Wow it's a busy weekend around here! There's tons of fun stuff going on. If you don't have weekend plans, you will after reading this.
Also our summer merch sale is still going on! 30% off everything in the shop. I'll have a few things at Campfire Stories on Sunday as well if you'd like to shop in person.
Payette County Fair & Rodeo is happening in New Plymouth this weekend. There’s all kinds of events going on, including music, exhibits, contests, vendors, 4H shows, a pet parade, stick horse race, rodeo. Here’s the full schedule.
Owyhee County Rodeo is happening all weekend in Homedale. There’s multiple rodeo events happening each day. Gates open at 6pm and tickets are $10-$20.
Saturday, August 10
Boise Soul Food Festival is happening at Julia Davis Park from 11am-8pm. There’s over 40 different food vendors and events happening throughout the day. Parking is available in the BSU Brady Garage, it’s $5 for the day.
Inaugural Downtown Nampa Music Festival is happening at Lloyd Square Park in Nampa all day. There’s free music throughout downtown Nampa from 12-5pm and then the main event is from 5-11pm and tix are $20. Kids and seniors are free. Main event includes live music from Glitterfox + Jay William Miller + Town Of Trees + Highway45 Band + many more. Fun!
prevention, and create your own ranger hat. It’s free with museum admission & admission is $2 off.
Dino Days is happening at Eagle Island State Park. The Discovery Center of Idaho will be there with dinosaur-themed activities at 1pm and there’s a guided hike after that.
Nampa Festival of the Arts is happening in Lakeview Park in Nampa. There will be over 200 artisans showing a variety of works. There’s also live entertainment, food, and kids activities. Goes 9am- 6pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.
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Markets this weekend
Saturday, August 10
GemState 208 Market is happening from 9am-4pm on the corner of Linder Ave. & Deer Flat at The Farm Estates Park in Kuna (1450 N. Massey Ave., Kuna).
Boise Farmers Market is happening from 9am-1pm at 1500 Shoreline Drive in Boise. This one is a food-focused market with local farmers, ranchers, and producers, plus a few food trucks. Also fyi no dogs allowed.
Capital City Public Market is happening from 9:30am-1:30pm on the Grove Plaza in downtown Boise. Art, baked goods, produce, herbs and spices, clothing, jewelry, and more.
Meridian Main Street Market is happening from 9am-2pm at City Hall Plaza & next to Meridian City Hall. Find fresh produce, artisan goods, crafts, and more.
Nampa Farmers Market is happening from 9am-1:30pm in Lloyd Square Park in Nampa. Tons of vendors to shop!
Eagle Saturday Market is going on from 9am-2pm at Eagle City Hall Campus. There’s food and craft vendors, and live music.
Sunday, August 11
The Boise Flea is happening from 10am-4pm at Boise State in the East Stadium Lot. Admission is free & parking is $5!
Tuesday, August 13
Caldwell's Farm to Fork Farmers Market is happening at Indian Creek Plaza from 5-8pm. Find tons of local producers, plus live music, local restaurants and more.
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Have you ever been on a McCall Lake Cruise?
I’m sure you’ve been to Payette Lake in McCall, but it’s a completely different experience when you’re aboard a 62′ cruise boat!
McCall Lake Cruises offers public cruises, including a 90 minute scenic cruise where you can enjoy stunning views, a narrated history of McCall and the area, and snacks and drinks. They also have a 2 hour sunset cruise where you can grab a drink, sit back, relax and enjoy the views.
If you or your family is planning to visit Idaho this year, consider booking a McCall Lake Cruise and experience Payette Lake like you never have before.
You can make it an overnight trip by booking a room at Hotel McCall, Shore Lodge, The Scandia Inn, or another McCall hotel or an Airbnb.
The Improv Games is happening at the Lounge at the End of the Universe. It’s a comedy competition that allows improvisers from all over the Treasure Valley to compete in duos for fun, glory, and cold, hard cash! Each week, the audience decides who lives or “dies,” in this love letter to The Hunger Games. Tix are $25 and it goes 7-9pm.
Lectures by Lushes: A Drunken Lecture Series is happening at The Balcony Club from 7-8:30pm. It’s where smart people teach you about something while super drunk. This month’s topics are The Titanic (boat, not movie), Fertility & Adoption, A History of April Fools Day, The Milwaukee Public Museum, and Revolutionary Jose de San Martin. Tix are $15-$20. 21+
Improv Insanity Adult Comedy Show is happening at Watson's Cafe at 8pm. It’s an adults only improv show. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. Tix are $15-$45. 18+
Sunday, August 11
Campfire Stories is happening at The Modern and its From Boise edition! Marissa, Julie and Amanda will be reading some From Boise stories. Goes 7-9pm and you can reserve a table if you want!
Tuesday, August 13
Story Story Night: The Great Outdoors is happening at 8pm at the Old Pen. People tell positively shameless true stories of their lives on an out-there theme. Tix are $17 online or $20 in advance.
Food finds & things to drink
Thursday, August 8
Small Bite Pairing is happening at Sockeye Brewing’s Alehouse on 36th Street. The menu is an arugula salad and halibut-peach ceviche, paired with a bottle of Sockeye’s Barrel-Aged Peach Creek Wild Ale. Yum! You can just drop in, you don’t need a ticket.
Gourmet Buffalo Wings are on the menu at Mad Swede Brewing tonight. Enjoy southern style wings, crinkle fries, and a cold beer from 6-9pm.
Friday, August 9
Tintos y Tapas is happening at Veer Wine Project. Enjoy an evening inspired by Spain with small bites paired with wines. There’s also live music. Goes 7-9pm.
Saturday, August 10
Beer Olympics happening at Heritage Social from 12-4pm. To compete, buy a $35 ticket and you get to compete in teams of 2, beer and food included, and winners get cash and prizes! 21+
Downtown Boise Summer Beer Tour kicks off on Saturday. It’s a beer passport with 10 local, downtown breweries. Visit all 10 breweries and get a stamp and you win stuff! Must complete passport between August 10 - September 10.
Things to do
Thursday, August 8
Golden Retriever Meet Up happening tonight at Clubhound. It’s from 7-9pm and you either need a membership or $15 day pass to attend.
The BIG Little Dill, a pickleball tournament to help kids find mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho, is happening at S2 Pickleball in Boise. It’s free to play or come and watch!
Pawspital Animal Hospital Grand Opening Party is happening from 12-4pm. There will be food, drinks, music, bounce house, local pet vendors, and a raffle. It’s at 5197 N Cortona Way in Meridian.
Flower Press Workshop is happening at Franz Witte from 11am-1pm. Learn how to press 10 different flowers. Tix are $130 and include a 9x12 flower press to work with and take home.
Idaho Indie Shorts Cinema Showcase is happening at Overland Park Cinema at 9pm. It’s a family friendly theatrical screening created to highlight some great short films made in Idaho. It’s free!
Tuesday, August 13
Learn to skateboard at Cassia Park! This free skate sesh will cover demos on two types of boards and helpful tips to get comfortable on your skateboard. Helmet required. Goes 6-8pm.
Every Tuesday, read a story about a person, place, piece of Boise history, or local happening. Every Thursday, get a huge list of things to do over the weekend. No news, no politics - just the fun stuff.
