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An old-fashioned Parade, Celebration, and hometown Rodeo during White Bird Days on Father’s Day weekend in mid-June is always wildly popular. Other fun, family events range from a Sausage Feed in March, to Art Shows & Sales, Chili Cook-Offs, and more. Check this page for contact information about our events and family festivals occurring throughout the year in White Bird, Idaho.
Community events and festivals occur frequently in White Bird, Idaho and in addition to the annual Festival & Parade in mid June, range from trap shoots, to Easter Egg Hunts, bike rides, a Halloween youth party, the Rebekah Turkey Dinner, and Christmas programs….there’s a lot going on in this small town in north central Idaho.
JANUARY – 2016
8th
White Bird Area Recreation District
•
Ja
nuary
8th
Friday Game Night (the First One)
• At the school from 6-9 PM. (
WBARD
)
• Card and board games. Call Brenda Heckman, 839.2303 for more information.
• Water provided. Bring your own snacks and/or some to share.
• A wonderful opportunity for some good, wholesome,
family
fun.
• Continue with all the fun on these January Fridays:
15th
,
22nd
, and
29th
.
10th
White Bird Gun Club –
10 Week Winter Shoot
Begins January
10th
Sunday January
10th
. Camas Prairie telephonic Shoot. Shooting begins at approximately 9:30 AM.
Pra
ctice times at the gun club are every Saturday, about 9:30 AM.
Junior shooters are most welcome!
Call President, Stan Wilson, for more information: 208.839.2841
31st
January 31st , Community Breakfast Potluck, 7:30-9:30 AM
Bring a dish to share and join your friends and neighbors for a delicious breakfast
at the school
. If you can’t bring a dish, you are still more than welcome, but a donation would be much appreciated. (
White Bird Area Recreation District
). Be sure to check out the WBARD’s new website,
FEBRUARY – 2016
4th
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, February 4th , 12:30 PM, at the school.
5th
•
February
5th
Friday Game Night
• At the school from 6-9 PM. (White Bird Area Recreation District)
• Card and board games. Call Brenda Heckman, 839.2303 for more information.
• Water provided. Bring your own snacks and/or some to share.
• A wonderful opportunity for some good, wholesome,
family
fun.
• Continue with all the fun on these February Fridays:
12th
,
19th
, and
26th
.
13th
Volunteer Fireman’s Ball & Auction
Saturday, February
13th
Fundraiser for regional volunteer fire departments: White Bird City, Riggins City, Salmon River Rural Fire Dept., and, Grangeville Fire Dept.
♥
Location: Hoots Café, Hwy 95, White Bird
♥
Special Valentines’ Dinner from 5 to 7 PM: Baby Back Ribs, Prime Rib, NY Steak
♥
Door Prizes
♥
Dance & Auctions begin at 7 pm (Pacific Time)
♥
Music provided by Dave Dixon, Joaquin and Verna Lowe
♥
Cost: $10/couple or $5/individual; Dinner is a separate cost
♥
Roses Available for Purchase and Complimentary Cupcakes
♥
Sweetheart Basket Drawings by Rebekah Lodge 13
Live & Silent Auction (funds raised to be split between the 4 volunteer fire departments).
Auction item donations very much appreciated (839.2444)
.
Due to the generosity of the patrons of last year’s event, $1,500.00 went to each of the volunteer fir
e departments listed above. Thank you all for your attendance and support.
20th
Old-Time Fiddlers at Hoot’s Café, February 20th
Suffering from Cabin Fever!!! Head on over to Hoot’s to enjoy a jam session with the Old-Time Fiddlers. Playing starts around 10 AM and goes on into the evening. A lunch buffet will be offered at noon ($12/person). Public invited. Bring your instrument and join in the fun.
21st
Idaho Pathfinders ATV Ride, February 21st , to Pittsburg Landing
This ride is open to the public. Riders leave from the old mill site across the river at their own time. Hamburgers will be cooked from 11 AM until 1 PM at the Landing campground. The cost is usually about $5.00/person for a hamburger and treats. You are asked to bring your own drinks. Some of the riders go over and come right back. Others go on up to Big Canyon. The choice is up to the rider. More information about the Pathfinders is available on their website, idahopathfinders.org . Interested in joining the Pathfinders? Contact Brenda Heckman, 839.2303.
28th
February 28th , Community Breakfast Potluck, 7:30-9:30 AM
Bring a dish to share and join your friends and neighbors for a delicious breakfast at the school . If you can’t bring a dish, you are still more than welcome, but a donation would be much appreciated. ( White Bird Area Recreation District ). Be sure to check out the WBARD’s new website,
29th
Grangeville High School winter concert, Monday, February
29th
, 6:30 PM.
Winter concert for band and choir. All are invited!! Enjoy an evening of beautiful music!
MARCH 2016
2nd
Movie “The War Room” presented by Pleasant View Baptist Church, Wednesday the 2nd at 7 PM.
Come on over to the Church and enjoy this movie about which Netflix said, “From the creators of Fireproof and Courageous comes WAR ROOM, a compelling drama with humor and heart that explores the power that prayer can have on every area of our lives”. Open to the public. Admission is free; popcorn and refreshments provided. Call 839.2220 with any questions.
3rd
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, March 3rd , 12:30 PM, at the school.
4th
•
March
4th
Friday Game Night
• At the school from 6-9 PM. (White Bird Area Recreation District)
• Card and board games. Call Brenda Heckman, 839.2303 for more information.
• Water provided. Bring your own snacks and/or some to share.
• A wonderful opportunity for some good, wholesome,
family
fun.
• Continue with all the fun on these March Fridays:
11th
,
18th
, and
25th
.
12th
Art Show & Sale “March Miniature Madness”
Saturday, March
12th
The Salmon River Art Guild is presenting a collection of miniature (nothing larger than 11 x 14) art pieces; all are priced at $50 or less.
Held at Hoot’s Café from 8 AM to 3 PM (PST). Come out for lunch, meet the artists, and enjoy the spectacular art work.
(
Art Guild Flyer for this event
.)
White Bird Community Library Bake Sale, also on March 12th
The library volunteers will have delicious baked goods for sale just inside Hoot’s from 8-12. The volunteers would like to thank the SRAG for “sharing” their time with us—and also thank Hootie for providing a spot in her restaurant! The library needs your support to continue being your local resource center. Stop by the library to see the great selection of books. Wi-Fi, 24/7. There is a computer for public use. Printing, fax, and copy services are also available.
13th
Joe Wilson
St. Paddy’s Day White Bird Sausage Feed (9th Annual)
- Sunday, March 13th at the IOOF Hall, downtown White Bird, 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- $8/plate; youngsters, $4 (toddlers to age 7)
- A portion of the proceeds to the White Bird Area Recreation District in memory of Joe and Ada Wilson
- Entertainment: Old Time Fiddlers
- Delicious sausage prepared by Mt. View Meats in Riggins
- A C ommunity Event sponsored by the White Bird Chamber of Commerce
19th/20th
White Bird Rodeo Queen Tryouts
S
aturday,
March
19th
at 1 PM (PST) – visit the
White Bird Rodeo website
to learn more details
The White Bird
Rodeo is celebrating their 27th Anniversary this year! Young women, 14-18 years of age living in Idaho, Lewis, Adams, Nezperce, Clearwater, or Valley Counties are eligible for the tryouts to be held at the White Bird Rodeo Arena south of town on Hwy 95. The 2016 Queen Announcement will be held at the IOOF Hall following the tryouts. To sign up, call Kami Fogleman
(208) 983-1726
or
(208) 983-8779
.
►►►Congratulations to Bella Klapprich, a freshman at Grangeville High School. Bella was chosen 2016 White Bird Rodeo Queen. We’ll be seeing her at the Rodeo on June 17th and 18th.
Turkey Shoot at the White Bird Gun Club
Saturday, March
19th
. Sight-in at 8 AM (PT); shoot begins at 9 AM (PT).
Entry fee is $1.00 for each event. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!!! Hamburgers and soft drinks will be available. Call Dave, 623.3759 for further details. Good shooting everyone!!!
Canyon House 13th Anniversary Sale, March 19th and 20th ; a “Fun Store in a Small Town”
Stop by and help celebrate with Joaquin, Verna, and Nicole. Enjoy a free cup of their “in-house”
coffee and homemade cookies
. For this special sale, all gift items will be 10-75% off; all jewelry and scares will be 35% off. You might be a lucky
door prize
winner.
26th
Easter Egg Hunt,
Saturday, March
26th
,
10 AM
at the School
Fun for toddlers through 6th grade. The Easter Bunny will be there!!!
Our thanks to organizers Cody and Renee Farmer!
Donations accepted; volunteers needed
. Call the Farmers, 839.2395 for more information–or to volunteer.
Donation cans at Canyon House, Silver Dollar, and Red’s River Café; help support this wonderful activity. (You can also mail checks to the Farmers at P.O. Box 90.)
On your way to the Easter Egg Hunt, stop by the IOOF Hall where the Rebekahs will offer pies, cakes, cookies, and more at their annual Bake Sale.
27th
Easter “Sonrise” Service at the Battlefield Overlook, March 27th at 7 AM
Join this very special, Easter service at the Overlook. Breakfast follows at Pleasant View Baptist Church at 8 AM , followed by Worship at 9 AM .
No Community Breakfast Potluck this Sunday as we celebrate Easter.
April 2016
1st
WBARD…Friday night Board Games discontinued until Fall at White Bird Area Recreation District. Updated information will be posted here when available.
7th
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, April 7th , 12:30 PM, at the school.
CIAA (Central Idaho Art Association) Show and Sale
in Grangeville
The 49th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale will be April 7th , 8th , and 9th in Grangeville. The show is hosted by the Bicentennial Historical Museum. Show judge will be Vikki Wayne, artist and instructor. For more detailed information, contact Marlene O’Neill at marleneo52@hotmail.com or phone 926.8820.
15th/ 16th/ 17th
32nd Annual Salmon River Jet Boat Races in Riggins, Idaho
Feel the “Need for Speed”? Head south to Riggins to enjoy the exciting jet boat races on Friday, April 15th ; Saturday, April 16th ; and Sunday, April 17th . Thrill to the speed of the jet boats as they thunder along the River of No Return. Race teams from the United States and Canada will compete for cash prizes. More detailed information is available on the Salmon River website . (Photo courtesy of Salmon River Photos.)
23rd
Priscilla Shirer Simulcast at Pleasant View Baptist Church, Saturday, April 23rd
PVBC will host a
women’s ministry
simulcast by Priscilla Shirer. The conference is $20 and includes lunch at the church. Preregistration is encouraged.
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Call Kathy Stefani at 839.2220 for further information. Priscilla is a speaker, author, and actress (“The War Room”). To learn more about her,
click here
.
23rd/ 24th
Gun Show, Saturday and Sunday, April
23rd
and
24th
; Hoot’s Café!
Lots to see at this fine gun show. Hoot’s Café. Small admission charge. Starts about 9 AM. Call 839.2265 for details.
Another Great, Bake Sale by the White Bird Community Library Volunteers, also on April 23rd
After a successful sale in March, the library volunteers decided to hold another fundraiser to help with general operating expenses. There will be delicious baked goods for sale just inside Hoot’s from 8-12. Another big “thank you” to Hootie for providing a spot in her restaurant! The library needs your support to continue being your local resource center. A great selection of books. Wi-Fi, 24/7. A computer for public use. Print, fax, scan, and copy services also available. Last chance to purchase a raffle ticket for that beautiful knife crafted by Rance Moore.
29th, 30th
Old Time Fiddlers!!! Two whole days…Friday the
29th
and Saturday the
30th
. Hoot’s Café.
Enjoy this annual event. Come on over to Hoot’s Café and listen and toe tap, or bring along an instrument and join in!!! Jam sessions will be held each day. Guitar and fiddle classes will be available on Saturday, free to the public. Each night will offer dancing and stage shows and food is available for purchase. A buffet will be offered on Saturday night at 5 PM for $12 per person. Call 208.839.2265 for more detailed information.
24th
April 24th , Community Breakfast Potluck, 7:30-9:30 AM
Bring a dish to share and join your friends and neighbors for a delicious breakfast at the school . If you can’t bring a dish, you are still more than welcome, but a donation would be much appreciated. ( White Bird Area Recreation District ). Be sure to check out the WBARD’s new website,
May 2016
1st
Rebekahs’ Cinco de Mayo Dinner. IOOF Hall. 12 PM – 5 PM (or until food runs out).
Ole! Enjoy tasty, home-cooked, Mexican food. This annual event is always a treat. Lots of great food (enchiladas, chili rellenos, Mexican lasagna, rice, beans, and flan for dessert!
5th
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, May 5th , 12:30 PM, at the school. Call Leah Harvey, 839.2285 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
6th
WBARD…Friday night Board Games discontinued until Fall at White Bird Area Recreation District. Updated information will be posted here when available.
5th thru 8th
4th Annual, Spring Rendezvous, Vintage Trailer, Camp Out at Swiftwater RV Park.
New this year is a Silent Auction benefiting the White Bird EMTs on Friday,
May 6th
.
(More details about this event as they become available.
7th
Book, Bake, and Yard Sale by the White Bird Community Library Volunteers.
Another great opportunity to support your community library…and to obtain some “treasures”. Join the volunteers on Saturday, May 7th , beginning at 9 AM (until around 1 PM). We’ll have great books for sale at amazing prices. We’ll also offer some baked goods and lots of yard sale items.
7th/ 8th
68th Annual Open Riggins Rodeo
Saturday and Sunday. Show starts at 1:30 PM MST. New Event: Local Team Roping. Enjoy a great rodeo experience with our neighbors to the south.
For additional information visit
their website
or call 208.628.4084
29th
May 29th , Community Breakfast Potluck, 7:30-9:30 AM
Bring a dish to share and join your friends and neighbors for a delicious breakfast at the school . If you can’t bring a dish, you are still more than welcome, but a donation would be much appreciated. ( White Bird Area Recreation District ). Be sure to check out the WBARD’s new website,
June 2016
2nd
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, June 2nd , 12:30 PM, at the school. Call Leah Harvey, 839.2285 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
3rd
WBARD…Friday night Board Games discontinued until Fall at White Bird Area Recreation District. Updated information will be posted here when available.
4th
“ Just For the Hill of It ” Bike Challenge ~ A Benefit for Syringa Hospital Hospice
Saturday,
June
4th
; race begins at 9:00 AM
Enjoy beautiful scenery as you face the challenging switchbacks of the Old White Bird Grade!
All ages welcome; picnic lunch will be provided at Hammer Creek Recreational Park (contributions accepted)
.
Email
Cindy or call her at 208.983.8550
;
more information also available
here
.
“Big Water Blowout River Festival”, Riggins, Idaho
A family fun event on the Salmon River. Some Outfitters offering discounted raft trips available from 9 AM to 4 PM. A Dutch Oven Cook-Off Contest. Food vendors and beer garden. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. For more details, click here .
17th/18th
White Bird Days Parade and Celebration
– Saturday,
June 18th
This 2016, family event is organized by the
- Horse Pucky ticket sales, before the parade
- Parade at 11 AM “There’s No Place Like Home” ; parade line-up 10 AM
- Parade entrants contact Danielle, 208.839.2457 or click for your entry form ; please enter by June 12th
- White Bird rodeo queen, Bella Klapprich; click for more information about Bella
- Grand Marshals Dick and Susie Brust; read an informative article about the Brusts here
- Cowboy Breakfast, IOOF Hall, 7-10 AM; Hotcakes, Ham & Eggs w/drink
- “Pie in the Park” in partnership with the Library Volunteers
- Queen’s Luncheon, IOOF Hall following the parade
- Annual Salmon River Art Guild Art Show & Sale, IOOF Hall, 8-3
- Live music downtown on Friday evening and Saturday night, beginning around 8 PM, following the rodeo
- Many street vendors
- Kids’ Games at the new, recreation park, following the parade. (Prizes sponsored by the Chamber and Medical & Relief.)
- “Bouncy House” at Pleasant View Baptist Church
- White Bird Antiques open for browsing; many new items; sale on selected items
- Canyon House special sale: buy $25 worth of gift items and receive a free scarf; summer hats; Akubra hats; and that delicious Huckleberry ice cream
- Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday morning and take down on Sunday; please help
White Bird Rodeo – June 17th & 18th – 27th Annual Rodeo
- Visit the Rodeo Website for additional information
- White Bird Arena (US Hwy 95 at Twin Bridges)
- Friday night rodeo starts at 6:30 pm (PT)
- Saturday afternoon rodeo starts at 5:00 pm (PT)
- And for more information, review this year’s rodeo flyer
Art Show and Sale – Saturday June 18th (During White Bird Days) 8-3 PDT
Celebrate with us at our annual White Bird Days Show & Sale in downtown White Bird at the historic IOOF Hall. We will have silent auction items and beautiful artwork on display, for enjoyment and purchasing. Raffle tickets will be available for an opportunity to win the “Round Robin” painting which will be painted over the course of the day by alternating artists demonstrating the process.
Admission is free
!
To access the Art Show Flyer for detailed information, click
Art Show Flyer/June 18, 2016
.
18th/19th
Kamiah Clearwater Valley Roundup Association (CVRA) Rodeo, June 18th and 19th
The “Biggest Little Rodeo in Idaho” with the “Spurs & Spokes Parade” on June 18th. Visit Kamiah’s website for detailed information.
July 2016
2nd
Grangeville Farmers’ (GFM) Market; Saturdays from 9-1,
July 2
through September 24th
.
Local, fresh, produce at Pioneer Park on Main Street. Also holding market during the four, Thursday, “Music in the Park”, concerts.
1st-4th
Gran
geville Border Days – July 1st thru 4th
Rodeos
July 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Parades on
July 2nd (at 2 pm), 3rd (at 2 pm), and 4th (at 11 am)
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo since 1912. This is the 105th year. For more, detailed information,
click here
.
- Parades all three days; “Home Sweet Home” theme
- Royalty: Queen Maggie Chmelik and Princess Hailey Russell
- Grand Marshal, local rancher, Wayne James
- Cowboy breakfast
- Street sports
- Toy scramble
- Camas Prairie Cruisers Car Show on Sunday, July 3rd
- Firecracker Fun Run
- Walking tacos; strawberry shortcake
- Art in the Park
- Hole in the Wall Art Show sponsored by Central Idaho Art Association
- Fireworks
Winchester Days Celebration and Rodeo
Celebration begins
July 1st
at 6 PM.
Rodeos at 2 PM on
July 2nd & 3rd
at the Rodeo Grounds on Benedict Rd., “Arena in the Pines”.
Cowboy breakfast and Cowboy Church on
July 2nd
. Fireworks over the lake and music at the rodeo grounds. Great family event…
You can call this number for specifics, 208.924.5767
7th
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, July 7th , 12:30 PM, at the school. Call Leah Harvey, 839.2285 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
8th/9th
Nezperce 34th Annual Prairie Days, Friday, July 8th , and Saturday, July 9th
“Let’s Celebrate in the Park” (for a complete schedule of events, visit the Nezperce
webpage
)
Breakfast, Pulled Pork Dinner, Ice Cream Social, Fun Run/Walk, Kiddies’ Parade, Kids’ Races & Games, Side Walk Chalk Art Contest
Prairie Day Parade, Bingo, Fireman Challenge, Co-ed Softball Tournament, Live Music, Street Dance, and more…
“Music in the Park” , Grangeville City Park
At
6 PM
, Thursday evenings, in the City Park; bring your chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and enjoy the evening.
This year features local area artists.
Concerts are FREE, but a donation will help pay for entertainment costs.
July 14, 21, 28; August 4th – In conjunction with Grangeville Arts, these musical groups will perform in this Summer Concert Series.
July 14th – Chad Bramlet Band from Lewiston (country); July 21st – Vintage Youth from Grangeville (“little bit of everything band”); July 28th – Phoenix 99 from Moscow (blues); August 4th – Josh Crosby from Kooskia (country)
9th/10th
Stites Days Celebration, Saturday,
July 9th
, and Sunday,
July 10th
Parade, Pancake Breakfast, Bar-B-Q lunch, Tacos, Fun Run, Horseshoe Competition, Raft Race, Live Music.
Benefit Auction, Benefit Raffle, Kids’ Games, Duck Races. Non-food vendor and game booths. Sunday events include two church services.
Fun for the whole family.
15th/16th
13th Annual Show and Shine; Orofino’s Premier Old Fashioned Car Show!
Friday,
July 15th
, and Saturday,
July 16th
, at the Orofino City Park; billed as the “Hottest Little Show in Idaho”.
Visit
for more information.
16th/17th
Clearwater-Elk City Wagon Road Celebration (25th year), Saturday,
July 16th
, and Sunday,
July 17th
The Clearwater to Elk City Wagon Road Celebration is a historical trip down the wagon road where supplies were hauled to the gold fields in the Elk City area beginning in 1895. Activities include a parade, museum, quilt show, vendors, lunch, raffles, historical presentation, old-time gospel hour. Parade entrants and vendors contact Susanne Smith, 926-4278. (The Wagon Road Museum is located in Clearwater in the Grange Hall. It tells the story of the early pioneers in this area and how the supplies were hauled to the Elk City area gold mines. The museum will be open all weekend!) for a very interesting article about this famous wagon road by the Department of Agriculture.
17th/24th
SummerFest 2016, Classical & Pops Music Festival
A week-long festival of classical chamber music and pops concerts held at several venues, presented by McCall Music Society. Let your eyes take in the beautiful scenery on your drive down to McCall, and then let your ears enjoy the wonderful music!!! More information , or call 208.315.0905.
22nd/23rd
HSN! , Hot Summer Nights, Riggins, Idaho; Fri., July 22 , 4-11 p.m. and Sat., July 23 , 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Great entertainment; Family Fun
- Famous Talent Show; car show; 50’s/60’s/70’s dance; live music with the Chancellors on Saturday night, the 23rd , from 9 PM to midnight.
- Sponsored by the Salmon River Chamber of Commerce
- Joaquin & Verna Lowe & Dave playing from 7:00 to 8:30 on Saturday night
- Water slide, games, Face Painting, Beer Garden & Food Booth
- For specific details, visit this webpage .
31st
WBARD (White Bird Area Recreation District) Community Breakfast Potluck discontinued until Fall; watch for dates/times to be posted.
Be sure to check out the WBARD’s new website,
August 2016
4th
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, August 4th , 12:30 PM, at the school. Call Leah Harvey, 839.2285 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
5th/6th/7th
63rd Annual Kooskia Days Celebration, August 5th, 6th, and 7th
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
~
Fun Run
~
Parade
~
Kiddie Activities
~
3 on 3 Basketball
~
Show & Shine
~
Beer Garden
~
Street Dance with
The Crawford Graham Band
FREE VENDOR BOOTHS!!!
Artisans, craftsmen, vendors, and organizations are welcome to set up for FREE during Kooskia Days.
For more information, visit the Greater Kooskia Chamber Facebook page or call 208.553.2106 or 208.935.5680. For vendor information,
click here
.
7th
24th Raspberry Festival at the Monastery of St. Gertrude, Sunday, August 7th , 9 am to 4 pm
A fun filled day for the entire family , this annual event is for the benefit of the Historical Museum .
- The food menu includes a pancake breakfast, grilled hamburgers, BBQ beef sandwiches, raspberry shortcake (and other yummy raspberry items)
- Arts & Crafts Fair
- Fun Run & Walk
- Art Show ( new this year !)
- Car Show
- Chapel tours and Museum visits
- Live music and a kids’ carnival
- For additional information, call 208.962.5053 or 208.962.5052
- For a complete event schedule,
17th-20th
Idaho County Fair, Cottonwood Fairgrounds, Wednesday,
August 17th
, through Saturday,
August 20th
“There’s No Place Like Home”. Bring the family to this fun-filled event.
Enjoy the animals, the displays, and share the day with friends.
More specific information for each day will be available soon at the
Idaho County Fair website
.
September 2016
1st
Mobile Food Bank, First Thursday, September 1st , 12:30 PM, at the school. Call Leah Harvey, 839.2285 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
2nd, 3rd, 4th
80th annual Kamiah Barbecue Days, Labor Day Weekend, September 2, 3, and 4 .
Head on over to Kamiah for Barbecue Days. A nice way to celebrate this holiday weekend.
Enjoy the Grand Main Street Parade. Vendors, arts and crafts show. Auction…Fine food.
BBQ Fun Run, Walk and Roll (proceeds from this event support the Kamiah Marshal Drug Dog training).
Applications for the parade and for vendors are available
here
.
In conjunction with Kamiah BBQ Days, the CIAA (Central Idaho Art Association) Art Walk will have displays throughout the town from Monday, August 29th to Saturday, September 3rd. Featured artists include White Bird’s own Kathryn Van Acker!!
10th-11th
Gun Show, Saturday and Sunday, September 10th and 11th , Hoot’s Café!
Lots to see at this fine gun show. Hoot’s Café. Saturday, 9-5 and Sunday, 9-3. Admission $4 at the door. For further details, call 509-595-7468 or email cliffsguns@gmail.com.
Bake Sale/Fundraiser
on Saturday only (during the Gun Show) from 8 AM – Noon. You’ll have an opportunity to purchase and taste delicious baked goods from the White Bird Library Volunteers. Please support the library and buy a baked item. Pies, cakes, muffins, cookies; all delightful.
17th-18th
Canyon House Fall Clearance Sale, Saturday and Sunday, September 17th and 18th
Out with the old, and in with the new! Shop during regular store hours. Featuring 10-60% off. Be sure to check out their antiques and vintage furniture. Stop and Shop and Save…
24th
White Bird Medical & Relief Fundraiser Cook-off, Saturday,
September 24th
• Raffle and Side Dish Cook-off
• Location – Silver Dollar Bar
• BBQ ribs provided
• Contest for the best side dish in these categories: baked beans, potato salad, or pasta salad. There will be a first place prize for each of the 3 sub-divisions. You can make your dish at home! Judging at noon, and then it’s chow time.
• Raffle tickets are available at Red’s, the Silver Dollar, Grangeville Flower, and B & B Bargain. 1st place is a Ruger 30.06 with Vortex scope and shoulder strap (can be seen at B & B). 2nd place is a Sportsman package. (The Sportsman package is for Idaho residents only; an out-of-state winner will receive a gift certificate.) Drawing for the lucky winner to take place at the rib feast…NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN.
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