2019 Whitefish Winter Carnival Festivities
A staple of the Carnival Season, the Whitefish Winter Carnival Button is required for some carnival events. Find yours at local merchants, $4 (and a priceless keepsake of your carnival memories!)
**Additional event details will be posted as they are made available**
UPCOMING EVENTS
PRINCE & PRINCESS CORONATION
JANUARY 18
An annual tradition, watch the new Prince Frey and Princess Freya crowned, occurring between the girls and boys varsity games. Come cheer on the Bulldogs!
7:00 PM
SKI JORING
JANUARY 25-27
Ski Joring is a sport that combines an interesting mix of two of Montana’s favorites: horses and skiing. The public is invited to check out the continued revival of ski joring at the Whitefish Winter Carnival. For over 13 years, the weekend in January features exciting combination of horses, riders, and skiers mixed with speed, jumps, and of course, snow!
GALA
FEBRUARY 1
A wonderful way to support Carnival and kick off the weekend with merriment and frivolity at the Carnival Gala, held at the Whitefish Lake Restaurant
Tickets go on sale January 21st at National Parks Realty, 601 Spokane Ave
Inquiries call Paul Johannsen at 406-862-0123
No host cocktails and silent auction/raffle starts at 6
Program/Dinner at 7
Live auction 8
PENGUIN PLUNGE
FEBRUARY 2
Take a dip in Whitefish Lake’s icy waters for a good cause!
SNOW SCULPTURE SHOWCASE
EVENT CANCELED
In the spirit of mutual support and cooperation, artists will come together to create a snow sculpture garden at the 2nd Annual Snow Sculpture Showcase in Depot Park, Whitefish, Montana.
KIDDIE CARNIVAL
FEBRUARY 2
10:00 to 1:30
Whitefish Middle School
Games and prizes for all ages!
PIE SOCIAL
FEBRUARY 2
Pie and coffee for sale. Just TRY to eat only one piece!
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
GRAND PARADE
FEBRUARY 2
The Carnival Weekend reaches its peak with the Grand Parade, featuring entries of all shapes and sizes. A fun, family event, come join in the merriment!
3PM Downtown Whitefish
WINTER CARNIVAL ART EXPO
FEBRUARY 2
Join us at the Performing Arts Center, right after the Grand Parade at the Winter Carnival Art Expo! This year’s theme is Climate Smart Art.
Submit your entry by January 27, 2019. Categories are Photo, Video, Mixed Media and Snow Sculpture
ENTRY RULES AND FURTHER DETAILS:
https://climatesmartglaciercountry.org/?event=climate-smart-art-expo&event_date=2019-02-02
BEER BARTER
WHAT WOULD YOU DO OR TRADE FOR A YEARS SUPPLY OF BEER?!
Great Northern Brewing Company will be hosting the Beer Barter once again! Held on Central Ave. in Downtown Whitefish immediately following the Winter Carnival Grand Parade.
Folks will bring something to barter, which can be a physical item, a talent or skill, a funny limerick, or whatever is worthy enough to win beer for a year, or 52 cases! The sky is the limit so sign up now and let us know what you’ll bring to the 2019 Beer Barter.
Registration is now open at www.greatnorthernbrewing.com or call the Brewery at 406.863-1000 for more details.
ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
FEBRUARY 3
A fun and delicious morning to close a weekend of revelry.
PAST EVENTS
MERRY MAKER
JANUARY 5
A bawdy adults-only good time, enjoy a hearty roast of Whitefish and current events.
KING & QUEEN CORONATION
JANUARY 12
5pm, O’ Shaughnessy Center
A fun, family event! Come in out of the cold and be a part of history with the unveiling of King Ullr LX and his Queen of the Snows!
Be sure to get your Viking Diva kiss for protection from the lurking Yetis. A fun event for all!
DISCO PARTY
JANUARY 12
The one. The only. Whitefish Winter Carnival Disco Party. Dust off your moves and your duds for an evening of groove. Prizes for best costume.
Great Northern Bar Doors at 8PM
$10 Cover Fee Includes Carnival Button
Prizes for best costumes!
Learn more about Whitefish, Montana
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.
THE 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.