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Jump right in!
It's lake time in northern Idaho
The heat is definitely on this summer in Sandpoint, which is why our lakes and high mountains are the coolest places to be! Get familiar with Lake Pend Oreille via our Summer Guide where you'll find boat rentals, lake cruises, fishing charters, and more.
And for holiday fun, Sandpoint's hometown vibe is on full display during our Fourth of July celebration happening this Sunday, July 4. Folks line the downtown streets for an entertaining and patriotic parade at 10 a.m., and in the evening catch the beautiful fireworks display over Lake Pend Oreille at dusk. Presented by the Sandpoint Lions.
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july 2021 events
4 Fourth of July Celebration
10 Sandpoint Beer Bash
17-18 Schweitzer Wine Fest
29-Aug. 8 Festival at Sandpoint
Sandpoint Visitor Guide
Lodging, attractions, more! |
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Get a taste of this!
The Sandpoint Chamber holds its 7th Annual Sandpoint Beer Bash at the Beach from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 10. Held steps from wonderful Lake Pend Oreille, this is a much-anticipated  event that's limited to 750 folks and includes tastes of 20-plus craft beers, ciders, and seltzers - along with terrific views! This year features MickDuff's Brewery, Laughing Dog Brewing, Matchwood Brewing, Post Falls Brewing Company, Timber Town Beer Company, Paradise Creek Brewery, Summit Cider, Current Seltzer, with more being added on a daily basis.
To get your ticket (which includes a very cool commemorative glass!), click here. Ages 21 and over only; sorry, dogs are not permitted inside the event. |
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Cooler trails prevail
While there's no shortage of fabulous hikes, a "cool" hike might be one in the deep forest with water nearby. Here are a couple within easy reach of Sandpoint:
- The Ross Creek Cedars, about 80 minutes east of Sandpoint, offers a .9 mile walk through awe-inspiring ancient cedars; combine it with a swim in nearby Bull Lake at the Dorr Skeels Campgound swimming beach. More info at Kootenai National Forest.
- Or head 70 minutes northwest of town to the Lakeshore Trail along Priest Lake. Get on the trail at Reeder Bay Campground near Nordman, for easy shoreline hiking through stands of timber with numerous small beaches along the 14.4 miles it stretches north. Details at Idaho Panhandle National Forest.
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Festival at Sandpoint's lakeside concerts are back!
 After a tough pandemic year, now more than ever, we're in need of an outdoor concert experience that's unlike any other. And that's what you'll find as the Festival at Sandpoint returns to War Memorial Field along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, July 29 through Aug. 8. Tickets are selling briskly, so pick a few of your favorites and make it a date!
July 29: St. Paul and the Broken Bones
July 30: Jake Owen
July 31: Shakey Graves
Aug. 1 Keb' Mo' and Band
Aug. 5 Gladys Knight
Aug. 6: Young the Giant
Aug. 7: REO Speedwagon
Aug. 8: Family Matinee I Grand Finale
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Sipping in the high country
NW Wine Fest returns to Schweitzer
 There were lots of great summer events that we all truly missed last year, and Schweitzer's Northwest Wine Fest was at the top of every wine aficionado's list! Alas, we're happy to see that it's coming back bigger and better than ever July 17-18. There are five bands lined up to perform live music, plus 20 regional wineries pouring 80 wines, plus a barbecue, arts and crafts vendors, and mountain activities for the entire family. Summer is looking awesome! |
Idaho in Stage 4 reopening
The State of Idaho remains in Stage 4 of Reopening. The guidelines basically allow gatherings of any size, private or public, and should adhere to social distancing and sanitation guidelines. Get the latest information on the pandemic locally at our community COVID-19 Update page. |
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