As winter fades and the days grow longer, North Idaho comes alive with outdoor adventures, festivals, and community gatherings. From lakefront celebrations in Coeur d’Alene to mountain town events in Sandpoint, the region is filled with opportunities to experience the vibrant lifestyle that makes the Inland Northwest so special. When you're not out boating, hiking, or exploring the beautiful landscapes, you'll find lively markets, music festivals, art shows, and local celebrations happening throughout the season. Below is your complete guide to some of the most popular events across North Idaho this year, from Coeur d’Alene to Sandpoint and everywhere in between, along with a list of local farmers markets at the bottom.
Spring Events (April – May)
ArtWalk Opening Night – Sandpoint
https://artinsandpoint.org/artwalk/
North Idaho Home & Garden Show – Coeur d’Alene
https://www.cdahomeandgardenshow.com
Lost in the 50s Car Show – Sandpoint
https://lostinthe50s.com
Rathdrum Days Festival – Rathdrum
https://www.rathdrumchamber.com
Hayden Days – Hayden
https://www.haydendays.org
North Idaho Women & Their Money Conference – Coeur d’Alene
https://niwtm.com
Summer Events (June – August)
Sandpoint Renaissance Faire – Sandpoint
https://www.sandpointrenaissancefaire.com
Car d’Lane Classic Car Weekend – Coeur d’Alene
https://cdadowntown.com/events/car-dlane/
Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene – Coeur d’Alene
https://www.ironman.com/im703-coeurdalene
Coeur d’Alene 4th of July Celebration – Coeur d’Alene
https://cdadowntown.com/events/
Sandpoint 4th of July Parade & Fireworks – Sandpoint
https://visitsandpoint.com
Post Falls Festival – Post Falls
https://www.postfallschamber.com/post-falls-festival
Wallace 4th of July Celebration – Wallace
https://visitwallaceid.com
Coeur d’Alene Brewfest – Coeur d’Alene
https://cdadowntown.com/events/
Festival at Sandpoint – Sandpoint
https://festivalatsandpoint.com
Downtown Coeur d’Alene Street Fair – Coeur d’Alene
https://cdadowntown.com/cda-events/downtown-street-fair/
Art on the Green – Coeur d’Alene
https://artonthegreencda.com
Taste of Coeur d’Alene – Coeur d’Alene
https://www.panhandlekiwanis.org/taste-of-cda
Sandpoint Rodeo – Sandpoint
https://bonnercountyfair.com
Long Bridge Swim – Sandpoint
https://longbridgeswim.org
Boundary County Fair & Rodeo – Bonners Ferry
https://boundarycountyfair.com
North Idaho State Fair & Rodeo – Coeur d’Alene
https://nisfair.fun
Fall Events (September – October)
Timber Days – Priest River
https://visitpriestriver.com
Schweitzer Fall Fest – Sandpoint
https://www.schweitzer.com
Wallace Huckleberry Festival – Wallace
https://visitwallaceid.com
Sandpoint Oktoberfest – Sandpoint
https://visitsandpoint.com
Silverwood Scarywood Halloween Event – Athol
https://silverwoodthemepark.com/scarywood
Sandpoint Fall Harvest Festival – Sandpoint
https://visitsandpoint.com
Seasonal Farmers Markets
Coeur d’Alene Downtown Farmers Market
https://www.kootenaifarmersmarkets.org
Sandpoint Farmers Market
https://sandpointfarmersmarket.com
Hayden Farmers Market
https://www.kootenaifarmersmarkets.org
