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Meridian + Valley Events

AUGUST 2026

1-29 — Meridian Main Street Market
Saturdays Downtown Meridian, 9 AM: Local vendors, artisans, food, produce. meridianmainstreetmarket.com

1 — Speedway NAPA Auto Care

Meridian Speedway, 6:30: Races, taco night, trophy presentations.

 meridianspeedway.co

1-8 — Sweeney Todd

Idaho Shakespeare Amphitheatre: Musical thriller of revenge & dark humor.

 idahoshakespeare.org

1-2 — Idaho Paint Horse

Ford Idaho Center, 8 PM: Horse shows, equestrian events. fordidahocenter.com

1-2 — Apex Weekend 

Boise Outdoor Fieldhouse: Whitewater Rafting, Wake Surfing, Sailing, Flatwater Paddling, Fly Fishing. challengedathletes.org

2 — Simple Plan

Ford Idaho Center, 8 PM: Bigger Thank You Think Tour! fordidahocenter.com

2 — Hunter Hayes

Treefort Music Hall, 7 PM: The ‘Evergreen’ Tour!  treefortmusichall.com

3-31 — Monday Night Market
Mondays Storey Park, 4 PM: Farm goods, artisan vendors, baked treats, food trucks, live entertainment. BasicallyBrilliantEvents.com

4 — National Night Out
Throughout Meridian, 6 PM: Join neighbors for block parties, family activities, and community celebrations promoting safer, stronger neighborhoods. meridiancity.org

5 — Meridian Main Street Mix
Generations Plaza, 5:30 PM: Free downtown concert featuring Poverty Flats. meridiancity.org

6 — Boise Art Show

Idaho Art Gallery, 5 PM: Opening reception, 'Alive in the Sun,'  by national artist, Benjamin Childress. IdahoArtGallery.com

7 — Sparklight Movie Night
Settlers Park, 7 PM: Free outdoor family movie night, concessions, activities. meridiancity.org

7— Greenbelt Night Market

The Boardwalk, 5 PM: Live music, local vendors, and food trucks. greenbeltnightmarket.com

7-9 — Branded Bonanza Idaho

Ford Idaho Center, 8 AM: Wild horse training and adoption program.

fordidahocenter.com

8 — Boise Soul Food Festival

Julia Davis Park, 11 AM: African-American culture, food, and traditions. boisesoulfood.org

8 — Create and Paint

Art Source Gallery, 6 PM: Flower arranging and painting workshop. danicafactorart.com

12 — Meridian Main Street Mix
Generations Plaza, 5:30 PM: Free downtown concert featuring Charlie & The Changelings. meridiancity.org

14 — Meridian Live Music
Kleiner Park, 7 PM: Free outdoor concert at the bandshell. meridiancity.org

14-29 —The Winter's Tale

Idaho Shakespeare Amphitheatre: Shakespeare’s tale of loss, forgiveness, redemption. idahoshakespeare.org

15 — Meridian Car Show

Downtown Meridian, 10 AM: Pre-1990 vehicles from across the Treasure Valley! meridianchamber.org

15 — Taylor Swift Tribute Concert

Egyptian Theatre, 7 PM: A night of sing-alongs, nostalgia.  Egyptiantheatre.events

15 — Ty Myers: The Legal Tour 2026 

Ford Idaho Center, 7:30 PM: With Brent Cobb and Benny G! fordidahocenter.com

15 — Korean Festival

Gene Harris Bandshell, 10 AM: Korean culture & community. kpoptracker.net

18-22 — Caldwell Night Rodeo

Rodeo action & western tradition! caldwellnightrodeo.com

20 — Business Builder Day

Riverside Hotel, 8:30 AM: Connect with business leaders, decision-makers. iblevents.com

21 — Legendary Ladies’ Night

Meridian Speedway:  All Ladies Admitted FREE! meridianspeedway.com

21-30 — Western Idaho Fair

Expo Idaho: Exhibits, entertainment, food, and shopping.  idahofair.com

22 — TOAST: The Best of Bread

Egyptian Theatre, 7 PM: Bread’s classic hits and legacy. breadtribute.com

27 — The Beach Boys

Ford Idaho Center, 7:30 PM: 60 years of Pet Sounds!  fordidahocenter.com

29 — Meridian Art Spark
Kleiner Park, 11 AM: Live music, food vendors, artist showcases, hands-on art activities. meridiancity.org

29 — Zoobilee 2026

Zoo Boise, 5:30 PM: Zoo fundraising gala for wildlife conservation. zooboise.org

29 — National Public Lands Day Celebration 

Bogus Basin, 8 AM: With booths and volunteer opportunities. bogusbasin.org

29 — BUGS Harvest Dinner

BUGS, 5:30 PM: A farm-to-table evening in the garden. boiseurbangardenschool.org

29-30 — Sagebrush's Inaugural Summer Market

Sagebrush Collaborative: Shop local at Boise’s newest summer market.

 sagebrushcollaborative.com