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 Calling all art-lovers |
700 South Capitol Boulevard (Julia Davis Park) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 8330 http://www.boiseartmuseum.org |
This free event has been around since Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa. Well, the annual three-day festival may not be that antiquated, but it is one of the nation's best outdoor arts-and-crafts extravaganza. Held at the Julia Davis Park in early September, the festival hosts artists from around the West showing off and selling their works. It also offers food booths, face-painting for children (OK, adults, too), and live music. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Artistic holiday gifts |
670 Julia Davis Drive (Boise Art Museum) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 8330 http://www.boiseartmuseum.org |
Celebrating its 35th year, this annual holiday sale is a cut above the typical crafts festival. The juried event offers handmade gift ideas ranging from jewelry to kitchen items. About 350 artists are invited to the show from across the nation. Opening its doors in 1966, the sale is a fundraiser for the Boise Art Museum. Special events also include jazz and wine-tasting evenings. Admission to the sale is USD1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Day at the races |
5610 Glenwood Road Boise, ID 83714-1338 United States +1 208 321 0222 http://www.lesboisracing.com/ |
Sleek thoroughbreds and quarterhorses compete at this racetrack, located off Chinden Boulevard, three days each week from May through August. The clean facility offers plenty of seating and parking. Tours are also offered and usually take about four hours. A variety of refreshments, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, are available, as well as a gift and souvenir shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Boise at its best! |
850 W Front St Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 336 8900 http://www.boisecentre.com |
Water gushes from a cascading fountain in the middle of the red brick courtyard of this entertainment complex in downtown Boise. The plaza is a gathering place for public events, especially musical concerts . The interior offers a convention center, banquet facilities for up to 1,800 diners, and 20 meeting rooms. The elegant Grove Hotel (The), A Coast Hotel is also located here along with the Italian eatery, Emilio's Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Burgers, beverages and baseball |
5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 322 5000 http://www.boisehawks.com |
You can sip on a cold beverage, taste a burger off the grill and watch professional baseball. All at the same time? Absolutely! This Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, play at 5,000-seat Hawks Memorial Stadium from mid-June to early September. The Hawks Nest, located down the left-field line, serves up smoked salmon and fine wine. Former Hawks include major-leaguers Garrett Anderson, Troy Percival and Todd Greene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chasing The Blues |
8025, West Chinden Boulevard Farmer Brown's Amphitheater Boise, ID 83646 United States +1 208 336 0308 http://www.boiseblues.org/blue... |
This fairly new event calls for a family outing. Groove to the blues music played by live bands. Take a gastronomic tour through food gardens. You can pull up a seat at the beer gardens where skilled brewers offer large pints of the comfort drink. Browse through the various wares vendors put up on display. Cheer and hoot during the motorcycle show. All these and much more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nation's 20th-largest rodeo |
2301 Blaine Street Boise, ID 83605 United States +1 208 459 2060 http://www.caldwellnightrodeo.com |
Hee-haw! Get five days of nonstop rodeo excitement in the third week of August each year. Watch cowboys sit on bulls and broncos, race wild horses and rope calves. Considered the 20th-ranked rodeo in the nation, the first Caldwell (about 30 minutes west of Bosie) rodeo happened here in 1924. The event is held in conjunction with the Miss Rodeo Idaho pageant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun festival for a good cause |
850 Front Street Boise, ID 83702 United States |
Downtown Boise turns into a forest for the annual Festival of Trees during Thanksgiving week. This is a fund-raising event for a local hospital with 100 elaborately decorated evergreens sponsored and several of them auctioned off. Located at the Boise Centre on the Grove, the festival inspires creativity and generates a festive mood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Drag racing with Idaho flair |
P. O. Box 1398 Boise, ID 83616 United States +1 208 938 8986 http://www.firebirdonline.com/ |
Multi-colored hot rods race down the track at this longtime drag raceway, a short distance from Boise. Celebrating more than three decades of racing action, the raceway hosts about 45 events from April through October. With names like "Igniter Nitro", "Fox Hunt", "Thunderfest" and "Night of Thrills", the races run the gamut of drag racing. The raceway also hosts the largest car event in Idaho, the Boise Roadster Show in March. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Annual jazz celebration |
1910 University Drive Boise State University Boise, ID 83725 United States +1 208 947 5667 http://www.geneharris.org |
From finger-snapping jazz melodies to mellow blues, this festival brings a wide variety of jazz performers to the Boise Valley. For five days every April, Boise audiences can enjoy jazz greats such as Chuck Mangione, Arturo Sandoval and Ernestine Anderson. Named for Boise jazz pianist Gene Harris, who died in January 1999, the festival also offers a variety of musical workshops for junior high and high school students. Festival proceeds go to the Gene Harris Endowment, providing scholarships to music students. Ticket prices vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seek out Greek |
2618 West Bannock Street (corner of 27th & Bannock Streets) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 345 6147 |
Greek lovers, unite! This Greek food extravaganza, which began in 1981, falls on the first Saturday and Sunday of June at the St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church near downtown Boise. Sample spanikopita, gyros, and dolmades or bite into baklava and other Greek pastries for dessert. The festival's authentic and soulful Greek music with colorful, twirling dancing runs from 11a to 9p. Tours of the churches are also organised. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baseball Boise style |
5600 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 322 5000 http://www.boisehawks.com |
The home to the Boise Hawks Baseball Club, this old-fashioned stadium serves as a multipurpose facility with seating for 5,000 baseball fans. The seating capacity can be increased for summer concerts and special events. Hungry fans munch on chips from the snack stand or check out the Hawk's Nest for more refined munchies. Regardless of the event you attend, you will always find a friendly and helpful staff. You need to call to find out the schedule of events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun-filled street festival |
North 13th Street (13th and Heron Streets) (Camel's Back Park) Boise, ID 83702 United States http://www.northend.org |
Discover Boise's trendiest neighborhood, Hyde Park, at this popular street fair. Live rock on two stages, a plethora of arts and crafts, and a beer garden and food court highlight the three-day fair on September's second weekend. A small-time event in past years, it has achieved recent popularity. If you don't like lots of people, don't go. Restaurants, antique shops and other specialty stores will also be open in this quaint commercial district. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concert destination |
16200 Can-Ada Road Boise, ID 83687 United States +1 208 468 1000 / +1 208 442 3232 http://www.idahocenter.com |
This entertainment complex is becoming the state's best large-scale concert venue. Rock-'n'-roll acts KISS, Korn, Neil Young, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam have all strutted their stuff at this 13,100-seat cavernous arena. The event-manager, Peter Jackson, also is Eric Clapton's road manager. Rodeos, such as the popular Snake River Stampede, and monster-truck extravaganzas are held here too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exploring Diversity In Films |
816, West Bannock KNIN Television Programming (Organizers) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 331 0909 http://www.idahofilmfestival.com/ |
A selection of award winning films with spotlights on diverse global subjects are screened at the annual Idaho International Film Festival. The aim is to provide opportunities to independent filmmakers showcasing creations that explore new arenas in culture, art and entertainment. It is also a place for interaction and exchange between people involved in the art of film making. There are parties and dinners hosted by local restaurants and special screenings to look forward to. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Boise's best pro sport |
233 South Capitol Boulevard Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 383 0800 http://www.idahosteelheads.com |
This West Coast Hockey League team sizzles at the cozy 5,200-seat QWest Arena, which often draws near-capacity crowds. Despite the occasional fisticuffs, the minor-league games were selected as the Best Sports Events to Attend in a local newspaper's readers' poll. The team skates from November to April. Fans can view the game from the SportZONE, a full-bar on the top level, or from a reasonably priced seat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jazzy summer nights |
1910 University Drive (BSU Centennial Amphitheatre) Boise, ID 83725 United States +1 208 426 3310 http://www.jazzstar.com |
Jazzy tunes drift over the Boise River during this annual July festival. Hosting jazz greats such as Pete Christlieb and Allen Vizzutti, the festival also offers a clinic program for young jazz musicians around the Treasure Valley. All concert proceeds go back into the clinic. Past performers have included Ernie Watts, Bob Mintzer, Jeff Jarvis, Chuck Findley and Don Menza. The headliners may change, but Boise's own Riverside Jazz Orchestra, providing toe-tapping big band accompaniment, is a constant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Author readings in old log cabin |
801 South Capitol Boulevard Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 331 8000 http://www.logcablit.org/ |
This old log cabin perches next to the Boise River, a tiny presence under the shadow of the three-story Boise Public Library. Small it might be, but its mission is large. Created to provide programming for readers and writers, the center has hosted well-known authors, such as Pam Houston and David Guterson. The last Friday of each month is set aside for Idaho authors including Kim Barnes, a Pulitzer Prize nominee. Local author's writings can be found at the Log Cabin Store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Race to Meridian |
P. O. Box 158 Boise, ID 83680 United States +1 208 888 2813 http://www.meridianspeedway.com |
Colorful stock car racing is only a few minutes away from Boise. Entertaining car fans for more than 49 years, the speedway offers a full racing schedule every Saturday from April through to the end of September. Whether you're into bombers, truck stock or super-modifieds, the speedway has a race for your fancy. Special events include motorcycle racing and monster truck demonstrations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Folk concert with mountain views |
2405 Bogus Basin Road (Bogus Basin Ski Resort) Boise, ID 83702 United States http://www.idahoconcerts.com |
Bluegrass and folk music drift through the tree-lined slopes at this annual Labor Day weekend festival, located at the Bogus Basin Ski Resort. With views of the Boise Valley and surrounding mountains, the venue can't be beat. Concert-goers can hike through alpine meadows or mellow out with a picnic lunch. From famous fiddlers like Vassar Clements to "new-grass" bands, such as The Floodplain Gang, the music offers something for all folk interests. Tickets run about USD28.50 for the all-day event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experience Basque culture |
601 Grove Street Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 342 9983 http://www.basquecenter.com/Sa... |
With one of the largest Basque populations outside of Spain, Boise is the perfect place for a festival celebrating its culture. The San Inazio (St. Ignatius) Basque Festival is held on the weekend nearest July 31, which commemorates the saint's birthday. Downtown Grove Street is closed off while dances are held Saturday and Sunday nights. On Saturday afternoon, taste the Basque flavor with music, dance and sport exhibitions. Admission is free to most of the events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World-famous rodeo |
5000 Garrity Boulevard Boise, ID 83653 United States +1 208 466 8497 http://www.snakeriverstampede.... |
No trip to Idaho is complete without taking in a rodeo. Luckily, one of the most famous rodeos in the world takes place every July in Nampa, about 16 miles from Boise. This more than 80-year-old tradition has been called "the wildest, fastest show on earth." Recently moving from its outdoor arena to the indoor Idaho Center, the rodeo also offers first-rate country-western performers, as well as world pro rodeo stars. Tickets run from USD4 to USD26. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Girl Power! |
608, West Hays Street (Near the corner of 6th and Hays Streets) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 381 2221 http://www.celebrateall.org/ |
Come and take part in this celebration that is not only fun but also informative. The first two days the Women's Show allows you to view cooking demonstrations, as if you were watching a cookery show on T.V., while live entertainment goes on throughout the day. Take advantage of the various offers from your preferred retailers during this period. The last day calls for some physical exertion with the '5K Run' scheduled for the day. An awards ceremony follows to give the event a happy finish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunday blues |
700, South Capitol Boulevard Julia Davis Park, Near the Zoo Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 884 7780 (Organizer) / +1 208 336 0308 (Hotline) http://www.gruntwerks.net/bbsp... |
Chase away the blues at this annual public event, organized by the Boise Blues Society. Hundreds of people stream in to partake of the activities and fun. Popular musicians come and get the party started. An onsite Beer Garden caters to your thirst and various food stalls will make sure that you don't go hungry. You can also shop for some unique craft items. There are some games too, to keep you occupied. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebrating experimental cinema |
1317, West Jefferson Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 208 867 9547 http://truewestcinema.fiberpip... |
The True West Cinema Festival acknowledges artistic endeavor of filmmakers who believe in experimenting with cinema as a medium. The festival premieres experimental cinema as well as selected retro cinema. There are workshops and discussions with professionals and international personalities for the benefit of art lovers and amateur artists. Besides organizing annual events, the 'True Vision' also involves creating a community to aid film projects. Check website for screening schedules. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old West fair |
5610 Glenwood Street Boise, ID 83714 United States +1 208 287 5650 http://www.idahofair.com |
This nine-day affair offers a variety of events, games, rides, live entertainment, food courts, trade shows, a rodeo and much more. Usual annual attendance reaches 260,000. Past Grandstand shows have included entertainers such as the Statler Brothers, Dwight Yoakum, Neal McCoy and Creedence Clearwater Revival, just to name a few. Offering a purely Idaho experience, fairgoers can wander through animal exhibits admiring prize-winning pigs or climb aboard gravity-defying rides. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Idaho's Winter Olympics |
2405 Bogus Basin Road (Bogus Basin Ski Resort) Boise, ID 83702 United States +1 800 442 3794 http://www.wintergamesofidaho.... |
Famous for its big annual snowfall and rugged mountains, Idaho lends its challenging terrain to this annual festival of winter sports. For three weeks, athletes of all ages participate in events ranging from ice-skating to freestyle skiing. Venues include Bogus Basin located close to Boise and Idaho Ice World locate inside Boise. The games are free to watch; however, if you feel up to racing, expect to pay about a bit for entrance fees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden lit with holiday cheer |
2355 Old Penitentiary Road (Idaho Botanical Garden) Boise, ID 83712 United States +1 208 343 8649 http://www.idahobotanicalgarde... |
Bright holiday lights decorate the Idaho Botanical Garden during this annual event. Gazebos are outlined in color, and the many trees and bushes in the gardens glow in the night. With more than 100,000 lights in use, this holiday event attracts about 15,000 visitors. Creative display organizers even wrap tumbleweeds in lights. Hot chocolate, cookies, hot spiced cider and wine add to the festivities. Local choirs and bands sing and play holiday music, while bonfires scattered throughout the grounds keep visitors warm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Benjamin Buck |