Top 10 Events

April

Dogwood Festival  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
 Lewiston, ID
 Month long event: Always the month of April. April 1-30
 Month long event celebrating spring and the bloom of the dogwoods. Events every weekend and ending with the Art in the Park the last weekend.
 www.lcsc.edu/dogwood

Cycle Days – Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT
April 1 through April 14, 2011 
Ride in Yellowstone for free and before the Park is open to public automobiles or buses.  It’s a perfect way to spend a day.  From West Yellowstone you can ride to Madison Junction and then to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or Mammoth Hot Springs (the road between Madison and Old Faithful remains closed to all until April 16).  Feet and Rollerblades are welcome, too.

Steelheader's Ball – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Challis, ID
On the last day of the Steelhead Derby
Auctions, Dinner and Music at the American Legion Hall, downtown Challis
http://www.challischamber.com/steelheaders_ball.html  

Sweet Corn Festival  – Beartooth All-American Road
 Cooke City, MT
 Mid-April
 Ski enthusiasts invade Cooke City for a chance to ski the corn-lined slopes and uncharted glades of the surrounding Beartooth Mountains.
 www.cookecitychamber.org

Annual Spring Round-Up and State Elk Calling Championship  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
 Orofino, ID
 Always the 2nd Saturday in April
 Events celebrating spring with music, BBQ Dinner, Yodeling, Cowboy Poetry, Games and the state of Idaho Elk Calling Championship Contest
 www.visitnorthcentralidaho.org

Cycle Days – Yellowstone Grand Teton Loop
  West Yellowstone, MT
 April 1 – 14, 2011
 Ride in Yellowstone for free and before the Park is open to public automobiles or buses.  It’s a perfect way to spend a day.  From West Yellowstone you can ride to Madison Junction and then to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or Mammoth Hot Springs (the road between Madison and Old Faithful remains closed to all until April 16).  Feet and Rollerblades are welcome, too.

West Entrance  to Yellowstone National Park Opens to motorized travel for the Warm Season
April 15, 2011

National Park Week  – Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
April 16 – 21, 2011
No entrance fee to Yellowstone National Park

Annual Cardboard Box Derby  – Yellowstone Grand Teton Loop
 Alta, WY
 Mid April
 Grand Targhee Ski Resort. Snow-worthy crafts made solely of cardboard, paper and tape careening down the slope lined with hundreds of spectators.
 http://www.grandtarghee.com/summer.php

Salmon River Jet Boat Races  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
 Riggins, ID
 Always the 3rd weekend in April
 Only event like this in Idaho, qualifying race for the US Cup. Jet Boats race a course. Can be watched from any place along the river. Spectator type event.
 www.rigginsidaho.com/jet_boat_races.htm

Salmon Select Horse Sale  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
 Salmon ID
 Two days: Always the third weekend in April
 www.salmonselectsale.com

Rendezvous Days  – David Thompson Trail & Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Loop
 Eureka, MT
 Three days: Always the last full weekend of April
 http://www.welcome2eureka.com/event_rendezvous.php

May

Cody Wild West Days  – Beartooth All-American Road
Cody, WY
Early May
Buffalo Bill Top Notch Horse Sale and Barrel Racing are held in the downtown area of Cody and bring back memories of the wild west to horse lovers, horse buyers and horse racers.

Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Invermere, BC
Every May
Wings is a week-long festival that is a celebration of the return of the birds. The festival offers presentations, hikes, events and lots of entertainment.
www.wingsovertherockies.org

Moscow Renaissance Fair  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Moscow, ID
Always the first weekend of May
Annual fair is a 2 day celebration of spring with music, food, and crafts for adults and children. www.moscowrenfair.org

STOKR - Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River  – David Thompson Historic Route
Troy, Libby, and Yaak MT
Two Days: Always held in May on Mother's Day weekend
www.libbymt.com/events/stokr.htm

Creston Valley Blossom Festival – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
Creston, BC
May 14 - 17, 2010
69th annual event celebrating Creston Valleys rich fruit growing heritage. Fri. night Concert; Sat two pancake breakfasts; big parade, street fair, classic car show and chili cookoff.
http://blossomfestival.ca/

Elkfest and Elk Antler Auction  - Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Jackson Hole, WY
May 22 - 23, 2010
Enjoy a weekend built around the 43rd annual world famous Jackson Hole Boy Scout Elk Antler Auction. Local Scouts gather shed antlers from the National Elk Refuge for an auction on Town Square.
www.jacksonholechamber.com

Koocanusa Trout and Fishing Derby  – David Thompson Historic Route
Libby, MT
Two Days: Held the weekend after Mother's Day
www.koocanusaresort.com

Guided Historic Walking Tour of Stanley, Idaho – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
 Stanley, ID
 May 21, 2011
 Organized by the Idaho Conservation League, Gary Gadwa of the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association will be the guide for this event, bringing people from Redfish Lake into Stanley and Lower Stanley.
 http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/

Creston Valley Blossom Festival  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Creston, BC
Annually celebrated on the weekend on or before May 24
Festival includes a parade on Saturday, midway, car show, street fair & children's events going on all weekend. The Lower Kootenay Band Yaqan Nuki Pow-Wow also takes place this same weekend in Creston.
www.blossomfestival.ca

Memorial Day Weekend Events - Montana

Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival  – Montana Scenic Loop
Bigfork, MT
Two Day: Always the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend
Beginners Slalom at 11AM Sat., Expert Slalom at 2PM Sat along the Wild Mile of the Swan River. Triathalon starts at 9:30am on Sunday, 12:00 noon is the Down River Race and at 1:00pm there is the "Boaters Cross". Entertainment at local pubs & eateries throughout the weekend. Call Kalispell Athletic Club (Stan) 752-2880 for Triathalon information. Call Mike or Niki at 892 2256 for Whitewater information.
www.bigfork.org

Loon and Fish Festival  – Montana Scenic Loop
Seeley Lake, MT
Two Days: Always held Sat/Sun of Memorial Day Weekend
For the 17th year in a row, Alpine Artisans volunteers worked in unison to create a Memorial Day weekend ‘Celebration of Art and Wildlife’ for the Seeley Swan communities. The Loon and Fish Festival, held May 23 and 24 in the Seeley Lake Community Hall, has become something of an institution in our valleys.
http://www.alpineartisans.org/aaievents/loonfish.html

Memorial Day Weekend Events - Idaho

NAIA Baseball World Series  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Lewiston, ID
Always held over Memorial Weekend
College Baseball tournament held over Memorial week each year. See "Fun Facts" on webpage.
www.lcsc.edu/naia

Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Day Run – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, ID
Memorial Day
2011 Starts this tradition: A one-half marathon will begin at Community School in Stanley, loop the campgrounds, and finish at the Lodge
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/redfish-lake-lodge-memorial-run/

June

Saturdays
  Challis Community Farmers Market  -Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
 10am - 1pm
 www.challischamber.com

The Classy Chassis Show & Shine Car Show  – Salmon River Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Challis, Idaho
First Saturday in June
Museum & gallery openings, theater, rodeo, concerts and golf events are just some of the fun during this festival.
www.challischamber.com

"Moose on the Loose Golf Scramble" – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Mackay, ID
1st Saturday in June
Wild & crazy, like the critter it’s named after, the Golf Scramble is held at River Park Golf Course
http://mackayidaho.com/events.asp#June

Eastern Oregon Stock Show  – Hells Canyon
Union, Oregon
Five Days: Always the first week in June, second weekend
www.easternoregonlivestockshow.com

Amish Auction  – David Thompson Historic Route
Rexford, MT
Annually the 2nd Saturday in June
www.kilmercreek.com/auction

75th Anniversary of the Beartooth  - Beartooth Highway
Red Lodge, MT
June 10 and 11, 2011
Free admission to Carbon County Historical Museum - all day. The Pollard Hotel & the Carbon County Historical Society and Museum host an evening of Beartooth Highway historical presentations. Saturday the Museum will offer free admission again, and there will be loads of other events, from a bike ride to a Parade.  Keep connected with all celebration activities at the Beartooth Highway website and learn about the special photo contest at RedLodge.com

75th Anniversary of the Beartooth  - Beartooth Highway
 Cooke City, MT
 June 10 and 11, 2011
 The other end of the 'Top of the World' road in Cooke City will also have plenty of anniversary activities at their new Visitor Center, which include a celebration of their rich mining history. All events will be listed on the Beartooth Highway website

75th Anniversary of the Beartooth  - Beartooth Highway
 Cody, WY
 June 10 and 11, 2011
 As a premier interpreter of nature in the Yellowstone ecosystem, The Draper Museum of Natural History  at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center  in Cody, Wyoming features displays of the flora, fauna found along the Beartooth Highway corridor. In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Highway the Buffalo Bill Historical Center will partner with Friends of the Beartooth All-American Road to present educational workshops throughout the day on June 11, 2011. A complete schedule of events will be made available as soon as possible.. All events will be listed on the Beartooth Highway website

Sawtooth Relay – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, ID
June 11, 2011
20th Annual Relay Race - a 62-mile relay for six-person teams from Stanley to Ketchum.  This year’s event for a maximum of 310 teams
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
http://www.sawtoothrelay.com/sawtooth/home.cfm

The Challis Mountain Lilac Festival  – Salmon River Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Challis, Idaho
May and throughout the entire month of June
The Festival is a collection of events occurring in May and June that include a juried art show, museum & gallery openings, theater, rodeo, concerts and golf events.
http://www.challislilacfestival.com/

Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally  – Hells Canyon
Baker City, Oregon
Three Days: Always the 2nd weekend in June
www.hellscanyonrally.com

Waterton Wildflower Festival  - Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Loop
Waterton, AB
7 days: Mid-June
http://www.watertonwildflowers.com/

29th Annual Plains Indian Powwow  – Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Cody, WY
June 19 - 20, 2010
Indian dancing and drum competition. Food and crafts from Indians of the region.
 www.yellowstonecountry.org

Elkhorn Classic Bicycle Stage Race  – Hells Canyon
Baker City, Oregon
Three Days: Usually the third weekend in June
www.elkhornclassic.com

The Gathering - Cowboy Poetry Festival – Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Loop
Pincher Creek, AB
4 days: Third weekend of June
http://www.pincher-creek.com/event.cfm?eID=185

"Come Fly a Kite"  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
 Stanley, ID
 Father's Day
 3rd Annual A.J. Silva Cup Kite Festival  up at Stanley Pioneer Park
 http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/

Mackay Rodeo - "Idaho's Wildest Rodeo" – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Mackay, ID
3rd weekend in June
The event kicks off at 12:00PM on Saturday with a parade through town, Rodeo starts at 2:00PM. An open rodeo held at the Mackay Rodeo Grounds
http://mackayidaho.com/events.asp#June

Tobacco Plains National Aboriginal Day Celebration  – Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Loop
Grasmere, BC
One day: June 21
http://www.crownofthecontinent.net/content/tobacco-plains-national-aboriginal-day-celebration/cot1600E8F6CEFC25182

Rafting for Refuse  – Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Loop
West Glacier, MT
1 day: Third Saturday in June
http://www.glacierguides.com/za/GG?PAGE=RAFTING_FOR_REFUSE

Sun Valley Rhythm & Ride: Bike and Music Festival – Salmon River Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Sun Valley, Idaho
June 24-27, 2010
Sun Valley is a premier biking destination, and has incredible single track trails. Tentative event elements include the Blaine County Recreation District’s 100 mile Sun Valley-Ketchum-Alturas Lake-Ketchum Sawtooth Century Tour, the Sheeptown Fat Tire Rally in Hailey, group rides with high profile mountain bike champions on area trails, short track and dual slalom competitions, the Idaho Pump Track State Championships, Dollar Mountain 10K Trail Run, the Sun Valley Ice Show and music concerts in the evenings in Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley.
http://www.visitsunvalley.com

Libby Logger Days  – David Thompson Historic Route
Libby, MT
Annually on the last weekend of June
www.libbymt.com/events/loggerdays.htm

Augusta's “Wildest One-Day Show on Earth.”  – Montana Scenic Loop
Augusta, MT
Two Days: Always held on the last weekend in June
Augusta is the home of the biggest and oldest one-day PRCA rodeo in Montana and selected as "The Tourism Event of the Year" in 2005 by the Montana Tourism Advisory Council. The June 27, 2010, rodeo will be the 74th Annual Augusta American Legion Rodeo.
http://www.augustamontana.com/

21st Annual Lewis & Clark Festival – Montana Scenic Loop
Great Falls, MT
June 25-27, 2010
Join us to celebrate the Corps of Discovery in Great Falls, Montana. Children's Discovery Camps, Encampments, Food, Concerts, Floats, and More!
www.lewisandclarkia.com

July

Thursday Nights
  Music in the Park, Challis, ID - Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
7pm 
 www.challischamber.com

Saturdays
Challis Community Farmers Market  -Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
10am - 1pm
 www.challischamber.com

4th of July Celebrations - Montana:

Annual Firefighter's Picnic and Fireworks Display  – Beartooth All-American Road
Cooke City, MT
Fourth of July
Small town 4th of July celebration in the afternoon and fireworks display sponsored by the area fire department
www.cookecitychamber.org

Red Lodge Rodeo and Parade  – Beartooth All-American Road
Red Lodge, MT
July 2,3,4 with Parade and Rodeo each of the three days
Rodeo dates back to the 1880's with local cowboys getting together on Sunday afternoons at the local railyards to ride exhibition broncos. The parade runs three days in a row with prizes awarded in a variety of categories.

Old Fashion 4th of July  – David Thompson Historic Route
Troy, MT
Annually on July 4th
www.troymtchamber.org

David Thompson Days - David Thompson Historic Route
Thompson Falls, MT
Annually on July 3rd
Features a 4th of July Main Street parade, a living history camp at the Rose Garden that showcases the life and times of trapper and explorer David Thompson, vendors and community.
www.ThompsonFallsChamber.com

4th of July Celebrations - Wyoming:

116th Pioneer Days 4th of July Parade  – Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Lander, WY
Always the 4th of July
This is the World's Oldest Historical Pageant Parade followed by the World's Oldest Paid Rodeo.
www.landerchamber.org

Cody Stampede Rodeo & Xtreme Bulls Event  – Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Cody, WY
July 1 - 5, 2010
Cody's major event of the year with PRCA rodeos, parades, fireworks, entertainment, vendor fair and food.
www.yellowstonecountry.org

4th of July Celebrations - Idaho:

Border Days - Idaho's Oldest Rodeo – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Grangeville, ID
Celebrating 100 years in 2011
Always held over July 4th Holiday
Oldest rodeo in Idaho. 3 days of parades, rodeos, events. Egg Toss brings in over a thousand people to compete in the event, 3 days of competition.
www.grangevilleborderdays.org

Salmon River Days  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Salmon, ID
4 days over Fourth of July
www.salmonchamber.com

Stanley 4th of July  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, ID
Annual Kids Parade, and evening fireworks display at City Center
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/

Hot Air Balloon Festival  – Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
Teton Valley, ID
July 1-4
http://tetonvalleychamber.com

A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Rodeo – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Mackay, ID (Rodeo  Grounds)
4th of July
Everything a cowboy does on the back of a horse, these guys do on the back of a motorcycle (except buck out of a chute!).
http://mackayidaho.com/events.asp#June

Other Events in July throughout the Top 10 Scenic Drives

Dominion Day Celebration at Fort Steele Heritage Town  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
 Fort Steele, BC (10 min.north of Cranbrook on Hwy 93/95)
 Every July 1st
 Old-fashioned celebrations in honour of Canada's birthday at Fort Steele Heritage Town.
 www.fortsteele.ca

Nakusp Music Fest  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Nakusp, BC
Every July
An annual 3 day outdoor music festival in sunny downtown Nakusp, it features more than 19 bands, 2 stages, 2 beer gardens, a vendor village and kids zone.
www.nakuspmusicfest.ca

International Old Time Accordian Championships  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Kimberley, BC
Every July (usually 2nd week)
More easily known as KIOTAC, this annual event is one of the biggest accordion events in the world and brings accordion players and lovers together.
www.kiotac.ca

North American Indian Days  – Montana Scenic Loop & Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Loop
Browning, MT
Four Days: Always held the second week in July
Comprising one of the largest gatherings of United States and Canadian tribes, the celebration is an unforgettable experience. Once you hear and feel the mystery of the drum, see the traditional and fancy dancing, and the many proud Native people, then you will begin to understand the Blackfeet.
http://www.browningmontana.com/naid.html

Speeder Days & Boxcar Bluegrass Festival – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Potlatch, ID
July 10
Annual event celebrating the railroad hertiage. Speeder rides, music, games, food. Speeder fans come from all over the US to attend
www.potlatchdepot.blogspot.com

North Custer Rodeo (a.k.a Custer Days/Stampede)  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Challis, Idaho
Second Saturday in July
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/yankeefork.aspx
http://www.challischamber.com/localevents.html

Mountain Mama's Art Fair  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, Idaho
3rd weekend in July (2011: that's the 16/17th)
The Sawtooth Mountain Mamas  is a service and social organization and sponsors, coordinates, and directs several major fund-raising events during the year, including the Mountain Mama's Arts and Crafts Fairs
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
http://www.challischamber.com/localevents.html

Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival  – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
Newport, WA
July 9-10, 2011
Experience all things Lavender in a Tuscan setting also known as The Park , located at First and Calispel in Newport.
http://www.povlavenderfestival.com/

Chataqua Festival  – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
Chewelah, WA
Second full weekend in July - 9-10-11, 2010
One of the oldest and longest running festivals in E. WA. Arts & Crafts booths, Carnival, live music, golf tournament and fun run.
http://www.chewelahchataqua.com/Chataqua.php

TamKaLiks Celebration (Nez Perce PowWow and Friendship Feast)  – Hells Canyon
Wallowa, Oregon
Five Days: Usually the second full week of July
www.wallowanezperce.org

Elgin Stampede PRCA Rodeo  – Hells Canyon
Elgin, Oregon
Three Days: Usually the second weekend of July
www.visitlagrande.com

Heritage Days  – Montana Scenic Loop
Columbia Falls, MT
One Week: 3rd full week of July
The 2010 Heritage Days celebration is being developed to coincide with the Glacier National Park Centennial and is being planned as a week long event, running from July 19 through July 25.
 www.cfallsheritagedays.com

"Throwdown in Dogtown"  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, ID
July 23, 2011
Second year at the ROD-N-GUN Whitewater Saloon; the doors will open at 6:00pm and the show will begin at 7:30pm. The music line-up will be: Dave Muscavage & Chris McDonald , Custer County Line , and the evening’s headliner Hellbound Glory , from Reno, Nevada.
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/

Miners Jubilee & Bronc Blowout  – Hells Canyon
Baker City, Oregon
Three Days: Always the 3rd weekend in July
www.basecampbaker.com

Chief Jospeh Days  – Hells Canyon
Joseph, Oregon
Four Days: Usually the third weekend in July
www.chiefjosephdays.com

Kootenai River PRCA Rodeo  – David Thompson Historic Route
Libby, MT
Annually on the last full Friday and Saturday in July
www.libbymt.com

Grizzly Marathon  – Montana Scenic Loop
Choteau, MT
July 31, 2010
Choteau's Grizzly Marathon is a pure old-fashioned marathon. No hoopla, no bands, no crowds, no fuss. It is your chance to test your mettle in a beautiful setting.
http://www.grizzlymarathon.com

Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival  – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
Kaslo, BC
July 30-31, Aug. 1, 2010 (always first weekend in Aug)
Welcome to the 18th Annual Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival. Every August long weekend in Kaslo, BC stunning vistas, great acoustics and superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival. The unique floating stage rests just offshore a little, sandy beach on Kootenay Lake. http://www.kaslojazzfest.com/v2/

1860 Days  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Pierce, ID
Always on the last weekend of July
Celebrating the heritage of the first "gold-rush" town in Idaho. Family fun with food, parades, activities and re-enactments of old time shoot-outs.
www.pierce-weippechamber.com/1860days.html

Sawtooth Music Festival  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
 Stanley, ID
 July 29 & 30, 2011
 At the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains for Idaho’s premiere music festival. Pioneer Park Non-Stop Music. Craft & Food Vendors.
 http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
http://sawtoothmusicfestival.com/music/

August

Thursday Nights
  Music in the Park, Challis, ID - Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
 7pm 
 www.challischamber.com

Saturdays
  Challis Community Farmers Market  -Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
 10am - 1pm
 www.challischamber.com

Wild West Balloon Festival  – Beartooth All-American Road
Cody, WY
Two Days: First Sat and Sun in August
This unique festival draws ballooners from all over the country for a competition set in a breathtaking arena. Visitors can mingle with the balloonists as they get ready to take off in a city park.
www.codychamber.org/event.cfm

Black Daisy Arts & Crafts Festival – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Mackay, ID
1st weekend in August
Vendors from all over the Northwest as well as local artisans and crafters from the Lost River Valley
http://mackayidaho.com/events.asp#June

Festival of Nations  – Beartooth All-American Road
Red Lodge, MT
First Weekend in August
The multi-cultural heritage of Red Lodge is celebrated with food tasting, dancing, music and workshops. Red Lodge was a melting pot of various ethnic groups who worked in or serviced the coal mines and the railroad back in the early 1900's.
www.festivalofnations.us/

Wild West Wednesdays  – David Thompson Historic Route
Fort Steele, BC
Wednesdays in Mid-July – August
www.fortsteele.ca

31st annual Huckleberry Festival  - David Thompson Historic Route
Trout Creek, MT
August 13-15
A free, family event, which includes live entertainment of many kinds, a huckleberry pancake breakfast, run/walk for fun, parade, carnival, children's games, arts and crafts booths, exhibits, huckleberry dessert contest, displays and a family dance under the stars.
www.HuckleberryFestival.com

Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Kaslo, BC
Aug. 1, 2010 (always first weekend in Aug)
This festival offers stunning vistas, great acoustics, and superb musicians with a unique floating stage that rests just offshore a little sandy beach on Kootenay Lake.
http://www.kaslojazzfest.com/v2/

Railway Days – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Revelstoke, BC
Every August
Honouring Revelstoke's railway heritage, this festival includes guided tours of tunnels and bridges, theatrical and musical presentations, model railroad shows and other exhibits.
www.railwaydays.com

Raspberry Festival at St. Gertrudes Monestary  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Cottonwood, ID
Always the first Sunday of August
Always the first Sunday of August. Raspberries are grown, harvested, and prepared by the resident nuns the specialty being raspberry shortcake. Quilt show, car show, crafters, vendors. Held at the monastery.
www.historicalmuseumatstgertrude.com/Events/musrasfest.html

Blues, Brews & BBQs  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Salmon ID
1st weekend in August
www.salmonartscouncil.org

The Festival at Sandpoint  – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
Sandpoint, ID
Aug. 5-15, 2010
The Festival has hosted its internationally renowned summer concert series in a casual and relaxed atmosphere at Memorial Field since 1983. The Festival is audience friendly. It is a customized concert experience without equal. It feels as though the artists are playing in your back yard, a private concert just for you and yours.
http://www.festivalatsandpoint.com/

Rendezvous Days  – Colville – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
Colville, WA
First weekend in Aug.annually. Aug 7-8, 2010
Annual community celebration since 1985! Held first weekend in August at Yep-Kanum Park located at: South Walnut Street Colville, Washington.Combining arts and crafts vendors, music and live entertainment, food and games a battle of the bands contest, and fun for the whole family, this event has something for everyone.
http://www.colvillerendezvous.org/

Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival  – Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park Loop
Crowsnest Pass, AB
3 days: Canadian long August weekend including first Monday in August
http://www.doorsopenalberta.com/communities/crowsnestpass.html

Fremont Lake Sailing Regatta – Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Pinedale, WY
Always 2nd full weekend in August
A laid-back friendly competition on stunning Fremont Lake; extra hands are welcome and boats can be rented to watch.
www.pinedaleonline.com/boatclub/

Crossing the Blues La Grande Summer Festival  – Hells Canyon
La Grande, Oregon
Two Days: Usually the second weekend in August
www.crossingtheblues.com

Annual Bluegrass Festival at Grand Targhee Resort – Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
Alta, WY
August 13 – 15
This Festival has evolved into one of the premier Bluegrass gatherings in the west. Campers welcome!
http://www.grandtarghee.com/summer/music-festivals.php

Beartooth Rendezvous Motorcycle Ride  – Beartooth All-American Road
Red Lodge, MT
Third Weekend in August
Annual gathering south of Red Lodge provides BMW motorcycle riders and others to ride the Beartooth All-American Road and other travel routes near Red Lodge as well as enjoy some great music. http://www.beartoothbeemers.org/Rendezvous-Information.html

Braun Brothers Reunion – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Challis, ID
August 11 - 13, 2011
Big name acts, old musical friends, families and fans make the Braun Brother's Reunion a celebration for all to enjoy. During the Braun Brother's Reunion, a three-day concert festival, the town population will double if not triple in size
http://www.challischamber.com/braun_brothers.html

Igniters Car Show  – David Thompson Historic Route
Libby, MT
Annually on the 3rd weekend of August
www.libbymt.com/events/ignitethenites.htm

Lemhi County Fair and Rodeo  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic byways
Salmon ID
3rd week in August
www.lemhicountyfair.com

Crown of the Continent Guitar Annual Workshop & Festival - Montana Scenic Loop
Big Fork, Montana
Last week in August through early September
Week-long workshop and festival in Bigfork featuring many of the world’s leading guitarists,
http //www.cocguitarfoundation.org

Sawtooth Salmon Festival  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
 Stanley, ID
 August 29 & 30, 2011
 Field trips, history, food, vendors & entertainment.
 http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
 http://www.sawtoothsalmonfestival.com/

Custer County Fair – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Mackay, ID
Last week of July and 1st few days of August
Old-fashioned county fair, with homemade pies, preserves and a fashion review showcasing the apparel made by the 4-H club. Livestock showing all week ending with a livestock auction. Fun for the entire family. Held at the Mackay Rodeo Grounds/Fair Grounds, west end of Capitol Avenue.
http://www.mackayidaho.com/events.asp

September

Fridays
  Challis Community Farmers Market , 10am - 1pm
 www.challischamber.com

Fall Fair & Scarecrow Festival  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Windermere, BC
Every September
Events include judged entries of fruit, baking, canning and photography. Craft demonstrations & display booths. Events for kids include races, face-painting, etc.
www.windermerecommunity.ca/fair.htm

Hills Garlic Festival  – Hot Springs Circle Tour
New Denver, BC
Every September
Features over 160 vendors selling organic garlic products and snacks, local crafts, art, jewelry. There are also garlic competitions for heaviest clove and largest garlic head, as well as best garlic poem. www.hillsgarlicfest.ca

Rosslands Fat Tire Mountain Bike Festival  – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
Rossland, BC
Sept. 4-6, 2010
Rossland is BC's mountain bike capital. Bring your bike and join in the fun. http://www.rosslandfattirefestival.com/

Ride the Bayhorse ATV Ride  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Bayhorse ID
Second Saturday in September
Guided tours of the Bayhorse ATV Trails, See the historic Ghost Town of Bayhorse and visit the mines up the hill in the beautiful Salmon River Mountains. Bring your own ATV, helmets and riding stuff. Lunch is provided by the Challis Chamber of Commerce for a nominal fee. Bayhorse is 14 miles SW of Challis up Bayhorse Creek road.
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/yankeefork.aspx

Hills Garlic Festival  – International Selkirk Loop All-American Road
New Denver, BC
Sept. 12, 2010
Join the fun at this 18th annual event at Centennial Plaza in beautiful New Denver where all things garlic can be found.
http://www.hillsgarlicfest.ca/VendorInfo.html

Hells Canyon Mule Days  – Hells Canyon
Enterprise, Oregon
Three days: Usually second weekend in September
www.hellscanyonmuledays.com

Mountain Mama's Quilt Fetival  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, Idaho
September 16 - 18, 2011
The Sawtooth Mountain Mamas  is a service and social organization and sponsors, coordinates, and directs several major fund-raising events during the year, including this Quilt Festival
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
http://www.challischamber.com/localevents.html

Salmon Marathon  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Salmon ID
2nd or 3rd Saturday in September
Guided tours of the Bayhorse ATV Trails, See the historic Ghost Town ao dBayhorse and visit the mines up the hill in the beautiful Salmon River Mountains. Bring your own ATV, helmets and riding stuff. Lunch is provided by the Challis Chamber of Commerce for a nominal fee. Bayhorse is 14 miles SW of Challis up Bayhorse Creek road.
www.salmonmarathon.com

Mackay Free Barbeque: ”Tons of Meat! It’s Mackay’s Treat!”  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Mackay, ID
3rd Saturday in September
An annual tradition sponsored by local residents and businesses. Held at Tourist Park at the end of Vaden Street.
http://mackayidaho.com/events.asp#June

Sun Valley Harvest Festival - Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Sun Valley, ID September 24 - 26, 2010
Focusing on regional sustainable foods, wines and beers, the event will feature cooking demonstrations by visiting regional chefs, wine and beer tastings, a culinary trade show, a restaurant walk, chef's dinners and a beer garden. www.sunvalleyharvestfestival.com

Jackson Hole - Destination Wellness  – Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Jackson Hole, WY
September 25 - October 3, 2010
The Teton Wellness Festival anchors this weekend; come explore mind, body, spirit and earth in presentations, workshops, exhibitions, arts and activities.
www.jacksonholechamber.com

Nezperce Lions Combine Demolition Derby  – Northwest Passage Scenic Byway
Nezperce, ID
Usually on Sunday of last weekend in September
Action, noise, excitement, dust, laughs, cheers, fun, disbelief – an afternoon of family entertainment like nothing else! Watch the old machines make their last stand.
www.visitnorthcentralidaho.org
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVOInHgwqAs

October

Pinedale Cowboy Roundup  – Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Pinedale, WY
Always 1st Saturday in October
A family friendly evening of cowboy poetry and music by nationally recognized entertainers. www.pinedalecowboyroundup.com

Tamarack Festival and Tour of the Arts and Brewfest  – Montana Scenic Loop
Condon to Seeley Lake, MT
October 15-17, 2010
Autumn is the treasured time of the year when we revel in the last warmth of the sun as the leaves of the trees and shrubs turn to gold in preparation for the winter to come. The Seeley Swan Valley is noted for its Western Larch trees, commonly known as Tamaracks. One of the only deciduous coniferous species (needle bearing trees) whose needles turn golden and fall from the tree. To commemorate this cherished time of the turning of the trees, we hold the Tamarack Festival with a wide variety of activities http://SeeleyLakeChamber.com

November

East Kootenay Wine Festival  – David Thompson Historic Route
Fairmont Hot Springs, BC
First Friday and Saturday in November
www.fairmonthotsprings.com

December

Christmas Stroll and Blade Parade  – Beartooth All-American Road
Red Lodge, MT
Two Evenings: Always the first Fri and Sat in December
Two nights where everyone strolls down Broadway - the businesses are decked out and open for Christmas shopping and good cheer. Holiday food is plentiful and offered at many businesses free of charge. www.redlodge.com/stroll

Annual North American Moose Foundation (N.A.M.F.) International Convention – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Mackay, ID
Check the website events calendar for updated date
An educational event will include: Holiday booths, education day, banquet, live and silent auction, raffles and a Moose calling contest.
http://mackayidaho.com/events.asp#June

January

Sandpoint Winter Carnival – International Selkirk Loop
Sandpoint, Idaho
January 12,-13, 2011
Pure fun celebrating the best of the snowy season ... indoors and out in downtown Sandpoint
http://www.sandpoint.org/wintercarnival/

Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race   – Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
 Joseph, Oregon
 Usually the 2nd full week in January
 The Eagle Cap Extreme is two distance races with both a 100 and 200 mile event run concurrently.
 http://www.eaglecapextreme.com/

Wild West Winter Carnival – Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Riverton, WY 
Usually occurs mid-January through early February
Carnival includes car & bike show, fishing derby, ice sculpting, parade, a treasure hunt and much more!
http://www.wildwestwintercarnival.com/

International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race   – Circle the Continental Divide
Jackson Hole, WY
Late January through early February
Enjoy world famous mushers participating in a ten-day race that begins in Jackson Hole
http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/

February

Whitefish Winter Carnival – Waterton-Glacier Int'l Peace Park Loop and Montana Scenic Loop
Whitefish, MT
February 4, 5, 6, 2011
http://www.whitefishwintercarnival.com/

Bootleg Sleddog Race – Hot Springs Circle Tour
Cranbrook, BC
February 5 - 6, 2011
Exciting to watch, the races feature different levels of competition and classes of sled dog teams
http://www.bootlegsleddograces.ca/

Dubois Winterfest, Dog Sled and Skijoring Races   – Circle the Continental Divide
Dubois, WY
February 6-7, 2011
Sled dog races, a bread& soup contest, "Hootenanny", snowshoe mania and more in a warm true western tow
http://www.duboiswyoming.org/

Stanley Sawtooth Winterfest – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, ID
February 12-13, 2011
Events will include: drag race, sled and tube hill, snowman/snowwoman/snow-something making, pond hockey tournament, outhouse race, and blind snow machine race.  Food and fun for all ages.
 http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/stanley-sawtooth-winterfest/

Red Lodge Mountain Winter Carnival and Cardboard Classic  - Beartooth Highway
Red Lodge, MT
Two Days: Always the third Friday and Saturday in February
Red Lodge Mountain Resort transforms into a carnival of mirth, smiles and good times. Locals and visitors don costumes and take to the hill to race their cardboard racers down Show- Off Alley
http://www.redlodgemountain.com/

Shriner’s All American Cutter Races   – Circle the Continental Divide
Jackson Hole, WY
February 13-14, 2011
You won't want to miss the fun and excitement of the Shriner's Cutter Races.  This  western version of horse-drawn chariots run teams two abreast for a 1/4 mile down the track to the finish line. A Calcutta makes stakes and excitement soar!
http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/

Snowmobilers Ball & Fun Run – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, ID
February 19, 2011
Fun Run begins at the Mountain Village parking lot next to the raffle trailer from 10am-noon.  Riders will leave from the parking lot and must be back by 3pm. The evening Ball will take place at the Rod-N-Gun Whitewater Saloon in Stanley, from 9:00pm to 2:00am.
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/

March

Steelheaders' Derby & Ball  – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byway
Challis, Idaho
Derby: March 1 to 2nd Sat. in April, Ball: 2nd Sat. in April
Fishing fun on the Salmon River and dining & dancing at the Steelheader Ball, it doesn't get any better than this.
www.challischamber.com

Winter Snowshoe Program  -   Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT  
March 4, 2011  
Join a Gallatin National Forest staff member on a 2-3 hour guided snowshoe walk of the West Yellowstone area and learn about the great outdoors in Winter. Meet at 1pm at the Forest Service Office. For more information please call 406 823-6961. Please dress in layers, wear a snow-type boot and bring snowshoes, water, snack and binoculars.

Free Yellowstone Ranger Talks  - Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT
March 4, 2011  Sunday 1:30 PM & 3 PM
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and at 7:00 PM Saturday and Sunday evening at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center.

Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon Ski Race - Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT  
March 5, 2011  
Held on the world-class Rendezvous Ski Trails, this event draws hundreds of enthusiastic cross-country skiers.  With the blast of a black powder canon, racers sprint out to compete in a variety of age classes and distances in both classic and freestyle of 5 to 50K lengths. With grooming provided by Yellowstone Track Systems, this is arguably the best track to be found all year. 
http://www.rendezvousrace.com

West Yellowstone Youth Festival  - Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT
March 6, 2011
Only for kids and sponsored by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation.  The Youth Festival is an opportunity for pure fun on skis.  Obstacle course, matched sprints, relay and speed trap are included.  Contact:   Sara Hoovler, West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation (406) 599-4465 http://www.rendezvousskitrails.com

S'Mores and More -   Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT
March 6, 2011
Join the fun from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the West Yellowstone Ice Rink (located across the street from Westmart,100 S. Faithful Street off Yellowstone Ave).  Warm-up with hot beverages, toast some marshmallows, and make your own S' more. All the fixings provided. Bring your own sled for our Kid's Sledding Hill. Or, try out West Yellowstone's ice skating rink. Skates available. Old-fashioned family fun for everyone of every age!  The Girl Scouts will be there selling cookies, too!  S’mores & More Sponsored this month by Yellowstone Wildlife Cabins.

World Snowmobile EXPO 2011   - Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT
March 11-12, 2011
A terrific end and beginning for snowmobilers!  The World Snowmobile Expo culminates a year of Sno-Cross racing for many Rocky Mountain competitors with days of racing thrills.  Drag races and radar runs sufficient for any speed junkie.  Then, snowmobile manufacturers and after-market companies strut their 2012 (can you believe it?!)  stuff at the exposition hall.  Nighttime activities include a “Funny-Money” Casino night, live entertainment and plenty of laughs.  Plan now to attend! www.snowmobileexpo.com

Stanely Sled Dog Rendevouz – Salmon River-Sawtooth Scenic Byways
Stanley, ID
March 12/13, 2011
Races of 20 (4-6 dogs), 40 (8-10 dogs), and 60 miles (10-12 dogs), snow shoe race, junior and beginner 8 mile race (2-4 dogs), and drag race.
http://www.stanleycc.org/do/events/
http://www.stanleycc.org/stanley-dog-sled-rendezvous/

 Free Yellowstone Ranger Talks - Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT
March 12 & 13, 2011
Sunday 1:30 PM & 3 PM at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and at 7:00 PM Saturday and Sunday evening at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center.

C. M. Russell Auction  – Montana Scenic Loop
Great Falls, MT
March 17-20, 2010
Dust off your cowboy boots, break out the fringe, and make your travel plans to visit Great Falls - the Western Art Capital of the world - March 17-20, 2010. It's time for the C.M. Russell Art Auction! www.cmrauction.com

Spring Fling Auction and Hog Roast – Beartooth All-American Road
Cooke City, MT
Third Weekend in March
A fundraiser to benefit the local volunteer organizations is loaded with fun. Be sure to call in advance, as this event fills the town.
www.cookecitychamber.org

World Championship Hill Climb  - Circle the Continental Divide Driving Tour
Jackson Hole, WY
March 25 - 28, 2010
The Jackson Hole Snow Devils host this exciting snowmobile competition where riders attempt to summit Snow King Mountain.
www.jacksonholechamber.com

Annual Snow Rodeo  – Montana Scenic Loop
Essex, MT
Two Day: 3rd weekend of March
A weekend filled with fun, laughter and prizes. Rodeo events will be done and skis and snowshoes. Have fun riding wild broncos, ropin' goats, barrel racing and chuck wagon racing. It's great fun for all and a wonderful family event.
www.izaakwaltoninn.com

The Equinox Ski Challenge  - Yellowstone-Grand Teton Loop
West Yellowstone, MT
March 19-20, 2011
A springtime celebration, a season finale and also an opportunity for skiers to challenge themselves to new levels.  This event is ingrained with camaraderie, challenge, and commitment to the well being of the local community.  Skiers of ALL abilities are welcome. The goal is to have a lot of fun and also complete as many laps as you can in the 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour or 24-hour divisions.  Skiers can enter as a relay team of up to 8 members or as a soloist.  Choose your challenge!  Kids under 12 are welcome to enter the 24-minute event, which is always a highlight. The weekend includes a Saturday evening potluck with beverages and an all night bonfire at the start/finish line.  How far can you go?  www.equinoxskichallenge.com