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ALL SUMMER LONG
Alive After 5
www.ifcivitan.wixsite.com
Looking to usher in some seasonal cheer for
downtown Idaho Falls? Alive After 5 starts up in late
May at Civitan Plaza (Park Ave. and B Street). Come
downtown and enjoy food vendors, live music and
a variety of cold beverages by the Civitans every
Wednesday, May through September.
Idaho Falls Farmers Market
www.idahofallsfarmersmarket.org
Every Saturday morning from May through October,
locals get together to put on the Idaho Falls
Farmers Market. This market features fresh produce,
nursery stock, specialty foods, baked goods and
handmade crafts.
Outdoor Concerts
There are two weekly evening concert series that
run throughout most of the summer: The Bank of
Idaho River Concert Series on Tuesdays at the River
Walk Stage (right off Memorial Drive), and the Live
United Concert Series, held Thursdays at Snake
River Landing.
Bank of Idaho River Concert Series
www.idahofallsarts.org/snake-river-concert-series
Live United Concert Series
www.snakeriverlanding.com
August 4-6
War Bonnet Roundup
www.warbonnetroundup.org
Since 1911, the War Bonnet Roundup has
captivated audiences with top-tier competition,
featuring classic contests including bull riding,
barrel racing and calf-roping. The three-day
celebration showcases 300-plus competitors at
Sandy Downs.
August 11-13
Roaring Youth Jam
www.artitoriumonbroadway.org/youthjam
Put on by the Idaho Falls Arts Council, this
youth-geared event has activities and art
projects for kids of all ages to try. In addition
to presenting a plethora of entertainers, the
Roaring Youth Jam plays host to a local Battle
of the Bands.
August 13
Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race
www.duckrace.com/idahofalls
Thousands of little yellow rubber duckies race
down a section of the Snake River in the hope
of winning prizes for their "owners." In addition
to the duck race, the day includes a car show,
a military display, a photo show, craft and food
vendors and more—it's a quackin' good time.
September 17
Idaho Annual Spud Day
www.idahospudday.com
Spud Day has been kicking off the spud harvest
for the past 93 years—long enough to work out
the perfect formula of fun. From the Miss Russet
pageant to the famous Spud Tug, Spud Day
has something for all ages, including free baked
potatoes at noon.
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