2026 Life in Idaho Area Guide Sample

Muddy Dash Boise 2025

Expo Idaho

A fun-filled obstacle course

featuring mud pits and challenges

suitable for all fitness levels.

Canyon County Fair

July 24-27

Held in Caldwell, this fair features

carnival rides, live entertainment,

agriculture showcases, and family-

friendly activities, celebrating

Idaho’s traditions

Jaialdi 2025

July 29 – August 3

One of the largest Basque festivals

in the world, featuring traditional

music, dance, sports, and cuisine.

Garden City Artisans

Market

Every Saturday in July 2025

Weekly market featuring local

artisans, food trucks, and live

entertainment at Riverfront Park,

Garden City.

Twilight Criterium

Downtown Boise

Part of the American Criterium Cup,

returning to downtown Boise on July

19th, 2025, featuring professional

races, a Kids’ Ride, and an expo with

food, drinks, and activities, drawing

over 20,000 spectators.

San Inazio Basque

Festival

A celebration of Boise’s rich Basque

heritage with live music, traditional

dancing, sports, and authentic

Basque food and drinks. This free

event honors Saint Ignatius, the

Patron Saint of the Basque people.

Meridian Fine Arts

Festival

Idaho Botanical Garden

Kleiner Park showcases over 75

Pacific Northwest artists, live

entertainment, food vendors, and

a splash pad for kids.

Treasure Valley PRCA

Rodeo

Meridian Rodeo Grounds

A two-day rodeo event featuring

classic events like bull riding

and barrel racing, with proceeds

supporting local causes​.

July

Independence Day

Fireworks Spectacular

Boise

Ann Morrison Park

Meridian

Independence Day

Celebration; Storey Park

Garden City

Boise Hawks Memorial

Stadium

Nampa

God and Country Festival;

Ford Idaho Amphitheater

(check for date)

Caldwell

4th of July; Brothers Park

Middleton

Foote Park

Star

Hunter’s Creek Park

Kuna

Bernie Fisher Park

Melba

“Olde Tyme” 4th of July

Emmett

Gem Island Sports

Complex

McCall

Payette Lake

Tamarack

Tamarack Resort hosts a

variety of events through

Fourth of July weekend

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