What's up friends. It's gonna be a fun weekend - there's lots of summery events, tons of live music, a few comedy shows, and markets happening. Listen to today's podcast here. Have fun!!
Weekend parties
Friday, July 19
Bown Crossing’s Summer Block Party is happening at 4pm. Shops are open late plus there’s giveaways, specials, live music and more. You can see all the specials here. Also it's dog friendly.
Snake River Stampede is happening at Ford Idaho Center. Cowboy Christmas market, demos, cowboy poetry & music, and more is going on from 11am-7pm and the rodeo starts at 7:30pm.
Saturday, July 20
Flower Fest is happening at WM Knight Lavender & Flowers from 9am-2pm. There will be u-pick flowers, vendors, and more.
Snake River Stampede is happening at Ford Idaho Center. Saturday is the last day. Cowboy Christmas market, demos, cowboy poetry & music, and more is going on from 11am-7pm and the rodeo starts at 12pm.
Freedom Fiesta in Kuna is happening from 4-11pm on the Greenbelt behind City Hall. There will be live music, dancing, food trucks, beer garden, vendors, and a kids play zone. It’s free!
Puppy Pool Party happening at Cactus Bar from 1-5pm. There’s pools on the back patio, a dog social hour, treat bags, prizes, raffle, and more. It’s free!
Markets this weekend
Saturday, July 20
Vintage Vinyl Extravaganza is happening at Lost Grove Brewing from 12-6pm. There will be multiple vinyl sellers and live dj’s playing tunes.
No New Vintage Market is happening at the Linen Building from 10am-4pm. Shop tons of vintage clothing, jewelry, art, and home stuff, plus tattoos.
Boise Farmers Market is happening from 9am-12pm 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.
Tuesday, July 23
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.
SPONSORED BY KOENIG DISTILLERY
You're invited to Silo Saturdays
Sip a cocktail, listen to music, and eat some tasty food. Join us out at Koenig Distillery in Caldwell for cocktails made by Craft Lounge, live music and a food truck each Saturday from 12-6 pm through Labor Day weekend!
Bring the family to play lawn games and enjoy some ice cream out on the Sunnyslope.
ComedySportz is happening at Lounge at the End of the Universe. It’s an improv comedy show where two teams battle it out on stage. Tix are $20 and it starts at 7pm.
Funny Feud Adult Comedy is happening at Watson's Mystery Cafe. It’s a show where local comedians go head-to-head in a bracket-style competition, debating audience-suggested topics. Tix are $15-$50 and it starts at 7:30pm. 18+
Saturday, July 20
Comedian Jacob Jonas is at Mad Swede Downtown Brew Hall. Tix are $20 and it starts at 9pm, doors at 8pm.
Food finds & things to drink
Tuesday, July 23
Adelfa's Comida Cubana will be at Barbarian Brewing from 5-8pm. He will be serving one entree until they are gone. Menu tbd but you know it will be tasty!
Some food recommendations
I recently went to Chandlers for the first time and it really knocked my socks off. Best steak I've ever had and found my new fave mocktail, Dr Feel Good.
If you are like me and always miss the farmer's markets on Saturday, go to a fruit & veg stand! My faves are Reggie's Veggies (Ustick), Old Fashioned Fruit & Veg (Overland & Cloverdale or on Broadway Ave), or 44 Fruit & Veg.
I've been in a sandwich mood. Stacked Deli is bomb and has dutch crunch bread, also fyi its pick up/delivery only. Uncle Giuseppe's is amazing & a whole experience. I still love Cobby's too, there is just something special about sticking your arm in the chip hole (iykyk). Also Das Alpenhaus Deli has incredible sandwiches, including a schnitzel bigger than your head.
Dinner at Das Alpenhaus. So good!
Things to do
Thursday, July 18
Home Buying 101, Hops 'N Homes First Time Homebuyer Class, is happening tonight at Payette Brewing at 6pm. It's a free class for first time homebuyers to learn all the things about buying a house in Boise. This class changed my life!
Thread Honey Embroidery Workshop is happening at Scenic at 6pm. You get to create a set of four hand-embroidered napkins! Tix are $85 and include all materials and instruction.
Go workout with KegFit at Barbarian Brewing. It’s a “go at your own pace” circuit training workout using empty Barbarian kegs for weight. Tix are $10 and includes a recovery beer.
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.
