Art on the green has a wide variety of local and regional arts and crafts. It happens annually in…read moreearly August. We saw painting, photography, woodwork, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and a whole lot of other interesting things by some very creative folks. There was a blacksmithing demonstration, live music, and kids activities, and lots of shade. Parking was available on the NIC campus. The section closer to Sherman also had food trucks, and food for sale, such as honey and beeswax, caramel, and spices. There was a wide variety and plenty to entertain the whole family.

The first few I went to were wonderful. General admission is always nerve wracking but it worked…read moreout fine. In my past experience the venue opened early, so there was a fairly short line to get in and then a longer wait inside, seated and comfortable. Last year was the first time for me (although now I realize from other comments that it has happened in previous years, so maybe it depends on the show?) where they didn't open the doors until right before show time, so the outside wait-time and the line to get in were outrageous - like probably 2000+ people long. Throw in a handful of line-minding apparatchiks fecklessly trying to keep the snaking queue shape in its snaking shape in order to make sure the people at the back definitely had to walk as far as possible, which could not have been less necessary or more absurd. On top of that, and on top of other things that have been banned, rolling and hard-sided coolers have now been banned. Definitely no longer worth it. Still some great acts though.

Best event of the year in Sandpoint. The Festival at Sandpoint ha​s an unbelievable caliber of…read moremusicians for rural North Idaho. The location is walkable from anywhere downtown and you can't beat being by the lake. It's a very comfortable and friendly venue.

Sooooo here's my opinion. This event was nothing but awesome when it was at the convention center…read more3? Years ago. I have not returned until this evening. The bands are great and very entertaining. Most importantly, the beer is gut (good)! However, the food (except for your typical brat) isn't what it used to be and quality has gone down. The atmosphere though seemed pretty off. I do want to put emphasis in the fact that this is not due to any of the bands. The bands, especially the Alpine Band California, were amazing and very engaging with the crowd. I just feel like everything else was very lackluster. Maybe it was because it was snowing and pouring rain that people were scrambling trying not to get wet outside but something just felt off. My overall opinion, great for beer and dance. I wouldnt recommend it for food though.

My first time at Oktoberfest! Had a wonderful time. Music and games are going on inside and outside…read morein large tents. Family friendly event with many families enjoying themselves. Everywhere I turned there were people dressed in lederhosen. Various German foods to try and of course German beer!

Given this was the first year back in two years I didn't expect a whole lot. There were hardly any…read morevendors and most were the same stuff you find all the time and same stuff you see at the fair. Most vendors weren't even food just arts and crafts. Ended up paying $20 for three tacos with dry meat and a flavorless salsa bar. Maybe next year.

Pig Out in the Park is always a good gig, and this year's event was packed, with a decent line-up…read moreof traditional and ecclectic vendors. Weather was perfect. Prices were all over the map, but there were affordable treasures, along with some old favorites. I never expect michelin star quality food here, but honestly, who would? It's fair food and fun once a year. That said, here is our report card for vendor's visited in 2018 (in reverse order): 12. Island Noodles (Veg Yakisoba). Terrible, salty yuk-fest. Your 6th grader could make a better stir fry at home with spaghetti and a bag of frozen vegetables. Portion for the price was ridiculous. 11. Porteous BBQ (Pulled Pork & Ribs). Take a can of spray paint, and cover the letters, 'BBQ' on your trailer. Roasted meat and a squeeze of sauce is not barbecue. Embarrassing. 10. Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs (Corn Dog). Overdone. Crust literally fell off while you were eating it. In their defense, it's hard to get the bacon cooked right and still have an edible crust. 9. MacDaddies (Bacon Mac). Mac & cheese that had been sitting around for quite a while, with--I think--some bacon in it. Might have been the most surprisingly disappointing item we ordered. 8. Taste of India (Several Items). Dumbed down for a senior's palate. Naan was made off-property and reheated. Somosas were mashed potato hell. Veg Pakoras were heavy on chickpea flour--very light on veg. 7. Greek Flame (Lamb Gyro). Traditional presentation, but the 'lamb' was definitely a mystery meat. It looked more like the Vietnamese sausage you see in Pho'. 6. Piggly's BBQ (Brisket Sandwiches). Nice try. But rotisserie pit beef (bottom round) is not brisket, and shouldn't be advertised as such. Decent flavor, but still misrepresentation considering the price. 5. Philly Bro's (Philly). Nice portion. A little overcooked, but at least it was shaved ribeye. It was fairly priced, and wound up being the biggest sammie we ordered this weekend. 4. Bleohm Chocolate (Monkey Tail). Well crafted dessert. For something dipped and decorated in an expedient manner, it was very eye appealing and tasty. 3. Azar's (Beef/Lamb Gyro). Always the first thing we get, because....it's always the first thing we get. Perhaps not as big as we've had in recent years, but no less delicious. They are pros. 2. Oyster Bay (Oysters on a Stick/Lobster Roll). These guys can come back every year. Lobster Roll was a surprise for the affordable price, and the oysters were fresh. Bonus that fries came with both. 1. Doner Haus (Steak Doner). So good. Obviously hand made bread, fresh veg fixin's, generous meat component, and a nice squeeze of sriracha. Thank you sir, may I have another. Congratulations to the event planners, and all the hard working vendors. We'll do it all again in 2019. I'm sure we will have lost all the weight we put on this weekend by then...

I can't begin to put into words how amazing my wedding day turned out! I am so appreciative of…read moreStephanie and Davide and all that they put into their gorgeous establishment for our memories. The food was absolutely amazing and my friends still rave about it. The location is gorgeous, spotless, and they make sure that you feel taken care of and heard, and are being checked up on. They worked along side my vendors and I did not hear one thing the entire evening because they were taking care of everything. On top of being the sweetest couple in the world! Thank you again!

It has been 3 years so I feel like I can accurately write without anger. The venue is beautiful!…read moreThe staff was very unprofessional, tried to overcharge us, did not provide all the agreed amenities listed in the contract. The food was good but we ran out of meat for our guest even though we paid for 10 extra meals. The owners were not professional and did not discount due to having them unavailable last minute with no day of coordinator, and severely understaffed. My guest had to move tables and chairs as a result of inclement weather, which was the venues agreed upon service. Overall cost too much for what was delivered, and double check your bill at the end of the night.

My hubby and I just got back from this event, and it was so much fun! Completely worth the stomach…read moreache and brain fog I'm going to have due to all of the gluten and carbs I ate! Some of our favorite food trucks were: Brain Freeze Creamery--their Raspachio and Grey Tea ice cream are amazing!! The creaminess and flavors are spot on! The Scoop--Raspberry Rhubarb is a sweet and tart explosion, and the Coffee Toffee is super creamy and not overly sweet. Roast House--I mean, really. Enough said. Auggie's Drivin' Diner--perfection on a bun. And we also bought garlic seasoned fries--pretty tasty! Christ Kitchen--their lentils with chipolte cream was so flavorful! Great curry and cilantro yumminess! Mac Daddy--So, so creamy with a hint of smoky goodness from the bacon! Meltz--Fantastic grilled cheese! Everything they should be; buttery bread, gooey cheese-yum! The Shameless Sausage--a flavor explosion. Wow. I may have found my new guilty pleasure. Our not so favorites: Kona Ice--ummm, tasted like someone melted down a crayon and poured it over ice. Very waxy and artificial tasting. Tacos Tijuna--the meat, while it had good flavor, was dry and tough. Jamaican Jerk Pan--really good flavor, but the rice was very mushy and overdone, and that kind of overshadowed the whole dish. Gotta mention 3 Ninjas: Well done! They served Orange Chicken, and it was dynamite! It's not fried, for once, which was a nice surprise! Personally, I like more ginger, but my hubby loved it, and he's an Orange Chicken connoisseur! Roman Pizza Chariot: very tasty pizza! Love that it's brick oven! NY style it is not, but that's ok! Great nonetheless!

As places to camp go..."not bad." This is definitely oriented to RVs. Tents have to be in the…read moreasphalt RV pads and early morning sprinklers might test your rain fly. Our neighbors were crabby and territorial. To the positive, there are hot showers which my teens adored, and the little kids were happy to be able to ride their scooters to the playground.

We were in the infamous Site #9, right by the showers/bathrooms. Other than the constant flow of…read morecampers walking by our rig and lookin' in our windows (we waved), my BPH, and the Wifey's over-active bladder had absolutely no problem staying here. And previous lamentations of train noise are way overblown--pun intended. We live in a train town, and are used to it, but they didn't blare out here until after 5AM, and I could hear them rollin' by all night. Business as usual. Didn't see any homesteaders in the campground, and all the fellow RVers we talked to were fun to chat with. They even have a feral cat--that is friendly--and is probably the mayor of Sandpoint. Cool place. We'll stay again, for sure...