McCall Winter Carnival 2020

Jan 13, 2020 | Local Events

The 55th annual McCall Winter Carnival is a must-see for every Treasure Valley resident. Thousands of people head up to McCall (about 2 hours from Boise) to take in the ice sculptures along with activities such as fireworks over Payette lake, a parade, snow bike race, and more. This year the theme is “It’s a Kid’s World!” The event starts on January 24th and runs through February 2nd. See below for this years schedule and details!

PRO TIP: Be sure to pick up or download a copy of the ice sculpture map. When you enter downtown McCall, you’ll see only a handful of the sculptures on the main drag. Some sculptures reside in obscure places – like the top of Brundage Mountain.

McCall Winter Carnival

Friday, Jan. 24:

  • 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Public Skating – Manchester Ice & Event Center
  • 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. – Children’s Torchlight Parade Lineup – Congregational Church (901 1st St.) 
  • 6:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies – Depot Park
  • 7 p.m. – Fireworks Over Payette Lake – Legacy and Depot Parks

Saturday, Jan. 25:

  • 8 – 11 a.m. – Pre-Parade Pancake Breakfast – McCall Community Center
  • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Winter Carnival Craft Fair – Holiday Inn Express, Hunt Room 
  • Noon – Mardi Gras Parade – Downtown McCall (The event will be live streamed on KTVB.COM and on KTVB’s Facebook page)
  • 2:15 p.m. – Flashpoint Snowbike Race Finals – Riverfront Park 
  • 7:30 p.m. – Theater Production “The Bold, The Young and The Murdered” – Alpine Playhouse

Sunday, Jan. 26:

  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Snow Tubing, Sleigh Rides, Nordic Trail/Fat Bike, and Snowshoe Rentals – The Activity Barn
  • 10 a.m – 4 p.m. – Snowshoe Golf – 20th Anniversary – McCall Golf Course
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – MCPAWS Monster Dog Pull – Alpine Village
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – BSU Alumni Hockey Game – Manchester Ice Rink 

Monday, Jan 27:

  • 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. – Open Swim and Lap Swimming – Cascade Aquatic & Recreation Center
  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Friends of McCall Library Annual Winter Book Sale – McCall Public Library
  • Noon – 8 p.m. – Longest Happy Hour & Free Pool All Day – Yacht Club
  • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Live Music and Burger Night – Broken Horn Brewing

Tuesday, Jan. 28:

  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: Veterinarian Checks of Animals – Post Office Parking Lot
  • 6 p.m. – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: Meet the Mushers – Idaho First Bank Community Room
  • 6:30 p.m. – Winemaker Dinner – Abeja Winery – Rupert’s at Hotel McCall
  • 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Party Bingo (21 and over) – Foresters Club

Wednesday, Jan. 29:

  • All Day – Wine Down Wednesday – Intersection BBQ, Bar and Grill – New Meadows
  • 11 a.m. – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: 300 Mile Start – Little Ski Hill
  • 3 p.m. – Close – Game Day: Free Pool, Ping Pong, and Corn Hole – Forrester’s Club
  • 10 p.m. – midnight – Late Night Happy Hour – Yacht Club  

Thursday, Jan. 30:

  • 11 a.m. – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: Junior Race Start – Little Ski Hill
  • 11:15 a.m. – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: 100 Mile Race Start – Little Ski Hill 
  • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. – An Evening for Education: Culinary Fundraiser for McCall Donnelly Education Foundation – Tickets $25 – Shore Lodge
  • 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Beard, Sexy Leg, and Hairy Leg Contest – Yacht Club

Friday, Jan. 31:

  • 10 a.m. – ID State Snow Sculpture Judging – Depot Park (next to Hotel McCall)
  • All Morning – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: 100 Mile Finish (check online for official trackers) – Van Wyck State Park, Cascade
  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Fish, Chips & Chowder for $10 – Banyans on the Green
  • Starting at 5 p.m. – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: 300 Mile Finish (check online for official trackers) – Little Ski Hill
  • 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Live Music on the Main Stage: Free Peoples – Depot Park
  • 7:30 p.m. – “Bon Voyage” Ice Show with World & Olympic performers – Manchester Ice and Event Center (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Feb. 1:

  • 9 a.m. – McCall Area Snowmobilers Fun Run – Francis Wallace Parking Lot (Warren Wagon Road)
  • Noon – 2 p.m. – Snowman Building Competition – McCall Public Library
  • 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Family Bingo – McCall Senior Center
  • 6 p.m. – Idaho Sled Dog Challenge: Awards Banquet – North Fork Lodge 
  • 6:30 p.m. – Closing Ceremonies & Raffle Drawing – Depot Park
  • 7 p.m. – Closing Fireworks over Payette Lake – View from Legacy and Depot Parks
  • 10 p.m. –  Close – Glow & Black Light Party Featuring Eye of the Owl Tatoo Body Painting – Yacht Club

Sunday, Feb. 2:

  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Winter Carnival Craft Fair – Holiday Inn Express
  • 4:30 p.m. – Super Bowl Party – Broken Horn Brewing