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HIKE • SWIM • PADDLE •SAIL

Sandpoint, Idaho Round and round. The wheels on our bikes take us on laidback jaunts downtown, adrenalinefilled adventures on nearby mountain bike trails, organized endurance challenges, and fun-filled community rides by the light of a full moon.

And when we're not bicycling, you'll find us golfing amongst the moose at The Idaho Club, riding a wood rollercoaster at Silverwood Theme Park, taking a cruise on magnificent Lake Pend Oreille, or relaxing at a waterside restaurant. It's how we rock when we roll!

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Nurture your Nature ... in every season

Cross-country skiing abounds

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Skiing the deep powder at Schweitzer Mountain Resort

If you love winter, Sandpoint is as good as it gets. Schweitzer Mountain Resort offers some of the top-rated skiing in the Northwest with 2,900 acres of skiable terrain and nine lifts.

Snowmobile trails are in abundance throughout the region, as are fishing opportunities on Lake Pend Oreille. And Sandpoint's exceptional downtown is filled with unique merchants, gourmet restaurants, an impressive lineup of breweries and a winery, an historic theater that hosts performances and films, and a state-ofthe-art concert hall.

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We compete, we festival, we parade, We celebrate JANUARY 2019

19 Northern Lights at Schweitzer. Fireworks and a torchlight parade light up the evening over Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend, and wrap up with a party featuring live music in Taps. Schweitzer.com.

208-255-3081 18-20 Banff Mountain Film Festival. Mountain films screen at the Panida Theater over three nights; benefits the Satipo Kids Project and NIMSEF. 208-661-3857 Schweitzer fireworks 26 Winter Trails Day. Enjoy complimentary access to Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s Nordic trails, plus cross-country and skate ski lessons and equipment rentals. 208-255-3081

FEBRUARY

1-22 Starlight Racing. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts four weeks of evening racing on Friday nights, followed by fun and fabulous parties in Taps. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 15-24 Sandpoint Winter Carnival. Activities galore and family fun during this annual winter celebration in Sandpoint and up at Schweitzer. View a schedule of activities at SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

16-18 Presidents Weekend Celebration.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts special activities featuring Laser Light Show on Sunday with night skiing. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081

MARCH

1-2 The Follies. Angels Over Sandpoint’s annual wild ‘n’ wacky fundraiser at the Panida. Tickets go on sale Groundhog Day. AngelsOverSandpoint.org.

2 Mega Alpine and Snowboard Demo Day. Schweitzer Resort hosts region’s largest demo

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day event featuring new gear from more than 13 manufacturers. All proceeds benefit Panhandle Alliance for Education as part of Public Education Week. Schweitzer.com.

22 Northern Stars Rising. Pend Oreille Arts Council presents showcase of local talent, performing live in the Heartwood Center. ArtinSandpoint.org.

23 2,400 Feet of Schweitzer. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts world’s longest GS race to benefit the Cystinosis Research Foundation. 24HoursforHank.org.

The Scenic Half Marathon running event Bonner County Fairgrounds, and more. Sandpoint. org/Lostin50s. 208-265-5678

APRIL

6-7 Schpring Finale. Closing weekend at Schweitzer Mountain Resort featuring the Big LeBREWski and Rotary Ducky Derby. Schweitzer. com. 208-255-3081 20 Missoula Children’s Theatre: Blackbeard the Pirate. Missoula Children’s Theatre hosts a weeklong workshop with local children, followed by performances at the Panida as part of Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Performance Series. ArtinSandpoint.org.

27 Festival at Sandpoint Dinner and Auction. Festival at Sandpoint gala at the Bonner County Fairgrounds features unlimited tastings of 150-plus premier wines, catered dinner, silent and live auctions, and musical entertainment. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 208-265-4554 27-May 5 K&K Spring Fishing Derby. Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club holds 48th annual spring fishing contest; live auction held April 26. LPOIC.org.

MAY

4 Sandpoint Farmers Market Opening Day. Shop fresh produce and artisan goods, plus enjoy live music, Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings through October 12 in Farmin Park. SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

4-5 Silverwood Anniversary.

Celebrate Silverwood Theme Park’s 31st anniversary during opening weekend. Silverwood.com.

16-19 Lost in the ‘50s. Sandpoint’s biggest party of the year! This annual retro celebration includes a downtown car parade and show, music events at the

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JUNE

9 Bay Trail Fun Run. Join the Annual Bay Trail Fun Run 5K and 10K along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and Sand Creek.

Sponsored by Friends of Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail, Idaho Conservation League, and Trinity at City Beach. POBTrail.org.

208-265-9565 15 CHAFE 150. Sponsored

by Sandpoint Rotary, this annual benefit ride takes bicyclists on a 150-mile route through Idaho and Montana. Plus there are other options includBay Trail Fun Run ing 100 miles, 80, 40, 30, and the family fun ride. CHAFE150.org.

15 Challenge of Champions. Annual bull riding and barrel racing contest at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. BonnerCountyFair.com.

27 Summer Sampler. Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Summer Sampler at Farmin Park. Taste fine cuisine from area restaurants, plus raffle items and live music. SandpointChamber. org. 208-263-2161

28 ArtWalk Opening Receptions. POAC sponsors the 42nd annual revolving art exhibit starting with Friday evening opening receptions at 20-plus downtown galleries; exhibits remain on display through Sept.

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Summer season opener at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with chairlift rides, family activities and wine tasting. Schweitzer. com. 208-255-3081

JULY

4 Fourth of July Celebration. Sandpoint Lions Club sponsors parades downtown in the morning; stage performances and a raffle follow at City Beach in the afternoon, plus a fireworks show at dusk. 208-263-4118 7 Race the Wolf. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts a new ultra-running event, joining Skyrunning USA’s trail running series this year with three distances: 8k, 25k and 52k. The course boasts steep climbs, fun single track, and super-fast two-track … not to mention epic views! RaceTheWolf.com.

11 Festival at Sandpoint Art Unveiling. Fine art poster for the festival unveiled at Dover Bay. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 208-265-4554 12-14 Sandpoint Antique & Classic Boat Show.

Browse along the Sand Creek boardwalk to view wooden boats, plus enjoy water-themed activities, contests and more during the 17th annual show. Sponsored

by Inland Empire Antique & Classic Boat Society.

208-255-1876 13 Beerfest. Sample local and regional brews and enjoy a festive beach party from noon to 5 p.m., sponsored by the Sandpoint Chamber. SandpointChamber.com. 208-263-2161 14 Jacey’s Race. Competitive 5k race for runners and walkers, and 1k fun run for kids benefits local children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses. Jaceys-Race. com.

19-21 Northwest YogaFeast. Eureka Institute’s 9th annual experience that frees the spirit, feeds the soul, and nurtures the tummy! Eureka-Institute.org. 208263-2217 20-21 Northwest WineFEST. Outdoor concerts, wine tasting, plus family activities at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 27 Crazy Days. Downtown merchants offer big deals in annual sidewalk sale, sponsored by the Sandpoint Shopping District.

27 Shakespeare in Sandpoint: Henry IV, Part I. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs at Memorial Field, hosted by Lost Horse Press. Gates open at 3 p.m., and the play starts at 6 p.m. Arrive early with chairs, blankets, and picnics in tow and enjoy pre-play performances. Free and open to the public.

31-Sept. 1 Coaster Classic Car Show. Nostalgic cars converge at Silverwood Theme Park for annual show. SilverwoodThemePark.com. 208-683-3400

SEPTEMBER The Festival at Sandpoint

AUGUST

1-11 Festival at Sandpoint. Sit under the stars and enjoy the 35th annual internationally renowned outdoor concert series on the lawn at Memorial Field. FestivalatSandpoint.com. 208-265-4554 2-3 PRCA Rodeo. Evening action at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. BonnerCountyFair.com.

3 Long Bridge Swim. Hundreds compete in a 1.76mile swim across Lake Pend Oreille during this 25th annual event. LongBridgeSwim.org. 208-265-2615 4 Schweitzer Huckleberry Color Fun Run. Join the crazy, colorful fun at Schweitzer Mountain Resort -- a perfect outing for the entire family! Schweitzer.com.

208-263-9555 9-11, 16-18 Artists’ Studio Tour. Annual selfguided driving tour of working studios through North Idaho. ArtTourDrive.org. 800-800-2106 10 Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-in. Regional pilots fly into Sandpoint Airport during the 14th Annual Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-in featuring a breakfast and aircraft display. Gates open at 8 a.m.; breakfast is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and planes are displayed from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Sandpoint EAA Chapter 1441.

208-255-9954 10-11 Arts & Crafts Fair. POAC’s 47th annual juried arts and crafts exhibit in downtown Sandpoint, with artists’ booths, kids’ activities, food and more. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 16-17 Spokane to Sandpoint Relay. The 12th annual “Scenic Relay Race” where runners and walkers begin atop Mt. Spokane, and teams make their way 200 miles through 15 cities en route to the finish line at Sandpoint’s City Beach. It’s one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier running events. SpokanetoSandpoint.com. 541-633-7174 21-24 Bonner County Fair. Old-fashioned country event at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, concluding with a Demolition Derby on Saturday night to round out the fun. BonnerCountyFair.com. 208-263-8414 23 Challenge of Champions. Bull riding and barrel racing contests at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. BonnerCountyFair.com.

30-Sept. 2 Schweitzer Fall Fest. Annual outdoor music festival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with performances, chairlift rides, kids’ activities and microbrews under the tent. Schweitzer.com. 208-2639555

7 Injectors Car Show. The Injectors Car Club hosts the 20th Annual Powered by the Past Injectors Car Show from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. in downtown Sandpoint. SandpointInjectors.com. 208-263-9780 9-14 WaCanId Ride. Tour two states and one province on the annual 350-mile/560-kilometer WaCanId Ride, presented by the International Selkirk Loop and Rotary International. WaCanId.org. 888-823-2626

Fall Fest at Schweitzer 15 Scenic Half. Presented by the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, this 11th annual event features a half marathon and a 10k fun run. ScenicHalf.com. 208263-2161

OCTOBER

Weekends in October - Scarywood. Silverwood Theme Park transforms into Scarywood, weekend evenings in October. SilverwoodThemePark.com.

12 Harvest Fest. Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with entertainment, food booths, activities, displays at Farmin Park. SandpointFarmersMarket. com. 208-597-3355

NOVEMBER

23-27, 29-Dec. 1 K&K Thanksgiving Fishing Derby.

Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing contest. LPOIC.org.

29 Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival Tree lighting ceremony at Jeff Jones Town Square and visit from Santa opens the holiday season in Sandpoint.

DECEMBER

24 Santa Skis at Schweitzer. Santa hits the slopes and then stops off at the Selkirk Lodge on Christmas Eve. Schweitzer.com. 208-255-3081 31 New Year’s Eve Parties. Schweitzer Mountain Resort (Schweitzer.com) and The Hive (LiveFromTheHive.com) in downtown Sandpoint host festive parties to usher in the new year.

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Diamond T Guest Ranch North Idaho Bed & Breakfast Association Sleep’s Cabins Western Pleasure Guest Ranch / B&B

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The Barn at Dover Bay

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Ainsworth Hot Springs (B.C., Canada) 800.668.1171 Archer Vacation Condos 509.382.2954 Blue Diamond Marina and Resort (Coolin) 208.443.2240 Caribou Creek Guest Ranch 208.255.5901 Caribou Mountain Lodge 208.290.6181 Cavanaugh Bay Resort (Coolin) 208.443.2095 Clark Fork Lodge (Clark Fork) 208.266.1736 Eagles Nest Motel (Priest River) 208.448.2000 Elkins Resort on Priest Lake 208.443.2432 Eureka Center (Sagle) 208.265.4000 Grandview Resort (Priest Lake) 208.443.2433 Huckleberry Tent & Breakfast 208.266.0155 Kootenai Valley Motel (Bonners Ferry) 208.267.7567 Lakeshore Mountain Properties 208.255.7313 Midas Inn Bed & Breakfast (Garfield Bay) 208.263.6074 Naughty Bear Nook Vacation Rental (Priest Lake) 949.363.8406 Nicklaus House (Priest Lake) 509.994.2563 Inn at Priest Lake 208.443.2447

Wedding at Schweitzer

Talus Rock Retreat & Meeting Place

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Twin Cedars Camping and Vacation Rentals

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PRIVATE RV PARKS &CAMPGROUNDS

RV PARKS CAMPING RV PARKS

H W Y 9 5 N O R TH / S AN D P O IN T /N A P L ES Blue Lake RV Resort Bonner County Fairgrounds Sandpoint RV Park Twin Cedars Camping

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Island View Resort Pend Oreille RV Park

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Coffee and Pastries Fine Dining Café and Market Pub and Grill Steak and Seafood Fine Dining Wine, Specialty Market Steak and Seafood Mexican Mexican, Cafeteria Style Pub Food Market, Deli and Bakery Café Modern Cuisine Pizza American American Pizza 15+ places to eat Fine Dining American/Family Dining American Tapas/Small Plates American Steak and Seafood

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Activities – SUMMER ART / MUSIC EVENTS ArtWorks Gallery Festival at Sandpoint

Silverwood Theme Park

208.263.2642 Cooperative gallery of more than 30 regional artists. SandpointArtWorks.com 208.265.4554 World-class outdoor concert series. FestivalatSandpoint.com

A M USEM E N T PA RKS / WAT ER PARKS Silverwood Theme Park /Boulder Beach Water Park

208.683.3400 Over 70 rides, slides, shows and attractions. SilverwoodThemePark.com

BOATING/RENTALS/LAKE CRUISES/WAKEBOARDING/ PADDLING/MARINAS Action Water Sports (Sandpoint & Hope) Bottle Bay Resort and Marina Dover Bay Marina & Resort Go Fish Charters Lake Pend Oreille Cruises Lodge at Sandpoint Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports

G OL F CO U RS E S

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Water sport lessons, boat, jet ski, SUP and kayak rentals. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com Gas, moorage, kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals. BottleBayResort.com Full-service marina. Kayak, canoe and bike rentals. DoverBayIdaho.com Fly-fishing, lake fishing, family packages and private dock pick-ups. gofishcharters.org Public cruises and private charters available. LakePendOreilleCruises.com Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. LodgeAtSandpoint.com Boats, RVs, kayaks, canoes, jet skis and bicycle rentals. SandpointMarineAndMotorsports.com

The Idaho Club Sandpoint Elks Golf Course

208.265.2345 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course. TheIdahoClub.com 208.263.4321 9-hole community golf course, restaurant. SandpointElks.com

Dover Bay Waterfront Resort Farragut State Park Priest Lake Chamber Priest Lake Ranger District Priest Lake State Park Round Lake State Park Sandpoint Ranger District Schweitzer Mountain Resort Western Pleasure Guest Ranch

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Nine miles of trails through natural preserves. DoverBayIdaho.com More than 40 miles of trails to explore. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov Adventure destination in an extraordinary location. PriestLake.org Abundance of trails in the Selkirk Mountains. fs.usda.gov/ipnf Hiking and biking trails, boating and other activities. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov Three trails surround 58-acre lake. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov 75 trails on over 270 miles of developed routes. fs.usda.gov/ipnf Zip line, chairlifts, hiking, mountain biking and more. Schweitzer.com Trail rides, lessons and more. WesternPleasureRanch.com

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Private tours with chartered captains. ActionWaterSportsLessons.com Guided tours of the powerhouse. nws.usace.army.mil Public cruises and private charters. LakePendOreilleCruises.com Tours and tastings of award-winning wines. POWine.com Self-guided tour, interpretive trails on the Pend Oreille River.

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Action Water Sports Albeni Falls Dam Tour Lake Pend Oreille Cruises Pend d’Oreille Winery WaterLife Discovery Center

RV R EN TA LS Sandpoint Marine & Motorsports

208.263.1535 Rent RVs for three or more days. SandpointBoatandRVRentals.com

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Activities – WINTER I C E F I SH I N G & S K AT I N G

Round Lake State Park Sandpoint City Beach/Sand Creek

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Staff-maintained skating on the lake. ParksAndRecreation.idaho.gov Staff-maintained skating downtown. CityofSandpoint.com

SKIING / SNOWBOARDING / SNOWSHOEING/ SNOWMOBILING / SLEIGH RIDES Farragut State Park Priest Lake Nordic Center Schweitzer Mountain Resort Western Pleasure Guest Ranch SOLE

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7.5 miles of groomed ski trails. ParksAndRecreation.idaho.gov Groomed Nordic trail system. PriestLakeGolfCourse.com Skiing and snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing. Schweitzer.com Horse-drawn sleigh rides, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. WesternPleasureRanch.com Design and facilitate intentional experiental education programming. SoleExperience.org

Activities – YEAR-ROUND CASI N O

Best Western Kootenai River Inn Casino

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Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center Bonner County History Museum Museum at the Brig

S C EN I C D RI V E S International Selkirk Loop Pend Oreille National Scenic Byway

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Bonner Mall Oak Street Mercantile Sandpoint Shopping District Schweitzer Village Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park

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Bonner Mall Cinemas Panida Theater and Little Theater

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3 casino rooms, one non-smoking, and 500 gaming machines. KootenaiRiverInn.com

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Honoring America’s inventors and aviators. BirdAviationMuseum.com Showcasing history and development of Bonner County. BonnerCountyHistory.org History of World War II’s Farragut Naval Training Station. ParksAndRecreation.Idaho.gov

888.823.2626 208.267.0822

Scenic drive through Idaho, Washington and Canada. SelkirkLoop.org 33-mile drive through postcard-quality scenery. SelkirkLoop.org

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Shops, stores and cinemas. BonnerMall.com Vintage and repurposed home decor, vintage and new women's clothing. OakStMercantile.com Downtown Sandpoint variety of unique shops. Facebook.com/SandpointShopping At Schweitzer Mountain. Fine outdoor clothing and gear, artists studio. Schweitzer.com Souvenirs and keepsakes, open seasonally. SilverwoodThemePark.com

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Fully staffed luxury day spa with a wide variety of treatments. KootenaiRiverInn.com Holistic and organic boutique-style spa. TheWildFlowerDaySpa.com

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First-run movies on six screens. Reel.net Historic, community-owned theater in the heart of Sandpoint. Panida.org

W I N ER I E S / B RE W E RI E S / TASTI NG RO O M S / CO F F EE H O USE S

219 Lounge Eichardt’s Pub, Grill & Coffee House Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters & Café Laughing Dog Brewing MickDuff’s Brewing Company MickDuff’s Beer Hall & Brewery Tasting Room Pend d’Oreille Winery

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Full-service bar serving award-winning 219er brew, open 365 days a year. 219.bar Relaxing pub with casual dining, game room and frequent live music. On Facebook Top 3 Winner of America's best Coffee House, Coffee Fest. EvansBrothersCoffee.com Award-winning brews, taproom, live music. LaughingDogBrewing.com Brewing ales and root beer and serving pub fare. Mickduffs.com Live music weekends, games and tours available. Mickduffs.com Tasting room, tours, restaurant, special events, live music. POWine.com

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