-   Buttons are available (starting January 27) at
Mt Washington Valley Chamber Info Booth,
Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Information Center,
Conway Village Area Chamber Info Booth,
and Jackson Area Chamber Info Booth.

Pre-Carnival event on Saturday February 25

SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Mountain Meadow Riders Snowmobile Club Poker Rally -
Try your luck at a game of cards on your sled.
The best hand wins at the finish line!

Registration 9 am - noon
Rally 9 am-2:30 pm North Conway Grand Hotel [1]
FMI: 447-2343 ~ www.mmrsnowmobileclub.com

Carnival Kick-off day - Sunday- February 26

Dog Sled Rides - by New England Dog Sledding [16]
Change of location to Fields of Attitash
Update 2-20: Unless Mother Nature provides additional snow,
we have moved our rides further north.
If it snows, we’ll be at Attitash, if not,
please call us for information about our rides at a different location.
for details - see On-going Events in yellow section at bottom of page.
(scroll down to bottom of page.)

Glide and Slide Children’s X-Country Ski Day [2]
8:30 - 4:30 Great Glen Trails
A day to introduce kids to the winer fun of Cross Country Skiing -
fun for the whole family!
Button entitles children under 13 FREE with parent.
FMI: 603-466-2333 ~ www.greatglentrails.com
Additional events for this week are listed on the Great Glen Trails website.

"Olympic Day" at Breton Woods Ski Area, Rt. 302, Bretton Woods, NH.
Home of World Class Skier Bode Miller.
Join Coca-Cola from 11 AM - 2 PM at the main base lodge
to celebrate the Winter Olympics with Olympic size give-aways:
Snowboards, hats, shirts & Coca-Cola products.
Free fountain drink at base lodge with Carnival button!
FMI 800-314-1752.

17th Annual Chocolate Festival - 11 AM - 4 PM [3]
MWV Ski Touring @ Ragged Mountain Equipment - Rt. 16
Cross country ski or snowshoe from inn-to-inn along the groomed trails
of the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center network
connecting Intervale, Kearsarge and North Conway.
Stop at participating businesses along the trails from 11 am - 4 pm
for a nearly guilt-free chocolate treat.
Visit every stop for more chocolate at area businesses.
Purchase a Festival Pass for $20 which includes a full day trail pass.
Festival Pass is available for $18 with
presentation of a Winter Carnival Badge.

Updated information on 2-21:
Participants are invited to either walk the network trails or
Drive from stop to stop. This year, there are a number of hosts that
will be serving both food and beverages so that folks can really make a
day of it. Cranmore Mountain is offering a 2-for-1 special on their
unlimited tubing from 4 p - 9 p!! Stops this year will include fondue
at Stonehurst, a chocolate fountain at Adventure Suites, chocolate mole
chili at Bernerhof Inn and of course the wonderful homemade chocolate
treats from the award-winning 1785 Inn & Restaurant. Tickets are now on
sale at the Touring Center by calling 603-356-9920.

FMI: 356-3042 OR www.crosscountryskinh.com

Snow Parade & Fireworks - Cranmore’s South Slope beginning at 7 PM
Parade of Light, presented by Mountain Meadow Riders Snowmobile Club
followed by
Fireworks, sponsored by North Conway Grand Hotel. [4]
Also: Tubing Park open; Zip’s Pub Open.
Bridgton Bavarian Band performs.

FMI: 356-5544 OR www.cranmore.com

The Mountain Meadow Riders Snowmobile Club hosts
the Light Parade down Cranmore's South Slope
followed by Fireworks.
View this special treat from the base of the South Slope.

Monday - February 27

Super Scavenger Hunt - King Pine Ski Area - 11 - 2 PM [5]
No entry fee with Winter Carnival Button. Scour the mountain for hidden tokens good for treats, prizes and gift certificates to 20 restaurants in the Mount Washington Valley! Also hidden... a 2006-07 season pass.
For more info: 367-8896 or www.kingpine.com/

"Exploring Mount Washington: Home of the World's Worst Weather"
Mount Washington Observatory's Weather Discovery Center [6]
See a slide show about Mount Washington
and its crazy weather by Peter Crane -
The slide show will be presented at 7 PM.
Free weather observation poster with button.
Continued events at the Weather Discovery Center all week -
see bottom of page in On-going Events
FMI: 356-2137 OR www.mountwashington.org

Tuesday - February 28

Jazz Jamboree - 7:30 Zip’s Pub, Cranmore - [4]
featuring the award-winning Fryeburg Academy jazz band
under the direction of Brent LaCasce along with special guests,
Kennett HIgh School Jazz Band, Therese Davison, director.
Awesome music from talented young musicians.
Refreshments will be available. FMI: 356-5544

MWV Ski Touring Association [7]
Benefit Pizza Dinner and Auction
to benefit Whitaker Woods, North Conway
at Flatbread's located at Eastern Slope Inn in North Conway Village.
Silent auction 5 - 7 PM. Live auction 7 - 8:30 PM. FMI: 603-356-7611.

Wednesday, March 1

“A Winter Day in Jackson Village”
at the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation [8]

Update on 2-20 - "Our events are still on"!

10:00 am – 12:00 noon - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour

11:00 am – 1:00 PM - Kids Anklebiter’s Race

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm - Cross Country Ski Instructional Nature Tour

Sledding @ Red Jacket Mountain View & Conference Center 2-5 PM -
Enjoy an afternoon of good old-fashioned down hill sledding on our front lawn.
Keep warm with a bon fire, hot chocolate, and roasted marshmallows.
Fun for the whole family. [12]

FMI: 356-5411 OR www.redjacketresorts.com

MWV Ski Touring Association: Sprint Race - 5 PM [4]
under the lights at Mt. Cranmore - Free style technique event - 1 km
open to the public, register at: www.skireg.com or call 603-356-7766.

AMC International Dinner & Program -Pinkham Notch [9]
Reservations are recommended 603-466-2727 - Dinner at 6 PM Cuisine of Italy. Following Dinner : Join local climber Mark Vermeal as he shares his adventures climbing in the Italian Dolomites.
With a Carnival Button cost of dinner
will be the member rate & program is free.

Concert by the Sea Chanters Chorus of the US Navy Band,
Washington D.C. 7:30 PM - Kennett High School. [10]
Sponsor: Conway Daily Sun.
The Sea Chanters perform throughout the US and at the White House.
Admission is Free, but a Ticket reserves seat.
Available at
MWV Chamber of Commerce, Conway Village Chamber Office,
or Conway Daily Sun office, North Conway.
FMI - 356 - 2999

Thursday - March 2

Pinkham Pursuit High School School Challenge between:
Gorham, Kennett & Fryeburg Academy (ME) Skiers
Spectators with button are welcome
1 PM - Downhill at Wildcat; [11]
3 PM - Cross Country at Great Glen Trails [2]
4 PM - Awards at Great Glen Trails -
FMI: 466-2333

Weather Discovery Center 7 PM Popcorn & Movie Night [6]
featuring selected shorts on weather and Mount Washington,
including Breakfast of Champions as seen on America's Funniest Videos
and The World's Worst Weather, a 1984 Ben Affleck film.
FMI: 356-2137 OR www.mountwashington.org

Friday, March 3

Weather Discovery Center 4 p.m. - [6]
"Whether the Weather" an interactive program for children and families,
providing a general look at where weather comes from,
and how observations form the basis of all forecasts, including demonstrations,
a bouncing globe, and video footage that puts you inside
the Worst Weather in the World!
FMI: 356-2137 OR www.mountwashington.org

Winter Carnival Hot Shopping - Settlers’ Green Outlet Village
5 pm until 8 pm - [13]
Bonfire, music, free hot chocolate, hot cider and hot savings.
Show your button and get a free Settlers' Green Outlet Village shopping bag
with VIP discount coupon card.
Call 356-7031 for more info.OR www.settlersgreen.com/home.cfm

Family Fun Magic Show - 8 PM [12]
Red Jacket Mountain View & Conference Center -
Let the Amazing Lou amaze you!
Have an evening of magic with a show the whole family will enjoy.
FMI - 356-5411 OR www.redjacketresorts.com

6th Annual NH Sanctioned
& Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting [near 8]
15 teams of sculptors arrive in Jackson, New Hampshire.
Watch throughout the weekend
as they turn 4' by 10 ' high snow cylinders into works of art.
www.jacksonnh.com

Saturday - March 4

AMC Snowshoe Walk -Pinkham Notch [9] 9:00 & 12:00
It’s winter! Get out and enjoy it!
Join an AMC Naturalist for a winter woods walk on snowshoes.
Gain snowshoe techniques and tips along the way.
We will explore forest and field in search of animal tracks and sign.
Great for all abilities.
Bring your own snowshoes or borrow ours.
Dress to spend 2 hours outside, including
winter boots, warm layers and a day pack with water.

AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest
Free and open everyone, free hot chocolate with Festival Button
For more information call 603-466-2721 ext 119.
Groups of 5 or more please call ahead.

AMC Multimedia presentation by Dave Anderson [9] 8 PM Free
"The Long Walk"
Join us for a multimedia presentation by Dave Anderson.
Dave has excelled as a professional photographer
by capturing his experiences climbing and trekking around the world.
This expedition, the Long Walk, retraced the 8,000-mile journey
of Slavomir Rawicz, chronicled in the book the Long Walk,
from Moscow to Siberia then south through Mongolia,
China, Tibet and India.
The expedition team documented changes to the
environment and local people over the last 60 years,
through photos and film, and also provided medical supplies
to remote communities along the
journey. An adventure not to be missed!
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in the White Mountain National Forest

For more information: contact:
Nicky Pizzo, Senior Interpretive Naturalist
Appalachian Mountain Club PO Box 298 Gorham NH 03581
603.466.2721 ext. 119
www.outdoors.org

4th Annual Whole Health Festival - 8:30 AM - 4 PM [12]
Red Jacket Mountain View & Conference Center -
an interactive experience enhancing the connection between
mind, body and spirit with series of interactive workshops,
discussions and first hand experiences at different mediums,
health screenings, massages, and more.
The Festival kicks off with a healthy breakfast forum at 8:30 am
with guest speakers Dr. Jim Squires, MD Endowment for Health,
and Douglas E. Hall, Executive Director of the NH Center for Public Policy.
The state of the NH Healthcare System and its future will be discussed.
FMI: Visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org or call 1-800-367-3364 for updates
on workshop topics, times, vendors and more.

Snowman Building Contest open to individuals or families - [17]
Black Mt. Beginning at 9 AM and running throughout the day -
Prizes will be awarded on Sunday, March 5th.
Call 383-4490 for more info or www.blackmt.com/

Attitash Aerial Assault - 2 shows: noon and 7:00 p.m. [16]
Past, present and future Olympians and World Cup freestylers
flip, twist and soar through the air off a massive jump at Attitash.
Two shows on Saturday.
Saturday night show is a special extravaganza
with fireworks and flares.

WORLD CLASS ATHLETES WILL TAKE FLIGHT AT THE ATTITASH AERIAL ASSAULT
The free event will also include a fireworks extravaganza
and music with the I-Rates

The following is an Update from Attitash as of 2-28:

Meet this year's Snow Sculpting Teams
at the Welcome Reception Dinner
at Black Mountain at 6 PM. [17]
Enjoy the Torch Light Parade as you enjoy the Italian Dinner
prepared especially for you (priced accordingly) $2 off with button

SnowBall Express Sleigh Ride at the Snowflake Inn -
Rt. 16A in Jackson
Don't miss this new exciting event... the SnowBall Express.
Board an Austrian Horse Drawn Sleigh
at Noon, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM or 4PM
and experience our quaint New England Village of Jackson the European way.
Call Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM
or leave a message Saturday or Sunday and we'll call you back...
603-383-9356 or send an E-mail to kathleen@jacksonnh.com to
Book your SnowBall Express Sleigh Ride with Visa, M/C or AmExp
$15 per Adult $10 per child. $2 off with Winter Carnival Button.
www.jacksonnh.com

Update: This event is still scheduled - Make reservations early.

Sunday - March 5

Fifth Annual TD Banknorth
Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure [2]
Over 500 skiers are expected to participate in this
25k or 50k Classic Ski event that rounds the Northern half of Mt. Washington.
Visit the event website for information www.ggtobw.com.

Attitash:
Sunday the professional athletes from Saturday's Aerial Show will be at the Atomic Slopestyle – Free Ride Event,
being held in Attitash’s Signature Terrain Park - to join competitors competing in the Atomic Slopestyle Competition to give them pointers on big air.

Apple Pie baking Contest at Black Mt. Base Lodge [17]
Winners of Snowman Building Contest awarded.
Prizes for winners of Saturday’s Snowman Building Contest will be awarded.
FMI: 383-4490 or www.blackmt.com/

Warm Winter Welcome Snow Much Fun Social
12:00-2:00pm Tavern @ North Conway Grand Hotel [1]
Hors d'oeuvres, Tuckerman’s Brewery Tasting and Coke Bar for kids.
Awards Presentation for Snow People on Parade at 1 PM.
FMI - 356-9300 or: www.northconwaygrand.com/

NEW!...WINTER WILDQUACK DUCK RACE at Black Mountain [17]
Those quacky little yellow ducks are making an early return to Jackson this year!
One thousand ducks have volunteered to go in to training
to slip and slide down Black Mountain to the finish line
long before their annual appearance swimming the Wildcat River
to the finish line at the end of May.
Presented by the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and Black Mountain,
this first annual Winter Wildquack Duck Race is scheduled at 2 PM.
Take a chance on the winning duck for just $5.
Tickets are now on sale at the Jackson Chamber office,
Black Mountain and other area businesses.
Plan to attend this event after the
New Hampshire Snow Sculpting Awards Ceremony for SNOW much fun!

"Blues In The Afternoon" Dance Party at Horsefeathers [16]
on Sunday, March 5th. Show time will be 5:30
We will honor "free" admission with button.
FMI: 356-2687 OR: new.horsefeathers.com/

White Mt. Musical Arts Chamber Concert 3 PM [14]
First Church of Christ, Congregational, Main Street, North Conway
Pianist Diana Fanning,
who has performed as a soloist twice in the
White Mountains Bach Festival, returns to North Conway
in a concert of pieces by
Mozart, Schumann, Janacek and Debussy.
FMI: 356-2324 OR: www.whitemountainbach.com/

- On-going Events
All events listed below have special ways of honoring your
Winter Carnival Button!

Great Glen Trails - 2 for 1 on Indoor Climbing Wall. [7]
Buy one climbing wall pass and get two passes
with Carnival Button during Winter Carnival.

- Cranmore Mountain Resort: [5]
Cranmore: 2 for 1 tubing ticket when guest shows a button;
Saturday night skiing ticket for $10 with button;

- Cranmore Family Fitness Center - [5]
$5 off climbing clinic at Cranmore Family Fitness Center

- Mount Washington Observatory's Weather Discovery Center - [9]
Free weather observation poster with button.
Every day during Winter Carnival 10 AM - 5 PM
The Weather Discovery Center will be open 10-5 daily
during Winter Carnival with free admission to
exhibits, weather movies, and activities.
Experience what it might have felt like when the world record wind
rocked the Mount Washington Observatory in 1934.
Meet observers and tour the summit of Mount Washington
via the Observatory's LIVE FROM THE ROCKPILE
video- conference held 11 am & 2 pm daily.
FMI: 356-2137

Stables at the Farm By the River B & B
- 2555 West Side Rd., North Conway, NH -
Offering Sun. through Sun: discount to those with buttons:
$3 off/ person for either a horseback ride or a private Victorian sleighride for two. The Big Sleigh( holds 18): $2 off/adult, $1/child, under 3 yrs. free
Call to Reserve: 356-6640, 10:00 am-6:30 pm
Update: 2-20: Due to this winter’s weather, please call ahead to see what is available. Horse back riding may be an option.

Wildcat Mountain:
Wear your button and receive an AM group lesson for you and a friend
for the price of one! Sign up at Guest Service Desk.
FMI: 466-3326 OR

New England Dog Sled Rides -
Fields of Attitash across from Attitash Mountain.
Wear your button and receive a 10% discount
on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of Winter Carnival week .
FMI: 800-951-6681 / 603-374-0961; www.newenglanddogsledding.com
Update 2-20: Unless Mother Nature provides additional snow,
we have moved our rides further north.
If it snows, we’ll be at Attitash, if not,
please call us for information about our rides at a different location.

Two Chances:

Winter Carnival Get-A-Way!
1- Night Stay at
The North Conway Grand Hotel
2-Ski Passes to Bretton Woods Ski Area
$50-Red Fox Pub Dinner Certificate
Stop by one of these fine locations to enter.
No Purchase Necessary

AND

Winter Carnival Get-A-Way!
1- Night Stay at
The North Conway Grand Hotel
2-Ski Passes to Bretton Woods Ski Area
$50-Horsefeathers Restaurant Dinner Certificate
Stop by one of these fine locations to enter.
No Purchase Necessary

 

Come see our new brewery...
The Tuckerman Brewery
has moved and we’re now located on Hobbs Street, Conway. We’re so proud of our "Swank New Digs" we're offering guided brewery tours Saturdays beginning at 3pm. See how we craft our legendary Tuckerman's Pale Ale and Headwall Alt. Visit our tasting room with your Winter Carnival Button and receive a discount on Tuckerman's souvenirs !!!

Welcome to Snow People on Parade
Mt. Washington Valley is proud of our winter beauty,
and to celebrate the talents of some of our many area artists,
we’re introducing “Snow People on Parade”.
There are 17 of these 6-feet tall friendly frosty folks all around the valley.
They bear some exciting and unique artistic designs.
You’re invited to find them, view them, and choose your favorite.
Cast your “People’s Choice” ballot found in the Snow People on Parade Map,
and in the Conway Daily Sun and Mt Ear.
Awards at the Winter Carnival Snow Much Fun Reception
at the North Conway Grand Hotel on Sunday, March 5th.
Maps available at Area Chambers, Settlers’ Green Outlet Village Main Office,
Conway Daily Sun and Mt. Ear.
Call 356-7031 FMI


Check back for more specials as Winter Carnival gets closer!