We couldn't be happier to share this year's Carnival theme,
and we hope you'll agree it's a popular one.
Winter Carnival Council is excited to go 🌪️ over the rainbow 🌈
ease on down the yellow brick road,
and show you that there’s no place like Dartmouth
during Winter Carnival.
SAVE THE DATE for Dartmouth's 116th Winter Carnival:
The Blizzard of Oz
Wicked Cold
FEBRUARY 5-8, 2026
Follow @dartmouth.winter.carnival on Instagram for regular updates!
The theme is selected annually by the students on the Winter Carnival Council. The council selects the theme as well as the winning poster and t-shirt designs, and plans and participates in all Winter Carnival events, which include the Opening Celebration, Polar Bear Swim, Ice Sculpture Contest, Human Dog Sled Races, Snowshoe Races and more. Participation in Winter Carnival Council is open to all Dartmouth students. If you are interested in joining the Winter Carnival Council, email winter.carnival@dartmouth.edu
If you have an idea for a program that would fit with theme and be a popular addition to this year's celebration, please feel free to email it to winter.carnival@dartmouth.edu