This massive Idaho concert and festival guide will rock your summer, Boise
If you’re a fan of outdoor concerts and festivals, it’s time to get serious about planning.
Summer music season is about to begin in the Treasure Valley — and it will be a busy one.
The list is long at familiar venues such as the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater and Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, which both have extensive schedules. Popular annual traditions such as Alive After Five and the Hyde Park Street Fair are back. There also are new events to check out such as the BoDo Block Party.
Here’s a guide to outdoor fun this summer — from concerts and food festivals in the Boise area to scenic road trips for mountain-town music bashes.
Spring Grass
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 29; free
Where: Green Acres Food Truck Park, 1401 Shoreline Drive, Boise
Who: Bluegrass performances on Memorial Day by Wilder, Backwood Ramblers, Wooly Buggers, Dry Buck, Red Boots & Basil, Tater Patch, Tree City Travelers, Chicken Dinner Road and Turtle Poppers.
Details: greenacresboise.com
Tuesdays on the Creek
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 26; free
Where: Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell
Who: Stef and The Groove (May 30); The Drunken Hearts (June 6); Hillstomp, High Pine Whiskey Yell (June 13); TK and The Holy Know Nothings, Water Tower (June 20); Brad Parsons with The Quick and Easy Boys (June 27); Kimberly Dunn, Cliff Miller Music (July 4); Olivia Harms (July 11); Rose’s Pawn Shop (July 18); Bon Bon Vivant (July 15); Redstone (Aug. 1); Jeff Crosby (Aug. 8); The Coffis Brothers (Aug. 15); Jeremy McComb, Connor Jay Liess and The Chuckwagons (Aug. 22); Rob Leines, Hooks and the Huckleberries (Aug. 29); Cruz Contreras (Sept. 5); Daniel Rodriguez, David Henry Band (Sept. 12); Lobo Lara, Mariachi Sol Del Acapulco (Sept. 19); Casio Dreams (Sept. 26)
Details: indiancreekplaza.com/tuesdays-on-the-creek
Hailey Live
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 24; free
Where: Hop Porter Park, 312 Bullion St., Hailey
Who: Doghaus (June 1); Spaceheaters (June 8); Secuestrado (June 15); Watertower (June 29); Jeff Crosby (July 6); Boot Juice (July 13); Scott Pemberton O Theory (July 20); The Empty Pockets (July 27); Bird in Hand (Aug. 3); Cole & The Thornes (Aug. 10); Sghetti (Aug. 17); Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs (Aug. 24)
Details: sawtoothbrewery.com/haileylive
Greek Food Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 2-3, free to enter
Where: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W Bannock St, Boise
What: Authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, a live Greek music and dancing
Details: boisegreekfestival.com
Hells Canyon Days
When: June 2-3
Where: Cambridge
What: On Friday, taco feed (5:30 p.m., Cambridge, Midvale, Goodrich Senior Center), Bulls & Broncs (8 p.m., Cambridge Rodeo Grounds). On Saturday, community breakfast (7 to 10 a.m., Washington County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall), Show and Shine car and truck show (8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Downtown Cambridge), all-you-can-eat open pit BBQ (2 to 6 p.m.), Hells Canyon Jam featuring Reckless Kelly, Kenny Feidler, and Casey Shelden and The Home Wreckers (4 to 11:30 p.m.).
Details: cambridgeidaho.com/community-events
Oasis 88 Music Festival
When: June 2-3
Where: Captain Harry’s Oasis Event Center, 10395 W. Kodiak Drive, Mountain Home
Who: Friday night is headliner Casey Shelden and the Home Wreckers, with openers Rancho Notorious, Michaela French, and David Henry. Saturday night is headliner Buddy DeVore & The Faded Cowboys, with openers Corey James Grubb, and David Henry.
Cost: $30 Friday night, $35 Saturday night, $40 weekend pass (through May 26), $60 after
Details: oasisevent.center/oasis88-music-festival
Big Al’s Live on the Patio
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, June 2 through Aug. 26; free
Where: Big Al’s, 1900 N. Eagle Road, Meridian (The Village at Meridian)
Who: Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude (June 2); Casio Dreams (June 3); Strange Creed (June 9); The Main Event (June 10); Generator Saints (June 16); Sweet Briar (June 17); Sean Hatton Band (June 23); Steady Rush (June 24); The Whiskey Flats (June 30); David Henry Trio (July 1); Redbarn Sessions (July 7); Funhouse Boise (July 8); Broken Outlaws (July 14); Smooth Avenue (July 15); Shon Sanders Band (July 21); Sam Henry Band (July 22); Kill-A-Brew (July 28); Soul Patch (July 29); Asphalt Buffet Band (Aug. 4); Steady Rush (Aug. 5); Red Light Challenge (Aug. 11); Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude (Aug. 12); Gabe Hess (Aug. 18); Aaron Golay (Aug. 19); Generator Saints (Aug. 25); Allegedly (Aug. 26)
Details: ilovebigals.com/event/live-on-the-patio
Mountain Brewers Beer Fest
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3
Where: Sandy Downs, 6855 S. 15th East, Idaho Falls
What: Hundreds of beers, seltzers, ciders and canned cocktails, as well as food vendors, live music, raffle, and silent auction.
Cost: $40
Details: northamericanbrewers.org
Art & Roses
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4; free
Where: Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
What: Meet more than 80 Treasure Valley artists while enjoying music by Michaela French and The BFD, food from Coned Pizza and KB Burrito, treats from Kona Ice and Rocky Mountain Coffee. A portion of the sales will benefit the Julia Davis Memorial Rose Garden.
Details: boiseartandroses.com
Open Air Concert Series
When: Gates at 11 a.m. and music from 1 to 4:30 p.m. select Sundays and other dates, June 4 through Oct. 6
Where: Ste. Chapelle Winery, 19348 Lowell Road, Caldwell
Who: The Come Together Band (June 4); Diamond Empire Band (June 18); Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats (June 25); The Moody Jews (July 9); The Notables (July 30); Motel Kalifornia (Aug. 11); Goodtime Charlie (Aug. 20); Ashley Rose Band (Aug. 27); J.R. and The Stingrays (Sept. 10); Petty Theft (Sept. 15, 6 to 9 p.m., doors at 4 p.m.); Love Idaho Jazz Festival w/Nick Monteiro, Sandon Mayhew, and Shirley Van Paepeghem (Sept. 30); Love Idaho Jazz Festival w/Jay Multanen, Alex Sjobeck, and Frim Fram (Oct. 1); Grateful (Oct. 6, 6 to 9 p.m., doors at 4 p.m.)
Cost: $25 general, $10 Ste Chapelle and Sawtooth wine club members
Details: stechapelle.com/events
Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater concerts
When: Various dates
Where: 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa
Who: Matchbox Twenty (June 4); Dirty Heads w/Yelawolf, G. Love & Special Sauce, Tropidelic (June 14); Barenaked Ladies w/Semisonic, Del Amitri (June 15); Jacksons Country Stomp w/Jake Owen, guests (June 16); Slightly Stoopid/Sublime With Rome w/Atmosphere, The Movement (July 8); Hank Williams Jr. w/Old Crow Medicine Show (July 14); X-Fest feat. Falling in Reverse, Ice Nine Kills, Spiritbox, Catch Your Breath, more (July 26); Train w/Better Than Ezra (July 27); Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (July 28); Parker McCollum w/Jackson Dean (July 29); The String Cheese Incident (Aug. 1); Luke Bryan w/Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, Conner Smith, DJ Rock (Aug. 5); Dierks Bentley (Aug. 10); Michael Franti & Spearhead w/SOJA (Aug. 12); Young the Giant/Milky Chance w/Rosa Linn (Aug. 14); Godsmack/Staind (Aug. 18); Lindsey Stirling w/Walk off the Earth (Aug. 28); Steve Miller Band (Sept. 9); Counting Crows w/Dashboard Confessional (Sept. 21)
Details: fordidahocenter.com
Sun Valley Pavilion concerts
When: Various dates
Where: 300 Dollar Road, Sun Valley
Who: México en el Corazón (June 5); Elle King w/Michigan Rattlers (June 25); Marcus King July 4th Celebration w/Tylor & the Train Robbers (July 4); The Wood Brothers w/The Infamous Stringdusters (Aug. 10)
Details: svmoa.org/performing-arts
Bri Kleiner Park Live
When: 7 p.m. alternating Fridays, June 9 through Aug. 18; free
Where: Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian
Who: Billy Blues Band (June 9); The Last Call (June 23); Casio Dreams (July 7); Jukebox (July 21); Push2Play (Aug. 4); The Noteables (Aug. 18)
Details: meridiancity.org/kleinerparklive
Gene Kleiner Day
When: 7 p.m. June 10; free
Where: Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Bandshell, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian
Who: Meridian Symphony celebrates Meridian’s Gene Kleiner Day with a symphonic suite from The Magnificent Seven, a James Bond medley, selections from The Phantom of the Opera, Curiale’s Joy and music by Offenbach, Sousa, Williams and Saint-Saens.
Details: meridiansymphony.org
JUMP Jam & Jive Summer Concert Series
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. every other Tuesday, June 13 through Sept. 5; free
Where: JUMP, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise
Who: Bill Coffey & His Cash Money Cousins w/Boise Rock School (June 13); Emily Tipton Band w/Boise Rock School (June 27); Tylor & The Train Robbers w/Abbey Leach (July 11); Lounge On Fire w/Noble Holt (July 27); Lonesome Jet Boat Ramblers w/Audrey Dorosh (Aug. 8); Jan Reed & The InBetween w/Casey Shelden (Aug. 22); Sean Hatton Band w/Emma El’Lynne (Sept. 5)
Details: jumpboise.org/jump-jam-and-jive
Emmett Cherry Festival
When: June 14-17; free
Where: Emmett City Park, 400 E. Main St., and throughout community
What: Daily entertainment, nightly concerts, parade and children’s parade, contests, more.
Details: emmettcherryfestival.com
Konnexion Music Festival
When: June 15-18
Where: Horseshoe Bend
What: Three stages featuring Mad Zach, Marvel Years, OMNOM, 5AM Trio, Longwalkshortdock, Anna Morgan, Aaron Jackson, Ben Annand, Metafloor, others. Also, art installations and theme camps, food and retail vendors, performance artists, live painters, and artistic sculptures.
Cost: $199 festival pass June 16-18, Early Entry Party on June 15 is $39.
Details: konnexionmusicfestival.com
Weiser River Music Festival
When: Gates at noon June 15-17
Where: Burlap n Buds Flower Farm, 1423 Larsen Road, Weiser
Who: Dogs in a Pile, Jeff Crosby, Trampled By Turtles, The Steel Woods, Shakey Graves, Asleep at the Wheel, others. Also, a children’s area, food, vendors, silent disco after hours, more.
Cost: $110 Friday-only pass, $125 Saturday, $225 three-day pass
Details: weiserrivermusicfest.com
Great Garden Escape Concert Series
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, June 15 through Sept. 7
Where: Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise
Who: Boise Straight Ahead (June 15); Shaina Shepherd (June 22); Afrosonics (June 29); Garrett T. Capps and Heavy Meddo (July 6); Greg Koch with The Kindness (July 13); Hillfolk Noir (July 20); Thunderstorm Artis (July 27); Tejano Outlaw (Aug. 3); Bill Coffey and His Cash Money Cousins (Aug. 31); Goodnight, Texas (Sept. 7)
Cost: $15 general, $12 IBG members and children 4-12, in advance. All tickets $20 at the gate. Free for ages 3 and younger.
Details: idahobotanicalgarden.org/greatgardenescape
Idaho’s Wild West Brewfest
When: 5 to 10 p.m. June 17; free
Where: Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell
What: Around 50 breweries (purchase beer tasting tickets); country music by Sam Morrow, Jenny Don’t and The Spurs, and Dave Nudo; vendors; and a beard and mustache contest.
Details: indiancreekplaza.com/idaho-wild-west-brew-fest
Curtis Stigers Under the Stars
When: 8 p.m. June 19
Where: Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise
Cost: $14-$90
Details: curtisstigers.com/tour
Tuesdays on the Terrace
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, June 20 through Aug. 15; free
Where: The Ludwig Terrace, 1117 E. Lake St., McCall
Who: Merchants of Groove (June 20); Blaze & Kelly (June 27); Landon Vance (July 11); Buddy Devore & the Faded Cowboys (July 18); Katie Morelle and the Merchants of Groove (July 25); The Black Hole (Aug. 1); Lack Family Band (Aug. 8); Old West Trio (Aug. 15)
Details: ponderosacenter.org/events
Alive After Five
When: 5 to 8 p.m. select Wednesdays, June 21 through Aug. 16; free
Where: Grove Plaza, North 8th and West Main streets, Boise
Who: The Black Tones with MÔS (June 21), Devon Gilfillian with Bittermint (June 28), Vincent Neil Emerson with Ryan Curtis (July 12), Jackie Venson with Ashley Rose (July 19), Imarhan with Moon Owl’s Mages (Aug. 2), Kaleta & Super Yamba Band with Lobo Lara (Aug. 9), Bully with Bev Rage & The Drinks and Plum Vision (Aug. 16).
Details: downtownboise.org/AA5
Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest
When: 12:15 to 11:30 p.m. June 21-24
Where: Twin Falls County Fairgrounds, 215 Fair Ave., Filer
Who: Headlining acts Lainey Wilson, Shane Smith & the Saints, Whiskey Myers, and Koe Wetzel with others.
Details: hwy30musicfest.com
Meridian Dairy Days
When: June 21-24; free
Where: Meridian
What: Princess pageant, dairy cattle and goat shows, carnival, food vendors, music, Old MacDonald Farm, golf tournament, parade (Saturday), more.
Details: dairydays.org
Thursday Thunder
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, June 22 through Aug. 31 (no concert July 6); free
Where: Boise Spectrum, 7609 W. Overland Road
Who: Casio Dreams (June 22); Pilot Error (June 29); Redstone (July 13); $oul Purpo$e (July 20); Asphalt Buffet (July 27); Pilot Error (Aug. 3); Redstone (Aug. 10); Casio Dreams (Aug. 17); $oul Purpo$e (Aug. 24); Pilot Error (Aug. 31)
Details: boisespectrumcenter.com
Jackalope Jamboree
When: June 22-24
Where: Happy Canyon Arena, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, Oregon
Who: Americana and country artists including Ryan Bingham with The Texas Gentlemen, Margo Price, Shane Smith & The Saints, Corb Lund, Kelsey Waldon, Vandoliers, Kaitlin Butts, Margo Cilker, Rob Leines, Summer Dean, Mariel Buckley and more, including comedian Dusty Slay and author Josh Crutchmer.
Details: jackalopejamboree.com
Sawtooth Valley Gathering
When: June 22-25
Where: Mountain Village Resort, 220 Eva Falls Ave., Stanley
Who: Headliners include Margo Price, Fruition x2, MarchFourth, The Band of Heathens, John Craigie & Friends, The Brothers Comatose, others. Also, food, arts and craft vendors, workshops, on-site and off-site camping.
Cost: $10-$430
Details: sawtoothvalleygathering.com
Boise Music Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 24
Where: Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City
Who: Ludacris, Jelly Roll, Gary LeVox, Elle King, and C&C Music Factory. Also, 40+ local bands playing throughout the day on five local stages, a carnival, arts and crafts vendors, food courts, beer and wine gardens, and an air-conditioned play area and Kids Zone.
Cost: $35 general, $125 pit pass, VIP Cool Zone is sold out. Carnival wristbands available.
Details: boisemusicfestival.com
BoDo Block Party
When: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 24; free
Where: 8th Street between Front and Broad, Downtown Boise
What: Music on multiple stages (Smokey Brights, Afrosonics, DJ Mighty Deltaone, others), food and drink vendors, family-friendly games, fan experiences with the Idaho Steelheads, and more.
Details: warehouseboise.com/blockparty
Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series
When: Various dates
Where: Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road, Boise
Who: Kelsea Ballerini: (June 28, sold out); Indigo Girls: (July 2); Blues Traveler/Big Head Todd & The Monsters (July 14); The Avett Brothers (July 18); Charley Crockett: (July 19); Boygenius w/Illuminati Hotties (Aug. 2); Bon Iver: (Aug. 11, sold out); Chicago (Sept. 3); The Pixies/Modest Mouse w/Cat Power (Sept. 4, sold out)
Details: idahobotanicalgarden.org/outlaw-field
Gazebo Concert Series
When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. various Thursdays; free
Where: Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle
Who: Blue Sky Band (June 29); Rock Dee House (July 27); Jeff Engelbert Band (Aug. 31); Soul Patch (Sept. 28)
Details: cityofeagle.org/1814/Gazebo-Concert-Series
Fourth of July Music Fest
When: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4; free
Where: Brundage Mountain Amphitheater, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall
What: Kicks off with the Cat Track 5k/10k running events, followed by an all-day concert on the plaza stage featuring Spencer Batt and Lucky Tongue.
Details: brundage.com/event/4th-of-july-music-festival-free
City of Boise Fourth of July fireworks
When: July 4. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Fireworks show starts at dusk (around 10:15 p.m.)
Where: Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd., Boise
What: In addition to the fireworks show, food and drink (including beer) will be sold at the park. The new interactive fountain will feature a red, white and blue-themed LED light show and water sequence. Attendees won’t be able to drive into, or park, at Ann Morrison Park, and should plan to walk or bike. ADA parking will be available inside the park for those with a placard.
Details: cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/fourthofjuly
Eagle Fun Days
When: July 7-8; free
Where: Downtown Eagle and parks
What: Friday is Family Fun Night at Guerber Park and a fireworks show at Eagle Island State Park. Saturday is the Eagle Fun Days Fun Run, vendor market, music, car show, parade, cornhole tournament, and Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed.
Details: cityofeagle.org/498/Eagle-Fun-Days
TGIF Summer Concert Series
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, July 7 through Sept 1 (no concert Aug. 18 due to bike race); free
Where: Brundage Mountain Resort, 3890 Goose Lake Road, McCall
Who: The Pickpockets (July 7); Too Slim and the Taildraggers (July 14); Lounge on Fire (July 21); High Street Band (July 28); Innocent Man (Aug. 4); Lack Family Band (Aug. 11); TBA (Aug. 25); Jeff Crosby (Sept. 1)
Details: brundage.com/events-calendar
Summer Music Festival at Roseberry
When: July 13-15
Where: Roseberry
Who: Steve Poltz, Banshee Tree, Jeff Crosby (tribute to Randy Priest), Madeline Hawthorne, others.
Cost: $30 Thursday, $40 Friday or Saturday, $65 two-day pass (Fri-Sat), $80 three-day pass
Details: thesummermusicfestival.com
Ketchum Arts Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 14-15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16; free
Where: Festival Meadow on Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley
What: More than 100 Idaho artists, food, beer, free activity tent for children, more.
Details: ketchumartsfestival.com
In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild
When: 6 p.m. July 25-26
Where: Alongside the Big Wood River just south of River Run parking lot, 520 Serenade Lane, Ketchum
What: Founded by classical pianist Hunter Noack, the outdoor concert series features a 9-foot Steinway grand piano. To meet the acoustical challenges of performing in the wild, sound is transmitted to concertgoers via wireless headphones.
Cost: $50 general, $40 Sun Valley Center of the Art members, $20 students 18 and younger.
Details: svmoa.org/performing-arts
River Run Summer Series
When: 5 to 8 p.m. July 26, Aug. 2, 16, 23 and 30; free
Where: River Run at the base of Bald Mountain, Sun Valley
What: Music, lawn games, food and beverages. Lift service will be extended for the series operating until 7 p.m.
Details: sunvalley.com/events/detail/river-run-summer-series
Canyon County Fair concerts
When: 7 p.m. July 27-29
Where: Canyon County Fairgrounds, 111 S. 22nd Ave., Caldwell
Who: 38 Special (July 27); Scotty McCreery (July 28); Joe Nichols (July 29)
Cost: Free with paid fair admission: $6 general, $4 seniors and children, free for ages 5 and younger, in advance. Tickets are $8 and $6 at the gate. Concert pit and reserved seating available for $30.
Details: canyoncountyfair.org
Festival at Sandpoint Summer Concert Series
When: various dates
Where: War Memorial Field, 801 Ontario St., Sandpoint
Who: Brit Floyd (July 27); Gary Clark Jr. (July 28); Train w/Better Than Ezra (July 29); The String Cheese Incident (July 30); Michael Franti & Spearhead w/SOJA (Aug. 3); REO Speedwagon (Aug. 4); Ashley McBryde (Aug. 5); The Princess Bride in Concert (Aug. 6)
Details: festivalatsandpoint.com
San Inazio Basque Festival
When: July 28-30
Where: Basque Block, Grove Street between 6th Street and Capitol Boulevard, Boise
What: Annual celebration with live music, Basque dancing, street dancing, food and drink.
Details: basquecenter.com/san-inazio
Sun Valley Music Festival
When: Various dates July 30 through Aug. 24; free
Where: Sun Valley Pavilion, 300 Dollar Road
What: Classical music festival with more than three weeks of world-class performances, featuring the festival’s all-star orchestra, led by music director Alasdair Neale. This season features performances from renowned guest artists: violinist Augustin Hadelich, mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, pianist Yefim Bronfman, guest conductor Stéphane Denève, and a residency with pianist Orli Shaham.
Details: svmusicfestival.org/summer-season
Yellow Pine Music and Harmonica Festival
When: Aug. 3-5
Where: Yellow Pine
What: Headliners include Mark Hummel’s Flashbacks with Gary Vogensen, Jason Ricci, John Nemeth, Dave Nudo Band, with special guests. Also, harmonica workshops, children’s harmonica lessons, demos, historical presentations, Great Harmonica Run/Walk, more.
Details: yellowpinefestival.org
Braun Brothers Reunion
When: Aug. 10-12
Where: Challis Golf Course, 331 Golf Club Lane, Challis
Who: Django Walker& Friends, John Fullbright, Richard Thompson (solo acoustic), Brennen Leigh, Micky and the Motorcars, Cody Canada & The Departed, American Aquarium, The Braun Family Jam, Kelly Willis, The Vandoliers, Reckless Kelly, Melissa Carper, Jason Scott & The High Heat, The Wilder Blue, Jason Eady, others.
Cost: $95 day pass, $155 weekend pass (Fri-Sat), $205 three-day pass
Boise Soul Food Festival
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12; free to attend
Where: Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
What: Showcases African-American inspired soul food, music, dancing, Black culture and businesses.
Details: boisesoulfood.org
Moscow Mountain Music Fest
When: Gates at 11 a.m. and music at noon Aug. 12
Where: Latah County Fairgrounds, 1021 Harold St., Moscow
Who: Blitzen Trapper to headline with The Quick & Easy Boys with Brad Parsons, MAITA, Mother Yeti, The Dead & Down, Matt Mitchell Music Co., and local favorites Corey Oglesby, Will Fontaine, Owen McGreevy, Blaine Andrew Ross and the Ice Cream Band.
Cost: $25; free for children 12 and younger
Details: moscowmountainmusicfest.com
Western Idaho Fair Grandstand concerts
When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-25
Where: Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City
Who: T.I. (Aug. 21); Smash Mouth and Spin Doctors (Aug. 22); Jimmie Allen (Aug. 23); Bush (Aug. 24); Justin Moore (Aug. 25)
Cost: Free with paid fair admission. $10 general, $9 seniors, $8 children 6-11, free for ages 5 and younger, in advance. Tickets are $12, $10 and $9 at the gate.
Details: idahofair.com
Albertsons Boise Open concerts
When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24-25 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26
Where: Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 W. Hillcrest Drive, Boise
Who: Sheryl Crow (Aug. 24); Joan Jett and The Blackhearts (Aug. 25); Weezer (Aug. 26, sold out)
Cost: Concert admission is included with daily tickets and four-day passes. Daily tickets are $30 for Thursday, Friday and Saturday; $10 for Sunday’s final round. Four-day pass: $75.
Details: albertsonsboiseopen.com
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 3; free
Where: Ann Morrison Park, 1000 S. Americana Blvd., Boise
What: Colorful balloons, music, and local radio stations. Hot air balloon launches are weather-permitting; however, they typically take place at 7:15 a.m. and last until as late as 9 a.m.
Details: spiritofboise.com
Art in the Park
When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 8-9 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10; free
Where: Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise
What: Contemporary arts and crafts, music, entertainment, food, hands-on children activities.
Details: boiseartmuseum.org/art-in-the-park
Boise Pride Festival
When: Sept. 8-10; free
Where: Cecil D. Andrus Park, 601 W. Jefferson St., Boise
What: Performers, parade (Sept. 10), more.
Details: boisepridefest.org
Hops and Crops Festival
When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 9
Where: Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., and around Caldwell
What: Music, Idaho brews and a hop harvest tour.
Details: indiancreekplaza.com/hops-and-crops-festival
Hyde Park Street Fair
When: 4 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 17; free
Where: Camel’s Back Park, 1200 Heron St., Boise
What: Bands, food vendors, arts and crafts booths, beer in the park in a family-friendly setting.
Details: northendboise.org/hyde-park-street-fair
Indian Creek Festival
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 15 and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16; free
Where: Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., and around Caldwell
What: Music, cardboard kayak race, car cruise, car show, chalk art contest, and a local marketplace.
