What is McCall Winter Carnival? McCall Winter Carnival is an annual celebration of all things winter! During the Carnival, people enjoy the beautiful and eye-catching sights of famous snow sculptures, Torchlight and Mardi Gras Parades, live music, daily events spanning everything from comedy shows to art auctions and much more.Need to KnowThis is annually held in late January to early February in McCall, Idaho. There is plenty of entertainment and fun each day from art and comedy shows to the Monster Dog Pull and snowmobile races.Did You KnowThe official McCall Winter Carnival started in the 1960s. Over the years, the Carnival has grown into an iconic Idaho event, bringing more than 60,000 people to McCall each year! Also, the McCall snow sculpturing has grown into an event with national recognition and the teams go to compete in international events.