Bonus newsletter! Hope you’re hungry, because some of my fave food events are happening this month. Here’s what’s on the calendar:
July 31 – August 2: San Inazio Festival
San Inazio Festival is an annual festival to honor St. Ignatius of Loyola, the patron saint of the Basques. The weekend-long festival has live music, traditional Basque dancing, and Basque sporting events. Friday night is “friends and family night” on the Basque Block with a pintxo potluck and pala games, which is a Basque sport similar to racquetball. Saturday brings more music, dancing, pala games, and food on the Basque Block. Sunday is more relaxed with a picnic and games at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park, with evening entertainment on the Basque Block. The 2026 date hasn’t been announced yet but it’s usually the late weekend in July.
August 1–2: Kuna Days
Kuna Days is Kuna’s hometown celebration, hosted by the Kuna Chamber of Commerce at Bernie Fisher Park. There’s a parade down Main Street, live music, a mullet contest, food vendors, and the Down ‘N Dirty Mud Run for kids right after the parade. The Chamber also runs a Cornhole Tournament on Saturday afternoon. It’s free!
August 8: Boise Soul Food Festival
The Boise Soul Food Festival is a one day festival where Julia Davis Park transforms into a celebration of culture, community, and soul-filling cuisine. There’s tons of food vendors serving up fried pork chops, ribs, catfish, chicken & waffles, brisket, sausage, collard greens, watermelon, mac n’ cheese, sweet potato pudding, and so much more. You can also browse arts vendors, shop for clothing and jewelry, learn more about local nonprofits, kids can get their faces painted, and join a gospel hour. It’s free to attend!
August 8–9: Nampa Festival of the Arts
The 39th annual Nampa Festival of the Arts takes over Lakeview Park with more than 200 artisan booths selling jewelry, painting, sculpture, metalwork, and more. There’s a juried art show, live entertainment on the main stage, a food court, and free inflatables for kids. Saturday runs 9am–6pm, Sunday 10am–3pm. Admission and parking are free. No dogs allowed.
August 8–9, 15-16: Boise Baroque Orchestra
Boise Baroque Orchestra kicks off its 2026 summer series with A Night in Spain. This season there’s performances in downtown Boise and Eagle. August 8 and 15 performances are indoors at Cathedral of the Rockies in Boise at 7:30pm. Tix for the Boise shows are free for kids, $14.28 for students, and $48.48 for GA. August 9-16 performances are outdoors at Château des Fleurs in Eagle at 8pm. Bring a blanket and picnic for the lawn show. Tix for Eagle are free for kids, $14.28 for students, $37.96 for lawn seats, $48.48 for concert seats, or $316.83 for a table for 4.
August 10: CAMPFiRE CHRONiCLES: Stories in the Dark
Story Story Night’s late-night storytelling show is happening at the Old Idaho Penitentiary. There’s three featured storytellers plus a 5-minute story slam open to anyone who wants to enter their name. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Beer and wine available for purchase. Bring a blanket or low chair and you can also bring your own snacks and NA drinks. Tix are $23. 18+
August 10: From Boise Dinner Club
From Boise Dinner Club is back on Monday, August 10 at 6:30pm throughout in downtown Boise. Fill out a lil quiz, get matched with six strangers for dinner at a local restaurant and then enjoy an after party with the whole group. Tix are $16. Book your seat here.
August 15: Idaho Korean Festival
The Idaho Korean Festival celebrates Korean heritage at Julia Davis Park from 10am – 1pm. There will be traditional music and dance, authentic Korean food, hands-on cultural activities, and local vendors. It’s free and family-friendly!
August 15: Boise Water Lantern Festival
The Boise Water Lantern Festival is back at the pond at Julia Davis Park from 6-10pm. There’s live music and food trucks, then at 8:30pm you can design your lantern and the lantern launch is at 9pm. It’s $30.99 to participate or you can just come watch to free!
August 18–22: Caldwell Night Rodeo
The 102nd Caldwell Night Rodeo is one of the top PRCA rodeos in the country, drawing roughly 700 competitors and over 50,000 fans to the Caldwell Night Rodeo Grounds each year. Tuesday’s show starts at 6pm then Wednesday through Saturday start at 7:45pm. Free daytime “slack” doesn’t require a ticket. Evening tickets start around $34.
August 21-22: Radio Boise 15th Anniversary Concert
Radio Boise is celebrating 15 years of people-powered radio in the Treasure Valley! Friday kicks off with a community potluck at Cassia Park with music from DJ Winkle and yard games. Saturday is an anniversary concert at Shrine Social Club with local acts AKA BELLE, Plum Vision, Charlie & The Changelings, Sove The Second, Earthlings Crew, and Ragged Coyote Ultra. Doors at 5:30pm. It’s free!
August 21–30: Western Idaho Fair
The Western Idaho Fair is the Treasure Valley’s signature end-of-summer tradition. It’s at Expo Idaho. There’s 4-H livestock, fair food, a petting zoo, and Grandstand concerts that are free with admission. Advance admission runs about $8–$10 depending on age and kids 5 and under free. Carnival wristbands are $35.
August 22: Wild River Dash Duathlon
The sixth annual Wild River Dash, hosted by Fleet Feet Meridian and Wild Hearts Idaho, is back at Quinn’s Pond starting at 9am. This fun, family-friendly duathlon starts with a paddle across the pond followed by a 2-mile run along the Boise River Greenbelt. You can go solo or team up for a relay. The event supports Wild Hearts Idaho’s mission to get girls outside.
August 29: Synths in the Park 2026
Synths in the Park is back at the Gene Harris Bandshell in Julia Davis Park. It’s a full day of live music from local synth musicians. There’s a synth demo area where you can get hands-on with different instruments, plus a few food trucks on site. It’s free and fam-friendly!
August 29–30: Sagebrush’s Inaugural Summer Market
Sagebrush Collaborative is throwing Boise’s newest summer market and party. Saturday runs 12-9pm with an afternoon and night market featuring handmade vendors, local nonprofit partners, vintage treasure hunting, drinks, live music, and tamales and ice cream. Sunday is a slower-paced market from 10am-3pm spotlighting handmade artists, including some selling their work for the very first time. It’s at 36th St Event Center.
Oook that’s all for this one! As always I’ll keep you updated on all the fun things happening every week.
Thanks for reading!
With love from Boise,
Marissa
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