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15/08/2025

🎡 WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Another lively weekend ahead—here’s what’s happening across the Valley:

🎡 WESTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR
Kick off with a sweet deal: bring a non-perishable food item on Friday (Aug 15) between 12–4 PM and score free admission. Donations benefit the Boise State Food Pantry!
📍 Expo Idaho, 5610 N Glenwood St, Garden City, ID | Aug 15–24
Western Idaho Fair

💡 WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL
A glowing spectacle at twilight—food trucks, live music, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the river with messages of hope.
📍 Julia Davis Park, 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID | Sat, Aug 16 | 6–10 PM

🤠 CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO
One of the top five large outdoor rodeos in the nation, the Caldwell Night Rodeo delivers five nights of world-class rodeo action under the lights. Watch professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in events like bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more.
📍 Caldwell Night Rodeo Grounds, 2301 Blaine St, Caldwell, ID | Tue–Sat, Aug 12–16 | 8 PM nightly
Caldwell Night Rodeo

🎶 OPEN AIR CONCERT: HIT MACHINE AT STE. CHAPELLE
Sip wine, soak in vineyard views, and groove to live tunes from Hit Machine.
📍 Ste. Chapelle Winery 19348 Lowell Rd, Caldwell, ID | Sat, Aug 16 | 4–8 PM

🎨 32 CELLS ART SHOW X: WANTED
Local artists bring prison escape stories to life at the historic Old Idaho Pen—history with an artistic twist.
📍 Old Idaho Penitentiary, 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise, ID | Sat, Aug 16 | 6–10 PM

🎨 HUCKLEBERRY FESTIVAL – DONNELLY
Celebrate the iconic wild huckleberry in Donnelly with artisan booths, a fun run, parade, live music, breakfasts, and family games. A perfect summer community celebration.
📍 Downtown Donnelly, ID | Fri, Aug 15 | 12–6 PM • Sat, Aug 16 | 9 AM–6 PM • Sun, Aug 17 | 9 AM–2 PM

14/08/2025

🥮 GIVEAWAY! Win TWO DOZEN macarons from Flourish Bakery!

We’re teaming up with in Garden City to give one lucky winner a dozen of their delicious, scratch‑made macarons! 💛

Flourish is a locally owned bakery and espresso bar crafting fresh, small-batch pastries and desserts daily with plenty of gluten-free options.

Here’s how to enter:

👉 Like this post
👉 Tag you’re a friend to grab a sweet treat with – each tag = an extra entry
👉 Share this post to your story for an extra chance to win
👉 You must follow and to win!

📍Flourish Bakery — 3203 W Chinden Blvd

13/08/2025

🌞 MT. JOY CONCERT GIVEAWAY

Indie rock with a soulful edge. is bringing their fan-favorite tracks and fresh new sounds to Outlaw Field on Sunday, August 17th, and we’re giving away 2 free tickets to the show.
From “Silver Lining” to “Lemon Tree,” their live sets are packed with energy, musicianship, and moments you won’t forget.

Want to win 2 free tickets? Here’s how:

🌞 Like this post
🌞 Tag your concert buddy, each tag = an extra entry
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Winner will be announced soon, don’t miss your chance to catch Mt. Joy in one of Idaho’s most beautiful outdoor venues!

10/08/2025

🌿 THE HEAD AND THE HEART CONCERT GIVEAWAY

Harmony, indie-folk charm, and songs built for summer nights. are taking the stage at Outlaw Field on Thursday, August 14th, and we’re giving away 2 free tickets to the show. Their set is full of sing-alongs you won’t want to miss.

Want to win 2 free tickets? Here’s how:

🌿 Like this post
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🌿 You must follow + + to win!

Winner will be announced soon. Don’t miss your chance to see The Head and The Heart under the beautiful Idaho sky!

08/08/2025

🎉 WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

From soul food to creative flair—these are the best ways to spend your weekend across the Treasure Valley:

🍗 BOISE SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL
The ultimate comfort-food fest is back for its 5th year at Julia Davis Park. Expect fried catfish, chicken & waffles, seafood gumbo, mac & cheese, cornbread, peach cobbler—and so much more. Come early and come hungry.
📍 Julia Davis Park, 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID | Saturday, Aug 9 | 11 AM–8 PM
Boise Soul Food Festival

🏍️ HIGH DESERT HARLEY DAVIDSON 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Stunt shows at 12, 2, and 4. Plus, flash tattoos, bikini bike wash, ice cream, BBQ, raffle fun, and loud, fast vibes you don’t want to miss.
📍 2310 E Cinema Dr, Meridian, ID | Saturday, Aug 9 | 12–4 PM
High Desert Harley-Davidson

🎨 NAMPA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Celebrate local creativity at this free, two-day festival in Lakeview Park. Discover over 200 artisan booths—think jewelry, metal art, paintings, and more—plus live entertainment, a juried fine art show with cash awards, food vendors, a kid’s art booth with inflatables, and free parking. Please leave the pets at home.
📍 Lakeview Park (Garrity Blvd & 16th Ave N), Nampa, ID | Saturday, Aug 9 | 9 AM–6 PM • Sunday, Aug 10 | 10 AM–3 PM
Nampa Parks & Recreation/Harward Rec Center

🥁 POUND FOR A PURPOSE
Get your heart pumping with cardio drumming to killer tunes—all while supporting The Animal Retreat. $10 includes a 45 minute workout and your pick of a drink or ice cream afterward.
📍 Green Acres Food Truck Park, 767 S Pioneer St, Boise, ID | Saturday, Aug 9 | 10–11 AM
Treasure Valley Pound Posse

08/08/2025

🎶 LUCY DACUS CONCERT GIVEAWAY

is bringing her heartfelt lyrics and indie rock magic to The Morrison Center this Saturday, August 9th!

Want to win 2 free tickets? Here’s how:

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Winner will be announced soon – don’t miss the chance to experience this unforgettable night of music.

06/08/2025

🔮 GLASS BEAMS CONCERT GIVEAWAY

Glass Beams is bringing their hypnotic grooves and genre-blurring sound to The Knitting Factory on Monday, August 11th!

Want to win 2 free tickets? Here’s how:

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Winner will be announced soon – don’t miss the chance to catch this mind-bending live show.

06/08/2025

🎸 RAYLAND BAXTER CONCERT GIVEAWAY

Rayland Baxter is coming to The Knitting Factory on Sunday, August 10th, and we’re giving away 2 free tickets to the show! Known for his easygoing sound and clever songwriting, Rayland blends indie, folk, and a little bit of twang into something entirely his own.

Want to win 2 free tickets? Here’s how:

🎸 Like this post
🎸 Tag your concert buddy – each tag = an extra entry
🎸 Share this post to your story for an extra chance to win
🎸 You must follow This Is Boise and Knitting Factory [Boise] to win!

Winner will be announced soon – don’t miss a night of great music and good vibes!

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