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North Idaho Fair
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The Fair offers a wide variety of entertainment. There's something for everyone! Competitive Exhibits & Animals, Rodeo, Motorcross, Demolition Derby, Draft Horse Show, Family Fun Park, and lots more.
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2009 Events |
January 30 - February 8 - 2009 McCall Winter Carnival, McCall - Dozens of amazing hand-carved snow sculptures, during this winter carnival. (208) 634-7631 (2973) February 7 - 13 - Special Olympics World Winter Games, Boise - Every four years, thousands of Special Olympics athletes from around the world come together to showcase their athletic skills and celebrate the true spirit of competition through winter sports. Through the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, Special Olympics athletes will transcend the boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, culture and religion. (208) 938-5505 (3042) February 25 -28 - Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Moscow - One of the top music events in America. Come join over 50 of the world's gretest jazz artists in workshops and concert performances! This is something you jazz fans don't want to miss! University of Idaho (208) 885-6765 (3039) May 2 - 3 - Tremor's 10-Year Anniversary, Coeur d'Alene - To celebrate Tremors' landmark opening in "1999" everyone gets in for only $19.99 per person per day when purchasing your ticket at Silverwood's front gate. (208) 683-3400 (5628) June 7 - Big Water Blowout River Festival, Riggins - All day rafting pass to experience early summer high water fun. (208) 628-3010 Riggins City Park (3040) June 13 - Teton Dam Marathon & Races - 2009, Rexburg - Come run a full-marathon, marathon-relay, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, or a one-mile fun run during the Teton Dam Marahton & Races. (208) 716-1333 (2974) June 19 - 21 - Jazz in the Canyon Weekend, Twin Falls - Jazz bands perform in Twin Falls venues, including an all-day concert in the Snake River Canyon. (208) 733-3974 (5610) June 19 - 20 - White Bird Rodeo, White Bird - White Bird Rodeo on Fathers Day weekend every year at the White Bird Arena overlooking the Salmon River. (208) 839-2777 (5629) July 3 - 4 - Fourth of July on 4th Street, Ketchum - Tony Furtado at the Clarion Inn. Tickets $10 at Ketchum Dry Goods on Sun Valley Road. July 4th - Children's Carnival and live music from the Damphools from 4-7pm Dallas Alice - 7pm. (866) 634-3347 (5606) July 3 - 4 - Independence Day Celebration in Malad, Malad - Bed Races, Parade, Wild West Shoot Out, Live entertainment and fireworks! (208) 766-4010 (5609) July 3 - 5 - Teton Valley Summer Festival, Driggs - A festival featuring air balloons in a rally overlooking the majestic Grand Teton Mountain Range. (208) 354-2500 (5624) July 4 - July 4 Pioneer Country Fair, Ashton - Demonstrations of pioneer skills, lace making, soap making, tanning, buckskinning and rope making, cowboy poetry, western music, historical re-enactments. (208) 652-7353 (5611) July 4 - Soda Springs July 4th Celebration, Soda Springs - Parade, fun run, sports tournament, family bingo, Lion's Club breakfast, food and kid games in the park, bi-annual theatrical entertainment, aerial and ground display fireworks at Kelly Park to start at dusk. (208) 547-2600 (5621) July 4 - 4th of July Celebration, Harrison - A kids carnival, 2-hour cruises and a fireworks display. (208) 689-3669 Harrison City Park (5590) July 4 - August 1 - SUMMER FOOLS FESTIVAL 2009, Hailey - Company of Fools presents its 3rd Annual SUMMER FOOLS FESTIVAL-- three distinctly different plays performed in rotating repertory at the beautiful Liberty Theatre in downtown Hailey. (208) 788-6520 (5622) July 4 - Thunder Mountain Days, Cascade - A wide variety of activities including a car show & shine, a Burnout at the Cascade Airport, dance, kids activities, poker run, parade, BBQ and concert. (208) 382-3833 (5627) July 4 - Whoopee Days, Rexburg - 4th of July with a parade, entertainment, rodeo and fireworks. (208) 356-5700 (5630) July 4 - Wilder 4th of July Celebration, Wilder - Old fashioned 4th of July in the Park with a parade, fireworks, music & food. (208) 482-6204 (5631) July 4 - 4th of July Celebration & Porcupine Race, Council - A small town 4th of July celebration. (208) 253-6830 (5591) July 4 - Coeur d'Alene 4th of July Festival, Coeur d'Alene - A children's parade, a grand parade, live music and fireworks over spectacular Lake Coeur d'Alene. (877) 782-9232 (5597) July 14 - 18 - Snake River Stampede, Nampa - Snake River Dayz boasts a pre-rodeo celebration including free concerts, specialty acts,Mini Miss Snake River Dayz Pageant, Farmers Market and Craft Fair, tons of kid'z activities, a giant 9 foot cowboy 18 foot puppets and some of the finest fiddlers in the Valley. (208)466-8497 Nampa Civic Center (3041) July 16 - 18 - Summer Music Festival, Roseberry - Starting from humble beginnings with local musicians and some of their out-of-town friends in the late 70s, the Festival has become a favorite site for national and international musical groups, both for its friendly atmosphere and especially for the high caliber of music now being attracted to the McCall music scene. (3065) July 16 - 18 - Rendezvous in the Park, Moscow - Rendezvous in the Park 2009 Summer Concert Series presents Carrie Rodriguez, JJ Grey & Mofro, and Idaho's very own Josh Ritter! And Don't miss Sunday's Rendezvous Chamber Orchestra. (208) 882-1178 (5617) July 18 - Cruise Night - Lost In The 50's & Show-N-Shine, Boise - Cruise back in time and over to Emmett with over 500 Classic cars on display, Hula Hoop contests, entertainment and more, join us for the largest free gathering in the state. (208) 365-3485 (5604) July 18 - Idaho Music & Wildflower Festival at Pebble Creek, Inkom - Pebble Creek's annual Wildflower Concert will be held from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Music will fill the slopes as concert goers nestle their lawn chairs and blankets in the wild flowers on the slopes. (208) 775-4452 (5608) July 18 - 19 - Annual Summer Music Festival, Donnelly - Good music, dancing and fun for the whole family! (208) 634-3056 (5593) July 18 - Bluegrass Festival, Sandpoint - (208) 263-9555 Schweitzer Mountain Resort (5595) July 24- 25 - Canyon County Fair & Festival, Caldwell - Fun for the Whole Herd!!! (208) 455-8500 The Canyon County Equine Event Center (3726) July 25 - Sawtooth Music Festival, Stanley - A benefit for the Stanley Community School with the following: 9 BANDS, 2 STAGES, GREAT VIEWS & AMAZING NEW SOUNDS (208) 774-3411 (5619) July 29 - August 8 - Idaho International Dance & Music Festival, Rexburg - Hundreds of dancers from around the world share their culture and promote world peace. (208) 356-5700 (5607) July 30 - August 1 - Bear Lake Raspberry Days, Fish Haven - Annual raspberry celebration with a craft fair, Miss Berry Princess contest, raspberry recipe cookoff, rodeo, dances, fireworks and local entertainment. (435) 946-2197 (5594) July 31 - August 1 - 32nd Northern Rockies Folk Festival, Hailey - Live music throughout the weekend. (208) 788-0183 (5588) August 1 - 2 - 1860 Days Celebration, Pierce - Annual 1860 Days Celebration commemorates the founding of the first mining town in Idaho - Pierce. Lots of food, activities and fun for the whole family! (208) 435-4406 (5586) August 1 - 8 - Jerome County Fair & Rodeo, Jerome - Bull fighting series, amusements, carnival, petting zoo, chainsaw carvings, free stage shows, 4-H and open events, junior rodeo, demolition derby and an antique tractor pull. (208) 324-7209 Jerome County Fairgrounds (3258) August 5 - 8 - Payette County Fair & Rodeo, New Plymouth - Enjoy exciting rodeo action during the Payette County Fair with a parade, livestock, exhibits and great food. (208) 278-5000 (5615) August 6 - 9 - Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival, Fort Hall - 2500-3000 dancers from through out North America compete in dance,traditional handgames, Rodeo and parades. (208) 239-4573 (5620) August 7 - 9 - 41st ANNUAL Sun Valley Center ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL, Ketchum - Arts and Crafts Festival at Ketchum's Atkinson's Park - with exhibitions of 130 artists from around the country! (208) 726-9491 (5589) August 8 - 9 - Pend Oreille Arts Council Arts & Crafts Fair, Sandpoint - The fair features handcrafted fine art, fiber, photography, metal, ceramics, wood and jewelry. (208) 263-6139 (5616) August 10 - 15 - Bear Lake County Fair, Montpelier - Join us for another great fair!!! 208-945-2072 (3729) August 15 - 16 - 2009 Wild Weippe Rodeo, Weippe - Annual Wild Weippe Rodeo is fun for the whole family! 3rd weekend in August. (208) 435-4406 (5587) August 19 - 22 - 2009 Idaho County Fair, Cottonwood - (3724) August 20 - 23 - Benewah County Fair, St. Maries - Open class and 4-H exhibits, community, educational, commercial booths, music and events throughout the fair. 208-582-2217 (3257) August 21 -30 - Western Idaho Fair, Boise - Play Your Heart Out!!! 208-287-5650 Western Idaho Expo Center (3725) August 26 - 30 - The North Idaho Fair and Rodeo, Coeur d'Alene - Don't miss the biggest Fair & Rodeo in North Idaho! Many exhibits and attractions for the whole family to enjoy! (877) 782-9232 (5625) August 26- 30 - North Idaho Fair and Rodeo, Coeur d'Alene - Fun for everyone!!! (208)765-4969 (3727) September 2- 7 - Twin Falls County Fair & Rodeo, Filer - Come on out and join the fun celebrating the Twin Falls County Fair. This year's theme is "Children's Dreams & Country Things. (888) 865-4398 Twin Falls County Fairgrounds (3728) September 4- 7 - Spirit Lake ID Labor Day on the Grass, Spirit Lake - Music, vendors, mountain bike ride, car show, kid activities, antique gas engines, muzzle loaders. 208-623-5130 (5787) September 5- 6 - Fall Fest, Sandpoint - (800) 831-8810 (5598) September 11 - 12 - 7th Annual Blues in the Park, Hagerman - Great music, food and beverages and fun for the whole family. (208) 837-4522 (5592) September 17 - 20 - Latah County Fair, Moscow - Outstanding exhibits, entertainment and fine food. (208) 883-5722 Latah County Fairgrounds (5612) September 17 - 20 - Lumberjack Days, Orofino - Loggers from all over the world to engage in competitions that include burling, axe throwing, tree race, two-person hand saw and power saw races. (208) 476-4335 (5614) September 17 - 20 - Clearwater County Fair, Orofino - In conjunction with Orofino Lumberjack Days. Events include parades, auctions, evening dances, horse pull, food booths, and carnival. (208) 476-3516 Orofino City Park (5596) September 18 - 21 - Nez Perce County Fair, Lewiston - The fair is a celebration of the special qualities of life in Nez Perce County. Fair Theme: "Big Wheels and Pig Squeals" (208) 743-3302 Nez Perce County Fair Grounds (2183) September 24 - 27 - Idaho International Film Festival, Boise - The International Film Festival features an exciting, diverse, and award-winning selection of films. (208) 331-0909 (5585) September 26 - 27 - Thousand Springs Art Festival, Hagerman - The Annual Thousand Springs Arts and Craft Festival is a wonderful two-day event that not only has juried arts and crafts but music in the form of Jazz, Folk and Bluegrass. (208) 837-9131 (5626) October 14 - 18 - Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree, Sun Valley - Two hundred musicians from around the world put on 300 shows in 12 venues for 5,000 jazz enthusiasts each October. (208) 726-3423 (5623) November 27 - Downtown Boise Tree Lighting Ceremony, Boise - Lighting of the community Christmas tree, live music, caroling, candle lighting, and food and beverages. (208) 472-5251 (5605) November 27 - Lighting Ceremony Parade, Coeur d' Alene - Holiday lights fill the streets as the parade entries wind their way down the main street of town. Family Holiday Fun. (208) 415-0116 (5613) November 27 - 30 - Coeur d'Alene Festival of Trees, Coeur d'Alene - Tree viewing and sale of Festival trees, entertainment, kids crafts, face painting, Holiday fashion shows, live auction, dinner, and a dance. (208) 666-8733 (5599) November 27 - January 1 - Coeur d'Alene Resort Holiday Light Show, Coeur d'Alene - America's largest floating holiday light show extravaganza featuring over one million lights and 150 holiday displays. (208) 765-4000 The Coeur d'Alene Resort (5600) |
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2010 Events |
January 29 - February 7 - McCall Winter Carnival 2010, McCall - McCall Winter Carnival is the major winter event in the West Central Mountains. Snow Sculptures and our Mardi Gras Parade are just a couple of the events that take place during the week long event. (208) 634-7631 (6000) January 30 - Rexburg SnowFEST, Rexburg - Enjoy winter games with the community, and take a dunk in the Polar Bear Pool. (208) 359-3020 (6001) February 5 - 7 - Volunteer Winter Festival, Pierce - Snowmobile Fun Run, Sledding, Contests - Fun for the Whole Family! (208) 435-4406 (6002) February 5 - 7 - Winter Festival, Pierce - Winter Festival in Pierce, Idaho - Snowmobile Fun Run, Sledding, Contests - Fun for the Whole Family! (208) 435-4406 (5632) March 26 - 28 - U.S. Bank Boise Flower & Garden Show, Boise - Idaho's Finest Gardening Showcase (503) 335-3336 (6003) May 8 - International Migratory Bird Day, Boise - Educational event and festival for the celebration of migratory birds. (208) 334-2225 MK Nature Center (6004) May 15 - Endurance Festival, Pocatello - Endurance Festival events include options for running, road biking, duathlon and kids events. (208) 233-3798 Centennial Park (6005) May 30 - Coeur d'Alene Marathon at Riverstone, Coeur d'Alene - 33rd Annual Coeur d'Alene Marathon offers a new course starting and finishing at Riverstone. Participants have their choice of a Marathan, 1/2 Marathon or 5K. (877) 782-9232 (6014) June 17 - Sandpoint Summer Sampler, Sandpoint - Sandpoint Summer Sampler outdoor food festival. (208) 263-2161 (6006) June 24 - 26 - Idaho Days, Franklin - Parade, fair, games, tours of historic homes and buildings and fun for the entire family. (208) 646-2300 (6007) June 26 - 27 - Boise Rec Fest 2010, Boise - Boise Rec Fest is a two-day celebration and promotion of recreational activities available throughout the state of Idaho. (208) 412-9095 (6008) July 4 - Whoopee Days 4th of July Celebration, Rexburg - 4th of July with a parade, entertainment, rodeo and fireworks. (208) 356-5700 (6009) July 8, 15, 22, 29 - Craigmont Jam'n In The Park, Lewiston - FREE Jam Session in beautiful Craigmont City Park. Bring your blankets, chairs and smiles. Music starts at 5:00 pm every Thursday in July. (208) 924-5211 (6010) July 16 - 18 - Atomic Days, Arco - "Our Legacy is our Future" (208) 527-8228 (6011) July 31 - August 7 - Idaho International Dance & Music Festival, Rexburg - Hundreds of dancers from around the world share their culture and promote world peace. (208) 356-5700 (6012) August 5 - 7 - Bear Lake Raspberry Days, Fish Haven - Annual raspberry celebration with a craft fair, Miss Berry Princess contest, raspberry recipe cookoff, rodeo, dances, fireworks and local entertainment. (435) 946-2197 (6013) |