2011 IDAHO 2011
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates
April 23, 2011 Farm to Table Tour - Boise, Idaho
Brings together local market farmers and notable chefs on this year’s nationwide tour to showcase the connection between farmers markets and the communities they serve.
May 7, 2011 3rd Annual Buttermilk Festival - Kamiah, Idaho
Check out what's churning at this fun family event. Attendees will receive a bottle of cream to make their own butter. Buttermilk pancake breakfast, vendors, music and more.
June 4, 2011 17th Annual Mountain Brewers' Beer Fest - Idaho Falls, Idaho
Hundreds of beers! Live music! Food! Fun! Proceeds benefit local charities.
June 12, 2011 Savor Idaho - Boise, Idaho
In its third year, the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission will be hosting Savor Idaho, Idaho’s premier wine and food event. Held at Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, the event features a vast array of Idaho wineries and restaurants. This is a unique opportunity to savor the best Idaho has to offer in wine and food.
June 15-18, 2011 Emmett Cherry Festival - Emmett, Idaho
Held since the 1930's to celebrate the abundance of our valley. Cherry pit spitting contest, pie eating contest, entertainment, food, carnival, parade, orchard tours. Attendance: 40,000.
June 16, 2011 6th Annual Sandpoint Summer Sampler - Sandpoint, Idaho
Come "taste" the flavors of our area at a street party you won't want to miss!
August 6, 2011 Soul Food Extravaganza - Boise, Idaho
Now in its 19th year, the festival is a celebration of our diversity with a fabulous variety of soul food and a profusion of entertainment. Jazz, gospel and hip hop music; kids' activities, arts, vendors, dominos tournament, beer garden.
August 7, 2011 19th Annual Raspberry Festival - Cottonwood, Idaho
This all-day event features fun activities for the whole family, including a $5 Pancake Breakfast, fresh Raspberry Shortcake, BBQ beef sandwiches, an Arts & Crafts Fair, live music, a Kids' Carnival, hand-crafting demonstrations, new and used book sales, Fun Run & Walk, Show 'n Shine Car Show, Quilt Show, Chapel and Museum Tours and more. Attendance: 3,000.
September 17, 2011 Idaho Spud Day - Shelley, Idaho
A country-style gala celebration of the Idaho potato offering fun for visitors of all ages. Events include a parade, music, demolition derby, free baked potato lunch at noon, Dutch oven cook-off, World championship potato picking, and Spud Tug.
August 19-20, 2011 Huckleberry Festival - Wallace, Idaho
Stroll the Historic Streets of Wallace, tour a silver mine or visit the Oasis Bordello Museum during a fun-filled weekend. Watch the judging of the Annual Huckleberry Bake-Off and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Huckleberry pancake breakfast, 5K run, arts and crafts, historic skills demonstrations and music all weekend.
September 23-25, 2011 Sun Valley Harvest Festival - Sun Valley, Idaho
Taste offerings from regional Idaho farmers,chefs, wine makers, distillers and brewers. Learn about the newest marketplace items, cooking techniques, wines, and ideas.
October 7-9, 2011 Trailing of the Sheep Festival - Ketchum, Idaho
A cultural heritage festival relating to the history of sheep ranching in Idaho. Includes sheep folk life fair, sheep dog trials, poetry reading, music, storytelling and concludes with a parade and a chance to trail with local herders and their sheep through downtown Ketchum. Also includes the Art & Lamb Food Fest with lamb tastings and cooking workshops.
November 5-6, 2011 13th Annual Idaho Gourd Festival - Boise, Idaho
Learn how to grow gourds and create your own art. See gourd art from whimsical to gallery quality.
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