July is on the horizon, as are our beautiful summer sunsets. The days are going to be hotter and the nights even longer! It’s the month for summer BBQs, floating the river, outdoor summer concerts, and fireworks celebrations! It’s the month when summer settles in and the Treasure Valley comes to life!
From a Corgi festival and the Canyon County Fair to strolling through lavender fields, or cheering on the cyclists at the Twilight Criterium– there is something for everyone! So, grab your sunscreen, pack your sense of adventure, and let’s dive into all the things you can experience during the month of July!
4th of July
“America. It is the only place where miracles not only happen but where they happen all the time.”- Thomas Wolfe
We love our red, white, and blue celebrations and there are plenty to choose from! Whether you are escaping to the mountains in McCall or hosting your own backyard BBQ in the Treasure Valley, end your 4th of July with a bang with a fireworks celebration!
- Boise 4th of July Celebration: July 4
- Idaho 4th of July Parade: July 4
- Stinker Firecracker 50 Fireworks Spectacular: July 4
- Caldwell 4th of July – Fun on the 4th: July 4
- Star Hometown Celebration: July 4
- Middleton 4th of July Celebration: July 4
- McCall 4th of July Celebration: July 4
- Melba “Olde Tyme” 4th of July: July 4
Family
Live music, cars, and a cornhole tournament– Eagle Fun Days is an event the entire family will enjoy!
With four days of live music and carnival rides, the Canyon County Fair will be an experience you won’t want to miss!
- Eagle Fun Days: July 7-8
- Family Fun in the SUN-Day: July 9, 11am
- Comedy and Clowning: July 10, 10am
- Disney’s Frozen Jr: July 14-22
- Monkey See, Monkey Do – Comedy for the Whole Family: July 16, 2pm
- Canyon County Fair: July 27-30
Festivals and Events
First Thursday, a lavender festival, and the Snake River Stampede are just a few of the exciting festivals and events in July in the Treasure Valley!
From Corgi’s and goats to a zoo wine safari and mustangs, if you are an animal lover, there are plenty of furry events to choose from!
- Lakeside Lavender Festival at Deer Flat Ranch: July 1
- Mustang Mania Event TIP Challenge: June 30-July 2
- Boise Corgi Fest 2023: July 1, 10am-2pm
- First Thursday in Downtown Boise: July 6, 5pm-9pm
- Gem State NRCHA Show: July 6-9
- Gem State Gaming Convention 2023: July 7-9
- Sip Idaho 2023 – Liquor Tasting Festival: July 8, 5pm
- Bohemian Lavender Festival: July 8-9
- Vintage Market Days of South Idaho: July 13-15, 10am-5pm
- Zoo Boise Wine Safari: July 13-14, 5:30pm
- Pygmy Goat Show: July 14-16, 10am-5pm
- BVSS CVMP Festival feat EX-COMP: July 14-16
- Snake River Stampede Rodeo: July 18-21
- 208 Tattoo Fest: July 21-23
- Goddess Fest 2023: July 22-23, 10am-10pm
- X-Fest – The Popular Monstour: July 26, 6:30pm
- Train: July 27, 8pm
- RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles: July 28, 7:30pm
- Parker McCollum: July 29, 7:30pm
Arts & Music
Toad the Wet Sprocket, Indigo Girls, Hank Williams Jr., and Slightly Stoopid– whatever your preference, the music scene in July is on fire!
- Lil Maru: July 1, 8pm
- Hemlock: July 2, 7pm
- Indigo Girls: July 2, 7pm
- Randy Houser: July 6, 7pm
- This is how we R&B: July 7, 9pm
- Slightly Stoopid: July 8, 5pm
- Havok, Toxic Holocaust, I Am, Hammerhedd: July 9, 7pm
- Paul Cauthen: July 10, 8pm
- Disco Biscuits: July 11, 8pm
- Alive After 5 – Summer Concert Series: July 12, 5pm
- Vale of Pnath, Water, Crimson Divide, Atheras: July 12, 8pm
- Greg Koch: July 13, 5:30pm
- Miranda Sings Featuring Colleen Ballinger: July 13, 7:30pm
- Rayland Baxter, Liz Cooper: July 13, 8pm
- Hank Williams Jr: July 14, 7pm
- Blues Traveler & Big Head Todd and the Monsters: July 14, 7pm
- Hell’s Belles: July 14, 8pm
- Jeff Crosby Band: July 15, 8pm
- Toad the Wet Sprocket: July 16, 7pm
- Gogol Bordello: July 16, 8pm
- The Robert Cray Band: July 18, 7:30pm
- Alive After 5 – Summer Concert Series: July 19, 5pm
- Charley Crockett: July 19, 7pm
- Matt Stell: July 20, 8pm
- MC Magic, Baby Bash, Lil Rob: July 22, 7pm
- Bad Wolves: July 23, 8pm
- Jeff Tweedy: July 25, 7:30pm
- Summer Salt, The Rare Occasions, Addison Grace: July 25, 8pm
- Neighborhood Concert Series – Mountain View Park: July 26, 5pm
- Riders In The Sky: July 26, 7:30pm
- Thunderstorm Artis: July 27, 5:30pm
- Adam Carolla: July 27, 8pm
- The Avett Brothers: July 28, 8pm
- Lukas Nelson + POTR: July 28, 8pm
- Reggaeton Night: Juliet 29, 9pm
- L.S. Dunes, Pinkshift: July 30, 8pm
Stay Active
Cheer on the cyclists at the Boise Twilight Criterium, nationally ranked as one of the top criteriums on the USA Cycling race calendar!
Or warm up your legs with a 5K wine run!
- Boise Mountain Bike Festival: June 30-July 2
- Rise Above Freedom Fun Run 5k: July 1, 7:30am
- Melba 4th of July Fun Run: July 4, 6am
- 2023 Boise Twilight Criterium: July 8
- 11th Annual Kids Triathlon: July 15, 7:30am
- Indian Creek Wine Run 5K: July 15, 9am
- Telaya Wine Run 5K: July 22, 9am
Farmers Markets
Support local small businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs at one of the many Farmers Markets!
- Boise Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm
- Capital City Public Market: Saturdays 9:30am-1:30pm
- Meridian Main Street Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm
- Eagle Saturday Market: Saturdays 9am-2pm
- Kuna Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-1pm
From mountain biking on beautiful trails at the Boise Mountain Bike Festival and cheering on the professional bull riders at the Snake River Stampede to marveling at fireworks displays across the Treasure Valley– July is the time to embrace the Idaho spirit of exploring and adventuring!
