A large variety of events celebrating winter in McCall. come to see dog sled racing, ski racing and jumping, horse drawn ski joring, snow shoe races and much more. Fun for the entire family.
Organization: McCall Area Chamber of Commerce
Dates: 01/25/2013 - 02/03/2013 update info
Time: 8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 PM
Event Cost: $10-$20
Venue: Various Locations in McCall,ID
Contact: McCall Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (208) 634-7631
Email:
Website: mccallchamber.org/carnival_home.html
Event Details:
FRIDAY | JANUARY 25, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
8am Local Snow Sculpture Judging Begins View Map - available Jan 18
Noon Local Snow Sculpture Awards Placed View Map - available Jan 18
5pm - 10pm Vendor Court Open E. Lake Street (across from Legacy Park)
5pm - 10pm Beer Garden Open Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
5pm - 9:30pm Main Stage Music Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
5:30pm - 6:15pm Children's Torchlight Parade Lineup Congregational Church | 901 1st St
6:30pm Children's Torchlight Parade Ends at E. Lake Street (View Parade Route)
6:30pm Opening Ceremonies Presentation Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
7pm Fireworks Over Payette Lake View from Legacy & Depot Parks
8pm - 10pm Comedy Night **21 and older only** TBD
SATURDAY | JANUARY 26, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
10am - 10pm Vendor Court Open E. Lake Street (across from Legacy Park)
10am - 9pm Beer Garden Open Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
10:30am - Noon Mardi Gras Parade Lineup McCall-Donnelly High School
Noon - 1:30pm Mardi Gras Parade Downtown McCall
2pm - 7pm Main Stage Music Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
SUNDAY | JANUARY 27, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
10am - 5pm Vendor Court Open E. Lake Street (across from Legacy Park)
MONDAY | JANUARY 28, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
TUESDAY | JANUARY 29, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
9am Idaho State Snow Sculpting Championship Begins Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
7pm - 10pm Party Bingo! **21 and older only** Foresters Club | 306 E Lake St
WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 30, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
All Day View ID State Snow Sculpture Building Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
5:30pm - 10pm Grand Bingo | doors open @ 5:30 | games start @ 7 Northfork Lodge | 200 Scott St
THURSDAY | JANUARY 31, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
All Day View ID State Snow Sculpture Building Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
9pm - midnight Beard, Hairy, & Sexy Leg Competition Yacht Club | 203 E Lake St
FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 1, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
10am ID State Snow Sculpture Judging Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
11am - 10pm Vendor Court Open E. Lake Street (across from Legacy Park)
3pm - 10pm Beer Garden Open Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
6pm - 9:30pm Main Stage Music: Karaoke Contest Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 2, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
All Day ID State Snow Sculpture Viewing Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
10am - 10pm Vendor Court Open E. Lake Street (across from Legacy Park)
10am - 10pm Beer Garden Open Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
1:30pm - 9pm Main Stage Music Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
2:30pm - 6pm Family Bingo **All ages welcome!** TBD
6:30pm - 7pm Closing Ceremonies Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
7pm Fireworks Over Payette Lake View from Legacy & Depot Parks
7pm - 11pm Monte Carlo Casino Night **21 and over only** Northfork Lodge | 200 Scott St
SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 3, 2013
EVENT TIME EVENT DESCRIPTION EVENT LOCATION
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing View Map - available Jan 18
10am - 3pm Vendor Court Open E. Lake Street (across from Legacy Park)
- Dog sled racing, ski racing and jumping, ski joring, a snow shoveling contest and snowshoe races to
- Late January to early February event
- An event for the entire family
Overview: There are so many interesting events at the McCall Winter Carnival, one of them being a ride on the Payette Lake taxi boats. These fantastic boats are set on steel runners and are propelled by aircraft engines that roar with propellers and run at a fast pace. You are sure to love them at the winter carnival at McCall.
When: A late January and early February tradition
Where: Various location throughout McCall
Fees: Most events are Free. some costs may apply
Details: There is also dog sled racing, ski racing and jumping, ski joring, a snow shoveling contest and snowshoe races too. Another event worth mentioning is the colorful parade.
The McCall Winter Carnival was closed during the forties and was revived in 1965 with much fun fare. This has now become an annual event in Idaho.
The McCall Winter Carnival has a long history. It can be dated back to the bright and fun filled day of 1924 when a train arrived at McCall, carrying many distinguished people including the Idaho Governor, Moore. Known at that time as the Payette Lakes Sports Carnival, there have been many changes to the event including its name since then.
