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. 7. ArtinSandpoint.org. 208-263-6139 30 7B Sunday. 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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