Snow Sculptures
The snow sculptures are some of the most popular attractions at the McCall Winter Carnival. Artists and community members work tirelessly to create works of art from snow and ice throughout the city. Sculptures should be finished by Thursday, January 29th for judging and will remain in place for the duration of Carnival—subject to the whims of Mother Nature of course!
This is one aspect of the Winter Carnival you simply can’t miss, so grab your mittens and a cup of hot chocolate, and take a stroll to find out “Where in the World is Sharlie?”
Let’s Ice Things Up
Take a peek at past year’s sculptures.
Participate and register your sculpture!
Are you ready to showcase your skill at the McCall Winter Carnival? Fill out the contact form, and someone from the Visit McCall team will get in touch with you soon.
Find The Sculptures
Download the map to find locations for each ice sculpture.
FAQ
The entry deadline to be included on the Official Sculpture Map is January 9th, 2025.
Supporting structure materials may only include lathe, wire, rebar, and PVC pipe. Plywood, sheet lumber, or cardboard are not allowed.
Judging will be based on Visual Impact, Artistic Merit, Execution, Originality, Detail/Technique/Craftsmanship, Difficulty, and Overall Impression. A total of 10 points are possible for each category.
Judging begins at 8:00 a.m. on the Thursday before the Winter Carnival. (January 29th, 2026)
Snow Order & Delivery FAQs
To order snow, please call the City Department of Public Works at (208) 634-5580 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and they will deliver snow to your construction site on an unscheduled basis. (This means snow delivery is not their top priority.)
Please order your snow 24–48 hours before it is needed. The city will make every effort to meet your request, but there are no guarantees
There is a maximum of three loads per delivery.
They will not fill frames, dump on the sidewalk, or drive upon the sidewalk.
The snow will be dumped next to the sculpture for your use. Please make sure to mark the delivery location well. (Flag, sign, paint, etc.)
The Department of Public Works will do its best to provide clean snow, but it is not guaranteed.
The Department of Public Works will not take the snow back if you decide it’s too much.