing jazz favorites on the Piano from 5-7 p.m.
Happy Hour at the winery: 15% Pizza and Bottle of wine

EICHARDT’S

Check out John Firshi starting at 7 p.m.


Thursday, February 23

MICKDUFF’S BEER HALL

Party with Endless Switchbacks at MickDuff’s Beer Hall at Cedar and Third. A great Bluegrass band, and a Spring Raffle Kick-Off Party benefiting Project 7B from 6-8 p.m. Enter the raffle for a guitar signed by Billy Strings, win door prizes, and learn how Project 7B promotes responsible land use in Bonner County.


Friday, February 24

PIERCE AUTO CHILI COOK – OFF

Get out to Pierce Auto, 30 Gun Club Rd., in Sagle for this Chili Cook-Off starting at 3 p.m. Sign up for entries will begin at 3 p.m. with juding taking place at 4 p.m. Cash and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 1st place will also take home the golden ladle.

Call with any questions 208 263-4212

SCHWEITZER

Tubing, Village Campfire, hosted snowshoe hike, Nastar racing, twilight skiing

PEND D’OREILLE WINERY

Live Jazz with the Ron Kieper Trio from 5-8 p.m.

MATTOX FARMS CONCERTS AT THE HEARTWOOD

Have a great time at the International Wildlife Film Festival from 7-9:30 p.m.

MATTOX FARMS CONCERTS AT EICHARDT’S

Enjoy a wonderful night of music with Justyn Priest Trio starting at 7 p.m.


Saturday, February 25

SCHWEITZER

Sam Adams Air & Apres (Big air show). The main show starts at 6:15 p.m. and is a ‘stunt show on snow’.

SCHWEITZER

Tubing, campfire, hosted snowshoe hike, Nastar racing, twilight skiing

LIVE AT THE 219

Enjoy some Delta Blues/Americana/Rockabilly music with the Jake Rozier Band starting at 9 p.m.

PEND D’OREILLE WINERY

Mike Johnson Trio brings some Folk/Jazz/Americana to the stage from 5-8 p.m.

MATTOX FARMS CONCERTS AT EICHARDT’S

The Carter Hudson Band brings live music to Eichardt’s starting at 7 p.m.


Sunday, February 26

EICHARDT’S K9 KEG PULL

Join one of the favorite events of the Winter Carnival with mans best friend! The K9 Keg Pull! Registration starts at 10:15 a.m. with races beginning at 11 a.m. Come enjoy the fun out in the street in front of Eichardt’s.

CREATIONS

Warm up with a complimentary hot cocoa bar at Creations.