Whitefish Winter Carnival is an annual winter celebration in Whitefish, Montana, bringing together residents and visitors for a weekend of community festivities, entertainment, family activities and traditional winter fun. The 2027 edition marks the 68th year of this much-loved local celebration and features the theme “Enchantment Under the Sea.”
The carnival includes several popular activities, such as the Kiddie Carnival, Penguin Plunge, Pie Social, Pancake Breakfast and the Grand Parade through downtown Whitefish. The Penguin Plunge invites participants to take a chilly dip in Whitefish Lake, while the Grand Parade features colourful floats, costumes and community groups.
Other activities include Beer Curling, a post-parade social gathering and the Carnival Classic. The celebration brings together local organisations, families, businesses and visitors to enjoy Whitefish’s winter atmosphere and community traditions.
The event schedule includes:
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February 5: Beer Curling and Carnival Gala
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February 6: Penguin Plunge, Pie Social, Grand Parade at 3:00 PM and post-parade social
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February 7: Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM to noon and Carnival Classic