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WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🌈 8/27: JUMP, Jam & Jive Concert Series @ JUMP
🌈 8/27-9/1: Boise Hawks baseball @ Memorial Stadium
🌈 8/28: Neighborhood Concert Series @ Castle Hills Park
🌈 8/28-9/1: 33rd Annual Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic @ Ann Morrison Park
🌈 8/30: Rhythm in the Vineyard @ Telaya Wine Co - West
🌈 8/30: Labor Day Weekend Luau and Pig Roast @ Lost Grove Brewing
🌈 8/31: Boise River Floatilla @ Green Acres Food Truck Park
🌈 8/31: Music on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
🌈 9/1: Idaho's Jewish Festival @ Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel
🌈 9/1: Boise Baroque Summer Music Festival @ Chateau des Fleurs

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

In honor of tomorrow, we're sharing some of our favorite dog-friendly patios thanks to our friends at BoiseDev that compiled the full list!

📍 Telaya Wine Co.
📍 BACON
📍 Barbarian Brewing (both locations!)
📍 Boise Brewing
📍 Clubhound
📍 Eureka!
📍 Green Acres Food Truck Park
📍 Lost Grove Brewing (both locations!)
📍 Lucky 13 Pizza
📍 Payette Brewing Company
📍 Push 'N Pour
📍 Western Collective
📍 Wyld Child

These are just a few of the many dog-friendly businesses in Boise. For the full list: https://boisedev.com/guides/pet-friendly-guide

📷: Telaya Wine Co.

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

⚡ 8/19-8/25: Western Idaho Fair @ Expo Idaho
⚡ 8/21-8/25: 35th Annual Albertsons Boise Open @ Hillcrest Country Club
⚡ 8/21: Neighborhood Concert Series @ Kristin Armstrong Park
⚡ 8/22: Great Garden Escape @ Idaho Botanical Garden
⚡ 8/24: 12th Annual Boise Comic Arts Festival @ Boise Centre
⚡ 8/24: Richard's Presents: Art on the Plaza at Red Umbrella Bar (Inn at 500)
⚡ 8/24: Boise Latino Fest @ Cecil D. Andrus Park
⚡ 8/24: Winefest 2024 @ The Basque Block
⚡ 8/25: The Boise Flea @ Boise State - East Stadium Lot
⚡ 8/25: Boise Baroque Summer Music Festival @ Chateau des Fleurs

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: thestolenword

✨ Western Idaho Fair ✨

Tomorrow the 127th Annual Western Idaho Fair kicks off! Don't miss out on all the fun to be had at this year's fair.

All of this and more:
🎡 Carnival rides
🍗 Fair food
🎵 Concerts (The Beach Boys, KANSAS, Josh Turner, and more!)
🤡 Acts & attractions
🛍️ Vendors
🤠 Country swing dance competitions
🥩 Western Idaho Grill-off
⭐ Contests & Activities

Check out idahofair.com for the full 10 day schedule!

What are you most excited about to check out at this year's Fair?! Let us know in the comments!

📷: Western Idaho Fair

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🎡 8/12-8/18: Broadway in Boise: Frozen @ Morrison Center
🎡 8/13: JUMP, Jam & Jive summer concert series @ JUMP
🎡 8/13-8/18: A Midsummer Nights Dream @ Idaho Shakespeare Festival
🎡 8/14, 15, & 16: Outlaw Field Concert Series @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🎡 8/16 & 8/17: Egyptian Theatre Classic Movies @ Egyptian Theatre
🎡 8/16: Movies Under the Stars: Kung Fu Panda 4 @ Julia Davis Park
🎡 8/16-8/25: Western Idaho Fair @ Expo Idaho
🎡 8/17: Indian Food Festival @ Julia Davis Park
🎡 8/17 & 8/18: Yoga on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
🎡 8/18: Boise Baroque Summer Music Festival @ Chateau des Fleurs

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: visitsouthwestidaho

✨ Boise Soul Food Festival ✨

The Boise Soul Food Organization showcases African-American inspired soul food, music, dancing, culture and businesses. Get ready to enjoy great food and music at the Boise Soul Food Fest happening this weekend, August 10th, at Julia Davis Park.

A few know-before-you-go's to prepare for the festival:
☀️ Visit the information/welcome booth when you arrive
☀️ Have a parking plan
☀️ Check the weather and be prepared
☀️ Bring a chair and an appetite!
☀️ Wear light weight clothing for the summer heat

Find all you need to know about the festival at boisesoulfood.org!

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🌍 8/4-8/11: Boise Hawks baseball @ Memorial Stadium
🌍 8/6: Downtown Plays Pop-Up Games @ Cherie Buckner-Webb Park
🌍 8/7-8/11: Broadway in Boise: Frozen @ Morrison Center
🌍 8/8: Great Garden Escape: Afrosonics @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🌍 8/9-8/11: A Midsummers Night Dream @ Idaho Shakespeare Festival
🌍 8/10: Boise Soul Food Festival @ Julia Davis Park
🌍 8/10: Garden Pooch Party @ Indian Creek Winery
🌍 8/10: Family Second Saturday: Smokey Bear @ Idaho State Museum
🌍 8/10: Music on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
🌍 8/11: Boise Baroque Summer Music Festival @ Chateau des Fleurs

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: _wandering_jen

As Boise’s weather continues to heat up, so does the fun. Fit as much of this as you can into your Boise trip. We dare you.

Dine in style
📍 The Avery Bar + Brasserie
📍 Baraboo Supper Club
📍 KIN
📍 8th Street

Raise a glass
📍 Scoria
📍 Cinder
📍 Telaya Wine Co.
📍 Split Rail Winery
📍 Proleteriat Wine Company

Time to shop
📍 The Record Exchange
📍 Mixed Greens
📍 Banana Inc
📍 Saturday farmers markets - Boise Farmers Market and Capital City Public Market
📍 Idaho Made

Explore our walkable city
📍 Freak Alley Art Gallery
📍 Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
📍 Julia Davis Park
📍 Boise Greenbelt
📍 Boise Art Museum
📍 Basque Museum & Cultural Center

Watch Boise come alive at night
📍 Bogus Basin - Music on the Mountain
📍 Outlaw Field @ Idaho Botanical Garden
📍 Idaho Shakespeare Festival
📍 Treefort Music Hall

Read more on our ultimate urban summer guide here: www.visitboise.com/urban-summer-guide/!

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🎖️ 7/30: Jump, Jam & Jive concert series @ JUMP
🎖️ 7/30-8/4: Boise Hawks baseball @ Memorial Stadium
🎖️ 7/31: Neighborhood Concert Series @ Cypress Park
🎖️ 7/31: Alive After Five free summer concert series @ The Grove Plaza
🎖️ 7/31: Harry Potter trivia night @ The Warehouse Food Hall
🎖️ 8/1: First Thursday @ Downtown Boise
🎖️ 8/1: Great Garden Escape: Casio Dreams @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🎖️ 8/1: Barrel-Aged Beer Bash @ Sockeye Alehouse
🎖️ 8/1: Thursday Thunder @ Boise Spectrum
🎖️ 8/2: First Friday Art & Studio Stroll @ Surel Mitchel Live-Work-Create District

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: fraerials

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🌻 7/24: Alive After 5 @ The Grove Plaza
🌻 7/24: Neighborhood Concert Series @ Elm Grove Park
🌻 7/26-28: San Inazio Festival @ The Basque Block
🌻 7/26: Paris Olympics JUMPS Into Boise @ JUMP
🌻 7/26: Rhythm in the Vineyard @ Telaya Wine Co - West
🌻 7/26: Night of the Mummies (21+) @ Discovery Center of Idaho
🌻 7/27 & 7/28: Yoga on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
🌻 7/27-28: Goddess Fest @ Expo Idaho
🌻 7/27: Music on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
🌻 7/27: Boise Water Lantern Festival @ Julia Davis Park

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: explore.with.teri

Boise summers were made for family fun. We dare you to pack as many of these activities into your trip as you can. Start planning your trip to explore some of our favorite family-friendly spots in Boise:

📍 Zoo Boise
📍 Bogus Basin
📍 Bruneau Sand Dunes
📍 Green Acres Food Truck Park
📍 Westside Drive-In
📍 Float the Boise River
📍 Quinn's Pond
📍 Roaring Springs
📍 Idaho Shakespeare Festival

See the full blog here: https://visitboise.com/family-summer-guide/ to start planning your family adventures!

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🔥 7/16: Jump, Jam, & Jive Concert Series @ JUMP
🔥 7/16: Story Story Night: Out the Backdoor @ Old Idaho Penitentiary
🔥 7/16-7/21: Into the Woods @ Idaho Shakespeare Festival
🔥 7/17: Alive After 5 Free Concert Series @ The Grove Plaza
🔥 7/18: Great Garden Escape Concert Series @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🔥 7/19: Bown Crossing Annual Summer Block Party @ Bown Crossing
🔥 7/19-7/21: Gem State Gaming Convention @ Expo Idaho
🔥 7/19: Movies Under the Stars: Wonka @ Gene Harris Bandshell
🔥 7/20: DreamWeaver Film Festival @ JUMP
🔥 7/20-7/21: Paranormal Investigation @ Old Idaho Penitentiary

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: flowithmarco

It's ! 🥔

What better way to celebrate than by signing up for our Boise Idaho®️ Potato Trail Pass?! This free pass allows you to check in at stops and track your progress along the trail by gathering points to redeem for prizes!

Try out some of our favorite fries in Boise and then top it off with some other iconic potato dishes!

Sign up here: https://visitboise.com/potato-trail/

📷: Traveling Spud

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

⭐ 7/9-7/14: Boise Hawks baseball @ Memorial Stadium
⭐ 7/9: Cinder Summer Concert Series @ Cinder Wines
⭐ 7/10: Alive After 5 free concert @ The Grove Plaza
⭐ 7/10: Neighborhood Concert Series @ Castle Hills Park
⭐ 7/11-13: Vintage Market Days @ Expo Idaho
⭐ 7/12: Free Fry Day @ JUMP
⭐ 7/13: Family Second Saturday: Games and Sports in Idaho @ Idaho State Museum
⭐ 7/13 & 7/14: Yoga on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
⭐ 7/13: Music on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
⭐ 7/13: Opera in the Park @ Gene Harris Bandshell

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: thelosthyderabadi

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🎆 7/2: Downtown Plays Pop-Up Games @ Cherie Buckner Webb Park
🎆 7/2: JUMP, Jam, & Jive Concert Series @ JUMP
🎆 7/2-7/7: Boise Hawks Baseball @ Memorial Stadium
🎆 7/3: Alive After 5 Summer Concert Series @ The Grove Plaza
🎆 7/4: Idaho 4th of July Parade @ Downtown Boise
🎆 7/4: First Thursday @ Downtown Boise
🎆 7/4: City of Boise 4th of July Fireworks Celebration @ Ann Morrison Park
🎆 7/6 & 7/7: Yoga on the Mountain @ Bogus Basin
🎆 7/6: Boise Farmer's Market @ 1500 Shoreline Dr
🎆 7/6: Capital City Public Market @ The Grove Plaza

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: nbonham.photo

To round out , we wanted to share some fun facts about the Idaho Wine industry with you! We hope you've taken the time to celebrate this month by stopping by a local winery, grabbing a bottle of Idaho wine, or learning more about the Idaho Wine Commission.

🍷 There are 70+ wineries and cideries in Idaho
🍷 1,300 acres of grapes planted
🍷 3,100 tons of grapes harvested in 2022
🍷 258,000 case of wine produced in 2022
🍷 47% of wineries are women owned
🍷 3 AVAs (American Viticultural Areas)
🍷 $314 million economic impact in 2022

Although the month is almost over, don't forget to continue to support these local wineries and cideries to keep our Idaho wine industry thriving. Cheers!

There’s nothing like summer in Boise—the city comes alive as more and more Boiseans hang out outdoors. Warm afternoons are sandwiched between cooler mornings and evenings, thanks to the high desert climate. Boise weather practically begs you to spend time outside.

We dare you to pack as many of these activities into your trip as you can.

Ride in the mountains or on the Greenbelt
📍 Boise Foothills
📍 Bogus Basin
📍 Boise River Greenbelt

Hit the links
📍 One of Boise's 15+ golf courses

Get some elevation
📍 Boise's Black Cliffs
📍 The Grand Slam hikes

Spend time on the water
📍 Boise River
📍 Quinn's Pond
📍 Boise Whitewater Park

Enjoy music in the Great Outdoors
📍 Bogus Basin - Music on the Mountain
📍 Idaho Botanical Garden - Outlaw Field or Great Garden Escape concert series

Read the full blog here: https://visitboise.com/adventurest-summers-guide/!

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🚲 The month of June: Idaho Wine and Cider Month
🚲 6/26: Neighborhood Concert Series @ DeMeyer Park
🚲 6/26: Alive After 5 Concert Series @ The Grove Plaza
🚲 6/27: Great Garden Escape Concert Series @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🚲 6/28: Rhythm in the Vineyard @ Telaya Wine Co West
🚲 6/29: Summer Saturdays @ The WaterShed
🚲 6/29: 37th Annual Boise Twilight Criterium @ Downtown Boise
🚲 6/29: Boise Mountain Bike Festival @ Bogus Basin
🚲 6/29: Outdoor FUNdamentals @ Lucky Peak State Park - Sandy Point Beach
🚲 6/29: Salsa Under the Stars @ JUMP

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🎵 The month of June: Idaho Wine and Cider Month
🎵 6/18: JUMP, Jam & Jive concert series @ JUMP
🎵 6/19: Roaring Springs' 25th Anniversary Celebration @ Roaring Springs Waterpark
🎵 6/19: Alive After 5 @ The Grove Plaza
🎵 6/20: Thursday Thunder Kickoff @ Boise Spectrum
🎵 6/20: Great Garden Escape concert series @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🎵 6/21: Roars and Pours (21+) @ Zoo Boise
🎵 6/21: Movies Under the Stars: Shrek @ Julia Davis Bandshell
🎵 6/22: Dandelion Fest @ Sunset Park
🎵 6/22: Boise Music Festival @ Expo Idaho

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: bringonthetravels

There’s no better place than Boise during spring and summer months. The city comes alive with flowering trees, blooming foothills and events, activities and adventure around every corner. No doubt, your kids are out of school and ready for some summer adventures. Come explore the City of Trees. Then come back and explore some more.

Some of our favorite family-friendly spots to visit:
📍 Wahooz Family Fun Zone & Roaring Springs Water Park
📍 Boise River (be sure to check out floattheriver.org for updates on the floating season)
📍 Bogus Basin
📍 Eagle Island State Park
📍 Zoo Boise
📍 Discovery Center of Idaho
📍 Idaho State Museum

Read more here: https://visitboise.com/family-fun-spring-summer/!

What are some of your family-friendly places to visit? Let us know in the comments!

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

⚡ The month of June: Idaho Wine and Cider Month
⚡ 6/11-6/16: Boise Hawks Baseball @ Memorial Stadium
⚡ 6/12: Neighborhood Concert Series @ Sunset Park
⚡ 6/13: Great Garden Escape concert series @ Idaho Botanical Garden
⚡ 6/14: Summery Market @ Expo Idaho
⚡ 6/14-6/16: To Kill a Mockingbird @ Morrison Center
⚡ 6/15: BoDo Block Party @ The Warehouse Food Hall / BoDo Block
⚡ 6/15: 2nd Annual SquawkyFest @ Old Idaho Penitentiary
⚡ 6/15: Treasure Valley Roller Derby @ Idaho Central Arena
⚡ 6/16: 21st Annual Father's Day Car Show @ Idaho State Capitol building

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

Hello, ! We meet again. Let's talk about all the ways you can celebrate this month and help support Idaho's burgeoning wine industry.

🍷 Check out Boise's Urban Wine Trail (available at visitboise.com) and explore some of the great urban wineries in Garden City and Boise
🍷 Purchase a ticket to Savor Idaho (this Sunday, June 9th!)
🍷 Visit one of the 20+ wineries on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail
🍷 Pick up a bottle of local Idaho wine to share with friends and family at home
🍷 Try a curated Sunnyslope wine flight at House of Wine
🍷 Head to idahowines.org to check out all of the events happening at local wineries this month!
🍷 Take a wine tour with one of the many amazing local wine tour companies

Let us know how you plan to celebrate!

📷: Idaho Tourism

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🍇 The month of June: Idaho Wine and Cider Month
🍇 6/4: JUMP, Jam, & Jive summer concert series @ JUMP
🍇 6/6-6/8: Boise Fashion Week @ Trailhead
🍇 6/6: First Thursday @ Downtown Boise
🍇 6/7: First Friday Art & Studio Stroll @ Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District
🍇 6/8: Family Second Saturday: Gold Panning @ Idaho State Museum
🍇 6/8: Snake River Raptor Fest @ Indian Creek Winery
🍇 6/8: Idaho Wildlife Federation - Public Lands Alefest 2024 @ Green Acres Food Truck Park
🍇 6/9: The Boise Flea @ Boise State (East Stadium Lot)
🍇 6/9: Savor Idaho @ Idaho Botanical Garden

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🌻 5/28-6/2: Merry Wives of Windsor @ Idaho Shakespeare Festival
🌻 5/30: Flower Power happy hour @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🌻 5/31-6/1: 42nd Annual Boise Greek Food Festival @ Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
🌻 5/31: Rhythm in the Vineyard @ Telaya Wine Co - West
🌻 The month of June: Idaho Wine and Cider Month
🌻 6/1: 40th Annual Capitol Classic Kids Race @ Boise Depot
🌻 6/1: Idaho Rivers United Presents: Brewshed Festival @ Green Acres Food Truck Park
🌻 6/2: 33rd Annual Art & Roses @ Julia Davis Park
🌻 6/2: Summer Sunday: Hawaiian Pig Roast @ Western Collective

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: boiseparksandrecreation

Cheers to !

From bold reds to crisp whites, Idaho Wine Commission helps us uncork the 10 most common types of wine you’ll find in Idaho. The best way to find your perfect bottle is by trying them all and exploring how each wine pairs with different foods. The perfect place to sample each of these Idaho wine varietals? Grab your ticket to Savor Idaho for the biggest wine event of the year with unlimited wine tastings happening on June 9th!

10 wine varieties in Idaho that you need to try:
🍷 Merlot
🍷 Syrah
🍷 Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Malbec
🍷 Cabernet Franc
🍷 Tempranillo
🍷 Riesling
🍷 Chardonnay
🍷 Viognier
🍷 Pinot Grigio

📷: Cinder Wines

Find the full blog here: https://blog.idahowines.org/10-wine-varieties-in-idaho-you-need-to-try

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🔴 Open thru May 27: Fairy & Gnome Home Exhibit @ Idaho Botanical Garden
⚪ 5/23: Flower Power Happy Hour @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🔵 5/23: Rhythm on the River @ Telaya Wine Co.
🔴 5/23-5/26: She Kills Monsters @ Boise Little Theater
⚪ 5/24-5/26: Merry Wives of Windsor @ Idaho Shakespeare Festival (opening weekend!)
🔵 5/25: Walkabout Boise history tour @ The Basque Museum (starting point)
🔴 5/25: Slide into Saturday: free slide rides @ JUMP
⚪ 5/24-5/25: $5 movies @ The Egyptian Theatre
🔵 5/26: Dennis the Cat Day @ Old Idaho Penitentiary
🔴 5/27: Idaho Bluegrass Association presents SpringGrass 2024 Memorial Day Concert @ Green Acres Food Truck Park

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷: i.am.optimus.prime

With the weather hitting nearly perfect temps, now is the time to grab your bike, scooter, rollerblades, or take a stroll on the Boise Greenbelt. Don't forget to stop at 1 or maybe even all 10 of these places to grab a cool beverage, learn some Idaho history, get a bite to eat, or check out the wildlife.

Traveling Spud has got you covered with her 10 must-visit stops along the Boise Greenbelt:

📍 Push & Pour
📍 Green Acres Food Truck Park
📍 Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
📍 Boise Whitewater Park
📍 Telaya Wine Co.
📍 MK Nature Center
📍 Yardarm
📍 Esther Simplot Park + Quinn's Pond
📍 Julia Davis Park
📍 Payette Brewing

Read her whole blog here: https://visitidaho.org/travel-tips/10-must-visit-stops-along-the-boise-greenbelt/

📷: Traveling Spud

WHAT TO DO IN BOISE THIS WEEK:

🌱 Open thru May 27: Fairy & Gnome Home Exhibit @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🌱 5/16: Flower Power Happy Hour @ Idaho Botanical Garden
🌱 5/16-5/19: The Boise Bard Players Present: Macbeth @ Surel's Place
🌱 5/16: Happy(ness) Hour @ JUMP
🌱 5/18: Famous Idaho Potato Marathon @ Albertsons Stadium
🌱 5/18: Preservation Idaho: Walkabout Boise @ The Basque Museum (starting point)
🌱 5/18: Food Truck Feastival @ Memorial Stadium
🌱 5/18: Boise Phil Presents: Symphonie Fantastique @ Morrison Center
🌱 5/19: International Museum Day @ Idaho Botanical Garden

Find more events at visitboise.com/events!

📷 : explore.with.teri

The countdown is on; Savor Idaho is officially 1 month away! 🤩

Sip and savor award-winning wines and ciders from 30+ Idaho wineries and cideries. 🍷🥂

Get your tickets before they sell out: https://hubs.li/Q02wFMmh0