Summer Activities and Events in the Treasure Valley

Even though we are in the dog days of summer there are lots of fun activities and events coming to the Treasure Valley to look forward to. Check out this great list of events going on and mark your calendar to get out and having a little fun.

Boise Goathead Fest

• Friday, Aug. 2 - Saturday, Aug. 3
• Boise, Idaho
• Website
• Bicycle parade, entertainment, food, drinks
• RELATED: Boise Goathead Fest returns this summer, offering food and drinks in exchange for goatheads.

Nightfire Nationals

• Thursday, Aug. 8 - Sunday, Aug. 11, 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Firebird Raceway, 8551 Idaho 16, Eagle, Idaho
• Website
• The 48th annual Pepsi Nightfire Nationals is Firebird Raceway's signature event, and features all kinds of fast-moving fun including: dragsters, funny cars, sled/bikes, and more.​

Nampa Festival of the Arts 

• Saturday, Aug. 10 - Sunday, Aug. 11
• Lakeview Park, Nampa
• Website
• The Nampa Festival of the Arts has been a summer staple at Nampa's Lakeview Park for more than 30 years. More than 200 artisans are expected to be on hand for the event.

 
Caldwell Night Rodeo

• Tuesday, Aug. 13 - Saturday, Aug. 17
• Rodeo Grounds, 2207 Blaine Street, Caldwell, Idaho
• Website
• Now in its 85th year, Caldwell Night Rodeo is one of the largest and longest-running annual events in Canyon County, drawing rodeo fans in excess of 45,000 over five nights. Listed among the top 20 professional rodeos and top 5 large outdoor rodeos in the nation, Caldwell Night Rodeo features some of the best professional cowboys, cowgirls and animal athletes in the world and is an annual stop on the professional rodeo tour. 

 
Western Idaho Fair

• Friday, Aug. 16 - Sunday, Aug. 25
• Western Idaho Fairgrounds, Garden City
• Website
• Carnival, concerts, stage acts, dance competition, 4H and FFA exhibits and livestock sales, and more.
• Concert acts include: 3 Doors Down (Aug. 20), Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Aug. 21), Dustin Lynch (Aug. 22), REO Speedwagon (Aug. 23)

 
Albertsons Boise Open

• Thursday, Aug. 22 - Sunday, Sept. Aug. 25
• Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 W. Hillcrest Dr. Boise, Idaho
• Website
• Admission: Individual daily grounds ticket: $15; Individual weekly grounds ticket: $25 in advance, $35 at gate; More ticketing options, including group tickets, on website.
• 75 PGA Tour players and 75 Web.com Tour players will compete for 25 PGA Tour cards and $1 million in prize money. All proceeds go to charities through the TICKETS Fore CHARITY program. 

 
Pooch Party Stroll & Splash

• Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Lakeview Park, Nampa
• Website
• Admission: $25 first dog, $10 for each additional dog
• The 12th annual Pooch Party at Lakeview Park is Nampa's largest dog festival. Participate in a one mile walk around the park. After the walk, Lakeview Water Park will open and the dogs will have the opportunity to splash around in the swimming pool. Enjoy contests, raffles, a canine cake walk and pet friendly vendor booths.
• All proceeds go toward the continued development of Nampa’s Amity Dog Park as well as start to fund a second dog park in Nampa. 

 
Warbird Roundup

• Saturday, Aug. 24 - Sunday, Aug. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, Idaho
• Website
• The Warbird Roundup - a popular annual gathering of famous WWII airplanes - returns to the Warhawk Air Museum for its 17th year. This year, the Museum is honoring the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

 
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic

• Wednesday, Aug. 28 - Sunday, Sept. 1
• Ann Morrison Park, Boise, Idaho
• Website
• The always-popular Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic returns to Ann Morrison Park, bringing the high-flying spectacle to the City of Trees for its 29th year. For five days, dozens of balloon pilots and crews will take to the skies over Boise. One annual highlight of the event is the Night Glow Spectacular which illuminates the park beginning at dusk on Friday, Aug. 30. 

 
Art in the Park

• Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8
• Julia Davis Park, Boise, Idaho
• Website
• One of the most popular summer events in Boise, this open-air festival provides visitors of all ages and interests with the opportunity to meet more than 200 artists and purchase their works. During the three-day event, Boise Art Museum presents a variety of contemporary arts and crafts along with an array of live entertainment, park performances, wonderful food and hands-on activities for children.

 
Hyde Park Street Fair

• Friday, Sept. 13 - Sunday Sept. 15
• Camel's Back Park, 13th and Heron streets, Boise, Idaho
• Website
• Bid farewell to summer with this fun annual fundraising fair in Boise's historic North End. Vendors, activities for kids, live music, exotic foods, cold beer, and wine garden. All proceeds go toward grants and programs in the North End community.

 
Eagle Food and Wine Festival

• Saturday, Sept. 21, 6 - 9 p.m.
• BanBury Golf Course, 2626 N. Marypost Place, Eagle, Idaho
• Website
• Admission: $45
• The 13th Annual Eagle Food and Wine Festival partners select Idaho wineries with premier local chefs to create the perfect tasting pair. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Idaho2Fly program and the Eagle Community Foodbank. 21 and up only.