By Les Tanner

Double-checking with event coordinators about the following locations, dates, and times is recommended.

Northern Idaho

5/27-6/3   NAIA Baseball World Series: Harris Field, Lewiston

2                 Farmers Market: Kooskia

2                 Well~Read Evening Book Club: 6 PM – 7:30 PM, The Well-Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene

2                 Outdoor Choir Concert:  4 PM, River City Middle School, Post Falls

2                 Lapwai Home Fair: Information about home buying. 10 AM – 3 PM, Lapwai

3                 North Idaho Young Life Dinner and Concert:
5 PM – 9 PM, Settler’s Creek, Coeur d’ Alene

4                 Long Camp 5th Annual “Classics on the Clearwater”; Kamiah

4-5             Rock, Mineral, Gem, and Jewelry Show: 28 Dealers with minerals, rocks  jewelry and rock related items. Displays, Kid’s Corner, Hourly prize drawings, Silent Auction.  Admission – $5; Children under 12 free with paid adult.  Saturday 9 AM-5 PM; Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM.  Jacklin Building , Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

4-25           Long Camp Saturday Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS.  Kamiah

7                 Bell Concert Series–Music Conservatory of Sandpoint: 1 PM – 2 PM,  Lakeview Park,                       Sandpoint

15-18         Gyro Days: BBQs, a radiothon, a carnival with midway rides and concessions right smack in the middle of Wallace — all capped off with the Lead Creek Derby Saturday afternoon.  Wallace

16-19         Kootenai Classic Livestock Show: Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

17              Iron Riders National Gathering and Monument Dedication: 11 AM – 2:30 PM, Wallace Visitor Center, Wallace

18              Common Tone Music Fest:  2 PM – 9 PM, Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, 1040 Rodeo Dr., Moscow

18-19         White Bird Days & Rodeo: Whitebird

18-19         Clearwater River Rush Jet Boat Races Orofino-Kamiah:  Orofino/Kamiah

18-19         Full Draw Archers 2022 Newsome Creek 3-D Shoot: Grangeville

18-19         CVRA Annual Rodeo “Biggest Little Rodeo In Idaho”: Kamiah

25              Craigmont June Picnic:  Craigmont

Southwestern Idaho

1-11           Idaho Shakespeare Festival: 5657 E Warm Springs Ave., Boise

1-29           After-school Fun: WEDNESDAYS. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) Activities.  Ages 7-12. 3 PM, Public Library, Caldwell

1-30           “Sue”; The T-Rex Experience: 10 AM – 4:30PM, Discovery Center of Idaho, Boise

3-4             Music on the Water 2022: Free Event,  Esther Simplot Park, Boise

4                 Neon Nights: 10K & 5K Fun Run: 5 PM – 9 PM, Esther Simplot Park, Boise

4                 Museum Work Day: 8 AM. Volunteers welcome; Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): Samuel P. Degrey: “Bristletails, Archaeognatha, and Microcoryphia, the living fossils hiding right under your nose.”.  The O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, Boone Hall, The College of Idaho, Caldwell

4                 Rattlesnake/Porcupine/Skunk Avoidance Training for Dogs: Training sessions take place from 9 AM – 2 PM, at Julia Davis Park. Experienced dog handlers (eTrainers) will work with your dog one-on-one and focus on your dog’s reaction and body language to a snake, porcupine or skunk.  Pricey but important.  Information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-rattlesnake-porcupine-and-skunk-avoidance-training-for-dogs-workshop-tickets-255582733837.  Boise

4-5             Summer Opener Horse Show: Idaho Horse Park,  Nampa

4-25           Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead: SATURDAYS. The Farmstead is an outstanding example of early homesteading in Idaho. It serves as an agricultural history learning center for the Dry Creek Valley through exhibits and site tours. 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 5006 W. Farm Court, Boise

5                 31st Art and Roses: 10 AM – 5 PM, Julia Davis Park, Boise

7                 Kilroy Coffee Klatch: FREE to any and all veterans! The general public is welcome, but admission rates do apply. 10 AM – Noon, Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa

7                 Art Endeavor: All ages are invited to get inspired and make their own art creation. 
4 PM – 5:30 PM, Public Library, Nampa

7-28           Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS.
5 PM, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

7-28           Bilingual Storytime: TUESDAYS. Activities in both English and Spanish.  Ages 2-6.  10:30 AM, Public Library, Caldwell

8-11           Eagle Rodeo 2022: Eagle Rodeo Grounds, Horseshoe Bend

9                 “The Squad”: This is a group function for
adults with disabilities. Join us for music,
crafts, games and more.  (Participants must
 be accompanied by a caregiver.)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM., Public Library, Nampa

11              Caldwell Family Fun Day: 9 AM to Noon.  Whittenberger Park and Rotary Pond, Caldwell

15              IJT Junior Golf Tournament: 8 AM – 8 PM, Purple Sage Golf Course (208-459-2223), Caldwell

14.28         Crochet & Knit: This class is open to ages 12 and up; beginners thru advanced are welcome.  Participants should bring #4 worsted yarn, knitting needles (size 8 or 9 and/or crochet hooks size G or H).  1 PM – 3:30 PM, Public Library, Nampa

15              Jaialdi, A Celebration of Basque Culture: Jaialdi is the United States’s largest Basque festival. Boise

15-18         Emmett Cherry Festival: City Park, E Main St, Emmett

16              Thursday Evening Read: Ages 18+.  Discussion of the book of the month.  6:30 PM, Public Library, Caldwell

21-25         The National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest & Festival: Details at https://www.fiddlecontest.org/  Weiser

21,28         Tuesdays at The Terrace: A new Summer Concert Series. Take in the view of Payette Lake while enjoying these FREE concerts. 
6 PM – 8 PM, Ponderosa Center- The Ludwig Terrace, across from Legacy Park McCall

25              Boise Music Festival: 10 AM – 10 PM, Expo Idaho, Garden City

Southern Idaho

3-5             39^th Annual Western Days: Food, fun, parade, mini-trains, car show, and more.  City Park, Twin Falls

4                 Malad Classic Car & Bike Show: All-year custom and restored vehicles along with pre-1977 vintage campers, trailers & unique vehicles for judging.  Local vendors, food, raffle prizes, kids activities and rock n roll music with JC Hackett. 10 AM – 4 PM, N. Main St., Malad

10-7/2       Art & Soul of Magic Valley: City-wide art appreciation event featuring artists from across the country, under the guise of an art contest where the public determines the winners.  Admission: free to the public.  Twin Falls

11              10th Annual Live Butterfly Release Memorial Event: This special event begins at 10 AM at the Orton Botanical Garden, 867 Filer Ave W, Twin Falls

Central Idaho

4                 Challis Classy Chassis Show N’ Shine Car Show: 10 AM – 4 PM at the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 and Main Street, Challis

4                 The Spank Martiny Memorial Broncs & Bulls: Riders entertain as they show off their talented skills in Bronc and Bull Riding. 5 PM – 9 PM, North Custer Rodeo Grounds, Challis

4-5             Camas Lily Days: A celebration of the historic harvesting of camas bulbs by the Shoshone-Bannock tribes.  Family activities include a breakfast and a trout-fishing derby at the local “Kid Pond.”  There will be arts and crafts, food vendors, live music—and, subject to the approval of tribal elders (COVID concerns), Shopshone-Bannock tribal members will perform traditional dances.  Fairfield

4-25           Community Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS. 
10 AM-1 PM, City Park, Challis

Eastern Idaho

1-29           Revive @ 5 Summer Concert Series: WEDNESDAYS. Free event. 5 PM – 8 PM, Historic Downtown Pocatello

2                 Opening Reception for CJ Gallery Artists:
11 AM – 2 PM, Willard Arts Center, Idaho Falls

2                 Angler Experience – First Time Fishing: Rangers will teach kids all about trout fishing. Kids will learn about gear, the basics of fishing, including catching and cleaning or catching and releasing.. Ages 5 – 17.  All equipment provided. Event is FREE.  Register at 208-824-5910.  10 AM – 2 PM,  Castle Rocks State Park, Almo

4                 Pizza’s Run Car Show: Custom Iron Works, Soda Springs

11              Summer Solstice 2022: Activities and things to do on Summer Solstice. 9 AM, Sandy Downs Arena, Idaho Falls

16-19         2022 AKC East Idaho Spring Classic Dog Shows: Eastern Idaho State Fair, Blackfoot

18              Pebble Music & Wildflower Festival:
1 PM – 9 PM, Pebble Creek Ski Area, Inkom

25-26         C & M Farms Summer Dressage Show: C & M Farm, 1352 Syphon Rd., Pocatello

Sneak Peak: July 2022

Northern Idaho

2-4             West Wallace Flea Market: 9 AM-5 PM, Wallace

2-30           Long Camp Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS. Kamiah

3-4             Grangeville Border Days: Grangeville

7                 Well~Read Evening Book Club: 6 PM – 7:30 PM, The Well Read Moose, Coeur d’Alene

8-9             Lapwai Days: Lapwai

9                 Kiwanis Club 2nd Annual Poker Run & Bike Show: Kamiah

9                 Clearwater Valley Aero Club “Kamiah Fly-In”: Kamiah

9-10           Stites Days: Stites

Southwestern Idaho

2                 Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead: The Farmstead serves as an agricultural history learning center for the Dry Creek Valley through exhibits and site tours. 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 5006 W. Farm Court, Boise

2-3             Fourth of July Festival: Watch the American Hero’s Parade on Sherman Avenue, and enjoy music, food, a pie-eating contest and children’s activities in City Park and a fireworks display over Lake Coeur d’Alene. Coeur d’Alene

4                 Fun on the Fourth: Noon – 3 PM, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

4                 Demolition Derby: The Homedale Lions Club’s annual 4th of July Demolition Derby takes place at the Owyhee County fairgrounds in Homedale. Fireworks after the derby and a live band will be performing. Homedale

4                 Meridian City Independence Day: Spend Independence Day with the family at the Fourth of July Parade and other activities. 4 PM – 11 PM, Storey Park, Meridian

5                 Tuesdays at The Terrace: A new Summer Concert Series. Take in the view of Payette Lake while enjoying these FREE concerts.  6 PM – 8 PM, Ponderosa Center- The Ludwig Terrace, across from Legacy Park McCall

5                 Kilroy Coffee Klatch: FREE to any and all veterans! The general public is welcome, but admission rates do apply. 10 AM- Noon, Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa

9                 Museum Work Day: 8 AM. Volunteers welcome; Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): Paul Castrovillo. “Updates on some of my favorite Idaho butterflies”.  The O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, Boone Hall, The College of Idaho, Caldwell

10              Annual 4J Butterfly Count: Boise

Southern Idaho

9                 8th Annual Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Motorcycle Ride and BBQ:  Registration is free and  begins at 8 AM in the Twin Falls City Park. Kick stands up at 10 AM.  Twin Falls

Central Idaho

7-10           Rally in the Pines: Challis

Eastern Idaho

2-3             Hometown 4th of July Celebration: Malad

4                 4th of July Parade: 9:30 AM – Noon,  Pocatello

4                 Lava Independence Day Fireworks: 8 PM – 10 PM, Lava Hot Springs

6                 Revive @ 5 Summer Concert Series: Free event.
5 PM – 8 PM, Historic Downtown Pocatello

8-11           Northwest Chapters Tour: Eagle Rock Indian Motorcycle, Idaho Falls