By Les Tanner

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

Northern Idaho

1-3             Bayview Daze: Bayview

2-3             Fourth of July Festival: Coeur d’Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau, Coeur d’Alene

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

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

3                 Wallace Statehood Day Parade:
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Wallace

3                 Fishing Trailer: Idaho Dept. Of Fish & Game provides all the equipment, bait and instruction to help new anglers get into the sport. 9:30 AM – 1 PM. Winchester Lake, Winchester

3-4             Grangeville Border Days: Grangeville

5-26           Family Art Nights: TUESDAYS. Come to the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center for Tuesday art nights in July! Bring the whole family. We supply all the materials. 5:30 PM – 7 PM

           405 N William St. Post Falls

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

7-9             Silver Valley Jeep Jamboree: Wallace, Mullan, Burke

7-28           Kooskia Farmer’s Market: THURSDAYS. Kooskia

8-9             Wallace Blues Festival: Wallace

8-9             Lapwai Days: Lapwai

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

9                 Tensed Days Gun Show: 10 AM – 4 PM, Tensed Community Church, Tensed

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

9-10           Stites Days: Stites

10              Jacey’s Race: A timed 5K running race and 1K fun run/walk. The purpose is to benefit local children (and their families) with cancer or severe illness.  Other festivities include face-painting, balloons, snow-cones, silent auction, a dunk-tank, water-slide, dance and gymnastics demonstrations and expo booths from local vendors.  8:30 AM – 9:15 AM, Sandpoint High School, Sandpoint

14-16         Rendezvous In The Park: East City Park, Moscow

15              Rathdrum Days: Lakeland Senior High School, Rathdrum

16-17         Annual Clearwater to Elk City Wagon Road Days, Clearwater

22              Vintage Market Days: 10 AM – 5 PM, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

24              Cordelia Summer Music Series, July Concert:
2 PM – 3 PM, Cordelia Lutheran Church, Genesee

27-30         “The Music Man”: A presentation by the Troy Community Theatre. 8 PM, City Park, Troy

30              Crazy Days: Downtown merchants offer big deals in annual sidewalk sale, Sandpoint

Southwestern Idaho

2                 Geico Motorfest: 9 AM – 5 PM, Meridian Speedway, Meridian

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                 4th of July Music Festival: Enjoy FREE live music in the Brundage base! Spread out on our grassy alpine amphitheater or grab a spot on the plaza on Smoky’s deck to enjoy three festive and fun bands. 10:30 AM – 5 PM, Brundage Mountain Resort Idaho Ski Resort, McCall

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

4                 Fireworks Show: The best firework show
on Lake Cascade! Viewable from anywhere
on resort, but best viewed from the
waterfront cabana and marina. This is a
free, family friendly event for all to enjoy.
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Tamarack Resort, Tamarack

5-26           Tuesdays at The Terrace: TUESDAYS. 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

6                 Alive After 5: Free summer concert series, “The Suffers”, 5 PM – 8 PM, The Grove Plaza, Boise

6                 Meridian Fairytale Faire Camp: 10 AM – Noon, Treasure Valley Children’s Theater,
440 W Pennwood St #100, Meridian

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

14-16         The Summer Music Festival at Roseberry: Historic Roseberry Townsite, Roseberry Rd., McCall

14-16         Vintage Market Days® of South Idaho Summer 2022: Expo Idaho, Garden City

16              Weiser Truck and Tractor Pull: 7 PM – 9 PM MDT, Rodeo Grounds, Weiser

16-17         Kids Triathalon: 508 Davis Ave., Nampa

20              Alive After 5: Free summer concert series, “Deep Sea Diver”, 5 PM – 8 PM, The Grove Plaza, Boise

23-24         Snake River Stampede: Ford Idaho Center, Nampa

29-31         San Inazio Festival: Basque Museum and Cultural Center, 611 W Grove St., Boise

Southern Idaho

1-4             Junior Livestock Show: Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, Filer

2                 Pepsi Fantastic Fireworks Show:  Mods, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks, Bombers, Hornets, Stingers.  Adults- $18 Senior (62 and over)- $15 Children 6/12 – $9 Children 5 & Under Free; Military Always FREE; 5 PM, Magic Valley Speedway, Twin Falls

3-4             4th of July Street Dance: 36 E Idaho Ave., Glenns Ferry

3-4             Sagebrush Days: Buhl

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

9-10           2022 Shoshone Arts in the Park, Shoshone

16              Fishing Trailer: Idaho Dept. Of Fish & Game provides all the equipment, bait and instruction to help new anglers get into the sport. Burley

Central Idaho

2-5             Days of the Old West: Enjoy the celebration of a classic American parade on Main Street. Visit the Blue Cow Antique Fair, and three days of Sawtooth Rangers Rodeo;, ending with a big fireworks show.  Hailey

6                 Fishing Trailer: Idaho Dept. Of Fish & Game provides all the equipment, bait and instruction to help new anglers get into the sport. Bellevue

7-28           Music in Town Square: THURSDAYS.
5 PM – 7 PM, Town Square, Ketchum

7-10           Rally in the Pines: Challis

8-10           Ketchum Arts Festival: Ketchum

9                 Fishing Trailer: Idaho Dept. Of Fish & Game provides all the equipment, bait and instruction to help new anglers get into the sport. Island Park

22-23         Island Park Festival: Island Park

Eastern Idaho

6/30-7/5   Lava 4th of July 2022: Thursday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 5. Portneuf Bend Campground, Lava Hot Springs

1                 Sippin’ Safari, a Family affair:  Come join us to enjoy music, food, and beautiful wildlife.  Cost: Zoo admission fee.  5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Idaho Falls Zoo, 2940 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls

1-2             Renaissance Fair: Music, knights tournament, shows, games, rides, demonstrations, family friendly games, vendors, beverages, kings feast, food, and more. 11 AM – 9 PM both days. Rigby

2-3             Hometown 4th of July Celebration: Malad

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

4                 Independence Day Parade:  9 AM, 65 River Pkwy, Idaho Falls

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        

Northern Idaho

2                 Family Art Night:. Come to the Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center and bring the whole family. Cost: $8.00.  We supply all the materials.
5:30 PM – 7 PM, 405 N William St.,  Post Falls

5                 54th Annual Art on the Green: 11 AM – 9:30 PM, North Idaho College,  Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene

5-7             Street Fair: Downtown Coeur d’Alene

5-7             Pierce 1860 Days: Pierce

6                 Long Camp Saturday Farmer’s Market: Kamiah

6                 Art On the Green Festival: 10 AM – 10 PM, North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene

6                 Moscow Farmers Market:  8 AM – 1 PM, Moscow

7                 St. Gertrude Historical Museum Raspberry Festival: Cottonwood

7                 Spokane Symphony: 2 PM – 7:30 PM, Festival at Sandpoint, Sandpoint

Southwestern Idaho

2,9             Preschool Storytime Online with Ms. Barbra:
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM, Meridian Library District, 1326 W Cherry Ln., Meridian

3                 Alive After 5—Joshy Soul: 5 PM – 8 PM, The Grove Plaza, Boise

4                 Field Trip–Intro to Insects for Birders: $15 (Group limit:20). 3 PM, Kathryn Albertson Park, Boise

4-7             Yellow Pine Music & Harmonica Festival: A family-friendly, harmonica-focused festival held outdoors in the Idaho backwoods.  Yellow Pine

10-13         Payette County Fair: Payette County Fairgrounds, New Plymouth

Southern Idaho

1-6             Minidoka County Fair & Rodeo: Minidoka County Fairgrounds, Rupert

Eastern Idaho

1                 Fishing Trailer: Idaho Dept. Of Fish & Game provides all the equipment, bait and instruction to help new anglers get into the sport.
5 PM – 8 PM, Becker Pond, Ryder Park Road (Ryder Park), Idaho Falls

3, 10          Revive @ 5 Summer Concert Series: 5 PM – 8 PM, Historic Downtown Pocatello, Pocatello

4-6             Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo – The War Bonnet Round Up: Sandy Downs Arena, Idaho Falls

6                 Oldies Rod & Custom Car Show:  9 AM – 3 PM, 200 S Main St, Pocatello

11-14         Idaho Mountain Festival 2022: Castle Rocks State Park, 748 E Castle Rock Rd., Almo