By Les Tanner

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

Northern Idaho                       

7/25-8/4 Festival at Sandpoint: Sandpoint

1-3            Yellow Pine Music and Harmonica Festival: Yellow Pine

2    Community Memorial Butterfly Release: 50 Painted Lady Butterflies
will be released. Attendees will have the ability to write private messages to loved ones and watch those thoughts take flight with these beatiful creatures. Free and open to the public. 5 – 6:30 PM, Share Hope Memorial Garden at 8th and Gilbert, Coeur d’Alene

2-4            Art on the Green: North Idaho College, Coeur d’Alene

2-4            1860 Days. This year’s Grand Marshals are Kathy and Jerry Coles-: Pierce

3-31          Long Camp Farmers Market & Swap Meet: SATURDAYS. Kamiah

4                St. Gertrude Historical Museum Raspberry Social: Cottonwood

9-10          Elk City Days: Elk City

15-17        Chief Lookingglass Pow Wow: Kamiah

15-17        Wild Weippe Rodeo: Weippe

16-25        North Idaho State Fair and Rodeo: Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d’Alene

17-18        Huckleberry Festival: Wallace

20             Courageous Kids Climbing Event: 6 PM, Slice Pizzeria & Taphouse, Moscow

21-22        Idaho County Fair: Cottonwood

29-31        Kamiah Chamber of Commerce Annual BBQ Days: Kamiah

8/31-9/1 CVRA Rodeo: Kamiah

Southwestern Idaho

1    Art Endeavor: Youth (ages 8-16) are inspired to make their own art creation! Children, youth and their caregivers are welcome to attend. 4 – 5 PM, Public Library, Nampa

1-4            Idaho Paint Horse Show: The Idaho Paint Horse Club sponsors and promotes the American Paint Horse breed via shows and other equine related events. Ford Idaho Horse Park, Nampa

3    Museum Work Day: 8 AM. Volunteers Welcome. Lunchtime Seminar (bring your own lunch): Speaker: Steve Bouffard, OJSMNH: “Vertebrate Flight”. O.J.Smith Museum of Natural History, The College of Idaho, Caldwell

3-31          Summer Saturdays @ The WaterShed: SATURDAYS. Learn about your watershed through hands-on exhibits, public art and the most unique water feature in town – a simulated Boise River. 10 AM-1 PM. Watershed Environmental Education Center, 11818 Joplin Rd, Boise

5    Mahjong at the Library: For adults and seniors. Mahjong is a tile-based game of skill, strategy, and luck. 5 – 7:30 PM, Public Library, Nampa

5-10          Owyhee County Fair: Fairgrounds, Homedale

6    Kilroy Coffee Klatch: Meets at 10 AM the first Tuesday of every month and is FREE to any and all veterans! Coffee and breakfast treats. The general public is welcome, but admission rates do apply. Warhawk Air Museum, Nampa

6    Farm to Fork Market: 5 – 8 PM, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

7    WaterShed Wednesday–Summer Celebration: There will be water activities and more! Idaho Crepe Company will have food available for purchase. 10 AM – Noon. FREE, no reservation required. Boise Watershed Environmental Education Center (11818 Joplin Rd), Boise

8    The Squad: This is a group function for adults with disabilities. It includes music, crafts, games and more.
1:30-2:30 PM, Public Library, Nampa

10   Boise Soul Food Festival: The Festival’s purpose is to celebrate and educate the greater Treasure Valley region about Black culture. Includes African-
American inspired soul food, music, dancing, Black culture and businesses. 11 AM – 8 PM, Julia Davis Park, Boise

10   Kick-off Caldwell Night Rodeo Week: 6 – 9 PM, Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell

13   Literature in the Garden: This program is part of the Junior Master Gardener curriculum, aimed at engaging children through garden and ecology themed children’s books and garden activities.
4 – 5 PM, Public Library, Nampa

16-25        Western Idaho Fair: Expo Idaho & Grounds, Garden City

17-18        Payette Lakes Fine Art & Craft Fair: 10 AM – 4 PM, Fairway Park, McCall

21-31        Idaho Cutting Horse Association: Futurity/Derby/Horse Show, Ford Idaho Horse Park, Nampa

22   Trade Show: 5-7 PM, 850 W. Front Street, Room 130, Boise

24   Pooch Party Stroll & Splash: Join Nampa Parks and Recreation for an afternoon of fun and socializing among people and pets. $25. 9 AM – 1 PM. Lakeview Park, Nampa

Central Idaho

3-24          Street Dance: SATURDAYS. Stanley

3-31          Challis Community Farmer’s Market: SATURDAYS. 10 AM – 1 PM., City Park Pavilion, Challis

8-10          Braun Brothers Reunion: 3 Days of Music and Fun in the Mountains! With a stellar reputation for providing a family-friendly environment and the best in Americana, Texas Country, Red Dirt and Bluegrass music, The Braun Brothers Reunion should be on the top of your list of festivals to attend this year! Challis

15 Courageous Kids Climbing Event: 6:30 PM, Sawtooth Brewery, Hailey

Eastern Idaho

7/31-8/3 War Bonnet Round Up: This is Idaho’s oldest rodeo, with the best rodeo talent and stock competing in a family-friendly atmosphere .Sandy Downs Arena, Pocatello

1    Art Walk: Free to the public, 5 – 8 PM Willard Arts Center, Idaho Falls

1-3            That Famous Preston Night Rodeo: Bareback, Saddle Broncs, Bull Riding, Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing and some great Mutton Busting. City of Fun Carnival rides and Rodeo Days Parade. Franklin County Fairgrounds, Preston

3-4            Pari-mutuel Horse Races: All Breed Derby, Quarter Horse Maturity, Maiden Frolic, Overnight Futurity and Kid Stick Horse Races. Oneida County Fairgrounds, Malad

5-10          Bannock County Fair: Rodeos, Live Concerts, Parade, Car Show, Entertainment, Horse Pulls, Motocross, and Exhibits! The Rodeo is held on Thursday and Friday nights. The Parade is on Wednesday. Car Show is usually on Saturday. Bannock County Fairgrounds, Downey

5-10          Caribou County Fair: Rodeo, motor sports, competitions, entertainment, 4-H animals and exhibits, good food, parades, and vendors. PRCA Rodeo is held on the Friday and Saturday nights.Caribou County Fairgrounds, Grace

6-10          Power County Fair: American Falls

8-11          Power County Fair Rodeo: American Falls

8-11          Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival: Fort Hall

12-17        Oneida County Fair & Rodeo: Malad City

12-17        Franklin County Fair: Preston

12-17        Bear Lake County Fair: Montpelier

17   Summer Flea Market: Downtown Pocatello

30-31        Labor Day Festival: Island Park

8/30-9/7 Eastern Idaho State Fair: Blackfoot