We had an amazing afternoon of great food and even better music! I look forward to being able to…read moreattend again.

Ok. Let me just say this.... One vendor is NOT a BBQ festival! Music is very good, but the "Bones"…read morepart needs some working on. I had the mindset coming here there would be several people Q'n it up to fill up an 8 hour event of music and eating. Although the pulled pork I ordered was tasty, serving it with Sweet Baby Rays, a product I can buy off the shelf, was not what I had expected. I can see some great potential with this event. Not sure how many years this has run, but I do hope next time they add more to the BBQ side of things. Surely there must be some other BBQ enthusiasts around the treasure valley who want to showcase their talents at an event like this. There was one lucky find having bought two bottles off of a local Q sauce maker. Can't wait to Go home and grill something up to enjoy his creation.

I'm not a sucker for fall activities like most "basic girls" but I will drag my husband here every…read moreyear. Nice variety u-pick pumpkins, great activities for kids, and I'm a sucker for a petting zoo, I matter how grown up I am. Even if it's expensive- I can't resist.

We came here right when they opened and it was honestly the highlight of our trip. Not that many…read morepeople at the time but loved how big it was and so much to do that it wasn't overwhelming. The price was a bit hefty but totally worth it to be honest. All the activities from the Slide, Feeding the Animals, the Cows and Animals, the chicken coop, the photo Ops, all the activities basketball hoops, the corn maze was our favorite & so much more there is to do you can easily spend a whole day here. Loved how clean and organized the place was there were different handwashing stations if you fed the animals and the Potty's they had outside were clean and didn't have a bad smell appreciated that. The food options we wanted we didn't get to try but that's ok. It was a bit windy that day that made some activities hard to do or for the corn to get roasted and so fourth, we grabbed some of their donuts and warm apple cider that was so good and perfect for the chilly weather. There was also pumpkin picking and loved that you can go out to the field and grab a wagon and such a fun activity to do with the family. They also had a lot of fun picture ops with the pumpkins as well & the little barn area that was decorated with pumpkins. Their sunflower field was so amazing I had never been to one but it was magical. Wear shoes you don't care for cause it was muddy in the fields and you can take the ones you like and just pay for them at the little shack. They also had tons of Zinnias that were beautiful and those were up for purchase as well. All in all it was def a fun place to visit, I mean their corn maze was shaped like a Jet & not to mention the Pig Races! Grab your family & friends and stop on by..

2025 was our first year attending the Idaho Potato Drop and we absolutely loved it. There was some…read moregood vendors to visit, a few food trucks (would love to see more), but those fireworks were just absolutely outstanding and incredible. Seriously, some of the best fireworks we have ever seen anywhere (and yes, that includes DISNEY!). We were really blown away and it will bring us back again. Great job!

Free and charitable event! Live music, Urban Air exhibition and Fireworks!!!…read moreDress warm and it is fun for the whole family!!!

There seems to be a general lack of understanding about the Basque Center in Boise - certainly…read moreamong non-Basques. The Basque Center was built in 1949 and is a gathering place for Basque people in the area as well as non-Basques. It is available for rent and it has a huge kitchen in the basement for catering events. This past Saturday in support of the Basque Block Christmas Market, the Center featured the Basque music group, Txantxangorriak, and performances by Boiseko Gazteak, which teaches traditional Basque dance children from 4 to 13 years of age. It was a lively afternoon of traditional music and dance while the largely Basque crowd cheered and appreciated the show of talents. The Center is open to the public and non-Basques should not be intimidated to enter the bar for a good strong drink at a really low price. Be mindful that the Center is closed Monday, serves drinks after 3 pm Tues-Thur and has extensive hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Center is celebrating the 93rd Sheepherders Ball on Saturday, December 17th with a dinner that is currently sold out. After the dinner, the Oinkari Dancers (ages 14 and above) will perform at 8:00 PM, followed by a lamb auction which raises funds for the Basque Charities account. The dance, featuring the popular band "Amuma Says No", will begin after the lamb auction. The cost of admission to the dance is $5 for adults and children under 12 are admitted for free.

Pretty amazing little place! If you haven't popped your head in, you probably should. It always has…read morea perfect amount of people. Two's a party, three's a crowd. I am not sure what the scene looks like on most days but closer to the end of the week there are several people on the patio and in the bar. Come with friends or plan to pick up a conversation at the bar with someone you don't know. Friendly place!

I would like to start by saying that this was easily, hands-down, the best beer festival I've ever…read morebeen to (and this ain't my first rodeo). For me, personally, it was amazing for a few different reasons. There was the game element (yeah, nobody knew what they were drinking until after 7 p.m.; the event started at 4), the fact that beer is, indeed, a social lubricant (leading to so much good conversation with strangers), great food, music, games, proximity to 10 Barrel and some of the best beer-appreciating folks in Boise. To begin with, the tastings were divided into four (or was it five?) states, but were only identified as "State 1," "State 2," etc. Each tap was assigned a number, so you had a lot of folks running around and asking each other, "Did you like 19?" "No, but 17 was incredible!" At first glance, I thought this was a lame gimmick. Boy, oh, boy, I couldn't have been more wrong. It kept us interested and forced us to really taste each beer thoughtfully. Not to brag, but wifey and I guessed #1 (Ballast Point's Grapefruit Sculpin), which meant we knew State 1 was California. We also totally called the fact that State 3 was Oregon, with its piney, citrusy, almost juicy hops. This was an IPA-lover's dream-come-true. It was so epic and beautiful, and I'm really just talking about the beer itself. Next, the company we found ourselves in was seriously epic. As we entered, a gentleman (purveyor of Sandpoint's own Pour Authority) approached me and asked if I was from Portland, since he saw my Rogue t-shirt with the silhouette of OR state on it. This led to a lively conversation about beer across the PAC NW and an invitation to sample at his establishment. I really appreciated how he continued to check in with us, provide recommendations and feedback, and generally share in the friendly company of he and his wife. We also met Nick, a beer enthusiast who'd already been to the Oktoberfest that day (it was a little lame, apparently) and who spoke to us about the tribulations of being a seriously-beer-loving parent and also Star Wars films, new and old. My wife and I, who met at Whittier College, met a gentleman who attended during two of the years we were actually there. I met a fellow Caldwell School District employee that I'd never met before, and in that way got to "network" a little bit (nice to meet you, Ms. K). I cannot overemphasize how friendly and genuine these people were. Of course, there were the obligatory "grown ass" adults (yes, men and women) who were fine with cutting in line. Remember fourth grade, guys? "No cuts, no butts, no coconuts." However, you have these people at any beer festival and I'm sure they're already aware that there is a special circle in hell for people who cut in line. Overall, it was an outstanding experience and the single best-organized event I've ever attended in the state of Idaho, which includes the gigantic Barley Bros. beer fests that used to take place at Anne Morrison and Kleiner Park. The food looked great (sorry, we'd eaten beforehand, but there were finger steaks, pulled pork sammies and pizza by the slice); the staff was incredibly friendly, helpful and funny; the event was just seriously well-coordinated. The beer was amazing; we didn't dislike a single thing we tried and pretty much loved most of the brews. Maybe the most underrated part of this event was the cost: $5 for a glass (not the crappy, plastic ones we've received at other festivals, but a legit tulip glass with the odd Beer Wars guy logo) and $1 per 4 oz. taste! That equates to a $4 pint, a good deal anywhere for craft deliciousness, and you don't have to drink like a fiend. My wife and I actually split all of our tastes, so we could try everything and still make it home. I wish this was a regular event, so I could say, "Check it out!" I can only hope this happens again next year, but at that time, I won't be recommending you go (more beer and open space for me). Ten Barrel, I salute you and your crafty ways.

Leave your bah-humbuggery at the door and let the holidays begin! We had so much fun at the Boise…read moreChristmas Show. You cannot help but get into the seasonal spirit with all the lovely holiday-themed merchandise, jolly music playing in the background, cinnamon and apple wafting through the air, and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus there to welcome in the season. We wandered from booth to booth and found the most unusual gift ideas (manly wool kilts with your favorite sports team logo, anyone? With manly guys modeling them too...I wonder if they are included) I bought some cool Christmas ornament earrings, amazingly smooth, salt-caramel fudge ("Blue Moose"), and stocking stuffer gifts for everyone on my list. As a new arrival to the area I am obsessed with anything in the shape of Idaho state. I found Idaho cutting boards, earrings, handmade scarves, and ornaments. You have your choice of many "potato" themed gifts as well. I so appreciate the handmade tradition and fear that many of these crafts may disappear. It is also one of the few truly family-oriented activities that has something for everyone. That is why it is so important to attend these events and support local artisans. My one suggestion is to eliminate those "informational" types of booths that are not holiday or gift themed (ie: booths selling siding, windows, floor cleaners, etc.) They made up most of the center area and we just kind of bypassed them...you can find these products and services at other events.