As one of the most highly sought environments in the country, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho attracts visitors throughout the year to its alluring waters, charming city core, and surrounding mountains and forests.
With recreational and cultural opportunities mere minutes away in every direction, the Inland Northwest region offers a lifestyle that is as diverse as the terrain itself.
And right now Gotham Bay Estates is offering its owners a piece of this paradise.
July 2010 EVENTS
Jul 1-26 | There's Gold in Them Thar Teeth
D.K. Molar, The Devious Dentist, or... There's Gold in Them Thar Teeth, presented by the Sixth Street Melodrama in Wallace. Shows Wed-Sat, Sunday matinees. 208-752-8871 or Sixth St. Melodrama
Jul 3-17 | Rogers & Hamerstein's Cinderella
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre presents Cinderela at NIC's Schuler Performing Arts Center, July 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 208-769-7780 or Summer Theatre
Jul 7 - Aug 1 | Suds in the River, or...Snakes Afloat
Suds in the River, or....Snakes Afloat, Wed-Saturdays 7 pm Sunday 2 pm July 7 through August 1 Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth Street, Wallace, Idaho 1-877-SIXTHST
Adults, $15, Seniors and Students, $13, Family $30 All shows Wednesday and Thursday, $10
Jul 9-11 | The Big Bad Musical
Ain't It Good Productions Presents The Big Bad Musical, a fun musical comedy for the whole family. July 9 - 7 PM
July 10 2 PM & 7 PM
July 11 2 PM & 7 PM
$8 for adults and Kids, call 208-769-4262
Jul 10-11 | 28th Annual Historic Skills Fair
Go back in time at the Historic Skills Fair at the Old Mission State Park in Cataldo. Displays and activities highlight the skills and tools used as far back as when Idaho's oldest standing building was errected. 208-682-3814 or Old Mission State Park.
Jul 11 | Garden Tour
The CdA Garden Club presents the Annual Garden Tour, 11am-4pm, visit various area gardens, each with live music and Green vendors. Maps & tickets available at local nurseries. 208-664-0987 or CdA Garden Club
Jul 11 | Jacey's Race
A 5k race for runners and walkers & 1k fun run for kids, benefits local children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses. The 5k begins at 8:15am, 1k begins at 9am. JaceysRace.org.
Jul 12-16 | Learning to Play: Around the World
Lake City Playhouse present this theatre daycamp for kids age 4-6, 10am-noon at the Playhouse in CdA. Lake City Playhouse
Jul 12-16 | Learning to Play: Jungle Safari
Lake City Playhouse present this theatre daycamp for kids age 4-6, 9-noon at the Playhouse in CdA. Lake City Playhouse
Jul 13-19 | Musical Theater Program
Sandpoint Parks and Recreation welcome Music Conservatory of Sandpoint and their musical theater program. Class will be held at 110 Main St. Tues, Wed, & Thurs. July 13-29 from 9 A.M. to Noon. Class Fee is $95. Ages 8-16 years are welcome. This is a great summer class for students of all levels interested in musical theater. Rehearsals incorporate acting, drama and voice. There will be two performances at the end. For more information about the Music Conservatory, please contact Ruth Klinginsmith at 304-9085 or Karin Wedemeyer at 255-7206. Pre-Registration by July 9th at Sandpoint Parks and Recreation 1123 Lake St. or call 263-3613 for details.
Jul 14 | NIC's Really Big Raffle Drawing
Watch the excitement of over $300,000 in prizes be given away, including the 2010 Green Home, Ft. Sherman Park, North Idaho College Campus. Outdoor, rain or shine, bring your lawnchairs! Door prizes entry for all that attend. Food vendors and live music start at 6pm., drawing begins at 7 p.m. Information: 208-769-3271 or www.nic.edu/rbr
Jul 14 | Taste of Nepal
Taste of Nepal, benefiting Transitions in Progress, serving local domestic violence victims and homeless families. Program on Nepal with ethnic food available. 5:30-8pm, Community Hall, Sandpoint. More info: 208- 290-5991 or gdueb@wildblue.net
Jul 15 | Andy Day at Riverstone Concert Series
Andy Day plays modern and classic hits plays at Riverston Park in CdA, 6-7:30pm. Free and open to the public.
Jul 15 | B.Y.O. Putter Putt Putt Tournament
Second Annual Putt-Putt Tournament held at the Parkside Towers, 6th & Sherman, CdA. 5-7pm. More info: Marilee Wallace at the CdA Chamber of Commerce, 208-415-0111.
Jul 15 | Picnic and Butterflies
Picnic in the garden and music by Ruth Pratt and Friends followed by a butterfly release, benefitting CdA Homes. 5-7pm, CdA Homes, 624 W Harrison, CdA. Please RSVP to 208-664-8119
Jul 16-17 | 2ND Annual Golden Era Antique & Art Festival 2010
Golden Era Antiques, up Memory Lane on Hwy 95, one mile North of Plummer. A variety of Local Artists, Unique Craftsmen, Writers & Live Entertainment. Also, Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Veronica’s famous Indian Tacos, The expanded exhibit, “Honoring Our Ancestors,” which this year will include historical photos of 101 years of settlement on the Coeur d’ Alene Indian Reservation & 100 years of settlers of Plummer, Idaho
Jul 16-18 | Bike Country USA Weekend
Bike centric weekend with parades, group bike rides and clinics for the entire family. Silver Mountain, Kellogg. www.silvermt.com
Jul 16 | Bucket, Brews & Blues
Enjoy food from Eckness Catering, a variety of brews & wines, the sweet blues sounds of Lyle Morse, & wonderful artistic "Art Buckets" by local arts organizations for sale through a silent auction. Proceeds benefit participating arts organizations and the Coeur d'Alene Arts & Culture Alliance. 5-8pm, CdA Chamber of Commerce patio, 1st & Sherman. 208-292-1629 or visit www.artsincda.org $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Jul 16 | Greenstone Outdoor Cinema Series
A free outdoor movie series, starts at dusk, bring your chairs and blankets. "Babe, Pig in the City" at Montrose Park in Post Falls.
Jul 16 | H.E.L.P. Center 1st Anniversary and Open House
Celebrating the first year of St. Vincent dePaul's H.E.L.P. Center. 1-4pm, 201 E harrison, CdA, please RSVP to Janet at 208-664-3095
Jul 16-18 | Horsin’ Around Expo and Battle of the Bull
Bonner County Fairgrounds hosts three-day event featuring horse clinics, games, shows, demonstrations and the Battle of the Bulls. HorsinAroundExpo.com or 208-263-8414
Jul 16-18 | Plummer Centennial and Westside Rendezvous
Parade, farmer's market, historic exhibits, fun run, old fashioned games, talent show, carnival and block party, reunions, food, live music, car show and Golden Era Antique and Art Fest. Plummer, 208-686-1641 or email donna@cityofplummer.org
Jul 16-18 | River City Rod Run
13th Annual River City Rod Run, Hot Rod Cafe, Post Falls, Hot Rod Cafe
Jul 16-18 | Shoot for the Stars
Shoot for the Stars, a program of Sampson and Friends, helps enhance the lives of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. The 2010 Shoot for the Stars will bring you the top cowboys and cowgirls competing today. North Idaho Fairgrounds in CdA. Sampson & Friends
Jul 16-17 | St. Joe Valley Show & Shine
St Joe Show & Shine open car show, cruise Friday night starts at high school, show Saturday at City Park, Saturday night dance with the Fabulous Kingpins, St. Maries, 208-245-2800 or cport@stmarieswireless.com.
Jul 16 | Veterans End-of-Life Care Presentation
Hospice of North Idaho presents Deborah L. Grassman who has pioneered research on the effects of past trauma on the quality of a veteran's dying process. 9am-3pm, St, Pius Church, 625 E Haycraft in CdA. RSVP by
July 14, 208-772-7994 or eileenm@honi.org
Jul 17-18 | 20th Annual St. Maries Art Festival
Annual s.m.ART by the River Festival of the Arts at Cherry Bend Boat Park in St. Maries. Paintings, sculptures, woodcrafts, baskets, photographs and more, music and entertainment, free festival. 208-245-3417
Jul 17 | 27th Annual Bodacious BBQ
27th Annual Bodacious BBQ, Hope Memorial Community Center, Highway 200, Hope, 208-264-548
Jul 17-18 | Dog Show
Dog Show presented by Inland Empire Kennel Association, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA, IEKA
Jul 17 | Greenstone Outdoor Cinema Series
A free outdoor movie series, starts at dusk, bring your chairs and blankets. "The Pacifier" at Coeur d'Alene Place.
Jul 17 | Huckleberry Festival
Held at the Priest Lake Golf Course. Golf tournament, craft festival, bluegrass music. www.priestriverchamber.com
Jul 17 | MacroBrew Festival
A celebration of the finest domestic beers, Silver Mountain, Kellogg, Silver Mountain
Jul 17 | Mini Van Jamboree
2nd annual event where mini vans are cool! Contestants compete in a series of whacky events (car seat scavenger hunt, time trials, soccer mom dribble, Chinese fire drill, etc.) Winners will be crowned “Queen/King of the Road”. Silver Mountain, Kellogg. www.silvermt.com
Jul 17 | Mountain Music Festival
Outdoor concerts on Schweitzer Mountain, family activities, food and more. Schweitzer.com or 208-263-9555
Jul 17 | Orofino Scholarship Show & Shine
Open car show at the Orifino City Park, benefitting the Orofino/Timberline Scholarship fund, 208-476-7569
Jul 17 | Priest Lake Trails & Snowmobile Club ATV Ride
ATV ride sponsored by the Priest Lake Trails & Snowmobile Club, 9am, Nordman. Priest Lake
July 17 | Rathdrum Lions Club Car Show
Rathdrum Lions Club 8th Annual Car Show in Rathdrum. A relaxed show on the lawn, trophies and family fun. Information and registration forms at lonniem@webband.com, 509-926-1370 or normancherry@verizon.net, 208-687-1212.
Jul 17 | Ride For Life
Motorcycle ride to Cavanaugh Bay Resort. Benefits Cancer Patient Care, 208-667-7433 or Lone Wolf H-D
Jul 17 | Women of Courage
A day dedicated to women in the military who flew over 60 million miles transporting planes during WWII at the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center, Sagle. More info TBA, 208-255-4321 or Bird Museum
Jul 18 | Steve Omi Memorial Open Water Swim
17th Annual Open Water Swim, 1 mile loop at Sanders Beach in CdA, check-in starts at 8:15am, race starts at 9:30am. www.steveomi.org/
Jul 19-24 | High Mountain Jamboree
The High Mountain ATV Club hosts the 2010 Jamboree in Wallace, rated #3 Top American ATV Town by Dirt Wheels Magazine. Rides, rallies, mud bog and more. 208-512-2269 or High Mtn ATV Club
Jul 19 | The 10 Warning Signs of Dementia
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association, learn the difference between normal aging, simple memory loss and Alzheimer's. Free & open to public, 5pm, CdA Library, 702 E Front, CdA, 208-666-2996 or Alzheimer's
Jul 21 | Five Minutes of Fame
Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911
Jul 22 - Aug 1 | Pump Boys & Dinettes
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre presents Pump Boys & Dinettes, July 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, Aug 1 at NIC's Schuler Performing Arts Center, 208-769-7780 or CdA Summer Theatre
Jul 22 | Ryan Larsen Band at Riverston Concert Series
The Ryan Larsen Band plays country plays at Riverston Park in CdA, 6-7:30pm. Free and open to the public.
Jul 22 | Summer Wine & Art Auction
Wine tasting and art exhibit/auction to benefit the Shoshone Medical Center, 6-9pm, Silver Mountain in Kellogg, 208-784-7017 ext 556 or Summer Wine
Jul 22 | The Lives of Fish
The American Fisheries Society brings a program for all ages to the CdA Library, 1-4pm. View live fish tanks, a hydrology/fish habitat station, a movie and play Fish Bingo for prizes. www.cdalibrary.org or 208-769-2315
Jul 23-25 | Harrison Old Time Picnic
Celebrate Harrison's history and good times in general, community picnic, music, vendors, kids activities, fun for all, Harrison. Harrison Chamber
Jul 23-24 | Hayden Days
Kicks off Friday at 2pm live music, dancing, food and craft vendors and Beer Garden at Hayden City Park. Saturday Pancake Breakfast, 7am, Hayden City Park Gazebo, parade on Government Way 10am. Children's games, food, craft vendors and other activities throughout each day. 208-209-1080, www.haydenlakerotary.org or www.cityofhaydenid.us
July 23-25 | Julyamsh 2010
The Coeur d'Alene Tribe presents Julyamsh, the largest outdoor powwow in the Pacific Northwest, celebrate Native American culture with song, dance, drumming, games and spirituality. Greyhound Park, Post Falls.Julyamsh
Jul 24 | 2nd Annual St. Vincent dePaul Steak Fry
A fun benefit for St. Vincent de Paul, 5-8pm at O'Shay's, 313 CdA Lake Drive in CdA. Great food, live music and a worthy cause. Tickets available at St. Vincent Thrift Stores and the HELP Center at 201 E Harrison in CdA. www.stvincentdepaulcda.org
Jul 24-25 | Fireman's Fun Festival
Fireman's Fun Festival in Mullan
Jul 24 | Greenstone Outdoor Cinema Series
A free outdoor movie series, starts at dusk, bring your chairs and blankets. "The Sandlot" at Montrose park in Post Falls.
Jul 24 | Hayden Days Pancake Feed
Hayden Days Pancake Feed, Hayden City Park, Hayden, Hayden Chamber of Commerce
Jul 24-25 | Sand, Set and Spike
The Inland Northwest’s Premiere Sand Volleyball Tournament. Over 800 tons of sand are brought in, leveled off and made to conform to regulation standards. The event attracts competitors from all over competing in both a four on four tournament and two on two tournament, competing for both cash and prizes. 4-on-4 co-ed rounds on Saturday, 2-on-2 tournament on Sunday. Ironwood Square Shopping Center, I-95 and Ironwood in CdA. http://sandsetandspike.com
Jul 24-25 | Silver Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Silver Hoops 3 on 3 basketball, Kellogg, 208-784-0821
Jul 24 | The Great Sandpoint Flat Water Regatta
The Rotary Club of Sandpoint hosts a Flat Water Regatta race Saturday, July 24, to raise funds for a scholarship program for local high school graduates. Expert & recreational canoe & kayak singles and tandems, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Beach in Sandpoint, 208-946-6079 or Regatta
Jul 25 | 26th Anual Bare Buns Fun Run
Bare Buns Fun Run, Sun Meadow Resort, Worley, 208-686-8686 or Sun Meadow
Jul 25 | Race The River Triathlon
The latest addition to Coeur d’Alene’s unmatched setting, amenities and commitment to an active lifestyle. The race begins with a trolley ride to the start, a swim with the river’s current, a flat, 3-loop bike course and finishes with a loop around Riverstone Lake. Coeur d'Alene, Race The River
Jul 26-30 | Play in a Week: Robin Hood
Lake City Playhouse present this theatre workshop for kids age 7-12, two sessions at the Playhouse in CdA. Lake City Playhouse
Jul 26 | Within A Days Drive
A slideshow by Chic Burge on places to play within a day’s drive from Sandpoint. Some of the areas featured will be Stevens Peak Lakes, Revette Lake, Cabinet Mountain Wanless Lake-Engle Peak, Wilderness Valley, Proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, The Yaak, American Selkirks Peak-Snow Creek Falls, and many more. 6pm in the Sandpoint Community Hall at 204 S. 1st Ave. The slide show will last about one and a half hours, and is free to attend.
Jul 27 | Gretchen Wilson in Concert
Gretchen Wilson at the CdA Casino, Worley, CdA Casino
Jul 29 | Ruth & Friends at Riverstone Concert Series
Ruth & Friends play music from the Great American Songbook plays at Riverston Park in CdA, 6-7:30pm. Free and open to the public.
July 30-Aug 2 | Art on the Green
42nd Annual Art on the Green, celebrate art, creativity & friendship. Arts & crafts, juried art show, live entertainment, food and kids activities. North Idaho College. Art on the Green
Jul 30-31 | Asphalt Angeles Cruise, Show & Shine
Asphalt Angeles Cruise, Show & Shine, Priest River, 208-448-1146
Jul 30 | Body by Scotty Block Party
Block party, car show, live music, food, Body by Scotty, Post Falls, 208-773-0925
July 30-Aug 2 | Downtown Street Fair
Arts & crafts, sidewalk sale, live music, food, over 250 vendors on Sherman in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Steet Fair or 208-415-0116
Jul 30-31 | Priest River Timber Days Celebration
Asphalt Angels Hot Neon Nights Car Cruise, Fun Run, Parade, Logging Competitions, Arts & Crafts Booths, Kid Games. Food, Show & Shine Car Show, Family Dance, Lawnmower Races & more. 208-448-2721 or www.priestriverchamber.com
Jul 30 - Aug 1 | Super Stocks & Idaho 200
3 days of racing, INSSA Super Stocks Friday, Rocky Mountain Challenge Saturday, Idaho 200 Sunday, Stateline Speedway, Post Falls, Speedway
Jul 30-Aug 2 | Taste of the Coeur d'Alenes
Art & craft festival combines with a large selection of food vendors, Coeur d'Alene City Park. Taste of CdAs or 208-667-5986
Jul 31 | 3rd Annual Hayden View Children's Triathlon
Starts at Honeysuckle Beach, 11am for ages 11 and under: Swim, 2-mile bike ride, and 300-yard run. www.active.com/triathlon/hayden-id
Jul 31 | 3rd Annual Hayden View Triathlon
Starts at Honeysuckle Beach, 7am, prerace meeting, 6:30am. Sprint Triathlon for Ages 12 and up: 10.2 mile Bike, 3.7 mile Run. www.active.com/triathlon/hayden-id
Jul 31 | Centennial Celebration at Camp Sweyolaken
Honoring 100 years, Camp Fire USA's centennial campfire lighting celebration, CdA Lake, boat leaves Independence Point 2p, returns 11pm, 800-386-2324 or Camp Fire
Jul 31 | Crazy Days
Merchants' annual sidewalk sale, Downtown Sandpoint 208-255-1876
Jul 31 - Aug 8 | Summer School of Piping & Drumming
Summer school for bagpipes and drums, North Idaho College.
Jul 31 - Aug 1 | SWISH 3 on 3 Basketball
3rd Annual SWISH 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Downtown Bonners Ferry, 8am-5pm, 208-946-3843 or SWISH
August 2010 EVENTS
Aug 1 | Boat Club Poker Run
Boat Poker run starts on the St. Joe River in St. Maries traveling to the designated stops on Lake Coeur d' Alene then Harrison to turn in your hands. Prizes awarded. Sponsored by the St Joe River Boat Club 208-245-2932 or 208-245-2837
Aug 1 | Inland Northwest Water Blessing Pilgrimage
First stop of a tour through E Washington, North Idaho and W Montana visiting lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks, blessing, praying, and infusing the waters with the energy of peace and healing for all. 9-11am, Coeur d'Alene City Beach http://www.enlightened-choice.com
Aug 1 | Schweitzer Huckleberry Festival
Celebrate the native Huckleberry with activities, food, vendors and more, Schweitzer Mountain. Schweitzer.com.
Aug 1 | Timber Days Lawn Mower Races
Downtown Priest River, Lawnmower races, poker paddle, vendors & more. 208-448-2721 or www.priestriverchamber.com
Aug 4 | Carrie Rodruiguez
Carrie Rodruiguez in concert at the Panida in Sandpoint, 8p Panida
Aug 4-29 | Rustler at the Ranch, or ...How Swift Can the Taylors Run?
Rustler at the Ranch, or...How Swift Can the Taylors Run?, Wed-Saturdays 7 pm Sunday 2 pm August 4 through August 29 Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth Street, Wallace, Idaho 1-877-SIXTHST Adults, $15, Seniors and Students, $13, Family $30 All shows Wednesday and Thursday, $10
Aug 4,11,18,25 | Twilight Bike Adventures 2010
Twilight bike races attract the regions best riders for friendly competition on courses that change weekly. The whole family can come for some great times with kid’s races and after parties are offered as well. Wednesday wvwnings in August at Schweitzer Mountain. www.schweitzer.com
Aug 5 | Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Opening Night brings Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to The Festival at Sandpoint. 7:30pm at Memorial Field. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 5 | Kathy Colton & The Reluctants at Riverston
Kathy Colton & The Reluctants play folk music at Riverston Park in CdA, 6-7:30pm. Free and open to the public.
Aug 5-30 | Mezmerizing Merry, or...
Mezmerizing Merry, or... Thanks for the,,,,Uh, Memories, presented by the Sixth Street Melodrama in Wallace, Wed-Sat eves, Sun matinees. 208-752-8871 or Sixth Street Melodrama
Aug 6 | Brandi Carlile with Ian McFeron
Night 2 of The Festival at Sandpoint. 7:30pm at Memorial Field. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 6-8 | Fair Open Horse Show
Open Horse Show, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA
Aug 6 | Featured Artist Series
St. Maries Art Gallery Featured Artist Series. Receptions are first friday of the month between 3 and 6 p.m.
Aug 6-7 | Motocross Racing
Motocross motorcycle racing, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA, MRP ArenaCross
Aug 7-14 | A Cow, Some Beans & a Boy Named Jack, Kid's Camp Theatre
Kids 6-16 work with professional actors in town to preform at the CdA Simmer Theatre, 9am-3pm, call 208-769-7780 for info & registration
Aug 7 | Coeur d'Alene Triathlon & Duathlon
27th Annual, Coeur d'Alene City Park, CdA Triathlon or 208-664-3194
Aug 7-20 | Hairspray
CdA Summer Theatre presents Hairspray, July 7, 8, 12 13, 14, 15 19, 20 at NIC's Schuler Performing Arts Center, 208-769-7780 or Summer Theatre
Aug 7 | Hauser Daze
Family fun at Hauser Lake County Park. Parade, fishing derby, horseshow tourney, car show, pie contest, dunk tank, vendors, food, kids activities and live music. Fishing derby starts 5am, parade at 10am, park events at 11am. 208-777-9315 or www.cityofhauser.org.
Aug 7 | Keb' Mo' with Kristina Train
Night 3 at The Festival at Sandpoint. 6:30pm at Memorial Field. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 7 | Long Bridge Swim
The Northwest's premier open-water swimming event, held in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Long Bridge Swim is a 1.76-mile swim across magnificent Lake Pend Oreille. Long Bridge Swim
Aug 7-8 | Pend Oreille Arts & Crafts Fair
38th Annual Fair features handcrafted fine art, fiber, photography, metal, ceramics, wood and jewelry. Free! 10am-6pm, -4pm on Sun. City Beach in Sandpoint Pend Oreille Arts 208-263-6139
Aug 8 | Peter and the Wolf at Festival at Sandpoint
Family concert night at The Festival at Sandpoint. Peter and the Wolf with the Spokane Youth Orchestra and Sandpoint's Studio One dancers. 7:30pm at Memorial Field. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 8 | Raft For The Cure
Raft For The Cure with ROW on the Clark Fork River. Half or full day guided float, all equipment provided, lunch, proceeds go to local Susan G. Komen affiliates. 208-765-0841 or rowadventures.com/komen
Aug 8-31 | Voices of the Big Burn
Voices of the Big Burn, an historical presentation on the 1910 Fire, Sundays through Tuesdays, 7 p.m. August 8th through August 31. Sixth Street Melodrama, 212 Sixth Street, Wallace, Idaho 1-877-SIXTHST, All shows $10
Aug 9-13 | Auditioning Techniques
Lake City Playhouse present this theatre workshop for kids age 13-19, 1-4pm at the Playhouse in CdA. Lake City Playhouse
Aug 9-13 | Learning to Play: Super Kids
Lake City Playhouse present this theatre daycamp for kids age 4-6, 10am-noon at the Playhouse in CdA. Lake City Playhouse
Aug 11 | Rob Thomas in Concert
Rob Thomas in concert at the CdA Casino
Aug 12 | Diana Clemons at Riverstone Concert Series
Diana Clemons plays classical viola, fiddle and piano plays at Riverston Park in CdA, 6-7:30pm. Free and open to the public.
Aug 12 | Goodguys Great Northwest Kickoff Party
Kickoff event for the Goodguys Great Northwest Nationals car show in Spokane Aug 13-15, starts at 4pm at Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls, 208-773-1712
Aug 12 | Natalie MacMaster with the Turtle Duhks
Fiddler Natalie MacMaster at The Festival at Sandpoint. 7:30pm at Memorial Field. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 12 | Recovery Conference
Wellness-An Integrated Lifestyle is the title for this year's recovery conference at Harding Center, CdA, rentfroc@dhw.idaho.gov
Aug 13-15 | 1st Annual Hayden Village Art Festival
1st Annual Hayden Village Art Festival, Hayden City Park and on Government Way. The festival will showcase demonstrations by artists in a variety of artistic categories. Live music, arts activities for children, foods and beverage vendors. 208-762-1185 or Hayden Chamber
Aug 13 | Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene
Every 2nd Friday from April-December, 5-8pm, Downtown CdA. Visit galleries, shops and food & drink establishments in this free, family friendly evening. ArtWalk
Aug 13-22 | Artists' Studio Tour
Take a peek inside studios during the 8th annual Artists' Studio Tour. This unique regional event happens during the weekends of Aug. 13-15 and Aug. 20-22 from 10am-5pm and offers an opportunity to visit painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters, glass artists and more. To navigate your way through this self-guided driving tour, pick up a brochure at Sandpoint locations or visit ArtTourDrive.org.
Aug 13-14 | CdA to Sandpoint Walk Relay
Teams of 12 walkers rotate over 18 legs of the route that includes a midnight ride on Tremors at Silverwood. Prizes awarded in 6 fun categories. Walk Relay
Aug 13-15 | IAA Cavanaugh Bay Fly-In/Meeting
Annual Cavanaugh Bay Fly-In /IAA Meeting. Camp with your airplane, the Bird Museum will be open Aug 13th & 14th, 208-602-5840 or 208-890-8866
Aug 13 | Michael Franti and Spearhead
Michael Franti and Spearhead with the Pimps of Joytime at the Festival at Sandpoint, 7:30 at Memorial Field. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 13-22 | Sandpoint Artists Studio Tour
Take a self guided tour of Sandpoint artists studios, Aug 13-15 and Aug 20-22. 208-265-1776 or Art Tour
Aug 13-15 | Tennis Tournament
Post Falls Recreation and Outback Steakhouse present the area's largest tennis tournament in Post Falls. 208-773-0539
Aug 14 | 17th Anual Brewsfest
Mountain top beer festival, 20 brewers, 3 live bands, Silver Mountain
Aug 14 | 5th Annual Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-In
Large number of aircraft on display including bi-planes, backcountry, experimental, homebuilt, certified & Quest Kodiak, live entertainment, aviation movie theare & childrens entertainment, 8am-3pm, Sandpoint Airport. 208-255-9954 or Jan Lee
Aug 14 | Bull Bash
Bull Bash a t Boundary County Fairgrounds, 7pm, Sandpoint, Bull Bash
Aug 14 | CdA Open Water Swim
First Annual Coeur d'Alene Open Water Swim. Info
Aug 14 | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Nitty gritty Dirt Band with Crooked Still at the Festival at Sandpoint, 6:30 at Memorial Field. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 14 | Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Kootenai County Circles Initiative's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, CDA Applebees 8-10am.
Aug 14 | Smashapalooza
Smashapalooza Demolition Derby, 6pm, Statelin Speedway, Post Falls, Speedway
Aug 15 | Feast of the Assumption
The Feast of the Assumption Pilgrimage by the Coeur d'Alene Indians. This annual event is important to the Tribe and traces roots back to the 1860's. Old Mission State Park, Cataldo, 208-682-3814 or Old Mission State Park
Aug 15 | Festival at Sandpoint Grand Finale
The last night for at the Festival at Sandpoint features the Spokane Symphone Orchestra, 6:30 at Memorial Field. Gates open at 4:30pm for a wine tasting. Festival at Sandpoint
Aug 16-27 | Musical Theratre Intensive
Lake City Playhouse present this musical theatre workshop for kids age 13-19, 10am-4pm at the Playhouse in CdA. Lake City Playhouse
Aug 18-21 | Boundary County Fair
Boundary County Fair in Bonners Ferry, "Let's Celebrate", more info TBA
Aug 18 | Five Minutes of Fame
Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911
Aug 19-21 | 1910 Fire Commemorative
Marking the 100 year anniversary of the great fire of 1910 with 3 days of history, dedications and presentations, Wallace, 1910 Fire Commemorative
Aug 19 | Panhandle Polecats at Riverston Concert Series
Bluegrass band the Panhandle Polecats perform at Riverston Park in CdA, 6-7:30pm. Free and open to the public.
Aug 20-22 | Downhill Mountain Bike Races
Stop #3 on the FluidRide Cup, The Northwest's premeire downhill mountain bike competition, Schweitzer Mountain
Aug 20-22 | Fluidride Cup
Downhill Mountain Bike races, Schweitzer Mountain, Schweitzer.com or 208-263-9555
Aug 20 | Greenstone Outdoor Cinema Series
A free outdoor movie series, starts at dusk, bring your chairs and blankets. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" at Coeur d'Alene place in CdA.
Aug 20-21 | Huckleberry/Heritage Festival
Great family fun, art, craft & food vendors, live music, bake-off, 5K run, downtown bicycle races and the grueling Dobson Pass Bicycle Hill Climb. Wallace 208-753-7151 or Wallace C of C
Aug 20-22 | Mountain Man Rendezvous
A highlight of the year for trappers and traders of the 1800's, this Rendezvous is recreated by modern day Mountain Men (and women) performing traditional skills in period dress. Old Mission State Park, Cataldo, 208-682-3814 or Old Mission State Park
Aug 20-22 | Murray Gold Rush Daze
Celebrate the Gold Rush at the Spragpole in Murray, Saloon Girl Pagent, car show, vendors, live music, food & fun, parade at 11am on Saturday, 208-682-3901 or Spragpole.
Aug 21-22 | Bonner County Rodeo
Annual Rodeo at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, 208-263-8414
Aug 21 | Crusin n' Groovin With the Commancheros
The Commancheros Car Club sponsors their annual show & shine, vendors, food, music, burn outs, drag races, City Park, Pinehurst, 208-682-3348
Aug 21 | Injectors Car Show
Injectors Car Club annual car show, food, entertainment, NASCAR simulator, proceeds go to Hospice and Toys For Tots, Bonner Mall, Sandpoint, 208-263-9780
Aug 21-22 | NIC 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
3 on 3 basketball, brackets for third-graders through adults
on North Idaho College’s main campus. Entry fee is $100 per team is due by Aug. 16. Registration forms are available at the NIC Athletics Office inside Post Hall, at The Sports Cellar located at 402 Sherman Ave. or download one at www.nic.edu/athletics/camps_clinics.asp.
Aug 21 | Porsche Club Outing to Hills Resort
Inland Northwest Porsche Club's annual outing to Hill's Resort on Priest Lake, Porsche Club
Aug 21-22 | Wooden Boat Show
Annual Wooden Boat Show on the Boardwalk, Coeur d'Alene, Boat Show or 208-415-0110. The Museum will also feature an exhibit on The Diamond Cup with a display of 1960's era hydroplanes. Museum of North Idaho
Aug 22 | 3rd Annual Patriotic Golf Scramble
Golf Scramble held by the Elks in support of our local veteran, 9am, Sandpoint Elks Gold Course, Hwy 200, 208-263-4321 or Elks Golf
Aug 22 | Gary Allen in Concert
Gary Allen in concert at the CdA Casino
Aug 22 | Mica Peak Helen Lewernz Century Bike Ride Plus
Fully supported bicycle ride routes of 15, 30, 60 and 100 miles, starts at 7:30am from Verticle Earth, 2175 Main Street, Riverstone, Coeur d'Alene. Benefitting St. Vincet dePaul and Fresh Start. Register at active.com or email gcamp459@aol.com
Aug 24-28 | Bonner County Fair
Bonner County Fair, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, 208-263-8414 or Bonner Fairgrounds
Aug 25-29 | North Idaho Fair
North Idaho Fair, rodeo, carnival, exhibits, 4H, food, demo derby, motorcycle racing, live entertainment and more, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho Fair
Aug 26 | Bark For Life 2010
Benefitting the American Cancer Society's Walk For Life, Bark For Life honors the caregiving qualities of our canine “Best Friends”. Canine Caregivers are Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnostic Dogs. 5-9pm at Garden Plaza & Life Care Center, 460 Garden Court, Post Falls. kcrfl@yahoo.com for information and registration.
Aug 26 | Barry Aiken at Riverston Concert Series
Barry Aiken plays contemporary jazz at Riverston Park in CdA, 6-7:30pm. Free and open to the public.
Aug 27 | Greenstone Outdoor Cinema Series
A free outdoor movie series, starts at dusk, bring your chairs and blankets. "Three Amigos" at Montrose Park in Post Falls.
Aug 28 | Blues Fest
Blues Fest in Spirit Lake. Spirit Lake
Aug 28 | Dutch Oven Cook Off
Up to 40 teams cooking it up Dutch Oven style in 3 categories at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds or 208-765-4969 for info and registration.
Aug 28 | Hogs For Dogs
Harley Davidson ride benefitting the Kootenai Humane Society, 208-667-7433 or Lone Wolf H-D
Aug 28 | Mine to Vine
Ride the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes from Mullan to Gondola Village for wine tasting, gourmet dinner, auction and live entertainment. Silver Mountain in Kellogg
Aug 28 | Priest Lake Triathlon
1st Anual Priest Lake Triathlon, includes both Olympic distance road bike and sprint distance mountain bike versions. More info: ken@priestlakepro.com
Aug 28 | PurpleRide Spoke-d'Alene
The North Idaho Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network sponsors "PurpleRide Spoke-d'Alene." This charity bike ride will include options for a ride from Spokane to Coeur d'Alene along the Centennial Trail plus 15 and 4 mile family-ride along the Prairie Trail in Coeur d'Alene. Celebration and Awards at Riverstone Park in Coeur d'Alene. Food, entertainment (Kelly Hughes Band), and activities for the kids. Rider registration $20 (picnic included), picnic tickets $10. www.pancan.org/purpleride
September 2010Events
Sep 2-5 | Idaho State H.O.G. Rally
Idaho State Harley Owners Group presents Rally by the Lake, day rides, vendors, live entertianment, North Idaho Fairgrounds. Idaho State H.O.G. Rally
Sep 4-5 | Coaster Classic
10th Annual Labor Day Weekend Classic Car Show, hosted by the Inland Empire Late Great Chevy Club '55 — '72. 208-683-3400 x 167 or Silverwood
Sep 4-5 | Fall Fest at Schweitzer
Schweitzer Mountain's annual Fall Fest, outdoor microbrew and music festival, Schweitzer Mountain
Sep 4 | Garlic Festival
The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Garlic Festival (farmers market is every saturday from 8am-1pm), Bonners Ferry's Public Parking Lot, wwww.bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org
Sep 4-5 | Labor Day Festival
Mountain Bike Ride, Live Music, Car & Motorcycle Show, Parade & Vendors, Spirit Lake, 208-623-3411 or Spirit Lake Chamber
Sep 4 | Mt. Spokane to Spirit Lake Bike Ride
The day starts with an 8am bus ride headed to Vista House on Mt. Spokane followed by a 23 mile mountain bike ride to Spirit Lake. Food, live music, Green displays & exhibits, electric car show. Spirit Lake Parks & Rec
Sep 4 | Parrot Fest
Margaritaville meets North Idaho with tropical food and drinks and live entertainment, Silver Mountain in Kellogg
Sep 4-6 | Paul Bunyan Days
Paul Bunyan Days in St. Maries. Three days of Logger competition, food booths, carnival rides and games, Car Club breakfast, evening dance, street dance, parade, swim pool events, Idaho's largest "topless" beer bar (no roof), and a great fireworks show Sunday night. 208-245-3563 or St Maries Chamber
Sep 4-5 | Wooden Boat Show & Poker Run
Wooden boat poker run Saturday from Blue Diamond Marina, boat show & parade Sunday at Elkin's Resort, Priest Lake
Sep 6 | Labor Day Concert in the Park
The Coeur d'Alene Symphony presents Patriotic music, Broadway and Light Classics, 1pm, Ciy Park Bandshell, Coeur d'Alene, Symphony
Sep 9 | Psychic Silvia Browne
Psychic Silvia Brown appears at the CdA Casino
Sep 10 | Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene
Every 2nd Friday from April-December, 5-8pm, Downtown CdA. Visit galleries, shops and food & drink establishments in this free, family friendly evening. ArtWalk
Sep 10-12 | Cartridge Show
Northwest Cartridge Collectors, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA, 509-928-4477
Sep 10-11 | VikingMan Triathlon
VikingMan has multiple events to chose from, half distance triathlon, aquabike and Olympic distance traithlon and duathlon. A family fun run kicks the weekend off Friday. Heyburn State Park. VikingMan
Sep 10-12 | Women's Weekend Retreat
Women's retreat at Camp Sweyolaken, CdA Lake, variety of activities, classes and R & R, lodging and meals, 800-386-2324 or Camp Fire
Sep 11 | 8th Annual Coaster Cross
A Tri-State High School cross country invitational race thru the backwoods of Silverwood Theme Park with an all Ages Citizen's Fun Run to follow. 208-683-3400 x 109 or Silverwood
Sep 11 | First Annual Classical Glass Boat Show
Open show for all fiberglass classics on the waterfront in Harrison, 10am-4pm. People's Choice trophy, displays, food, family fun. 208-699-2228
Sep 11 | Lions Club Demolition Derby
The Lions Club Annual Demolition Derby, 7:00pm, Boundary County Fairgrounds, Bonners Ferry, Derby
Sep 11 | Rathdrum Mountain Adventure Race
A unique triathlon featuring 22 miles of mountain biking, 5.5 mikes of kayaking and 5.5 mile run, start/finish at Rathdrum City Park on Hwy 53. More info & register at 208-687-4063 or Rathdrum Adventure Race
Sep 12 | Haul Ass to Harrison Car Show & Chili Cook Off
Come see many old, unique and beautifully restored cars & trucks in downtown Harrison. Enter your favorite chili recipe in the cook off. Harrison Chamber of Commerce www.harrisonidaho.org or 208-689-3669
Sep 12 | Mine to Vine Bike Tour
Mine to Vine Bike Tour, 18-mile family bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and self-guided mine history tour. Ride ends at resort followed by dinner, wine tasting and live music in the village. Check in from noon to 2:30pm, Silver Mountain Resort Gondola Village, Kellogg. www.silvermt.com
Sept 15 | Five Minutes of Fame
Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Show begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911
Sep 18 | Community Health & Wellness Fair
Community Health & Wellness Fair hosted by the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce's Health & Wellness Committee, provides no cost health screenings and other services to showcase the health-related products and services available in the area. Health & Wellness Fair
Sep 18-19 | Gun Show
Gun Show, North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA, 406-633-2206 or Sports Connection
Sep 19 | The Scenic Half
5K, 10K and Half Marathon runs, 8:30am, Sandpoint City Beach, more info & register at The Scenic Half
Sep 21-25 | WaCanId Bike Ride
The WaCanId is a 340-mile/550-km bicycle tour around the International Selkirk Loop in Washington, Canada and Idaho. Net proceeds from entry fees benefit the participating Rotary Clubs. 1-888-823-2626 or WaCanId
Sep 23-26 | Idaho State Draft Horse & Mule International
Horse & mule driving competitions, log skidding, barrel races, displays and more, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, 208-692-4365 or Idaho Draft Horse Show
Sep 25-26 | 6th Annual Festa Italiana
Street Fair in Post Falls, presented by the Bonaventura Lodge of Post Falls (Sons of Italy) Fundraiser for scholarship program. Contact Tina-Marie at 208-640-9789
Sep 25 | Buddy Walk
Inland Northwest Buddy Walk for the National Down Syndrome Society, registration 8:30am, walk starts 9:30am, Riverstone Park in CdA, www.buddywalk.org
Sep 25 | Nothwestern Gala
Greyhound Park & Event Center, 5:30-10pm, 208-773-5016 or Post Falls Chamber
Sep 25 | Octoberfest in Priest River
Music, arts & crafts booths, food vendors & more. For info call 208-448-2721 or www.priestriverchamber.com
Sep 25 | Priest Lake Marathon
The 1st Annual Priest Lake Marathon, full marathon course and a 13.1 mile half mMarathon course for both runners and walkers. More info: ken@priestlakepro.com
Sep 25 | Walk to Prevent Suicide
3.8 mile walk to remember those lost and raise awareness of suicide as a preventable form of death. Walk starts at 10am, O'Shay's Restaurant, 313 E. Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr. CdA. More info 208-290-6161 or SPAN North
