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Idaho Wine Country
Calendar of Events
(Last updated: 05/17/2013 )

Click on one of Idaho's wine regions, reflected on the map below, and explore some wine-country special event possibilities.  If you plan to attend a popular wine country event and want to stay longer than just the day of the event, it is best to make lodging and dining reservations early.  You will find lots of options in our Lodging and Dining sections for each region.

Click on the map region of your choice for event details.

Overview map of Idaho

Snake River Valley Region       Panhandle Area

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Wine Events Outside Northwest Wine Regions...
or those not yet included on Wines Northwest

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Two to four weeks lead time provides best results.

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Date

Event

Location

Fri – Sun
Sept 20 – 22
Fri & Sat 5 pm start
Sun 3 pm start
Sun Valley’s Signature Food and Wine Festival.  As part of the Harvest Festival, Sun Valley Resort rolls out their signature Food and Wine Festival.  In addition to local fare from farmers to foodies, the festival will offer a Grand Tasting mixing incredible food creations with local wines. Sun Valley Resort
491 Sun Valley Road
Ketchum, ID
Ongoing Events outside official Wine Regions

Date

Event

Location

4th Thursdays
6:30 pm

Food and Wine Pairing Events featuring various Idaho winemakers.  Mountain Café at Silver Mountain Resort, contact 208-783-0562 for more information. Reservation required.

Silver Mountain Resort, Kellogg, ID

Snake River Valley Region Special Events

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Date Event Location
Sunday
June 9
2 – 6 pm
Savor Idaho.  In its fifth year, the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission will be hosting Savor Idaho, Idaho’s Premier Wine and Food Event.  The event will feature a vast array of Idaho wineries and restaurants, offering a unique opportunity to savor the best Idaho has to offer in wine and food.  Each guest will be greeted with a commemorative wine glass as they taste and sip their way through Idaho’s best.  Tickets are $45 for 21 and over, and can be purchased online, at local wine shops, or at the Idaho Botanical Garden starting March 1. Idaho Botanical Garden
2355 Old Penitentiary Rd
Boise, ID
Tuesday
June 11
6 pm
3 Horse Ranch Vintners' Dinner.  Welcome summer and Idaho Wine Month with a five course dinner with wine pairing!  The chef is planning wonderful seasonal selections, featuring the beautiful wines from 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards including their Platinum Award winning 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon and the newly released 2011 Syrah/Mourvedre two of the finest wines they have ever released!  Join Gary and Martha Cunningham as they discuss food, wine, pairings and life in general.  Get behind the scenes information about how the grapes were grown and the wine was produced.  Please make reservations by calling 208-383-4300 as seating is limited.  $90.00/person plus tax and gratuity. Chandlers Steakhouse
Hotel 43
981 West Grove St.
Boise, ID
Sat & Sun
June 22 & 23
10 am – 5 pm
Terrace Lakes Resort Wine & Art Festival.  Spend a summer weekend at the Terrace Lakes Resort Wine and Art Festival with 75 artisan booths, wine tastings from wineries & distributors, live music, food, and lots more. This event is free. Terrace Lakes Resort
101 Holiday Drive
Garden Valley, ID
Saturday
June 29
10 am - 4 pm
Williamson Orchards & Vineyards Ninth Annual First of Harvest Party.  Williamson Orchards & Vineyards celebrates the start of another wonderful harvest!  Join them for barrel tasting and new wine releases.  Show them what you've got with their cork spitting contest - you could wine some fabulous fruit and wine prizes.  Don't miss out on their 40% off case sale!  Try some tasty treats from the local food truck while you shop for some fresh fruit and local produce.  Live music and admission is free.  For additional information call 208-459-7333. Williamson Orchards & Vineyards
19692 Williamson Lane
Caldwell, ID 83607
Mon – Sat
July 10 - 15
The Ultimate Food and Wine Trip – Main Salmon River
Farm to Fork offers this unique six day and five night experience combining rafting/kayaking with chefs and fine wine from Eastern Oregon and Idaho farms.  The costs include all rafting & camping gear as well as meals and drinks.  For more information, click HERE.
Starts in Boise, ID
Sunday
September 29
Times TBA
Idaho Wine Run.  Run in Idaho wine country with your choice of a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10 k or a 5 k race. Walkers are welcome. Entrance fee includes a sampling from over 10 local wineries, live music and a free wine glass. For additional information including times and registration information click HERE. Ste. Chapelle Winery
19348 Lowell Rd.
Caldwell, ID
Friday
November 29
10 am - 4 pm
Williamson Orchards & Vineyards Annual Fall Barrel Tasting.  Take a scenic drive into Idaho wine country and join Williamson Orchards & Vineyards for their Fall Barrel Tasting!  Experience the crisp air of fall and the changing colors of the leaves while you sip on their delicious wines poured straight from the barrel.  In addition they will be releasing a new addition to their wine collection ... Sangiovese!  Enjoy case and bottle discounts on select wines.  Join Williamson Orchards and Vineyard for an afternoon of wine, music, cheese, chocolate and fun! Williamson Orchards & Vineyards
19692 Williamson Lane
Caldwell, ID 83607

Ongoing Events in the Snake River Wine Country

On-going
3rd Thursday  Monthly
6:30 pm
Futures.  3rd Thursday of every month is Futures, where individuals get a chance to taste the wine as it ages in the barrel.  Cost is free, call 208-286-9463 for more information. Woodriver Cellars,
Eagle
Monthly
1st Fridays

First Fridays/Friday Night Express.  In Caldwell, ID, the first Friday night of every month is a night of celebration.  There is live music, food, wine tasting, etc as most downtown stores stay open a bit longer to invite people to enjoy the revitalized downtown area.  Bring the family and your friends!

Downtown Caldwell, ID
Monthly
5:30 - 9:30 pm
First Thursday - This event is held in downtown Boise on the first Thursday of each month.  Enjoy a gallery stroll, entertainment, merchant and restaurant specials, as well as free garage parking (with merchant validation).  Trolley rides are available, for additional information call 208-472-5200 ext. 0, or visit www.downtownboise.org. Downtown Boise,ID

Northern Idaho & Panhandle Region Special Events
 

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Date

Event

Location

     

Ongoing Events in Idaho's Panhandle Region

Monthly - 2nd Friday of the month April - December Coeur d'Alene Art Walk.  5:00- 8:00 PM.  Participating galleries will be creating special events each month.  Non-gallery businesses and restaurants downtown will also take part in Gallery Walk.  Free.  Call for more info: (208) 664-3194. Downtown Coeur d'Alene
Every third Friday of each month
7:30 pm
Wine TastingsHosted by the North Idaho Enological Association.  Held every third Friday of each month.  7:30 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene.  $20/members; $28/nonmembers. (208) 772-5401. 

Lake City Senior Center
1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene

 

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