Wild West Winterfest

Island Park, Idaho, is gearing up to celebrate the magic of winter at the much-anticipated annual Winterfest on January 17th and 18th! This exciting event promises fun for all ages, and we're inviting everyone to mark their calendars to join in on the festivities. 

Winterfest brings locals and visitors together to experience the best of winter in Idaho, with activities and entertainment that showcase our community's spirit and love for the outdoors. From snowshoeing and snowmobiling to hot cocoa by the fire, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

Local businesses, this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved! If you'd like to host an event or contribute to the Winterfest experience, please reach out to the Island Park Chamber of Commerce. We welcome ideas that bring our community together and make this Winterfest
a memorable one. 

Let’s make this Winterfest one to remember—bundle up, bring your friends and family, and join us for a weekend of winter fun in Island Park!

Winterfest Schedule

1/17 SCHEDULE

• 6:00 PM - SLED AND ATV LIGHT PARADE KICKOFF
• PARADE BEGINS AT CITY HALL AND ENDS AT TROUT HUNTER
  • AWARD GIVEN FOR BEST DECORATED SLED AT CITY HALL
  • CROWNING KING AND QUEEN OF WINTERFEST AT CITY HALL
  • CHARTER SCHOOL CHOIR AT CITY HALL
• 7:30 PM - TROUTHUNTER FIREWORK SHOW FOLLOWED BY A LIVE BAND

1/18 SCHEDULE

• ALL DAY EVENTS - LAKESIDE LODGE SLED SHOW
• SOUP COOK OFF AT SPRINGHILL SUITES
• FREE CHILI & CORNBREAD AT HENRY’S LAKE STATION (while supplies last)
• SLEIGH RIDES & CHILI FEED AT LODGEPOLE GRILL (while supplies last)
• DOG SLEDS/PHO/SAKI AT SHOTGUN BAR (while supplies last)
• POTATO BAR AT TEXACO (while supplies last)
• 1:00 PM - JOHN MUIR TRAIL SNOWSHOE WALK WITH A RANGER. MEET AT THE VISITOR CENTER AT HARRIMAN.
• 7:00 PM - BINGO - PRIZES - SNOWMOBILE GIVEAWAY AT SPRINGHILL SUITES

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