"Frosty's" Polar Bear Float
Portneuf River at Pancake House Bridge

One of our zaniest events: the Polar Bear Float! Jump into the freezing water dressed in your craziest costume, and float down the river on an inner tube! In the past, we have seen everything from the Easter Bunny to Santa Claus to the infamous band KISS floating down the Portneuf for a chance to win prizes and maybe international fame!

Register at Mountain Mayhem, 156 E. Main, sign a waiver and pick up your tube, included in the $10 entry fee. Contestants will enter the river at the Pancake House bridge (253 E. Portneuf Ave) and float for 1/4 mile. $100 for best group costume (4 or more people); $50, $35 and $25 for best individual costumes.

WINE TASTING—Friday, 5:00 p.m.
Riverside Inn 

Start the weekend off with a sampling of Northwest wines and appetizers at the Riverside Inn, located on the banks of the Portneuf River (255 E. Portneuf Ave). For $20, you'll enjoy red wines, white wines, and dessert wines, along with their complimenting appetizers. Included in the price is a Fire and Ice Wine Glass to take home!

Contact the Riverside Inn for more information or reservations: (208) 776-5504

NOTE: Pre-Register for the Wine Tasting, Comedy, and Casino Night events and earn FREE ADMISSION to the Chili and Bread Tasting and a FREE PENGUIN to drop in the river for prizes! Those who pre-register are given a wristband at the Riverside Inn's Wine Tasting Event on Friday.

CHILI and BREAD TASTING—Saturday 4 - 6  p.m.
Chuck Wagon Restaurant

Make your dinner plans for the Chuck Wagon Restaurant (211 E. Main), where our Chili Cookoff occurs. Taste Chili and Bread made by locals, as well as imports! For only $5 (adults; $3 Children ages 11 and under) you can taste several hot chili samples and vote on your favorites! For those who enter chili (5 quarts recommended), admission is free, and there will be a chance to earn cash prizes of $60, $40, or $20 for top honors. Contestants should bring entries in no later than 3:45 p.m. You may call (208) 776-5141 for more information. Bring on the Heat!

NOTE: Pre-Register for the Wine Tasting, Comedy, and Casino Night events earn FREE ADMISSION to the Chili and Bread Tasting and a FREE PENGUIN to drop in the river for prizes! Those who pre-register are given a wristband at the Riverside Inn's Wine Tasting Event on Friday.

WATER CARNIVAL—Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Olympic Pool & Speedslide Complex

Bring the whole family to the annual FREE Water Carnival, sponsored by the Lava Hot Springs Foundation! Every 15 minutes there will be a game or challenge to participate in to earn tickets and win prizes! Melt a frozen egg to find a toy inside, or participate in the mom and tot race! Climb the rock wall and dive off of the diving boards with style!  Call 208-776-5221 for details.

CASINO NIGHT—Saturday 8-10 p.m
Greystone Manor

Head over to the Greystone Manor for a fun night, Vegas style! $15 at the door buys your chance to play cards, as well as puts your name in the drawing for some fantastic Raffle Prizes! We'll play Twenty One and Texas Hold 'Em for a chance at the coveted annual winners trophy! All ages are invited, and there will be wine, beer and snacks for purchase. For more information, contact Mark at (208)-776-5221.

NOTE: Pre-Register for the Casino Night, Wine Tasting and Comedy Night events and earn FREE ADMISSION to the Chili and Bread Tasting and a FREE PENGUIN to drop in the river for prizes! Those who pre-register are given a wristband at the Riverside Inn's Wine Tasting Event on Friday.

DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT—Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(REGISTER AT) Lava Hot Springs Inn

Come out for a day of Disc Golfing, and enjoy what is becoming a growing year-round sport!  Register at the Lava Hot Springs Inn (across the street and the river from the Olympic Swimming Complex). Your entry fee buys you a round of golf, a tee shirt, and a soak at the Lava Hot Springs Inn! Cash and/or prizes awarded for top three scorers in each division. $5 lunch for participants at The Royal Hotel & Pizza Parlor (11 East Main).  Call (208) 406-6157 for more information.

GEORGE'S FAMOUS BRUNCH—Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lava Hot Springs Inn

All you Can Eat! Treat yourself to George's Famous Brunch along with the soft sounds of a performer from Idaho’s Civic Symphony at the Lava Hot Springs Inn. $7 per person.

COMEDY NIGHT—Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Greystone Manor

Tickle your funnybone with the hilarious Utah comedian Craig Bielik-- he's a comic, a cowboy, a flack, a funny guy, and he can play a mean set of skins!  For only $10 you can enjoy an evening full of laughter and fun. Bring a date to the Greystone Manor (187 S. 2nd W.) and enjoy the show. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. For more details, contact Vicky Lyon: (208) 776-5959 or (801) 391-2883.

NOTE: Pre-Register for the Comedy Night, Wine Tasting and Casino Night events and earn FREE ADMISSION to the Chili and Bread Tasting and a FREE PENGUIN to drop in the river for prizes! Those who pre-register are given a wristband at the Riverside Inn's Wine Tasting Event on Friday.

SNOWSHOE AND NORDIC SKI EVENT—Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Baker Ranch (south of town on Dempsey Creek Rd. 4th St. West becomes Dempsey Creek Road. Follow directional signs to Baker Ranch.)

Snowshoeing or Nordic Ski Snowball Toss in Lava's beautiful country hills. Enjoy the challenge of traversing over the snow and tossing tennis balls into buckets for points in an outdoor obstacle course!

Baker Ranch is located at 11716 S. Dempsey Creek, and features a well-marked, 1-1/2 mile groomed trail and warming hut, Baker Ranch is a great place to take in the wonderful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.  $15 includes hot beverages, snacks, and snowshoe rental. $120, $90, and $60 prizes of wagon ride gift certificates will be awarded to the top scorers!

Snow shoes are limited, so make reservations in advance.  Call (208) 776-5684 for info and registration.

The Mountain Mayhem Store at 155 E. Main offers Nordic Ski and sledding Tube rentals (208) 776-5000

RUNNING OF THE BULLS (START)—Sunday, 11 a.m. to Noon
Main Street, beginning at the Lava Hot Springs Inn hot pools and finishing at the Idaho State Hot Pools

The Zany gets Zanier as you soak and run from pool to pool!  Run down Main Street in just a swim suit and flip flops. In the middle of winter in Idaho. We dare you. And on top of bragging rights, you'll get free admission to the Idaho State Hot Pools. Top three finishers get a complimentary buffet breakfast at the Chuckwagon Restaurant!

RUNNING OF THE BULLS (FINISH)—Sunday, 11 a.m. to Noon
Main Street, from Lava Hot Springs Inn hot pools and finishing at the Idaho State Hot Pools

The Zany gets Zanier as you soak and run from pool to pool!  Run down Main Street in just a swim suit and flip flops. In the middle of winter in Idaho. We dare you. And on top of bragging rights, you'll get free admission to the Idaho State Hot Pools. Top three finishers get a complimentary buffet breakfast at the Chuckwagon Restaurant!

RUBBER PENGUIN RACE—Sunday, Noon - 1 p.m.
Portneuf River at Pancake House Bridge

Drop your rubber penguin in the Portneuf River. Starting Place: Pancake House Bridge. $5 for 1 penguin, $20 for 5 penguins.  Winning 3 penguins earn prizes! 

NOTE: Pre-Register for Wine Tasting, Comedy Night, and Casino Night and earn a FREE PENGUIN to drop in the river for prizes! (as well as FREE ADMISSION to the Chili Cookoff). Those who pre-register can pick up their wristband at the Riverside Inn's Wine Tasting Event on Friday.

TORCH LIGHT PARADE—Saturday 6 p.m.
L Mountain Above Town

Watch some daredevils ski down the "L" mountain above town carrying torches! This will be best viewed from Main Street and Center (Shawn's Market). Join the Parade and Light up the night with floating sky lanterns! The floating sky lanterns will be sold at Lava Java (our Merchandise Center) 202 E. Main Street with the mass launch at approximately 6:15 p.m. Purchase a lantern and join us for one of the dazzling traditions of our festival. (Event depends on snow conditions.)

KARAOKE—Saturday beginning at 10 p.m.
Wagon Wheel Lounge

Showcase your musical talents at the Wagon Wheel Lounge (255 E Main). Suggested Donation: $5 per song. Cash and prizes to the best performers of the evening. (208) 776-5224 for more information.

BINGO—Friday and Saturday 6 p.m.
Lava Community Center

150 N. Center Street (west entrance to town).

MERCHANDISE CENTER

Fire & Ice Merchandise will be sold at our Merchandise Center by the Lava Java Coffee Hut (202 E. Main St.). Merchandise includes Hooded Sweatshirts, Wine Glasses, Penguins and Floating Lanterns.

KIDS’ OUTDOOR TIME—Saturday 5 - 7  p.m.
Merchandise Center

Hot Dogs and Marshmallows roasting on an open fire with lots of games to play for awhile. Hot Drinks Available.