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Sandpoint Upcoming Events - This Week in Sandpoint from the Sandpoint Chamber

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Weekly - Sat. & Wed.: 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

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 – 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

September 1: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 2-5: Coeur d’Alene - Idaho State H.O.G. Rally Idaho State Harley Owners Group presents Rally by the Lake, day rides, vendors, live entertianment, North Idaho Fairgrounds.  Idaho State H.O.G. Rally

September 3: Hope - Hope Community Market and Art Faire Extravaganza Live music, fresh foods and produce, artwork, crafts and more from 2 - 5:30 pm at Hope's Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. 208-264-5481

September 3: Newport - Pend Oreille Playhouse Open Mic  Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave. in Newport, Wash., hosts an Open Mic event at 7 pm. If you have a song, a poem, or a story to share, join us for open mic. Or just watch the stars come out! Admission is $2. 509-671-3389

September 4: Bonners Ferry - Bonners Ferry Farmers Market - Garlic Festival Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Garlic Festival (farmers market is every Saturday from 8am-1pm), Bonners Ferry's Public Parking Lot, wwww.bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org 208-267-9021

September 4: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 4-5: Sandpoint - Fall Fest S Fall Fest at Schweitzer Schweitzer Mountain's annual Fall Fest, outdoor microbrew and music festival, Schweitzer.com. 208-263-9555

September 4-5: Sandpoint - Funky Junk Antique Show Oden Hall Grange, 134 Sunnyside Rd., 8th annual Funky Junk Antique Show, 10 am - 4 pm Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5. Fun and funky vintage, retro and antique items as well as handcrafted goods, all mixed in with music, food and lots of laughs. $2 admission is good for both days; children ages 12 and under are free. FunkyJunkAntiqueShow.com

September 4-5: Silverwood - Coaster Classic 10th Annual Labor Day Weekend Classic Car Show, hosted by the Inland Empire Late Great Chevy Club '55 — '72. 208-683-3400 x 167 or Silverwood

September 4-5: Spirit Lake - Mt. Spokane to Spirit Lake Bike Ride The day starts with an 8am bus ride headed to Vista House on Mt. Spokane followed by a 23 mile mountain bike ride to Spirit Lake.  Food, live music, Green displays & exhibits, electric car show.  Spirit Lake Parks & Rec, 208-623-3411 or Spirit Lake Chamber

September 4-5: Priest Lake - Wooden Boat Show & Poker Run Wooden boat poker run Saturday from Blue Diamond Marina, boat show & parade Sunday at Elkin's Resort, Priest Lake

September 4: Kellog - Parrot Fest Margaritaville meets North Idaho with tropical food and drinks and live entertainment, Silver Mountain in Kellogg

September 4-6: St. Maries - Paul Bunyan Days Paul Bunyan Days in St. Maries. Three days of Logger competition, food booths, carnival rides and games, Car Club breakfast, evening dance, street dance, parade, swim pool events, Idaho's largest "topless" beer bar (no roof), and a great fireworks show Sunday night. 208-245-3563 or St Maries Chamber

September 5: Bayview - Bayview Centennial Finale The Bayview Centennial Committee sponsors a celebration in honor of the town's centennial. BayviewIdaho.org. 208-683-8040

September 6: Sandpoint - Open Mic Blues Jam Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 pm. 208-263-4005

September 6: Coeur d’Alene - Labor Day Concert in the Park The Coeur d'Alene Symphony presents Patriotic music, Broadway and Light Classics, 1pm, City Park Bandshell, Coeur d'Alene, Symphony

September 7: Sandpoint - Summer Sounds at Park Place Pend Oreille Arts Council presents this free concert series, featuring a performance by Monarch Mountain Band from 12 - 2 pm at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar in downtown Sandpoint. ArtinSandpoint.com. 208-263-6139

September 7: Sandpoint - Trivia Tuesday Fun with trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

September 8: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 10: Hope - Hope Community Market Finale Enjoy live music, home-baked goods, fresh produce, artwork, crafts and more from 2 - 5:30 pm at Hope's Memorial Community Center, 415 Wellington Pl. This is the final market of the season. 208-264-5481

September 10: Coeur d'Alene - Art Walk Downtown Coeur d'Alene Every 2nd Friday from April-December, 5 - 8 pm, Downtown CdA. Visit galleries, shops and food & drink establishments in this free, family friendly evening.  ArtWalk

September 10-11: Coeur d'Alene - VikingMan Triathlon VikingMan has multiple events to chose from, half distance triathlon, aquabike and Olympic distance traithlon and duathlon. A family fun run kicks the weekend off Friday.  Heyburn State Park.  VikingMan

September 10-12: : Coeur d'Alene - Women's Weekend Retreat Women's retreat at Camp Sweyolaken, CdA Lake, variety of activities, classes and R & R, lodging and meals, 800-386-2324 or Camp Fire

September 11: Bonners Ferry - Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 am - 1 pm at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai). BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

September 11: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 11: Silverwood - 8th Annual Coaster Cross A Tri-State High School cross country invitational race thru the backwoods of Silverwood Theme Park with an all Ages Citizen's Fun Run to follow. 208-683-3400 x 109 or Silverwood

September 11: Harrison - First Annual Classical Glass Boat Show Open show for all fiberglass classics on the waterfront in Harrison, 10 am-4 pm.  People's Choice trophy, displays, food, family fun.  208-699-2228

September 11: Bonners Ferry - Lions Club Demolition Derby The Lions Club Annual Demolition Derby, 7:00 pm, Boundary County Fairgrounds, Bonners Ferry, Derby

September 11: Rathdrum - Rathdrum Mountain Adventure Race A unique triathlon featuring 22 miles of mountain biking, 5.5 miles of kayaking and 5.5 mile run, start/finish at Rathdrum City Park on Hwy 53.  More info & register at 208-687-4063 or Rathdrum Adventure Race

September 11-12 Cycling for Cystinosis. 24 Hours for Hank Road Ride 2nd Annual 24-hour bicycling event benefiting cystinosis research 208-610-2131, read a press release, or visit 24HoursforHank.org.

September 12: Harrison - Haul Ass to Harrison Car Show & Chili Cook Off Come see many old, unique and beautifully restored cars & trucks in downtown Harrison. Enter your favorite chili recipe in the cook off.  Harrison Chamber of Commerce www.harrisonidaho.org or 208-689-3669

September 12: Kellogg - Mine to Vine Bike Tour 18-mile family bike ride on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and self-guided mine history tour. Ride ends at resort followed by dinner, wine tasting and live music in the village.  Check in from noon to 2:30pm, Silver Mountain Resort Gondola Village, Kellogg.  www.silvermt.com

September 13 Sandpoint - Open Mic Blues Jam Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 pm. 208-263-4005

September 14: Sandpoint - Trivia Tuesday Fun with trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

September 15: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 15: Sandpoint - Five Minutes of Fame Join other blossoming or seasoned poets, musicians and songbirds for monthly open mic night at Cafe Bodega in Foster's Crossing. Sign up to perform from 6:15 - 6:30 pm. Show begins promptly at 6:30 pm. No cover charge and open to all ages. Five Minutes of Fame happens the third Wednesday of each month. 208-263-5911

September 18: Bonners Ferry - Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai). BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

September 18: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 18: Sandpoint - Community Health & Wellness Fair Community Health & Wellness Fair hosted by the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce's Health & Wellness Committee, provides no cost health screenings and other services to showcase the health-related products and services available in the area.  Health & Wellness Fair

September 15: Coeur d’Alene - 2nd Annual Inland Northwest Buddy Walk The Buddy Walk® was created by the National Down Syndrome Society. 8:30 a.m. Walker Check-In & T-Shirt Pick-Up, 9:20 a.m. Awards and Announcements, 9:30 a.m. Walk Begins, 10:30 a.m. Post-Walk Festivities at Riverstone Park. Fill out this registration form or visit www.buddywalk.org  to learn more

September 18-19: Coeur d’Alene - Gun Show Gun Show North Idaho Fairgrounds, CdA, 406-633-2206 or Sports Connection

September 18: Sandpoint - 18 Shades, Fridrich & Vance Bergeson in concert at the Panida in Sandpoint, 7pm  Panida 208-263-9191 All-ages show.  Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door.  You can purchase tickets on-line at http://www.savorthesound.com/sandpoint or at the following ticket outlets: 7B Board Shop, Mick Duff’s (Sandpoint) and Calypso’s Coffee (Coeur d’Alene). For additional information contact: Nate Wright, nate@savorthesound.com.

September 19: Sandpoint - The Scenic Half  5K, 10K and Half Marathon runs, 8:30am, Sandpoint City Beach, more info & register at The Scenic Half 208-263-2161

September 20: Sandpoint - Open Mic Blues Jam Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 pm. 208-263-4005

September 21: Sandpoint - Trivia Tuesday Fun with trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

September 21-25: Coeur d’Alene - WaCanId Bike Ride The WaCanId is a 340-mile/550-km bicycle tour around the International Selkirk Loop in Washington, Canada and Idaho. Net proceeds from entry fees benefit the participating Rotary Clubs. 1-888-823-2626 or WaCanId

September 22: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 23-26: Sandpoint - Idaho State Draft Horse & Mule International Horse & mule driving competitions, log skidding, barrel races, displays and more, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, 208-692-4365 or Idaho Draft Horse Show

September 24: Hope - Hanged: A History of Idaho Executions Hope Memorial Community Center hosts this Idaho Humanities Council presentation by Kathy Deinhart at 7 p.m. 208-264-5481

September 25-26: Post Falls - 6th Annual Festa Italiana Street Fair in Post Falls, presented by the Bonaventura Lodge of Post Falls (Sons of Italy)  Fundraiser for scholarship program.  Contact Tina-Marie at 208-640-9789

September 25: Bonners Ferry - Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Enjoy locally grown and produced products from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market, located in downtown Bonners Ferry at the City Parking Lot (corner of Highway 95 and Kootenai). BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org. 208-267-9021

September 25: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 25: Sandpoint - Oktoberfest Traditional autumn celebration, sponsored by the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association. 208-255-1876 

September 25: Coeur d’Alene - Buddy Walk Inland Northwest Buddy Walk for the National Down Syndrome Society, registration 8:30am, walk starts 9:30am, Riverstone Park in CdA, www.buddywalk.org

September 25: Post Falls - Northwestern Gala Greyhound Park & Event Center, 5:30-10pm, 208-773-5016 or Post Falls Chamber

September 25: Hope – Oktoberfest starting at 5:00 pm in the Oktoberfest Tent next to Trisha’s Place at 218 West Main Street in Hope As typical for an Oktoberfest we will have a Band playing Bavarian Music and you are invited to Beer, Food and some Bavarian surprises.

September 25: Priest River – Oktoberfest in Priest River Music, arts & crafts booths, food vendors & more. For info call 208-448-2721 or www.priestriverchamber.com

September 25: Priest Lake - Priest Lake Marathon The 1st Annual Priest Lake Marathon, full marathon course and a 13.1 mile half mMarathon course for both runners and walkers.  More info: ken@priestlakepro.com

September 25: Coeur d'Alene - Walk to Prevent Suicide 3.8 mile walk to remember those lost and raise awareness of suicide as a preventable form of death.  Walk starts at 10am, O'Shay's Restaurant, 313 E. Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr. CdA. More info 208-290-6161 or SPAN North

September 27: Sandpoint - Open Mic Blues Jam Eichardt's Pub and Grill, 212 Cedar St., hosts a weekly Monday Night Blues Jam with an open mic beginning at 8 pm. 208-263-4005

September 28: Sandpoint - Trivia Tuesday Fun with trivia knowledge at MickDuff's, 312 N. First Ave., beginning at 7 p.m. every Tuesday night. 208-255-4351

September 29: Sandpoint - Sandpoint Farmers Market Farmin Park, Third Avenue & Oak Street 3 - 5:30 pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

September 30: Sandpoint - Yappy Hour Laughing Dog Brewing hosts Yappy Hour at their brewery from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Panhandle Animal Shelter invites you AND YOUR DOG to Yappy Hour - happy hour with your dog. Admission is free and donations are cheerfully accepted. This event supports the Panhandle Animal Shelter. See you and your "best friend" there! All humans must be under the control of their dog at all times. 210-601-8361

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: 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

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 - Cafe Trinity, at City Beach 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

Tuesdays: Coeur d'Alene - Downtown Coeur d'Alene Concert Series - 6-8:30 PM Tuesdays Sherman Square Park 316 Sherman Ave. 208-667-3162

Sundays: Coeur d'Alene - Coeur d'Alene City Park Concert Series - 1-4 PM  Sundays Coeur d'Alene City Park  Mullan Ave  Northwest Blvd. 208-667-3162

 

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