Bundle Up for Caroga Winter Carnival
The 2nd Annual Caroga Winter Carnival is here, January 30–February 1, and Caroga Arts Collective is thrilled to be part of the fun!
All Weekend Long:
– ⛸️ Free ice skating all weekend long at Sherman’s (near the bumper car pavilion)
– ✨ Festive lights at Sherman’s each evening
The 3-Day Caroga Winter Carnival Returns Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026
The carnival kicks off Friday evening at Royal View Pub and Campground (2533 St. Hwy 10) with a Winter Tournament Series featuring Sleigh Races, Cornhole, Closest to the Pin, and a four-person Tug-of-War competition, plus live music by Philip Arcuri, food, and beverages.
Saturday highlights include the vintage snowmobile show and—new this year—a lighted snowmobile rave parade on West Caroga Lake at dusk, followed by fireworks presented by the Fulton County Visitors Bureau. Sunday brings the highly anticipated Outhouse Races across West Caroga Lake (details at Caroga Lakeview Store).
The weekend also features a kids ice fishing clinic, pancake breakfast, chilly chili cook-off, Vrooman’s snow volleyball tournament, and nightly live music. Royal Mountain Ski Area offers downhill skiing and snowboarding, while Wheelerville Trails hosts fat biking. Enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice skating throughout the weekend.
The Caroga Arts Collective will shine their festive lights and offer ice skating, carousel rides, and beverages from Stump City Brewing. Sunday evening, join a Grammy watch party at Nick Stoner Inn & 19th Hole to cheer on nine CLMF participants nominated this year!
This town-wide celebration showcases Fulton County as a four-season destination. Check back soon for a complete event schedule!
Sunday, February 1st
– 🌶️ 11:00am-4:00pm Chilly Chili Cook-Off at Sherman’s (votes counted at 2:00pm)
– 🍻 12:00pm Stump City Brewing serving at Sherman’s
– 🎠 2:30-4:30 pm – Carousel rides at Sherman’s
– 🎶 7:00 pm – GRAMMY watch party at Nick Stoner Inn Seafood & Steakhouse (cheer on the 9 CLMF Participants up for GRAMMY’s this year!)
Plus, there’s so much more happening around Caroga Lake all weekend!
From ice fishing clinics and snowmobile parades to outhouse races and fireworks, the community has planned an amazing lineup of events. For a complete schedule and the latest updates, visit: 44lakes.com/the-caroga-winter-carnival-is-back-for-2026
We can’t wait to see you out there!
