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

Weekly – Sundays: 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

Daily through Aug 1: 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

July 1: Sandpoint - NWBRA Barrel Racing 6:30pm North West Barrel Racing Association 208-263-8414.

July 3: Post Falls - Demolition Derby & Fireworks Extravaganza Stateline Speedway 773-5019

July 4: Priest River - Fourth of July Celebration in Priest River. Enjoy the great fireworks show over the beautiful Pend Oreille River, the fireworks begin at 10 pm.

July 4: Sandpoint - Fourth of July On City Beach the Sandpoint Lions Club sponsors a downtown parade and a carnival, plus a raffle, stage performances, culminating in one of the area's best fireworks shows. Want to do it different? Take in the show in your boat offshore from City Beach. 208-263-0887

July 4: Coeur d'Alene - Black Rock Fourth of July Celebration-Downtown Coeur d'Alene celebration includes a grand parade down Sherman Avenue, boat parade, live music, food vendors, children's activities and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene Resort/Downtown 208-664-3194 ext. 170 or www.cdachamber.com

July 4: Stateline - 4th of July celebration at CRUISERS, located at exit 299 off I90. Located just across from the new Cabela's being built in Stateline, Idaho. 208-773-4706

July 4: Spirit Lake - Parade and Day in the Park 623-6482

July 4: Kellogg - Silver Valley Independence Day Celebration For more information contact the Historical Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce in Kellogg 208-784-0821

July 4-6: Bayview - Bayview Daze Each year Bayview hosts a 4th of July holiday celebration on the weekend nearest July 4th. This event is the biggest holiday festival held in Bayview and attracts people from near and afar.

Activities and events include a street market with booths where local goods are sold, a street parade including restored and collector cars, a lighted boat parade, and the featured attraction - a fabulous fireworks display orchestrated on Lake Pend O'reille. 208-683-2243 for reservations or email us

July 8: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene Garden Tour Six Gardens in Coeur d'Alene area from small and well planned to sweeping and grand and beautiful in between. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and $ 15.00 per ticket. Coeur d'Alene 208-664-0987

July 8: Cataldo - Annual Historic Skill Fair at Old Mission State Park, 10 am to 4 pm, demonstration of old-time skills. Blacksmiths, weaving, entertainment, food and more. 208-682-3814.

July 12: Post Falls - River City Rod Run Join the Hot Rod Cafe as they celebrate the 10th anniversary River City Rod Run! This great 2 day celebration includes over 900 hot rods, featuring a spectacular fireworks show, vendor alley, Miss Hot Rod Contest, burn outs and much more.
Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls, Idaho. 208-777-1712 or www.hotrodcafe.com.

July 12-13: Newport - Lavender Festival Leclerc Creek Lavender Farm, LeCerc Creek Road 13 miles north of the Usk bridge 509-447-6451

July 12-13: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival Classic Wooden Boat Show! Includes classic wooden boat & car show, sand sculpture contest and lots more. Located at the Old Power House and sponsored by the Inland Empire Antique, Classic Boat Society & Downtown Sandpoint 208-255-1876

July 14: Athol - Excelerator Fifth annual import, sport compact and truck/SUV show. Silverwood Theme Park 683-3400

July 15: North Idaho - The Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society is holding it's 11th Annual Pond Tour in North Idaho. 7 never opened to the public ponds of varying presentation will be opened. These are a must see if you are interesting in water gardening, pond building, koi fish, etc. 10 am - 5:00 pm

July 16: 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

July 17-18: Moscow - Rendezvous for Kids in Moscow's East City Park, features four 45-minute art workshops and 12 art stations. Lunch time entertainment and lunch provided with registration. Call 208-882-1178 for information.

July 17: Sandpoint - Art Unveiling Every year a new artist is chosen for the Festival at Sandpoint Fine art poster. Last year was Janene Grende. Take it in at the Seasons at Sandpoint. 208-265-4554

July 17: Sandpoint - 4-H Dog Field Day Bonner County Fairgrounds. 208-263-8414 (Nancy Wright 263-8511)

July 18: St. Maries - Valley Vista Free BBQ. 208-245-3563

July 18-19: Rathdrum - Rathdrum Days Come join the two day event and see small town living at it's best.  This is a family affair and offers something for everyone.  Enjoy parades, car shows, dancing, live entertainment, karaoke contest, lawnmower races, wiener dog races, craft and food vendors, dunk tank, climbing wall event and so much more.  The community of Rathdrum hopes to see you there.  Rathdrum Chamber 208-687-2866 or Janice Wilcox at 208-687-4063.

July 18-20: St. Maries - 19th Annual St. Maries Art Festival SmART by the River - St.Maries. The annual s.m.ART by the River Festival of the Arts at Cherry Bend Boat Park has grown each year, making it a popular annual event. Artists from around the Northwest offer paintings, sculptures, woodcrafts, baskets, photographs and a variety of other mediums. Music and entertainment is provided. Admission to the festival is free.

July 19-20: Sandpoint - Schweitzer Bluegrass Festival Summer Schweitzer is cool it is so Hot! Outdoor concerts in Schweitzer Village plus food, refreshments, and fun. Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

July 19-20: Newport - 25th Annual Pend Oreille River Poker Paddle 509-447-4812

July 20-27: Sandpoint - Camp & Jam  Bonner County Fairgrounds. Herman Waldron 509-843-1404

July 19-21, 22, 25-28, 29: Coeur d'Alene - Putting it Together Showcasing over 30 of Steven Sondheim's most memorable songs, Putting it Together is set at an all-night, black-tie party where battling spouses flirt with infidelity. Rated PG. www.nic.edu/summertheatre 

July 19: Moscow - Troy Old-Timers Day in Troy, ID, is a community heritage celebration. 208-835-2041

July 20: Rathdrum - Rathdrum Days Lakeland High School and Jr. High School grounds. Enjoy Rathdrum's biggest event of the year.  Fun for the whole family.  Live entertainment, crafts, food, games, contests, climbing wall, wiener dog races, parades, lawnmower races, classic car show and so much more! 208-687-4063

July 20: Coeur d'Alene - Opera on the Lake A sunset concert cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene. Tickets: (800) 4-CDATIX or (208) 769-7780 OperaPlus@adelphia.net

July 20-22: St. Maries - smART by the River St. Maries Annual Festival of the Arts and St. Joe Valley Car Club Show N' Shine. 208-245-3563

July 21: Coeur d'Alene - Kids Day in the Park 10 am Childrens Parade at 8th & Sherman, activities until 1 p.m. Coeur d'Alene City Park, including art show, free lunch. 208-699-9133

July 21: Coeur d'Alene - Binder Bash Just Internationals at the North Idaho Fairgrounds 208-664-8291

July 21-22: Bonners Ferry - Kootenai River Rodeo (Selkirk Saddle Club) Contact Renee Murphy 208-267-8986

July 21-26: Wallace - High Mountain ATV Jamboree Family fun is in store for you during this six day event. Enjoy our beautiful scenery during the hosted trail rides including an overnight campout. Participate in the ATV Rodeo, parade complete with prizes, and other fun events. The festival ends with the Awards Ceremony and Steak-Fry dinner. All activities are designed to include all ages and abilities for your family's enjoyment. The High Mountain ATV Club hosts the event. For more information call 208-512-2269 Printable forms on line at www.highmountainatv.org  July 21: Athol - Lavender Festival Mountain View Lavender. Buy lavender and lavender products, let your kids fish in the pond, see demonstrations in the cabin, pick lavender for a bouquet or drying, or just enjoy the lavender farm. www.northwestlavenderguild.orgJuly 19: Priest River - Bull a Rama 208-448-2721 (Check date)

July 25-26: Harrison - Harrison Old Time Picnic & Parade Potluck picnic, farmer's market, children's parade, junior fishing derby and logging events. 208-689-3441.

July 26: Kellogg - BrewsFest Live music with Cool Stack, Milonga and Raggs & Bush Doktor. Featuring over 40 different microbrews from throughout the Northwest and beyond. From 1 to 7:00pm. Tickets: $24.95 Advance or $29.95 Day of Show. Buy online at www.silvermt.com

July 26-27: Kellogg - Silver Hoops 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament hosted by the Historic Silver Valley Chamber. Call 208-784-0821 or log onto www.silverhoops3on3.com for details. There will be a free trolley running from Silver Hoops to Silver Mountain Resort from 12-4 pm.

July 26-27: Mullan - Firefighter Fun Fest. 208-744-1645

July 26-28: Sandpoint - 4-H Horse Show Bonner County Fairgrounds. 208-263-8414 (Nancy Wright 263-8511)

July 26-27: Priest River - Priest River Timber Days Priest River Timber Day is always the last Saturday of July, and takes place at the Priest River City Park. Timber Day pays tribute to the city’s heritage, and features one of the last log load parades in the Northwest. There are over 100 entries for the parade each year. The celebration starts off Friday night with the Asphalt Angels’ Hot Neon Nights beginning at 7 pm. They cruise through town in their cars then gather downtown for a show. Early Saturday morning the Spartans Adult Booster Club begins a Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast at 6 a.m., followed by the Rotary Club's Run for the Berries fun run. Arts and craft booths open at 10 a.m., the parade begins at 11 am along with the food booths opening at 11 am. Logging events and competitions begin at 1-4 pm, as well as the Asphalt Angels car show at the Priest River Junior High. The park closes at 4 pm. The Asphalt Angels provide a family dance at Mitchell’s Harvest Foods parking lot beginning at 7 pm.

July 27-Sept. 10: Sandpoint - ArtWalk II The second 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

July 27-29: Coeur d'Alene - Julyamsh The largest outdoor Pow Wow in the nation. Native American dancers, drummers, arts, crafts and much more Greyhound Park and Events Center 800-523-2464 or www.cdacasino.com

July 28: Sandpoint - Crazy Days Our great sidewalk sale from downtown stores and businesses, sponsored by Downtown Sandpoint. 208-255-1876

July 28: Stateline - Guinness World Book of Records attempt! Need as may bikes as possible to drive thru the bar continuously. CRUISERS, located at exit 299 off I90. Located just across from the new Cabela's being built in Stateline, Idaho. 208-773-4706

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 First St. Usually no cover charge. 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 - Sand Creek Grill, 105 South First Avenue has small musical acts regularly 208-255-5736

Sandpoint - Cafe Trinity, 116 N. First Ave. 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

4th Tuesday: Post Falls - Post Falls Summer Concert Series  Q'emlin Park. , 6 p.m., June 27, July 25, August 22

Thursdays: Post Falls - Post Falls Library Courtyard Concerts Series 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., August 10, August 17, August 24

Tuesdays: Coeur d'Alene - Downtown Coeur d'Alene Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM June 19 thru August 28
SHERMAN SQUARE PARK  316 Sherman Ave. 208-667-3162

Wednesdays: Hayden - Hayden Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM  July 11 thru August 15 Hayden City Park N. Government Way 208-667-3162

Fridays: Blanchard - Stoneridge Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM  June 15, July 20, August 17 Stoneridge Golf & Recreational Community  208-667-3162

Fridays: Rathdrum - Rathdrum Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM  July 6 thru August 10 (excluding July 20)
Rathdrum City Park Hwy. 53 @ Latah Rd.208-667-3162

Saturdays: Sandpoint - May 26-Sept. 1 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  June 3 thru August 19 (excluding June 24 & August 5) Coeur d'Alene City Park  Mullan Ave  Northwest Blvd.  208-667-3162