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!
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.