Looking for fun things to do, ways to get active or places to hear some great music? Here are some Treasure Valley
events in August that you won’t want to miss!
Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
31st anniversary of the Scott Spencer Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic
August 31 – September 4
Hosted annually at Ann Morrison Park, the event brings together locals and tourists alike whoenjoy being surrounded by endless colorful balloons, inspiring music, and their favorite local radio stations. All launches are weather-permitting, however they typically take place starting at 7:15 a.m. and last until as late as 9 a.m. You can frequently see the hot air balloons soaring over downtown Boise, with the occasional balloon falling on historic landmarks, including building rooftops, right in the middle of Broadway avenue, and even the front lawn at our Capitol b free tethered rides on Cap Ed Kids, a chance to meet aeronauts each morning and a one-of-a-kind Nite Glow spectacular, the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is truly an event you need to experience!
Family Event
Western Idaho Fair
August 19-28
Since 1897, the Western Idaho Fair is a celebration of agriculture, ranching, and life in the state of Idaho. With events and attractions for all ages, there’s something for everyone at the Western Idaho Fair!
More Family Events
- Summer Camp – Bug Camp – Part 2: August 1-4
- Summer Splash: August 4, 6:30pm
- Summer Camp – Project Wild: August 8-11
- A Day at the Park: August 13, 10am-3pm
- Summer Camp – Wildlife: August 15-18
- Snooze at the Zoo Overnight: August 20, 6:30pm
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Caldwell Night Rodeo
August 16-20
Now in its 98th year, Caldwell Night Rodeo is one of the largest and longest-running annual events in Canyon County, drawing rodeo fans in excess of 45,000 over 5 action-packed nights. Listed among the Top 20 Professional Rodeos AND Top 5 Large Outdoor Rodeos in the nation, Caldwell Night Rodeo features the best professional cowboys, cowgirls and animal athletes in the world and is an annual stop on the professional rodeo tour. As the first rodeo in the Pacific Northwest to ever be held under the lights, Caldwell Night Rodeo offers a true rodeo experience unlike any other. With over 600 world-class contestants and 7 action-packed nightly events, the excitement in our arena is electric. Equally divided by the infamous “Rowdies” and “Civies” – the CNR crowd plays an interactive role in the excitement of this one-of-a-kind rodeo.
More Festivals & Events
- Boise Farmers Market: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Meridian Main Street Market: Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Rhymewave 2022 Hip Hop Festival: August 5, 6:30pm
- Kuna Days: August 5-6
- Bloom: A Reading Series: August 8, 6pm
- Idaho Halloween & Horror Convention 2022: August 12-14
- Boise Glow Party: August 9pm
- Boise Soul Food Festival: August 13, 11am – 8pm
- Simpul Fest 2022: August 13, 2pm
- Nampa Festival of the Arts: August 14, 10am – 4pm
- X-Fest Rockzilla Tour: August 21, 6pm
- Idaho Cutting Horse Association Futurity/Derby/Horror Show: August 24 – September 4
- Boise Water Lantern Festival: August 27, 5:30pm
STAY ACTIVE
Yoga For Good
August 6, 10 a.m.
In the spirit of giving, unity and community, Yoga for Good raises funds, raises awareness and brings people together in support of a common cause. Yoga for Good hosts a donation based yoga class the 1st Saturday of every month at Payette Brewing Company. Classes are held within the Taproom space or in the Beer Garden – weather dependent. Each month’s class highlights a different charity and raises funds for their cause!
More Stay Active Events
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Yoga in the Yard:
August 1-17 Mondays and Wednesdays, 7am - Summer Hiking Series – Homestead Trail: August 6, 7am
- Kuna Days Fun Run: Kuna Days Fun Run: August 6, 7am
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Boise Front Trail Run: August 6,
8:30am -
Resort to Rock
50K, 32K, & 10M: August 13 -
Annual
Run/Walk for Safe Streets: August 20
ARTS & MUSIC
- The Dead South -Served Cold Tour: August 2, 8pm
- Alive After Five – Joshy Soul & VEMM: August 3, 5pm
- Steve Hofstetter: August 3, 8pm
- Great Garden Escape: Garcia Peoples: August 4, 6pm
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: August 4, 8pm
- Idaho Shakespeare Festival – Little Shop Of Horrors: August 5-27
- The Wild Hearts Tour: Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker: August 5, 5:30pm
- Jo Dee Messina: August 5, 8pm
- The Chicks with special guest Patty Griffin: August 6, 7:30pm
- Pop Evil – The Vortex Tour: August 6, 8pm
- Whiskey Myers with Shane Smith & The Saints: August 7, 7pm
- The Head and The Heart with special guest Dawes: August 9, 6pm
- Daughtry: August 9, 7:30pm
- Alive After Five – Celisse & Charlie Sutton & the Changelings: August 10, 5pm
- August Burns Red – Through the Thorns Tour: August 10, 7pm
- Great Garden Escape: Lounge on Fire: August 11, 5:30pm
- Muna / Jensen Mcrae: August 11, 8pm
- Smells Like Nirvana: August 13, 8pm
- Bonnie Raitt (with Mavis Staples): August 14, 7pm
- Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real: August 14, 8pm
- Mt. Joy: August 15, 7:30pm
- The Backseat Lovers: August 15, 8pm
- The Music Man: August 16-20
- The Black Crowes: August 16, 6:30pm
- Switchfoot: August 16, 8pm
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Sum 41 / Simple
Plan: August 16, 7pm - Iration & Atmosphere with Passafire and the Grouch with DJ Fresh: August 17, 6pm
- Great Garden Escape: Afrosonics w/ The Santucci Brothers & Mungo: August 18, 5:30pm
- $uicideboy$: August 18, 7pm
- Josh Abbott Band: August 18, 8pm
- Maren Morris: August 19, 7pm
- Backstreet Boys: August 19, 7:30pm
- Lost Dog Street Band: August 19, 8pm
- Steve Earle & The Dukes, Whitmore Sisters: August 19, 8pm
- Fitz and theTantrums & Andy Grammer: August 20, 7pm
- Polyphia, Unprocessed, Death Tour: August 20, 8pm
- Boise Baroque Summer Concert Series: August 21, 6pm
- The Devil Wears Prada: Zombie Tour North America: August 21, 7:30pm
- King Lil G: August 22, 8pm
- Durand Jones & The Indications – Cruisin’ After Dark Tour: August 24, 8pm
- Great Garden Escape: Boise Straight Ahead: August 25, 5:30pm
- Jon Wolfe: August 26, 8pm
- Boise Baroque Summer Concert Series: August 28, 6pm
- Modest Mouse: August 29, 7pm
- The Score & Dreamers: August 30, 7:30pm
- Tedeschi Trucks Band with Los Lobos and Gabe Dixson: August 31, 6pm
