Sandpoint, ID – Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain Resort will be offering a variety of activities during Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival, including parties, fireworks and a laser light show. This is the 39th year for Sandpoint’s Winter Carnival, with events in Sandpoint including crowd favorite skijoring and a rail jam.
Tomorrow at Schweitzer, Taps Lounge will transform into Bourbon Street for Pardi Gras, an all-day celebration with family friendly activities during the day and live music and drink specials at night. The pardi will be in full swing with two musical acts, drink discounts and decorations, as well as masks and beads for those revelers wishing to show their Mardi Gras spirit.
On Sunday, Schweitzer will convert the resort’s JR run into a giant screen for an all-ages laser and lights show set to the musical stylings of Pink Floyd. A snow bar serving hot drinks and fire pits will be available to keep show goers toasty while they rock out and enjoy the lights. Afterwards, there will be live music from Melefluent and drink specials offered in Taps.
On Saturday, Feb, 23, Schweitzer will play host to the Let it Glow! Winter Carnival Finale. There will be a neon fashion show at 3 p.m. for all those day-glow fanatics. At 6 p.m., revelers can wrap themselves in whatever battery-powered lights they can think of and join the Day Glow Night Show. This electric light parade down Ridge Run will be followed by an outdoor fireworks show. Schweitzer will end the night with the black light party in Taps, which will feature drink specials, music, dancing and more.
In addition, The US Air Bag tour will also be making a stop at Schweitzer Feb. 22-24. Participants ages 12 and older will be allowed to ski or board off a jump and land in the 50-foot inflatable airbag.
“Winter Carnival is a magical time for the community,” said Schweitzer Activities and Events Director Mary Weber-Quinn. “We are happy to be able to celebrate with Sandpoint and offer these activities to our guests.”