2026 Life in Idaho Area Guide Sample

August

Kuna Days

Held in early August at Bernie

Fisher Park, features live music,

vendors, a parade, kids’ carnival,

and fireworks, with highlights like

the Boy Scouts Pancake Breakfast

and Fun Run.

Boise Soul Food Festival

Julia Davis Park

A celebration of African-American

culture with soul food, live music,

dancing, Black-owned businesses,

and workshops on history,

traditional dances, music, hair

care, and social justice.

Caldwell Night Rodeo

Caldwell Rodeo Grounds

Evening rodeo events featuring top

cowboys and cowgirls, live music,

and food vendors. August 12-16th

Western Idaho Fair

The Western Idaho Fair, a tradition

since 1897, celebrates Idaho’s

agriculture, livestock, arts, and

culture with competitions, free

concerts, carnival rides, food, and

family-friendly entertainment.

The Nampa Festival

of the Arts

Held every August at Nampa’s

Lakeview Park, this free two-day

festival features over 200 artisan

booths, live entertainment, food

vendors, and family-friendly

activities.

Boise Baroque

Summer Concerts

Summer concerts at the Chateau

des Fleurs feature live music, lawn

games, kids’ activities, and dining

options, with seating choices

including lawn, concert row, and

tables.

Hyde Park Street Fair

Camel’s Back Park, Boise

Boise’s annual North End free event

featuring 3 days of entertainment,

140+ vendor booths filled with art,

clothing, jewelry, and more.

Art in the Park

Julia Davis Park

A free three-day festival hosted by

the Boise Art Museum, featuring

over 200 artists, live music, food,

and hands-on activities for kids.

Potato Days

Kleiner Memorial Park

Celebrate Idaho’s beloved potato

with live music, chalk art, vendors,

potato-themed street food, carnival

games, and family-friendly activities.

Old Boise Oktoberfest

Celebrate German culture in Boise’s

Old Town District, featuring food,

beers, a stein hoist competition,

kids’ games, and face painting.

Eagle Jazz and Blues Fest

Downtown Eagle

A two-day event featuring world-

class jazz and blues performances,

free and ticketed shows, food,

drinks, and support for local music

education through youth camps

and scholarships.

Spirit Of Boise Balloon Classic

August 27-31, 2025

A multi-day event with colorful balloon launches, free tethered

rides on Kid’s Day, pilot meet-and-greets, and the dazzling Nite

Glow, offering stunning views over downtown Boise.

September

Hyde Park Street Fair