The Sandpoint Winter Carnival: Fire & Ice
Sandpoint's 53rd annual Winter Carnival wraps up this week, so don't miss the events happening around town and at Schweitzer.

Monday, February 16
 - Trivia Night with Kaniksu Land Trust at Idaho Pour Authority, featuring local Winter Carnival trivia and conservation history.
Tuesday, February 17
 - Little Live Radio Hour kicks off its 2026 season at its new home, The Hive, with Justin Landis and Josh Hedlund (Little Wolf). Free and live.
Wednesday, February 18
 - Brain Freeze Trivia Throwdown at Connie's - bring your best cold, hard facts 
Thursday, February 19
 - ToastyFest in the Granary District, hosted by Matchwood Brewing, Evans Brothers Coffee & Toasty Mobile Saunas, featuring saunas and cold plunge, mini-massages, tarot, DJ Lady Oda, Swedish torches, craft beer and food.
 - Pegs on Fire Cribbage Tournament at Connie's allows you to peg your way to victory.
 Friday, February 20
 - Abby Posner live at the Panida.
 - Justyn Priest Band brings hard-luck soul to the 219.
 Saturday, February 21
 - Family Day on The Bridge at Cedar Street Bridge with games, face painting, and more.
 - Comedy Avalanche featuring breakout comedian Brittnay Lyseng at the Panida.
 - Pickleball Tournament at the James E. Russell Sports Center, benefiting local firefighters.
 Sunday, February 22
 - Eichardt's Keg Pull where dogs race down Cedar St. pulling appropriately sized "kegs" in this beloved fundraiser for BTAA.
*Get complete details on all events at SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

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Here's what's happening in February!

22 Winter Carnival: Eichardt's K9 Keg Pull. It's the final, and a favorite event of the Winter Carnival week! Dogs and their owners race down a snowy course on Cedar Street in front of Eichardt's Pub. Dogs pull kegs appropriate to their size - for a St. Bernard, that's a full-size keg, but for a chihuahua it's a beer can - as they race the clock for best time and prizes. The day is a fundraiser for the Better Together Animal Alliance pet shelter. Registration starts at 10:15 a.m. with races beginning at 11 a.m. It's a heart-warming event that draws a cheery crowd canines and their humans, so come enjoy the fun. sandpointwintercarnival.com. EichardtsPub.com.

22 Weekly Pool Tournament. It's a BCA 8 ball tournament on Thursdays at 6 p.m. or Sundays at noon. $10 buy in and double elimination. Event will be held at Roxy's, 215 Pine St.

22 Live Music with Fiddlin' Red. Join from 1-4 p.m. at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. for some live music with Fiddlin' Red.

22 Concert & Master Classes. Join at 2 p.m. for a concert at the Little Carnegie, 110 Main St., featuring Dr. Giselle Hillyer on violin and Dr. Roger McVey on piano. Dr. Hillyer has appeared as a soloist and orchestral musician across the U.S. and abroad. An internationally active soloist and collaborative artist, Dr. McVey is Head of Keyboard Studies at the Lionel Hampton School of Music and a prizewinning pianist recognized for his passionate artistry and electrifying virtuosity. This is a free concert offering you an unforgettable afternoon of music. Stay for the 3:15 p.m. Master Classes on string and piano. Get more information at sandpointconservatory.org/events.

23 Open Bluegrass Jam Night. Every Monday night is an 'open jam' where musicians are encouraged to come and join in the fun of music creation. On Feb. 2 and 16 is an Irish Style Jam led by Seamus Divine. And on Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 is a Bluegrass Jam led by Jim Rosauer. All Open Jams start at 5 p.m. at Connie's Lounge, 323 Cedar St.

24 Free Calligraphy Class. Join from 10-11 a.m. for a free beginners calligraphy class at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar St. Attend one, or attend all. Register by emailing [email protected] to ensure there are enough supplies. This is class 4 of 4.

24 Live Piano with Jack Purdie. Enjoy a warm evening of improvisational and jazz piano with Jack Purdie at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. from 5-7 p.m.

24 Karaoke. Don't miss Karaoke every Tuesday at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

25 Live Piano with Jennifer Stoehner. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. invites you to enjoy some improvisational classic piano with vocal accompaniment with Jennifer Stoehner from 5-7 p.m.

25 Family Night & Live Music with John Firshi. Join from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood, 513 Oak St. for some good musical vibes.

25 TANGO Night. Join for a beginner Argentine Tango lesson at 6:00 p.m., followed by a practica at 7:00 p.m. at Barrel 33 Sandpoint, 100 N. 1st Ave. No partner is necessary, and please wear shoes you can pivot in. Admission is $15 per person, and participants receive 10% off food and beverages. The evening is taught by instructor Muffy Nye. For more information, call (406) 599‑5696.

25 Live Trivia. Head down to Connie's Lounge, 323 Cedar St. starting at 7 p.m. for Live Trivia on Wednesday. $5/person entry fee.

26 Chili Cook Off for a Cause. Join at TitleOne Sandpoint, 605 N. Fifth Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your appetite and your friends for a fun-filled day of delicious chili tasting - all while supporting a great local mission. Every dollar raised will go to Food For Our Children, helping ensure that kids in our community have access to nutritious meals. Sample a variety of homemade chilis, vote for your favorites, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. You can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win an incredible prize, a weekend getaway at Schweitzer. $5 Tasting tickets and raffle tickets can be purchased here.

26 Line Dancing Lessons. Join at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. at 6 p.m. where Walk the Line Dancing Events hosts line dancing lessons almost every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and lessons kick off at 6:30 p.m. with open dancing to follow. $10 at the door. 21+. Every second Thursday of the month is a beginner lessons only night.

26 Cribbage Tournament. Join in at 6 p.m. at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. for a cribbage tournament. $5 per person, double elimination. Thursday nights.

26 Weekly Pool Tournament. It's a BCA 8 ball tournament on Thursdays at 6 p.m. or Sundays at noon. $10 buy in and double elimination. Event will be held at Roxy's, 215 Pine St.

26 Live Music with Anna Moss. Join at the Heartwood, 615 Oak St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music starting at 7:30 p.m. Seating is general admission and Eichardt's bar will be available it 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of stripped-down-soul. Get tickets here.

27 Sandpoint Senior Center Monthly Breakfast Fundraiser. Join for this monthly fundraiser on the last Friday of the month. Wendy Franck of The Hoot Owl will be the guest chef and will make her famous biscuits and gravy, along with other classic breakfast options. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and service starts at 8:30 a.m. Reservations required and will not be accepted after 3 p.m. on the Thursday before the breakfast Call 208-263-6860 to reserve your spot. $10 donation at the door. Breakfast will be served at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St.

27 SHS International Dinner & Silent Auction. Join at the Marigold Bistro in the atrium of the Sandpoint Center, 414 Church St. at 5 p.m. The SHS International Relations class will be hosting this fundraiser to get them to NYC for the National High School Model United Nations. Tickets are $55 for a dinner with an international flavor. Get tickets, donate, or get more information here.

27 Live Music with Picked up Pieces. Enjoy an evening out with some live music with Picked up Pieces playing at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. from 5-7 p.m.

27 Live Music with One Street Over. Michael Lewis and One Street Over rock you back to your favorites of the 70s and 80s from 5-8 p.m. at Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St.

27 Live Music with John Daffron. Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. hosts John Daffron for an evening of music from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

27 Murder Mystery Night. Join for an immersive evening of wine, intrigue, and deception. Don your finest mask, dress to impress, and help uncover the killer as secrets unfold behind the masquerade. This event will be held at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. from 6-8 p.m. Get more information, or tickets here.

27 Live Music with Kenny James Miller Band. Don't miss this Northwest blues rock power duo performing blues music at Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer from 6-8 p.m. with the Kenny James Miller Band.

27 Trout Unlimited Presents: Fly Fishing Film Tour F3T. It's back with new exciting films to get you stoked for the fishing season ahead. Come for the camaraderie and prizes and support the Panhandle Chapter Trout Unlimited in its largest fundraiser of the year. Show will begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Get tickets at North 40, at the Panida doors, or get tickets at Panida.org.

27 Live Music with Frytz Mor & The Generals. Join from 8-11 p.m. at Roxy's, 215 Pine St. for some live music with Frytz Mor & The Generals

28 Mega Alpine and Snowboard Demo Day. Schweitzer Resort hosts region's largest demo day event featuring new gear from more than 13 manufacturers. All proceeds benefit Panhandle Alliance Education as part of Public Education Week. Prize drawings, samples and more! Schweitzer.com.

28 Missoula Children's Theater: The Secret Garden. Explore this enchanting garden as it comes to life with Mary Lennox, Colin Craven and a host of others on Saturday, February 28th as the Missoula Children's Theatre and Northside Elementary students present an original musical adaptation of The Secret Garden at Northside Elementary School with shows at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. This production is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project and is presented locally by the Northside PTO with generous grant support from the Idaho Community Foundation. Tickets are $5 (5 and under are free) and are available at the door.  For more information, call Northside Elementary School at 208-263-2734.

28 Bingo. Join at Sandpoint Area Seniors, 820 Main St. for Bingo from 1-3 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Get three cards for $10. 50/50 raffle also available.

28 Sandpoint At the North End of the Long Bridge. Celebrate Sandpoint's 125th anniversary with the Bonner County Historical Society. Sandpoint: At the North End of the Long Bridge is an Academy Award-winning cinematographer Erik Daarstad's ode to all things Sandpoint. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. with the show to start at 3 p.m. at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave. This film will remind you why this is home. $10 general admission, $5 for kids 12 and under. Get tickets here.

28 Live Music with Tucker James. Pend d'Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St. will have some rock, pop, and country going with TJ Hoops from 5-8 p.m.

28 Sandpoint Friends of the NRA. Join for the 24th annual fundraiser at the Ponderay Events Center, 401 Bonner Mall Way starting at 5 p.m. to celebrate a legacy of shooting sport traditions. Seating is limited, so get tickets here.

28 Live Music with 10 Strings Smile. Join at 5:30 p.m. for some live music with 10 Strings Smile at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave.

28 Drop in Swing Class. Join at Barrel 33, 100 N. First Ave. every Saturday where Walk the Line will run Country Swing Dance Classes in the event space. $15/person. Call for more information at 208-920-6258. 4-6 p.m.

28 Acoustic Open Mic. Smokesmith BBQ, 102 S. Boyer and host Chris Paradis welcome you to Smokesmith's first acoustic open mic night. Bring your talent from 5-7 p.m.

28 Live Music with Carli Osika. Don't miss an evening of music with Carli Osika at Connie's, 323 Cedar St. from 6-8 p.m.

28 DJ Sterling. From 9 to midnight check out DJ Sterling at Roxy's, 215 Pine St.

**Little Black Dress: Save The Date. Coming April 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. Event will be held at The Idaho Club Clubhouse, 151 Clubhouse Way in Sandpoint and is hosted by Bonner Homeless Transitions.

And here's what's on tap in March 2026!

*Reminder - Submissions open: Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest. The inaugural Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest is debuting October 23-24, 2026, at the Panida Theater. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit their work through FilmFreeway in categories such as Documentary and Narrative Features and Shorts, Untamed Features and Shorts, Made in Idaho, Green Horizons / Voices for Change, Love Out Loud, Animation, Experimental, Past Forward, The Next Wave, and Youth Works. The festival offers discounted submission fees for students and FilmFreeway Gold members to encourage emerging and underrepresented voices. Learn more or submit your film at SandpointIdahoFilmFest.org.

**Get Tickets for Little Black Dress: Cocktails and Conversations. Coming April 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. Event will be held at The Idaho Club Clubhouse, 151 Clubhouse Way in Sandpoint and is hosted by Bonner Homeless Transitions. This will be a night of savory drinks, gourmet appetizers, and meaningful conversations in support of BHT. Your attendance helps provide housing, resources, and support, for women and families transitioning out of homelessness. Limited to 125 Guests, so get your tickets here.

1 Sandpoint Swing Dance. Join at the Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave. for a one hour swing basics lesson starting at 6 p.m. followed by general dancing from 7-9 p.m. Couples, singles, and all levels of dancers are welcome. $10 cash at the door. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

4 Family Night & Live Music with John Firshi. Join from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood, 513 Oak St. for some good musical vibes.

5 Line Dancing Lessons. Join at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. at 6 p.m. where Walk the Line Dancing Events hosts line dancing lessons almost every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and lessons kick off at 6:30 p.m. with open dancing to follow. $10 at the door. 21+. Every second Thursday of the month is a beginner lessons only night.

6 Empty Bowl. Join this fundraiser for the Bonner Community Food Bank at the Marigold Bistro, 414 Church St. There is a suggested $20 donation at the door and cash or check is preferred, credit accepted. Lunch with include a choice of soup (with three to choose from) with a keepsake bowl, bread, dessert, and a silent auction. 12:30-2 p.m. This event is sponsored by Marigold Bistro, Spud's Waterfront Grill, Winter Ridge Natural Foods Market, and the Selkirk Association of Realtors. Thanks also to the SHS art students for making the beautiful bowls.

6-7 The Follies. The Angels Over Sandpoint celebrate 21 years with its annual raunchy variety show, returning to the stage for two nights at 8 p.m. Enjoy a two-hour, R-rated show packed with irreverent performances and over-the-top entertainment. This adults-only fundraiser invites the community to laugh out loud while supporting Angels Over Sandpoint's mission of helping those in need. And this year is something special, with "a farewell to the Queen" as longtime Mistress of Ceremonies Kate McAlister retires from the stage ... with select words and observations, no doubt! Doors open one hour before the show, with a limited number of $50 VIP tickets available each night offering early entry at 6:30 p.m. (regular doors open time is 7 p.m.) This show is not for the easily offended. It's always a sell-out, so get tickets online in advance at Panida.org.

6-8 Annual Gun 'N Horn Show. The Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer, hosts their annual event the first full weekend in March. Admission is $5, and kids 11 and under are free. Buy, sell, and trade guns, hunting accessories, knives, hides, taxidermy, and more.

7 Live Music with Isaac Smith. Join for some live music at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. from 5-7:30 p.m. with Brendan McCoy.

7 Live Music with Dag Zaggenz. Join at the St. Bernard, 479 NW Passage from 8-11 p.m. and enjoy live music with multi-instrumentalist Dag Zaggenz. He's bringing his energetic performance to the St. Bernard on Schweitzer Mountain. Expect a psychedelic groove, and danceable beats from his original songs that blend naturally with sing-along cover tunes that will have you out on the dance floor.

7 Free Presentation with Lost Apple Project founder David Benscoter. The Lost Apple Project will host a free presentation on rare and heritage "lost" apples with founder David Benscoter at 3 p.m. in the community room at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 Oak St. Benscoter, author of Lost Apples: The Search for Rare and Heritage Apples in the Pacific Northwest, will share the history of the many apple varieties brought to the region by early homesteaders, many now extinct or endangered, and discuss efforts to rediscover and preserve surviving trees, including in the Sandpoint area. The event is free and open to the public.

11 Family Night & Live Music with John Firshi. Join from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood, 513 Oak St. for some good musical vibes.

12 Beginner Line Dancing Lessons. Join at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. at 6 p.m. where Walk the Line Dancing Events hosts line dancing lessons almost every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and lessons kick off at 6:30 p.m. with open dancing to follow. $10 at the door. 21+. Every second Thursday of the month is a beginner lessons only night.

13 Live Music with Waterhouse. Enjoy some live music at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. with Waterhouse from 5-7:30 p.m.

13 Derina Harvey Band. Don't miss this St. Paddy's Party at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. The Derina Harvey Band is an award-winning Celtic Rock group with a fresh take on traditional folk songs as well as a few originals. Get more info or get your tickets at artinsandpoint.org/dhb.

13-14 She Stoops to Conquer. Enjoy this Sandpoint High School spring drama production starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint High School, 410 Division St. Tickets are $5.

14 Pend Oreille Bay Hiking Tour with Steve Gill. Ready for a deep dive into local history? Join environmental historian Steve Gill for a 4-mile morning hike along the Pend Oreille Bay Trail. From the Humbird Lumber Mill to the Panhandle Smelting and Refining Company, you'll see the shoreline's history revealed by the low water levels. This hike takes place rain or shine, from City Beach to Black Rock and back. Tickets are capped at 30 participants, so watch for the ticket release and get yours before they're gone.

14 Far and Away. Join at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. for an early St. Paddy's day with a classic Irish romance film. During the hour between doors and the start of the movie, there will be a local saxophone quartet, playing some Irish tunes for your entertainment! Joseph (Tom Cruise) and his landlord's daughter, Shannon (Nicole Kidman), travel from Ireland to America in hopes of claiming free land in Oklahoma. The pair get sidetracked in Boston, where Joseph takes up boxing to support himself. When he loses a pivotal fight, the two are left penniless. Now faced with poverty, the two must find new ways to scrape by. As their affection for each other grows, Joseph questions whether he is truly what Shannon needs in her life. Show starts at 7 p.m. Doors open 1 hour prior. Get tickets at Panida.org.

16 SHS Contest Concert. The SHS mixed choir, concert choir, and chamber choir will be performing literature that they plan to take to the District 1 choral contest for the community. Join at 7 p.m. $5.

18 Family Night & Live Music with John Firshi. Join from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood, 513 Oak St. for some good musical vibes.

19 Line Dancing Lessons. Join at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. at 6 p.m. where Walk the Line Dancing Events hosts line dancing lessons almost every Thursday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and lessons kick off at 6:30 p.m. with open dancing to follow. $10 at the door. 21+. Every second Thursday of the month is a beginner lessons only night.

20 Live Music with Brenden McCoy. Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St. hosts Brenden McCoy from 5-7:30 p.m. for some live music.

20 The Gothard Sisters. Celebrate the coming of Spring with internationally acclaimed Celtic folk group The Gothard Sisters. The three sisters present a high-energy, festive evening weaving together Celtic fiddle tunes, Irish songs and ballads, Irish step dancing and more. This event will be held at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave. at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening an hour before the show. Get your tickets at Panida.org.

20 Echoes of Euskadi: Landscapes & Legends. Experience the rich sounds of the Basque Country as Conservatory faculty Matthew Goodrich and Melody Puller bring piano music to life, joined by alumni Aaron Wilcox for an unforgettable performance. Show will start at 7 p.m. at MCS. More info to come at sandpointconservatory.org/events.

20 Live Music with Nu Jack City. Join at the Hive, 207 N. First Ave. where doors will open at 7 p.m. for this 8 p.m. show. This may be your new favorite Motown, soul, funk, and R&B party band. They bring the greatest hits to life from legendary artists and those 21+ can see them live. Get tickets at livefromthehive.com.

21 The Banshees of Inisherin. The Panida, 300 N. First Ave. welcomes you to join for this 2022 award winning comedy drama film starting at 7 p.m. (doors open 1 hour before the show). On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Padraic is devastated when his buddy Colm suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. With help from his sister and a troubled young islander, Padraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm's resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences. Get more info, or tickets at Panida.org.

25 Family Night & Live Music with John Firshi. Join from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood, 513 Oak St. for some good musical vibes.

26 Wild and Scenic Film Festival. A Curated collection of independent films about wild places and the people working to protect them. Held at the Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave. The show starts at 7 p.m. with doors opening an hour before the show. Presented by Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Get more info here.

28 Live Music with Angel Urrea. Don't miss live music with Angel Urrea from 5-7:30 p.m. at Matchwood Brewing, 513 Oak St.

28 Corb Lund. Join for an evening with Corb Lund, a Canadian country and western singer-songwriter from Taber, Alberta, Canada. He has released twelve albums, three of which are certified gold. He'll be at the Panida, 300 N. First Ave. with his show starting at 7 p.m. Doors open an hour before the show. Get your tickets or learn more at Panida.org.

31 Early Submission Deadline: Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest. The inaugural Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest is debuting October 23-24, 2026, at the Panida Theater. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit their work through FilmFreeway in categories such as Documentary and Narrative Features and Shorts, Untamed Features and Shorts, Made in Idaho, Green Horizons / Voices for Change, Love Out Loud, Animation, Experimental, Past Forward, The Next Wave, and Youth Works. The festival offers discounted submission fees for students and FilmFreeway Gold members to encourage emerging and underrepresented voices. Learn more or submit your film at SandpointIdahoFilmFest.org.