Winter Carnival in McCall: Your Last-Minute Checklist and Info
Courtesy: McCall Winter Carnival Facebook
The McCall Winter Carnival this weekend! Promising a weekend packed with excitement and winter festivities. Visitors can enjoy live music, vibrant parades, dazzling fireworks, and stunning ice sculptures displayed throughout McCall. Highlights include the Mardi Gras Parade on February 22 and the Children's Torchlight Parade on February 21. The main stage will feature performances by Olivia Frost, Hillfolk Noir, Noah Ormsby, Yotes, Bread & Circus, and CattleAx. With temperatures expected to range from 7°F to 38°F, dressing in warm layers is recommended. For a full schedule and a map of sculpture locations, visit the official McCall Winter Carnival website.
Live Music Lineup and Times
Olivia Frost
Friday, February 21
Main Stage, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Hillfolk Noir
Friday, February 21
Main Stage, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Noah Ormsby
Saturday, February 22
Main Stage, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Yotes
Saturday, February 22
Main Stage, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Bread & Circus
Saturday, February 22
Main Stage, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
CattleAx
Sunday, February 23
Main Stage, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Schedule of Events
Friday, February 21st
All Day – Local Snow Sculpture Viewing (See Map)
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Office Space at CUB McCall
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Winter Carnival Raffle (605 N. 3rd St.)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Open House & Art Sale (CUB McCall)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Nordic Center Open (Jug Mountain Ranch)
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Vendor Court (E. Lake Street)
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM – 40% Off + Free Drink (Backcountry Boutique)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Cheeseburger & Beer Special (Banyans on the Green)
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – $5 Grab Bag Sale (Toby’s Place)
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – JMR Golf Simulator Open (JMR Lakeside)
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Winter Carnival Rooftop Patio (Salmon River Brewery)
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Public Skate (Manchester Ice & Event Centre)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Après Ski Live Music (Brundage Mountain Resort)
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Winter Carnival Craft Fair (The Evergreen Hotel)
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Olivia Frost on Main Stage (The Terrace)
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Children’s Torchlight Parade Lineup (McCall Community Church)
7:00 PM – Hillfolk Noir on Main Stage (The Terrace)
7:00 PM – Children’s Torchlight Parade (E. Lake St. to The Terrace)
7:30 PM – Middletown Play (Alpine Playhouse)
9:00 PM – Live Music: Allegedly (Foresters)
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Carnival IPA Release (Salmon River Brewery)
Saturday, February 22nd
All Day – Snow Sculpture Viewing (See Map)
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Office Space at CUB McCall
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Pancake Breakfast (McCall Senior Center)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Winter Carnival Raffle ($10/ticket, Hotel McCall)
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Winter Carnival Craft Fair & Sip & Shop (The Evergreen Hotel)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Library Book Sale & Nordic Center Open (Jug Mountain Ranch)
10:30 AM – 5:30 PM – 40% Off Sale + Free Drink (Backcountry Boutique)
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Grab Bag Sale & Gallery 55 Open (Toby’s Place & Gallery 55)
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Block Party & Food Trucks (Nordic Inn Parking Lot)
12:00 PM – Mardi Gras Parade (3rd Street/E. Lake Street)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Live Music: Landon Vance (Nordic Inn Parking Lot)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Main Stage Music: Noah Ormsby (The Terrace)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Après Ski Live Music – Olivia Frost (Brundage)
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Main Stage Music: Yotes (The Terrace)
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Daily Pizza Special (Foresters)
6:30 PM – Closing Ceremony & Raffle Drawing (The Terrace)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Main Stage Music: Bread & Circus (The Terrace)
Dusk – Fireworks over Payette Lake (View from Legacy and Depot Park)
Sunday, February 23rd
All Day – Snow Sculpture Viewing (See Map)
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Office Space at CUB McCall
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Winter Carnival Craft Fair & Sip & Shop (The Evergreen Hotel)
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Sunday Breakfast (Banyans on the Green)
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Winter Carnival Fun (Banyans on the Green)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Winter Carnival Book Sale (McCall Public Library)
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Beer Garden (The Terrace)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Nordic Center Open (Jug Mountain Ranch)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Public Skate (Manchester Ice & Event Centre)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Block Party (Food Trucks, Nordic Inn Parking Lot)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Main Stage Music: CattleAx (The Terrace)
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Outdoor Ice Rink (Gold Glove Park)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Bumper Cars (Manchester Ice & Event Centre)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Local Legends Talent Show (The Terrace)
4:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Dinner at the Clubhouse (Jug Mountain Ranch)
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Grand Bingo (The North Fork Lodge)
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Merchants of Groove (The Clubhouse, Jug Mountain Ranch)
7:30 PM – Middletown Play (Alpine Playhouse)
Raffle Information
The 2025 Winter Carnival Raffle is happening on February 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Winter Carnival info booth in front of Hotel McCall (1101 N 3rd Street, McCall, ID 83638). For just $10 per ticket, you can enter for a chance to win the 4 Seasons Stay & Play Raffle Package. Be sure to stop by the booth as there is a limited number of tickets available!
Winter in Cascade
2-Night Stay at Hotel NoBo
Sled Ride with Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
Guided Ice Fishing (Tamarack Resort)
Swim Passes (Cascade Aquatic & Rec Center)
Tickets to Roxy Theatre
Dinner at Palooza Basecamp & Eatery
Snowmobile Rental (Mountain Meadow Adventure Rentals)
Spring in New Meadows
Day Passes to Brundage Resort
2-Night Stay at Heartland Inn
Dinner at Miss Kitty’s Pizza & Such
2 Rounds of Golf (MeadowCreek Golf Resort)
Pool Soak (Zims Hot Springs)
Dinner at The Intersection BBQ
Summer in Donnelly
4 Passes to Roseberry Music Festival
2-Night Stay, Ziplining, Axe Throwing, Golf at Tamarack Resort
Dinner at Ragazza di Bufalo/Casa Rossa
2 Rounds of Golf (Jug Mountain Ranch)
$750 Credit for Salmon Raft Trip
Flight of Fancy Gift Card
Fall in McCall
2 Tickets to McCall Brewfest
1-Night Stay at Shore Lodge
Dinner at The Cutwater
ATV Rental (CM Backcountry)
Pool Soak at Burgdorf Hot Springs
Passes to Manchester Ice Center
Golf Simulator Session at Banyans
Note: All items are transferrable. Proceeds support Winter Carnival fireworks and next year’s raffle prize. Check website for details.
Transportation
RED LINE
FREE public transportation for the City of McCall
Buses run daily, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
GOLD LINE
FREE service between New Meadows & McCall
Buses run Monday–Friday, 5:45 AM – 6:12 PM
BLUE LINE
Connection to downtown McCall, Payette Lake, hotels, recreation, shopping, and restaurants
Buses run Memorial Day – Labor Day, Friday–Saturday, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
GREEN LINE
FREE service between McCall & Cascade
Buses run Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 7:25 PM
Learn More
Website: mountaincommunitytransit.com
Phone: 208-634-0003
Check the website for holiday closures.
Highlighted Events
Children’s Torchlight Parade
The 2025 McCall Winter Carnival Children's Torchlight Parade will take place on Friday, February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Starting at McCall Community Church and ending at Ponderosa Center Ludwig Terrace, the parade will feature McCall firefighters and conclude with the lighting of the Winter Carnival Bonfire. Sponsored by Perpetua Resources, Krahn's Home Furnishing, North Fork Coffee, and Whitewater Clark (Century 21), the event requires a general release form for each participating child.
Closing Ceremony Fireworks @ Legacy Park
Bundle up and head to Legacy Park on Payette Lake in downtown McCall for the 2025 McCall Winter Carnival Fireworks Show on February 22. The show begins at 7:30 PM, with fireworks lighting up the sky over the lake at dusk.
Local Legends Talent Show
Make your way to the Main Stage at the Terrace for the Local Legends Talent Show, where community performers take the spotlight! From singers and dancers to comedians and more, enjoy a lively showcase of local talent on February 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 1117 E. Lake St. in McCall. Cheer on participants or sign up on our website to take the stage yourself. Don’t miss this fun-filled afternoon of entertainment!
