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North Idaho & Sandpoint Events Calendar

June 2009    Free Concerts Events       Weekly and Ongoing Events

Weekly - Saturdays & Wednesdays: Sandpoint - Farmer's Market An open-air market Sandpoint tradition where you can find locally grown fresh produce, crafts, flowers, food and music at Farmin Park, Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm and Wednesdays from 3-5:30 pm. For more info get this pdf

Weekly – Saturdays: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Summer Sounds at Park Place every Saturday 12-2 pm Saturday through  Labor Day Weekend at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint sponsored by POAC  208-263-6139

Summer Season: Sandpoint - Artists' Studio Tour Artists are opening their studios for this self-guided North Idaho driving tour. Meet artists in their environs and see how it's done. Many of the studios are open for the season June 1-Sept. 4 with special events in July. No charge. ArtTourDrive.org. 208-597-6934

2nd Friday monthly April – Dec: Coeur d'Alene - Art Walk The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance has organized a monthly Art Walk, that takes place from 5-8 pm the 2nd Friday monthly, April through December. Enjoy an evening of exceptional art, fine dining and friends in downtown 208-664-3194 www.artsincda.org

Summer Season June 12-July 7: Sandpoint - ArtWalk I The first of two exhibits opens with art receptions several locations downtown. Each summer, Pend Oreille Arts Council coordinates Artwalk, an exhibition of art by local and regional artists in 17 locations in downtown Sandpoint.  During the opening receptions for Artwalk I and II, locations provide beverages and hors d'oeuvres, and live music in some venues. 

June 2: Coeur d'Alene - The Four "C"s, champagne, cheesecake, cabernet & chocolate  Benefit for The Women's Center and Soroptimist Children's Center. 208-664-9303.

June 2-3: Coeur d'Alene - Rock & Gem Show North Idaho Mineral Club at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-667-8591

June 4: Sandpoint - Annual Spring Fling 6 pm Sandpoint High School Choir Department Panida Theater

June 5-6: Hayden Lake - The Hayden Boat and Water Sports Show Held at Honeysuckle Beach and Hayden Lake Marina. Motorboats, Sailboats, Kayaks, Jet Skis, water sports equipment, and accessories. Demonstrations and displays. For more information, contact Hayden Chamber of Commerce at join@haydenchamber.org

June 5-14: Farragut State Park - Adventure Sports Week 2009 - Farragut State Park. There will be 24 different races and contests for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes of all ages and abilities!

June 6: Bonners Ferry - Borders Three Jamboree Rod Benders Car Show 7am-4 pm

June 6: Bonners Ferry - Lawnmower Race - Boundary County Fair Grounds

June 6: Dover/Sandpoint - Home and Garden Show. Dover Bay 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home and gardening party of the year is devoted to horticultural excellence, stylish outdoor living and home improvement. Tour Dover Bay's model homes and facilities, plus enjoy music, food, boats and more. 208-263-5493 www.DoverBayIdaho.com

June 6-7: Post Falls - Post Falls Days Parade June 7, vendors in the park, music, family fun! Post Falls Park and Rec 208-773-0539

June 7: Moscow - Appaloosa Fest 11 am -2 pm, Appaloosa Museum located at 2720 W. Pullman Rd.  208-882-5578 ext 279 or visit www.appaloosamuseum.org.

June 7 & 13: Idaho - Free Fishing Day

June 8: Coeur d'Alene - Opera in the Plaza A free concert featuring opera and show tunes in the Coeur d'Alene Resort Plaza

June 9: Priest Lake - Priest Lake Elementary School Golf Tournament

June 9: Sandpoint - BCBR Barrel Racing 6:30 (Fair Office 263-8414) Bonner County Fairgrounds

June 10: Sandpoint - Culpepper & Merriweather Circus-Bonner County Fairgrounds

June 12-July 7: Sandpoint - ArtWalk I The first of two exhibits opens with art receptions several locations downtown. Each summer, Pend Oreille Arts Council coordinates Artwalk, an exhibition of art by local and regional artists in 17 locations in downtown Sandpoint.  During the opening receptions for Artwalk I and II, locations provide beverages and hors d'oeuvres, and live music in some venues.  

Outdoor sculpture will also on display in various locations along the Artwalk.  During the summer, the public can pick up an Artwalk brochure at any participating location or at the Chamber of Commerce and take a self-guided walking tour of the displays. Self-guided tours for ArtWalk I through Aug. 4 208-263-6139

June 12: Sandpoint - Relay For Life Bonner County Fairgrounds. 208-263-8414

June 12-13: Coeur d'Alene - Car d'Lane Classic Car Show and The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association rev-up and exciting summer season with the 15th annual Car d'Lane Classic Car Show for classic cars '79 and older. Cruise from 6-10 pm, show 8am-4pm on the 16th. This is for the ultimate car enthusiast with Car d'Lane Friday night. Downtown Cd'A 208-667-5986

June 13: Sandpoint - CHaFE 150 145-mile bike ride benefiting early childhood education in Northern Idaho and takes bicyclists on a spectacular route through Idaho and Montana along lakes, rivers and pastoral valleys. Although the length is challenging there are no sustained climbs. registration opens Feb 25. $120. For more information, visit www.CHaFE150.org 208-263-7040

June 13-14: Moscow - Moscow Art Walk downtown. This is your opportunity to enjoy the fine work of local artists on display in participating Artwalk businesses. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce or participating businesses for a route map, or call the Moscow Arts Commission at 208-883-7036

June 13-14: Hayden - Hayden Chamber 1st Annual Trail Ride and Pig Roast Hosted by Bridlepath Stables on Lancaster Avenue. Trail and wagon rides, roping demonstrations, target shooting and more. Beer garden and sumptuous pig roast provided by Susie's Bar and Grill. $40 Contact Friends of Sampson at 208-699-5238

June 14: Sandpoint - North Idaho Timberfest Postponed last year, and not absolutely scheduled this year, but usually the 2nd Saturday in June. The region's largest celebration of timber industry and culture, with exciting timber sports events, logging and dump truck contest, Kids Barn, exhibits and demonstrations, and the Snagfallers Ball, all at Bonner County Fairgrounds. 208-263-1288

June 14: Coeur d'Alene - Sheep Show & Sale Northwest Sheep Breeders Association at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-263-5652; 208-263-9381

June 14: North Idaho - Area Bed & Breakfasts Annual Spring Tour  www.bb-cda.com

June 14-15: Post Falls - Fiddle Fest  Q'emiln Riverside Park  (208) 773-0539

June 14-15: Wallace - Gyro Days and Lead Creek Derby A long-standing tradition, this event involves a family carnival on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Time chances are sold in anticipation of the giant beach ball reaching its destination. Visitors can watch the ball's progress as it tumbles along the clear water of the South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River between Mullan and Wallace. Gyro event runs the third weekend of June. For information call 208-753-7151 director@wallaceidahochamber.com 

June 14-15: Post Falls - Post Falls Duathlon  Post Falls Park & Recreation  (208) 773-0539

June 15-19: Sandpoint - 4-H Horse Camp 263-8511 Bonner County Fairgrounds

June 16: Sandpoint - Greater Sandpoint Toastmasters annual open house Cedar Street Bridge 6pm Info: Julie Perchynski, 263-6583

June 16-17: Sandpoint - Anniversary Celebration @ the Pend d'Oreille Winery  208-265-8545

June 17: Sandpoint - Farm Tour. Informative bus tour to area small farms. SandpointChamber.org  800-800-2106

June 18: Sandpoint - Five Minutes of Fame Open mike night for poets, musicians and singers monthly. No cover and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911 @ 6:30 pm Cafe Bodega, 504 Oak St

June 18: Sandpoint - Summer Sampler, Sandpoint, Idaho: Taste the fine cuisine from Sandpoint's best restaurants, plus enjoy cook-offs, live music and more. Admission is free and tastes vary in price. At Farmin Park in downtown Sandpoint. www.SandpointChamber.org. 800-800-2106

June 18-20: Sandpoint - Plein Air Paint Out The Art Dictionary defines en Plein Aire as French for plain air, or more literally, in open air, which is what you enjoy when painting outdoors like the Impressionists. Applied to landscape artists working directly from nature, it seems so natural these days, yet there was a time when the landscape was viewed as a hostile and dangerous place to be avoided. Leonardo urging artists to study nature with direct observation was revolutionary at the time, and all artists working outdoors owe him a debt of gratitude. 208 263-7748 email: info@timberstand.com

June 18-21: Bonners Ferry - Peter Pan Bonners Ferry Summer Youth Theater, 7pm Thurs, Fri & Sat. 2pm Sun. at The Becker Auditorium  208-946-3659 or david.carpenter@mail.bcsd101.com

June 19-20: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Arts Alliance Solstice Celebration 5th and Oak, Sandpoint, near Foster's Crossing. Community party with arts events, activities, art vendors, live music, demonstrations and more. Enjoy a Walk on the West Side with interactive activities at different art studios in the neighborhood and a late-night outdoor movie. Free admission. http://www.artsalliance.info/

June 19: Sandpoint - Voice of Reason Reggae Concert at the Panida Theater Outpost opens concert. Stonehouse Productions. 8pm 208-263-9191 http://www.panida.org/

June 19-20: Sandpoint - Pend d'Oreille Winery 15th Anniversary Celebration. The winery's anniversary celebration during with Father's Day weekend. Give dad something from the wine shop. 208-265-8545

June 19: Sandpoint - Danceworks annual spring concert at the Panida Theater 3pm 208-263-9191 http://www.panida.org/ 

June 20: Coeur d'Alene - Shrine Circus Coeur d'Alene Shrine Club Kootenai County Fairgrounds 446-1680

June 20-22: Sandpoint - Horsin' Around Horse and Mule Expo!  Bonner County Fairgrounds. Join horse and mule enthusiasts from Idaho, Washington, Montana, Oregon and British Columbia for a weekend of equine competition, entertainment and education!  The 2008 featured clinician will be Tara Cunningham, a former student of Clint Anderson (http://naturalperformancehorses.net).

There's something for everyone in the competition category with the Extreme Trail contest, the Battle of the Breeds, Gaming, and, our newest events, the Trainers' Challenge, the Drill Team competition and the Kid's Stick Horse Rodeo!  We're especially pleased to welcome the Northwest Mounted Shooters group who will be putting on exciting demonstrations of mounted shooting.  So, whether you want to compete or just spend a weekend enjoying the many great things horses can do, come join us!  For more information, visit our website at http://www.horsinaroundexpo.com or call Cyndi at 208-290-2701.

June 20-22: Hayden - Hayden Days Ford Ironman Triathlon - The City's Annual Hayden Day's Celebration includes a parade, Classic Car Show, Chili Cook-off, live entertainment, carnival rides, crafts, vendors, and a variety of food and refreshments at Finucane Park;  hours: Friday, 6/22 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday, 6/23 - 10:00 am to 9:00pm; and Sunday, 6/24 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The Ironman Competition will bicycle through Hayden on Sunday morning and afternoon. Also scheduled is the "Symphony on the Sand" featuring the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra on Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with horse and buggy rides to this event. 208-772-4411 or email, kclement@cityofhaydenid.us.

June 21: Coeur d'Alene - Shrine Circus Coeur d'Alene Shrine Club at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-661-1560 

June 21: Harrison - Pig in the Park and June Bug Craft Faire 208-689-3441

June 21: Sandpoint - Solstice Celebration Close to June 21st at 6th & Oak Street in the Granary block. Music and crafts for the family. Arts Alliance, 208-255-5273 or www.artsalliance.info

June 21: Coeur d'Alene - Ford Coeur d'Alene Ironman A 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run all run in succession. Athletes begin their day at 7:00 a.m. and have until midnight to complete what is considered one of the toughest endurance events in the world of sports. Coeur d'Alene Idaho www.ironmancda.com or call 208-664-3194 or 877-782-9232

June 25-27: Sandpoint - David Thompson Bicentennial Encampment with living-history events celebrate the famed explorer. Bonner County Historical Society. Pre-registration required. 208-263-234

June 26-27: Schweitzer - Opening Day, Schweitzer Mountain Resort, Sandpoint, Idaho (weather permitting) Summer operations begin at Schweitzer Mountain with scenic chairlift rides, mountain bike rentals, climbing wall and bungee trampoline, disc golf to name a few of the activities. www.schweitzer.com, 800-831-8810

June 26-27: Bonners Ferry - Boundary County Rodeo www.bonnersferrychamber.com Kootenai River Rodeo at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry 6 to 8 

June 26-29: Newport - Newport PWRA Rodeo Rodeo, carnival, parade, food and craft vendors.

June 28: Priest Lake - Hill's Resort Golf Tournament-Priest Lake Golf Course 1 PM (Open to Public)

June 29: Coeur d'Alene - Bead Stampede Zizzyzaza Beads & Embellishments at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-765-6758  

Weekly and Ongoing Events

Sandpoint - Pend d'Oreille Winery has regular acts, 220 Cedar St. No cover charge. 208-265-8545 http://www.powine.com/viewevents.asp

Sandpoint - Three Glasses Wine Bar and Restaurant has regular live music, 202 1/2 208-265-0230

Sandpoint: Di Luna’s Café, 207 Cedar St. has music and other events. Check for ticket prices and line-up. 208-263-0846

Weekends: Sandpoint - Eichardt's Beer and Wine Pub has regular bands. This is one of our few places that has full bands jammin' out. 212 Cedar Street. Starts at 8 p.m., Normally no cover charge. 208-263-4005

Weekends: Sandpoint - Stage Right Cellars, 302 N. First Ave., has bands, individual acts, and even comedians. 208-265-8116 http://stagerightcellars.com/Calendar_of_Events.html

Sandpoint - Slate's Prime Time Grill 204 N. Triangle Drive, Ponderay, ID 83852 also has bands, individual acts, and comedians. 208-263-1381

Sandpoint - Coldwater Creek Wine Bar, 311 First Avenue has small musical acts regularly 208-265-1912

Sandpoint - Cafe Trinity, at City Beach has small musical acts regularly 208-255-7558 http://www.cafetrinitysandpoint.com/

Nightly: Coeur d'Alene - Live Nightly Music at the Cd'A Cellars Barrel Room No. 6. in downtown Coeur d'Alene with live music at the wine bar. Also, take advantage of their free wireless internet to get caught up on work, study or e-mail--all while sipping great CDA Cellars wine. 503 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID  208-664-9632

Mondays – Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene - Enjoy Blues, Jazz & Classics every night at The Wine Cellar 313 Sherman Ave. - Coeur d'Alene - 208-664-Wine  The music plays from 7-10 pm Monday-Thursday and 8-12 pm Friday & Saturday

Mondays: Sandpoint - Monday Night Blues Jam Hosted by Truck Mills, a 12-year music tradition taking place Weekly at Eichardt's, 212 Cedar Street. Starts @ 8 pm No cover 208-263-4005

Tuesdays: Sandpoint - 10 Trivia Tuesday. A weekly trivia test to win prizes at MickDuff's. From 7-9 pm 312 N. First Ave. Team or individual play 208-255-4351

3rd Wednesdays: Sandpoint - Five Minutes of Fame Open mike night for poets, musicians and singers monthly. No cover and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911 @ 6:30 pm Cafe Bodega, 504 Oak St. 3rd Wednesday monthly 208-263-5911

Thursdays: Coeur d'Alene - Live music every Thursday night at The Moon Time 1602 Sherman 208-667-2331

Fridays: Hayden Lake - Wine tasting every Friday from 4pm - 7pm at Daanen's Delicatessen, Government & Prairie - Hayden - (208) 772-7371

Fridays & Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene - City Perc Cafe's AFTER HOURS. 7pm - Midnight. Open to all ages! Alcohol Free. Appetizers, desserts, dance music, more. 108 N. 4th Street. 208-665-1354

Saturdays: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene Concert Club Live Band every Saturday night at 8 p.m., 213 Appleway (across from Schucks) 208-676-9485

Sundays: Sandpoint - Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon Di Luna's Cafe  with the band A Touch of Jazz performing Sundays 2-4 pm 208-263-0846

Free Concerts Events

Thursdays: Coeur d'Alene - 2009 Concert Series in Riverstone Park. Thursday nights July through August at the amphitheater. Free. Visit www.artsincda.org for this week's performing artist.

Tuesdays: Coeur d'Alene - Downtown Coeur d'Alene Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM Tuesdays Sherman Square Park 316 Sherman Ave. 208-667-3162

Wednesdays: Hayden - Hayden Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM  July 8  thru August 5 on Wednesdays Hayden City Park N. Government Way 208-667-3162

Saturdays: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Summer Sounds at Park Place every Saturday 12-2 pm Saturday through  Labor Day Weekend at the Park Place stage, corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint sponsored by POAC  208-263-6139

Sundays: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene City Park Concert Series - 1-4 PM  Sundays Coeur d'Alene City Park  Mullan Ave  Northwest Blvd. 208-667-3162

Sundays in July: Sandpoint - Concerts on the Lawn 2-4 pm on the lawn in front of the Edgewater Resort at City Beach. A free, live concert series sponsored by POAC  263-6139 

 

 

 
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