When February flakes fly the village of Whitefish, Montana gathers to celebrate a tradition of fun, frivolity and friendship known as Whitefish Winter Carnival.

Join in the merriment of this year’s theme of Fire and Ice as we celebrate all of Montana’s incredible first responders!

When February flakes fly the village of Whitefish, Montana gathers to celebrate a tradition of fun, frivolity and friendship known as Whitefish Winter Carnival.

Join in the merriment of this year’s theme of Fire and Ice as we celebrate all of Montana’s incredible first responders!

Upcoming Events

GALA
February 3, 7pm
Whitefish Lake Restaurant

PENGUIN PLUNGE
February 4, 11am
Whitefish City Beach

PIE SOCIAL
February 4, 12:30pm – 3:00pm
St. Charles Parish, 230 Baker Ave

GRAND PARADE
February 4, 3pm
Downtown Whitefish

2023 Button

Thank  you to the businesses and individuals who support Carnival through both the purchase and sale of Whitefish Winter Carnival buttons!

Learn more about Whitefish

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce

Located in the heart of the spectacular northern Rocky Mountains, our town is home to the world-class Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort, the gateway to Glacier National Park, and 7,436 of the friendliest Montana folks – and business owners – that you’ll ever want to meet. Whether you’re looking for a great place to raise a family, run a business, enjoy your retirement years or simply take a well-deserved vacation, look no further … Whitefish, Montana has something for everyone!

Whitefish Visitors and Convention Bureau

This is a town built on the personalities, charm and wisdom of its local residents who work hard and play harder. Every winter the hearty residents band together to welcome visitors with celebrations like the Whitefish Winter Carnival, complete with a home-town parade, penguin plunge, yetis, vikings, snow sculptures, and non-stop parties. Horses and skiers unite in the Ski Joring races that illustrate the cross-over of the Old West with modern-day adventures.

Stumptown Historical Society

The Stumptown (Whitefish) Historical Society was founded in 1982 by a group of individuals committed to preserving the history of Whitefish, Montana and the Flathead Valley for the present and future. Since its inception the Society has grown with members from all parts of the USA and Canada.