Alton Winter Carnival in Alton, NH | 3 20s and 30s Meetup Mashup

Note: Please see below link for location details and driving directions.

Hi Everyone! I am planning on attending the Alton Winter Carnival in Alton, NH. The Alton Winter Carnival is a FREE admission event open to the public and features events such as an ice sculpture walking tour, horse sleigh rides, a prince/princess parade, a crazy hat contest, food and drinks, various raffles and prizes, and more. The featured photo comes directly from the Alton Business Association Website. Please note that I am also posting this event in the “Outdoor Adventures 20s and 30s” Meetup group and the “20s and 30s Hanging Out” Meetup Group.

Below is a more detailed description of the various attractions at the Alton Winter Carnival:

LIVE Broadcast on 98.3 FRANK FM, Sponsored by Binnie Media
Bob House Decorating Contest (pending ice conditions) Sponsored by Berry’s Bait
“Buck-A-Puck” Sponsored by Re/Max By The Lake & Alton Rotary
Caricature Artist (FREE EVENT), by Erica Golter of Have a Cartoon You, Sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank
Chowder-Fest local restaurants will be at the Bay for you to sample + vote for your favorite!
Crazy Hat Contest– Most creative wins a prize! Sponsored by Alton Excavation
Food Vendors – Specialty food from your local favorite places!
Horse Sleigh Rides by Bruce Locke Horse Draw Rides- Nothing like a dash around Alton Bay to embrace the season. (Ticket required, a charge does apply for this event.)
Ice Cream on Ice (FREE EVENT)- Sponsored by Shibley’s Drive-In
Ice Sculpture Walking Tour & Day of Demo by Ice Designs by Jeff Day
Selfie Station (FREE EVENT), Sponsored by SUP-NH
Kid’s Crafts + Games Warming Hut, Sponsored by Alton Parks & Recreation
Outdoor Beer + Chili Bar at Shibley’s at the Pier lower deck!
Prince/Princess Parade -Presented by the Alton Dance Academy
Vendor Tents/Tables– on and off the ice!

For complete information on the 2025 Alton Winter Carnival, please visit https://altonbusinessassociation.com/winter-carnival/.

Parking for the Alton Winter Carnival is located along 58 Mt Major Hwy (Rte 11.) The events take place in Alton Bay. Please refer to the "Get Directions" button near the bottom of the page at https://altonbusinessassociation.com/events/2025-winter-carnival-presented-by-the-alton-business-association/ for driving directions to the winter carnival.

Plan to arrive for 9:45am. When I arrive, I will post a comment in a comments section to confirm my location and wait for friends to gather. We will begin exploring the carnival events at 10:00am. Stragglers will need to catch up; please let me know if you are running late. This event may be subject to change based on weather conditions.

Since this is an outdoor event, please dress warm. I hope to see you there and as always, don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.

Liability Release - AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, YOU AGREE TO hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer and his or her heirs, and all members and participants of this Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. All meetup activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment.