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Sandpoint & North Idaho Calendar of Events
 

Camping, Parks, Recreation, & RV Parks

 
Biking & Hiking
 
Horseback Riding
 
Sailing, Boating, Jet Skiing, Water Skiing, & Scuba Diving
 
Flying, Parasailing, Sky Diving
 
Snow Skiing, Snowmobiling & Wintersports
 
Hunting & Fishing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

City

Description

Weekly

Sandpoint

Every Saturday and Wednesday: Farmer's Market. This open-air market of fresh produce, garden starts, handcrafts, flowers, food and music runs for the season at Farmin Park, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Weekly

Sandpoint

Every Saturday: Summer Sounds at Park Place. Free concert series with shows every Saturday through Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30. Local and regional musicians perform at Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, from noon to 2 p.m., sponsored by POAC. See ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

Weekly

Sandpoint

Every Sunday: Concerts on the Lawn. Pend Oreille Arts Council sponsors Sunday Concerts on the Lawn, a free and live concert series featuring regional musicians on the lawn in front of Edgewater Resort at City Beach, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.. See ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139

Weekly

Sandpoint

In July: Artists' Studio Tour. Artists are opening their studios for this fifth annual self-guided driving tour through North Idaho. The event's mission is to heighten public awareness of the quality and diversity of art in area communities by providing the opportunity to meet artists in their workspaces and experience the art-making process. Many studios open June 1-Sept. 4 with special events in July. No charge. See ArtTourDrive.org. 208-597-6934

 Daily through Aug 1

Sandpoint

ArtWalk I. The first of two revolving art exhibits opens June 22 with art receptions at 20 or so gallery locations downtown, including The Old Power House, home to the event's sponsor, POAC.  208-263-6139

3

Post Falls

Demolition Derby & Fireworks Extravaganza. Stateline Speedway 773-5019

4

Priest River

Fourth of July Celebration in Priest River. Enjoy the great fireworks show over the beautiful Pend Oreille River, the fireworks begin at 10:00pm.

4

Sandpoint

Fourth of July. Sandpoint Lions Club sponsors parades downtown and a carnival, stage performances, raffle and fireworks show at City Beach. 208-263-0887

4

Coeur d'Alene

Black Rock Fourth of July Celebration-Downtown Coeur d'Alene celebration includes a grand parade down Sherman Avenue, boat parade, live music, food vendors, children's activities and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene Resort/Downtown 208-664-3194 ext. 170 or www.cdachamber.com

4

Stateline

4th of July celebration at CRUISERS, located at exit 299 off I90. Located just across from the new Cabela's being built in Stateline, Idaho. 208-773-4706

4

Spirit Lake

Parade and Day in the Park 623-6482

4

Kellogg

Silver Valley Independence Day Celebration For more information contact the Historical Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce in Kellogg 208-784-0821

12-13 

Sandpoint

Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival. Classic wooden boats and car show, sand sculpture contests and more at Old Power House, sponsored by the Inland Empire Antique and Classic Boat Society and Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

16

Sandpoint

Five Minutes of Fame. Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911

17

Sandpoint

Art Unveiling. Fine art poster unveiling for Festival at Sandpoint, at the Seasons at Sandpoint. 208-265-4554

19-20

Sandpoint

Schweitzer Bluegrass Festival. Outdoor concerts on the mountain. See Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

26

Sandpoint

Crazy Days. Lots of deals in giant sidewalk sale by downtown merchants, sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

 

Post Falls

River City Rod Run. Join the Hot Rod Cafe as they celebrate the 10th anniversary River City Rod Run!
This great 2 day celebration includes over 900 hot rods, featuring a spectacular fireworks show, vendor alley, Miss Hot Rod Contest, burn outs and much more.
Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls, Idaho. 208-777-1712 or www.hotrodcafe.com.

 

Bayview

Bayview Daze. Fireworks Sat night at 10pm, street parade Sat morning at 11:00am and Arts and Crafts Fair all three days.

 

Priest River

Lavender Festival Leclerc Creek Lavender Farm, LeCerc Creek Road 13 miles north of the Usk bridge Contact; (509)447-6451

 

Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene Garden Tour-6 Gardens in Coeur d'Alene area from small and well planned to sweeping and grand and beautiful in between. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and $ 15.00 per ticket. Coeur d'Alene 208-664-0987

 

Cataldo

Annual Historic Skill Fair at Old Mission State Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., demonstration of old-time skills. Blacksmiths, weaving, entertainment, food and more. 208-682-3814.

 

Coeur d'Alene

North Idaho College "Really Big Raffle" drawing. $300,000 house will be
given away! http://www.nic.edu/foundation/RBR/ or 769-3271.

 

Coeur d'Alene

Art Walk. On the second Friday of each month from April through December, enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends in downtown Coeur d'Alene at Art Walk.
The art galleries host opening receptions with the opportunity to meet the artists, listen to live music and see newly arrived works of art--all within easy strolling distance. Participating downtown businesses and restaurants are open extended hours and 2-hour parking is always free. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
208-664-3194 or  Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance at www.artsincda.org.

 

St. Maries

Valley Vista Free BBQ. 245-3563

 

Priest River

Bull a Rama (509) 447-5812

 

Athol

Excelerator Fifth annual import, sport compact and truck/SUV show. Silverwood Theme Park 683-3400

 

Priest River

25th Annual Pend Oreille River Poker Paddle Contact (509)447-4812

 

Sandpoint

Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival. Classic wooden boats and car show, sand sculpture contests and more at Old Power House, sponsored by the Inland Empire Antique and Classic Boat Society and Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

 

North Idaho

The Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society is holding it's 11th Annual Pond Tour in North Idaho. 7 never opened to the public ponds of varying presentation will be opened. These are a must see if you are interesting in water gardening, pond building, koi fish, etc.
10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

 

Wallace

High Mountain ATV Jamboree Family fun is in store for you during this six day event. Enjoy our beautiful scenery during the hosted trail rides including an overnight campout. Participate in the ATV Rodeo, parade complete with prizes, and other fun events. The festival ends with the Awards Ceremony and Steak-Fry dinner. All activities are designed to include all ages and abilities for your family's enjoyment. The High Mountain ATV Club hosts the event. For more information call 208-512-2269
Printable forms on line at www.highmountainatv.org 

 

Kellogg

Folk dance and folk songs with Mary Jule Roletto and Jackie Fields, 11:00a.m. at the museum. Held in conjunction with New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music. Smithsonian traveling exhibition hosted by The Shoshone County Mining and Smelting Museum, 820 McKinley Ave., Kellogg.  786-4141

  Athol Lavender Festival - Mountain View Lavender. Buy lavender and lavender products, let your kids fish in the pond, see demonstrations in the cabin, pick lavender for a bouquet or drying, or just enjoy the lavender farm. www.northwestlavenderguild.org

 

Sandpoint

Camp & Jam.  Bonner County Fairgrounds. (Herman Waldron 509-843-1404)

 

Moscow

Moscow Art Walk 2007 downtown. This is your opportunity to enjoy the fine work of local artists on display in participating Artwalk businesses. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce or participating businesses for a route map, or call the Moscow Arts Commission at 208-883-7036.

 

Sandpoint

4-H Dog Field Day Bonner County Fairgrounds. 208-263-8414 (Nancy Wright 263-8511)

 

Coeur d'Alene

Putting it Together. Showcasing over 30 of Steven Sondheim's most memorable songs, Putting it Together is set at an all-night, black-tie party where battling spouses flirt with infidelity. Rated PG. www.nic.edu/summertheatre 

 

Moscow

Rendezvous for Kids, in Moscow's East City Park, features four 45-minute art workshops and 12 art stations. Lunch time entertainment and lunch provided with registration. Call 208-882-1178 for information.

 

Rathdrum

Rathdrum Days Lakeland High School and Jr. High School grounds. Enjoy Rathdrum's biggest event of the year.  Fun for the whole family.  Live entertainment, crafts, food, games, contests, climbing wall, wiener dog races, parades, lawnmower races, classic car show and so much more! 687-4063

 

St. Maries

smART by the River. St.Maries Annual Festival of the Arts and St. Joe Valley Car Club Show N' Shine. 245-3563

 

Coeur d'Alene

Kids Day in the Park, 10 a.m. Childrens Parade at 8th & Sherman, activities until 1 p.m. Coeur d'Alene City Park, including art show, free lunch. 208-699-9133

 

Moscow

Troy Old-Timers Day in Troy, ID, is a community heritage celebration. Call 208-835-2041 for details.

 

Coeur d'Alene

Binder Bash Just Internationals at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-664-8291

 

Bonners Ferry

Kootenai River Rodeo .(Selkirk Saddle Club). Contact Renee Murphy(208) 267-8986

 

North Idaho

Artists' Studio Tour of North Idaho - Art & nature enthusiasts can enjoy pristine scenery as they visit the studios of 40 artists. The free self-guided driving tour is held July 21-23 & July 28-30. www.arttourdrive.org 265-4380