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End summer with a splash
August is here with warm temperatures and a full event schedule! You will have many opportunities to close out your summer with a splash (both literally and figuratively) in Sandpoint this August!
If you haven't made it to the Festival at Sandpoint yet, the second week of the 2022 lineup starts tonight (Aug. 3) with KALEO, tomorrow (Aug. 4) you can rock out to The Beach Boys, Friday night (Aug. 5) features Gregory Alan Isakov, Saturday (Aug. 6) is Lindsey Stirling, and the Festival will close out with a doubleheader on Sunday (Aug. 7) with Lisa Livesay and the Spokane Symphony. Get your tickets on the Festival at Sandpoint website today!
Take a break from the music and jump in the lake to compete in the Long Bridge Swim on Saturday morning, August 6!
Had your fill of outstanding live music and looking for something different to do this weekend? Head on over to the Bonner County Fairgrounds for the Sandpoint Rodeo happening Friday, August 5 through Saturday, August 6!
Can you believe that's just the first weekend of August? The rest of the month is just as fun!! |
upcoming events
3-7 Festival at Sandpoint
5-6 Sandpoint Rodeo
6 Long Bridge Swim
13-14 Arts & Crafts Fair
17-20 Bonner County Fair
20 Shakespeare in the Park
Sandpoint Visitor Guide
Lodging, attractions, more! |
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Long Bridge Swim
North Idaho's premier open-water event
This 1.76-mile swim across Lake Pend Oreille gets its namesake from the Long Bridge into Sandpoint, Idaho. On Saturday, August 6, participants will swim parallel to the bridge throughout the entirety of the event, giving friends, family, and curious onlookers the perfect chance to follow along the swim course from the bridge.
Money raised goes towards the LBS Swim Lesson Initiative! Their mission is to see that no child in Bonner County gets past third grade without learning to swim.
Click here to register or donate » |
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POAC Arts & Crafts Fair
Here in its 50th year!
The Arts & Crafts Fair takes place on Saturday, August 13, and Sunday, August 14 on 2nd Ave. & Main St. in downtown Sandpoint.
Elements of the fair include artist booths, food vendors, and a youth art arena. Artwork exhibited includes sculpture, ceramics, metal, fiber, photography, paintings, mixed media, wood, crafts, and more. All proceeds go directly to support POAC’s programs in visual and performing arts and art education for the benefit of our community.
Click here for more info and tickets » |
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The First Ever PORPA Sprints coming to Priest River
Race other paddlers or rowers down the Pend Oreille River
 Together with the Spokane River Rowing Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, PORPA is gearing up for the first PORPA Sprints to be held at the Mudhole on Saturday, August 13th.
It will be a day of fun for anybody wanting to race with rowing shells, kayaks, canoes, SUPs or rafts. There will be multiple race flights so individuals or teams of all skill levels can compete and have fun.
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The 2022 Sandpoint Rodeo
Coming to the Bonner County Fairgrounds August 5 - 6
 While technically a "small" rodeo (the Sandpoint Rodeo won the PRCA Columbia River Circuit Small Rodeo of the Year in 2016!) this event is packed with excitement.
This year all of the fan-favorite events are back. We will see competitors riding bareback, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and breakaway roping. This year's must-see specialty act is tricker-rider Haley Proctor!
Click here for more info and tickets »
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Small County Fair with BIG time fun!
The Bonner County Fair Returns August 17 - 20
 The 2022 Bonner County Fair will be held on August 17th through the 20th at the Bonner County Fairgounds. In its 96th year, the Fair will be jam-packed with all of the Bonner County Fair classics - Ranch Sorting, a Summer Nights Concert featuring the Copper Mountain Band, Challenge of Champions Bull Riding, the Demolition Derby, and much more!
Of course, come watch local Sandpoint students show off all of their hard work on their 4-H project, participate in the many contests we have, and check out all of the great community booths!
Click here for more info and tickets » |
Shakespeare in the Park
The Twelfth Night coming to Lakeview Park on August 20
 Head on down to Lakeview Park, 901 Ontario St., at 5 pm on August 20 to watch this comedy having to do with mistaken identity, and romantic misunderstandings. It is suitable for families, and a wonderful way to introduce children to Shakespeare.
This is a free event performed by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks. Before the play begins there will be local musicians and possibly a short skit by local youth.
Click here for more info »
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Lesser-known Hike of the Month
Throughout summer we will feature a "local secret" hike!
 August's "lesser-known hike of the month" is Caribou Lake. This hike is accessible for all ages and skill levels and takes into account the smoke moving into the area. While this hike isn't the longest, clocking in at around 4.2 miles, you get your workout by climbing around 1,023 feet while on the trail. You'll want a high-clearance vehicle to get to the trailhead, or just park a bit lower down. Other hikers who have completed this trail recommend going above the lake to take in even better views!
Be sure to bring plenty of water, leash your dogs, take care hiking in smoky conditions, and most importantly have FUN! Happy hiking! |
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