FREE Parking & Shuttle Service
Parking at Alton Bay is limited — but we’ve made getting here simple!
Take advantage of our FREE Shuttle Bus Service running between Alton Central School and the Alton Bay Winter Carnival throughout the day. The shuttle runs on a continuous loop, making it convenient to get to and from the festivities without worrying about parking near the Bay.
Click the button for interactive directions and parking information.
Join us for the Alton Bay Winter Carnival 2026!
Sunday, February 15, from 10 am – 2 pm in Alton Bay!
Join us for the Alton Bay Winter Carnival 2026!
Sunday, February 15, from 10 am – 2 pm in Alton Bay!
Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating winter in Alton Bay! This free community event is open to the public and proudly sponsored by the Alton Business Association (ABA). Local businesses make this event possible through sponsorships, vendor participation, and raffle donations — helping us create a day full of excitement and community spirit!
Be sure to stop by the ABA booth to purchase raffle tickets, sleigh ride tickets, 50/50 tickets, and more!
Come enjoy the best of winter fun — on and off the ice and around Alton Bay!
runway is not open quite yet, but should be soon
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Explore the schedule to see what’s happening throughout the day!
– Presented by Alton Fire Department(2026 Schedule Coming Soon – sample lineup from previous years)
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Caricature Artist (Free Event) – By Erica Golter of Have a Cartoon You, sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank
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Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides – By Bruce Locke Horse Draw Rides (ticket required)
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Ice Cream on Ice (Free Event) – Sponsored by Shibley’s Drive-In
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Ice Sculpture Walking Tour & Live Demo – By Jeff Day, Ice Designs
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Kids’ Crafts & Games Warming Hut – Hosted by Alton Parks & Recreation
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Selfie Station (Free Event) – Sponsored by SCARE NH
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Outdoor Beer & Chili Bar – At Shibley’s at the Pier lower deck
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Vendor Tents & Tables – Featuring local businesses, artisans, and organizations
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Food Vendors – Enjoy treats and specialties from your favorite local spots
LIVE Broadcast with 103.3 THE MOOSE FM – Sponsored by The Moose FM
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Costume Parade – Presented by Alton Dance Academy
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Crazy Hat Contest – Show off your creativity! Sponsored by Alton Excavation
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Chowder-Fest & Tasting – Sample chowders from local restaurants and vote for your favorite
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Previous participants: Alton American Legion Post 72, Foster’s Tavern, Shibley’s at the Pier
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Bob House Decorating Contest (pending ice conditions) – Sponsored by Berry’s Bait
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“Buck-A-Puck” Challenge – Sponsored by Re/Max By The Lake & Alton Rotary
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Ice Skating Rink – Presented by Alton Fire Department & Alton DPW (pending ice conditions)
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Airboat Display/Demo – Presented by Alton Fire Department (pending ice conditions)
(2026 Schedule Coming Soon – sample lineup from previous years)
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Caricature Artist (Free Event) – By Erica Golter of Have a Cartoon You, sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank
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Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides – By Bruce Locke Horse Draw Rides (ticket required)
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Ice Cream on Ice (Free Event) – Sponsored by Shibley’s Drive-In
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Ice Sculpture Walking Tour & Live Demo – By Jeff Day, Ice Designs
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Kids’ Crafts & Games Warming Hut – Hosted by Alton Parks & Recreation
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Selfie Station (Free Event) – Sponsored by SUP-NH
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Outdoor Beer & Chili Bar – At Shibley’s at the Pier lower deck
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Vendor Tents & Tables – Featuring local businesses, artisans, and organizations
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Food Vendors – Enjoy treats and specialties from your favorite local spots
- Click HERE for the EVENT BOOKLET (Coming Soon)
STEP UP & COMPETE
Think you’ve got what it takes to win at the Alton Bay Winter Carnival?
Show off your skills and community pride by entering one (or both!) of our featured contests — the Ice House Decorating Contest and the Chowder-Fest Cook-Off. Bring your best ideas, flavors, and creativity to the Bay for a chance to earn prizes, bragging rights, and the title of Winter Carnival Champion!
Click below to enter and let the competition begin!
ENTER Chowder Contest
Warm up with one of the most popular events at the Alton Bay Winter Carnival — the Chowder-Fest Contest! Local restaurants and chefs will be serving up their best recipes for you to sample and vote for your favorite.
Enter the contest to showcase your signature chowder and compete for the title of Best Chowder in the Bay! Click HERE to sign up! (Link coming soon)
ENTER Ice House Decorating Contest
Show off your creativity and community spirit in our Ice House Decorating Contest! Whether you go classic, funny, or over-the-top festive, we can’t wait to see your design on the Bay.
Enter your ice house for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights at the Alton Bay Winter Carnival! (Contest held pending ice conditions.) Click HERE to sign up!
ENTER Ice Out Contest
Take your best guess in the annual Ice Out Contest! Predict when the ice will melt on Alton Bay for a chance to win and join in this classic New Hampshire winter tradition. Click HERE to sign up!
RAFFLE PRIZES
2026 Schedule Coming Soon
Join us at the ABA Booth at Alton Bay Winter Carnival for an exciting raffle with amazing prizes generously donated to the Alton Business Association! Stop by the ABA booth to purchase your raffle tickets and tickets for the sleigh rides. Be sure to explore the vendor booths for additional independent raffles and prizes—you won’t want to miss out on the fun!
FOOD TRUCK & VENDORS
Check out our great lineup of local vendors and food trucks bringing flavor and fun to the Alton Bay Winter Carnival!
FOOD TRUCK VENDORS
Thank you for joining us in celebrating the Alton Bay Winter Carnival! We’re grateful to our sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who helps make this event possible each year. We look forward to seeing you at the Bay for a day full of winter fun and festivities!Check out our great lineup of local vendors and food trucks bringing flavor and fun to the Alton Bay Winter Carnival!
-Alton Business Association
Alton Bay Winter Carnival 2026
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Sponsor & Raffle Sign Up
Join us in making the Alton Bay Winter Carnival a success! Whether through sponsorship or a raffle donation, your support helps strengthen our community and provides valuable visibility for your business.
Click below to get involved — we’re grateful for your support!
Vendor Sign Up
Interested in being part of the fun? Click below to register as a vendor or food truck for the Alton Bay Winter Carnival!
While this event is hosted and sponsored by the ABA, it would not be possible without the help from our additional local business and community sponsors!!! You’ll see local businesses and organizations hosting certain events, providing services, and giving generous donations to our event contest winners!
If you’re a business or organization and interested in hosting an event, sponsorship, advertising, or making a donation please contact us or reference the respective links below for further information.
Support Our Mission
The ABA is a non-profit local association that is comprised of business members from Alton and surrounding town communities. Our MISSION is to promote the commercial interests and welfare of the Alton community. We gladly accept and appreciate DONATIONS at any time to support the numerous events, fundraisers and donations to charities our association provides!