Welcome to the 2025 McCall Winter Carnival!
The 2025 Winter Carnival Theme is “Carnival In Paradise” and is meant to highlight all of the things that make McCall a recreational paradise! From the town’s stunning natural surroundings to the outdoor activities that make McCall a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, there isn’t a day that goes by in McCall that we don’t appreciate this place.
To help us celebrate our 2025 theme, local artist Rachel Morton designed our official poster artwork that graces the cover of our guide.
Want to own a copy for yourself? Find a limited run of commemorative posters available for sale during Winter Carnival at the McCall Area Chamber office located at 605 N 3rd Street in McCall.
We hope you enjoy Carnival!
- The McCall Area Chamber of Commerce Team
I will avoid left-hand turns during high traffic times to preserve my own sanity and that of the cars behind me.
I will soak in the fresh mountain air and small-town charm.
I will be kind and courteous, even when hangry.
I will not invent my own trail while seeking the trail less traveled.
I will stand in awe of the local wildlife, but not stand too close…even in pursuit of the perfect photo.
I will keep a keen eye out for Sharlie.
I will not get freaked out when someone tips a hat or waves in passing on a back road – locals are just a friendly bunch.
I will respect the natural wonders that make this place so special and do my part to keep the water and the land as I found it.
I will take my lead from Smokey Bear and drown my campfire.
I will say please and thank you like my parents taught me and remember to tip my servers.
I will adhere to Leave No Trace practices and take my trash with me (and any I may find along the way).
I will plan for several seasons of weather to happen in one day and pack clothing accordingly.
I will respect no wake zones in the summer and avalanche reports in the winter.
I will brake for pedestrians and bikes and town deer (even when they forget to carry the bright green flags provided at crosswalks).
sign the promise today!
2025 Sculpture & Event Map
Brundage Mountain Resort
BRUNDAGE & NEW MEADOWS
BOYDSTUN
Mountain Transit Shuttle Stop
Vendor Court
Public Restrooms
Sculpture Locations
Parking Lots
Main Stage, Beer Garden
Rotary Park DONNELLY,
TAMARACK & CASCADE
SCAN FOR MOUNTAIN TRANSIT’S FULL BUS/SHUTTLE
ROUTES MAP
SCAN TO ACCESS THE CITY OF MCCALL’S PARKING GUIDE
McCall
Rotary Park
Art Roberts Park Legacy Park Brown Park
Golden Glove Park
Brown Park
Legacy Park
LICKCREEK
1. Bella Kitchen
401 Railroad Ave. McCall, ID
2. Beside the Mill
320 N. 3rd St. McCall, ID
3. Brundage Mountain Resort 3890 Goose Lake Rd. McCall, ID
4. Cascade 8th Grade Outdoor Recreation Class 105. W. Pine St. Cascade, ID
5. Flying M Coffee Lakeside 411 Railroad Ave. McCall, ID
LITTLE PAYETTE LAKE
6. Growlers Pizza Grill 501 N. 3rd St. McCall, ID
7. Heartland High School 124 Idaho St. McCall, ID
8. Ignite Idaho sponsored by Flying S Title & Escrow 106 E. Park St. McCall, ID
9. Krahn’s Home Furnishings
211 E. Lake St. McCall, ID
10. Lardos Grill & Saloon
600 W. Lake St. McCall, ID
11. McCall Area Chamber of Commerce 605 N. 3rd St. McCall, ID
12. McCall Senior Center 701 1st St. McCall, ID
13. McCall Taekwondo Club, Razzle Dazzle, Roots & Relics
503 Pine St. McCall, ID
14. MDSD Art Club & Fogglifter Café 1003 N. 3rd St. McCall, ID
15. Rustic Outlet & Talon Wren 110 N. 3rd St. McCall, ID
16. Scandia Inn 401 N. 3rd St. McCall, ID
17. Stacey Cakes
136 E. Lake St. McCall, ID
18. Tamarack Resort 311 Village Dr. Tamarack, ID
19. The Connector Cache 122 E. Lake St. McCall, ID
20. Umpqua Bank 900 2nd St. McCall, ID
21. Lakeside Maze
The Spot - 149 E. Lake St. McCall, ID
22. Sharlie’s Kid Zone
200 Lenora St. McCall, ID
23. Third Street Inn 415 N 3rd St. McCall, ID
A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE...
The inspiration for Winter Carnival actually dates back to 1924 when the town created the Payette Lakes Sports Carnival to beat the winter doldrums. Events included dog and snowshoe races, ski jumping, horse ski-jouring, and a tug-o-war where the prize was a box of oranges. In addition to these events, visitors could also take an exhilarating ride across the lake ice on a motor sleigh, a standard sleigh outfitted with an airplane motor for power.
As guest lodging was limited in the 1920s, the overflow of visitors were housed by residents who opened their homes for the event. In addition, a special train with sleeper cars attached was positioned at the train station and reduced rates were offered as another form of accommodation for visitors. The first Sports Carnival was attended by approximately 2,000 people, including then Idaho Governor C. Moore.
The Payette Lakes Sports Carnival lasted several years, but began to fade out as organized clubs and the development of permanent facilities such as the Little Ski Hill made sporting competitions more formal. The Sports Carnival eventually evolved into an “Ice Break-Up Contest.” A person could purchase a ticket and enter a guess as to what day, hour, and minute the ice on Payette Lake would break up in the spring. The last contest was held in 1941 and ended as gambling became illegal.
In 1965, the community rallied to bring back a winter festival to McCall, motivated by a desire to promote skiing in the area. Brundage Mountain Resort had opened a few years earlier in 1961, and the first official Winter Carnival was held on the same weekend as the University of Idaho Ski Invitational at Brundage, which included events such as slalom racing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, snowshoe races, and snowcat races. The first Winter Carnival in 1965 was a two-day event that drew regional visitors to the area.
Wi r Ca ival
McCall, Idaho
Lineup begins at 5:30pm at McCall Community Church
EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Time Description Location
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing See Map
6am-6pm Visiting for Winter Carnival and Need a Place to Work? Stop by CUB for Your Office Space Needs CUB McCall
9am-5pm 2025 Winter Carnival Raffle - Stop by the McCall Chamber to enter to win a 4 Season Stay & Play Package! $10/ticket 605 N. 3rd St.
10am-2pm Open House & Fine Art Sale CUB McCall
10am-4pm Nordic Center Open Jug Mountain Ranch
10am-10pm Vendor Court E. Lake Street across from Legacy Park
10:30am-5pm 40% off select items. Buy 3 clearance items, & we’ll buy you a drink from our friends at North Fork Coffee! Backcountry Boutique
10:30am-5:30pm Christmas in February The Christmas House
11am-4pm Winter Carnival Week - Cheese Burgers & Fries + Beer for $12 Banyans on the Green
11am-4pm Carnival Happy Hour - $3 Beers at Banyans Banyans on the Green 11am-5pm $5 Grab Bag Sale. All you can grab clothing in a bag for $5! Proceeds support Toby’s Place Toby’s Place 11am-5pm Gallery 55 open 11-5 Daily. Check out art work from over 20 regional artisans Gallery 55
& Repair
FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2025...Continued
Time Description Location
11am-7pm JMR Lakeside Golf Simulator is OPEN JMR Lakeside
11am-8pm Celebrate Winter Carnival with outdoor firepits, sledding hill and family friendly fun! Banyans on the Green
11am-9pm Special Edition Carnival IPA Release Salmon River Brewery
12pm-5pm Happy Hour Special: $1 off well, domestic and draft. $6 white/green tea shots Foresters
12pm-8pm McCall Parks and Recreation Outdoor Ice Rink - Skate rentals available at McCall Sports Gold Glove Park
12pm-9pm Winter Carnival Rooftop Patio - Enjoy firepits, heaters, and locally crafted beer Salmon River Brewery
12pm-9pm The Penalty Box at Manchester Ice & Event Centre is OPEN! Manchester Ice & Event Centre
1pm-3:30pm Public Skate Manchester Ice & Event Centre
1pm-6pm Friends of the McCall Library Winter Carnival Book Sale McCall Public LibraryCommunity Hall
3pm-5pm Après Ski Live Music – Featuring Ryan Yates Brundage Mountain Resort
3pm-7pm McCall Winter Carnival Craft Fair - Handmade crafts showcased by 20 local vendors The Evergreen Hotel
In McCall For Over 20 Years
Come see us at the Broken Horn Beer Garden in front of the Winter Carnival Main Stage!
FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 21, 2025...Continued
Time Description
3pm-7pm Sip & Shop in The Cedars Lounge with specialty coffee drinks, beer, wine and canned cocktails around the fireplace
3pm-10pm Beer Garden with Broken Horn Brewing
4pm-9pm FedEx Fish Fridays at Rupert’s
4:30pm-9pm Dinner at the Clubhouse - Daily Specials
5pm-6:30pm Main Stage Music with Oliva Frost
Live Music Mondays & Saturdays
201 Mission Street Now with River Grill Food Truck! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for current events!
Location
The Evergreen Hotel
The Terrace
Rupert’s at Hotel McCall
Jug Mountain Ranch
The Terrace
5pm-9pm Check Out our Daily Pizza Special! Foresters
5:30pm-6:30pm Children’s Torchlight Parade Lineup McCall Community Church
6pm-7pm Cabin Fever: Vermicomposting Harvesting Worm Castings CUB McCall
6pm-9pm Tiki Torch Treks presented by McCall Parks and Recreation and the McCall Golf Course. 100’s of tiki torches will be lit along a 1-mile, groomed trail. McCall Golf Course
7pm Children’ Torchlight Parade E. Lake St. to The Terrace
7pm-9pm Main Stage Music with Hillfolk Noir
The Terrace
7:30pm Alpine Playhouse Winter Carnival Play: Middletown. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Barn Owl Books (cash only) Alpine Playhouse
7:30pm Winter Carnival Ice Show - Encore Manchester Ice & Event Centre
9pm Live Music at Foresters with Allegedly Foresters
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Time Description Location
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing See Map
6am-6pm Visiting for Winter Carnival and Need a Place to Work? Stop by CUB for Your Office Space Needs
8am-11am Annual Winter Carnival Pancake Breakfast
9am-12pm Breakfast Menu at Banyans
CUB McCall
McCall Senior Center
Banyans on the Green
9am-6pm 2025 Winter Carnival Raffle - Stop (Front of Hotel McCall) to enter to win a 4 Season Stay & Play Package! $10/ticket Hotel McCall
9am-7pm McCall Winter Carnival Craft Fair - Handmade crafts showcased by 20 local vendors
9am-7pm Sip & Shop in The Cedars Lounge with specialty coffee drinks, beer, wine and canned cocktails around the fireplace
10am-2:30pm Sharlie’s Showdown Terrain Park Competition
10am-4pm Friends of the McCall Library Winter Carnival Book Sale
The Evergreen Hotel
The Evergreen Hotel
Brundage Mountain Resort
McCall Public LibraryCommunity Hall
10am-4pm Nordic Center Open Jug Mountain Ranch
10:30pm-5pm 40% off select items. Buy 3 clearance items & we’ll buy you a drink from our friends at North Fork Coffee!
10:30am-5:30pm Christmas in February
11am-4pm Winter Carnival Lunch Specials at Banyans
Backcountry Boutique
The Christmas House
Banyans on the Green
McCall, Idaho
• 2 Night Stay with Hotel NoBo
• Sled Ride with the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
• Guided Ice Fishing with Tamarack Resort
• Swim Passes to Cascade Aquatic and Rec Center
• Tickets to the Roxy Theatre
• Dinner at Palooza Basecamp & Eatery
• Snowmobile rental from Mountain Meadow Adventure Rentals
Cascade
Sp ng in New Meadows
• Day Passes to Brundage Resort
• 2 Night Stay a the Heartland Inn
• Dinner at Miss Kitty’s Pizza & Such
• 2 rounds of Golf w/cart from MeadowCreek Golf Resort
• Pool Soak at Zims Hot Springs
• Dinner at The Intersection BBQ, Bar & Grill
• 4 2-Day Passes to the Roseberry Music Festival
• 2 Night Stay, Ziplining, Axe Throwing, and Golf at Tamarack Resort
• Dinner at Ragazza di Bufalo/Casa Rossa
• 2 rounds of Golf w/cart from Jug Mountain Ranch
• $750 Credit Towards a Multi-Day Rafting Trip with Salmon Raft
• Flight of Fancy Gift Card
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• 2 Tickets to McCall Brewfest
• 1 Night Stay at Shore Lodge
• Dinner at The Cutwater
• ATV Rental from CM Backcountry
• Pool Soak for 2 at Burgdorf Hot Springs
• Passes to Manchester Ice Center
• Golf Simulator Session at Banyans on the Green
Check the website for all details. All items are fully transferrable. All proceeds support the Winter Carnival fireworks and next year’s raffle prize.
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 22, 2025...Continued
Time Description Location
11am-5pm $5 Grab Bag Sale. All you can grab clothing in a bag for $5! Proceeds support Toby’s Place Toby’s Place
11am-5pm Gallery 55 open 11-5 Daily. Check out art work from over 20 regional artisans Gallery 55
11am-6pm Winter Carnival Block Party feat. Taco Truck, Waffle Truck and Hibachi Truck Nordic Inn Parking Lot
11am-7pm JMR Lakeside Golf Simulator is OPEN
JMR Lakeside
11am-10pm Beer Garden with Broken Horn Brewing The Terrace
11:30am-1pm Free Frosty Joes Coffee + Vanilla Ice Cream with the Payette Land Trust PLT Office at 309 E. Lake St. Ste 5
12pm Official Winter Carnival Mardi Gras Parade 3rd Street/E. Lake Street
12pm Apres-Parade Cocktails Rupert’s at Hotel McCall
12pm-8pm McCall Parks and Recreation Outdoor Ice Rink - Skate rentals available at McCall Sports Gold Glove Park
12pm-9pm Winter Carnival Rooftop Patio - Enjoy firepits, heaters, and locally crafted beer Salmon River Brewery
12pm-9pm The Penalty Box at Manchester Ice & Event Centre is OPEN! Manchester Ice & Event Centre 1pm-3pm Live Music by Landon Vance Nordic Inn Parking Lot
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Mountain Community Transit through the RED LINE
This is a FREE public transportation service for the City of McCall. Anyone is welcome to ride.
Green LINE
This is a FREE public transportation service between McCall & Cascade. Anyone is welcome to ride. Buses run Monday–Friday 6:00am–7:25pm LEARN MORE AT: mountaincommunitytransit.com 208-634-0003
BLUE LINE
Buses run daily 7:00am–7:00pm GOLD LINE
Your connection to downtown McCall, Payette Lake, Hotels, Recreation, Shopping, & Restaurants.
Buses run Memorial Day–Labor Day Friday-Saturday • 11:00am–9:00pm
This is a FREE public trasportation service between New Meadows & McCall. Anyone is welcome to ride.
Buses run Monday–Friday 5:45am–6:12pm
Please see website for holiday closures. mountaincommunitytransit.com
Mon-Sat • 7:30am - 5:30pm Sunday • 7:30am - noon 204 Lenora St Downtown McCall
SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 22, 2025...Continued
Time Description Location
1pm-3:30pm Public Skate Manchester Ice & Event Centre
2pm-4pm Main Stage Music with Noah Ormsby The Terrace
3pm-5pm Après Ski Live Music – Featuring Olivia Frost Brundage Upper Lot Pub
4pm-8pm Prime Rib Night - $32 for 12oz Prime Rib, Loaded Baked Potato, and Salad Banyans on the Green
4:30pm-6:30pm Main Stage Music with Yotes The Terrace
4:30pm-9pm Dinner at the Clubhouse - Daily Specials Jug Mountain Ranch
5pm-9pm Check Out our Daily Pizza Special! Foresters
6:30pm Closing Cermonies and Winter Carnival Raffle Drawing The Terrace
7pm-9pm Main Stage Music with Bread and Circus The Terrace
7:30pm Alpine Playhouse Winter Carnival Play: Middletown. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Barn Owl Books (cash only) Alpine Playhouse
7:30pm Winter Carnival Ice Show - Encore Manchester Ice & Event Centre
Dusk Winter Carnival Fireworks over Payette Lake View from Legacy and Depot Park
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SUNDAY | FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Time Description Location
All Day Local Snow Sculpture Viewing See Map
6am-6pm Visiting for Winter Carnival and Need a Place to Work? Stop by CUB for Your Office Space Needs CUB McCall
9am-1pm McCall Winter Carnival Craft Fair - Handmade crafts showcased by 20 local vendors The Evergreen Hotel
9am-1pm Sip & Shop in The Cedars Lounge with specialty coffee drinks, beer, wine and canned cocktails around the fireplace The Evergreen Hotel
9am-1pm Sunday Breakfast Banyans on the Green
9am-2pm Celebrate Winter Carnival with outdoor firepits, sledding hill, and family friendly fun! Banyans on the Green
10am-1pm Friends of the McCall Library Winter Carnival Book Sale McCall Public LibraryCommunity Hall
10am-3pm Beer Garden with Broken Horn Brewing + Mimosa & Bloody Mary Specials The Terrace
10am-4pm Nordic Center Open Jug Mountain Ranch
10am-5pm Vendor Court E. Lake Street across from Legacy Park
11am-2pm Public Skate Manchester Ice & Event Centre
11am-2pm Winter Carnvial Block Party feat. Taco Truck, Waffle Truck and Hibachi Truck Nordic Inn Parking Lot
11am-5pm Gallery 55 open 11-5 Daily. Check out art work from over 20 regional artisans Gallery 55
11am-7pm JMR Lakeside Golf Simulator is OPEN JMR Lakeside
11:30am-1pm Main Stage Music with CattleAx The Terrace
12pm-8pm McCall Parks and Recreation Outdoor Ice Rink - Skate rentals available at McCall Sports Gold Glove Park
12pm-8pm Winter Carnival Rooftop Patio - Enjoy firepits, heaters, and locally crafted beer Salmon River Brewery
1pm-2pm Bumper Cars Manchester Ice & Event Centre
1pm-2:30pm MCPAWS Monster Dog Pull The Alpine Village
1pm-3pm Local Legends Talent Show The Terrace
4:30pm-9pm Dinner at the Clubhouse - Daily Specials Jug Mountain Ranch
5pm-8pm Winter Carnival Grand Bingo Hosted by McCall Weddings The North Fork Lodge
5pm-9pm Check Out our Daily Pizza Special! Foresters
5:30-8pm Merchants of Groove at The Clubhouse Jug Mountain Ranch
7:30pm Alpine Playhouse Winter Carnival Play: Middletown. Tickets available at the door or in advance at Barn Owl Books (cash only) Alpine Playhouse
McCall, Idaho
1pm-3pm
