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
  -AWARD GIVEN FOR BEST DECORATED SLED AT CITY HALL 
  -PRESENT AWARD WINNER OF ISLAND PARK FLAG DESIGN CONTEST 
  -CHARTER SCHOOL CHOIR PERFORMANCE AT CITY HALL
• 7:30 PM - LIVE MUSIC AT TROUTHUNTER BY LINES AND TINES
• 8:00 PM - FIREWORKS SHOW
• 8:30 TO 10:00 PM - LIVE MUSIC AT TROUTHUNTER RESUMES
• John & Jodi Stiehl will be our grand marshals for the evening.

1/18 SCHEDULE

• ALL DAY EVENTS

• STARTING AT 8:00 AM - SLOPPY JOES, MIMOSAS & SLEIGH RIDES AT LODGEPOLE GRILL (while supplies last)

  LAKESIDE VINTAGE SLED SHOW10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM - CALDERA SNOW COACH RIDES Meet at North Big Springs Parking Loop for a FREE ride to Big Springs2ND ANNUAL SOUP COOK OFF AT SPRINGHILL SUITES Sponsored by Outback Realty

  SLEIGH RIDES & SMORES AT THE PINES

  FREE CHILI & CORNBREAD AT HENRY’S LAKE STATION (while supplies last)

  HENRY’S RIFLE BEING RAFFLED AT ELK CREEK Sponsored by Rod Jones and Idaho Real Estate

• 1:00 PM - JOHN MUIR TRAIL SNOWSHOE WALK WITH A RANGER. MEET AT THE VISITOR CENTER AT HARRIMAN.
• 12:00 TO 4:00 PM - PHO/SAKI AT SHOTGUN BAR, LIVE MUSIC WITH LINES & TINES (while supplies last)
• $1 POTATO BAR AT TEXACO (while supplies last)
• 7:00 PM - BINGO - PRIZES - SNOWMOBILE GIVEAWAY AT SPRINGHILL SUITES

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