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Meridian + Valley Events

SEPTEMBER 2026

2–6 — Spirit of Boise
Ann Morrison Park: Mass balloon launches, Nite Glow Spectacular. spiritofboise.com

3 — IAG Artist Reception

Idaho Art Gallery, Boise, 5 PM: 'Archeology: Hidden Treasures' by local artist Martha Channer. idahoartgallery.com

3 — Boise Art Museum
Boise Art Museum, 10 AM–7 PM: Entrance by donation, open-studio art explorations. boiseartmuseum.org

3–5 — Kuna Stampede Rodeo
Crooked 8 Event Center, Kuna: PRCA bull riding, barrel racing, Mutton Bustin', and nightly Grand Entry parade. kunastampede.com

4–5 — Idaho Meat & Tater BBQ Fest
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park: KCBS-sanctioned BBQ competition, food vendors. willinghams.com

4–6 — Wagon Days
Ketchum: Largest non-motorized parade in PNW. visitsunvalley.com

4–6 — World Village Festival
JUMP Boise: International food, dance, art, Treasure Valley heritage. globallounge.org

4–25 — Alive After Five
Thursdays, 5 PM: Free outdoor concerts at the Grove. downtownboise.org

5-26 — Meridian Main Street Market
Saturdays Downtown Meridian, 9 AM: Local vendors, artisans, food, produce. meridianmainstreetmarket.com

6 — Sunnyslope Wine Festival

Ste. Chapelle Winery, Noon: 20+ wineries, live music, food trucks, pop-up artisan marketplace. sunnyslopewinetrail.com

7 — Bash on the Grass Kuna
Discovery Park, 1–8 PM: Live music, food trucks, beverage tents, family-friendly park games. allevents.in

7-28 — Meridian Monday Night Market
Storey Park, Mondays, 4–9 PM: Artisan booths, food trucks, live music, outdoor bar, free kids' activities. basicallybrilliantevents.com

9 — IAG Artist Reception

Idaho Art Gallery, Meridian, 4 PM: Idaho artist John Killmaster’s full gallery exhibition. idahoartgallery.com

10 — Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary
Outlaw Field, 7:30 PM: Blues, folk, and rock. Bring a picnic. extramilearena.com

11 — Miles of Remembrance Run
Ann Morrison Park: 9/11 memorial race open to all skill levels. cityofboise.org

11–13 — Art in the Park
Julia Davis Park: 240+ artists, food vendors, live entertainment, kids' crafting. cityofboise.org

11–13 — Boise Mountain Bike Festival
Eagle Bike Park (Friday) / Bogus Basin (Saturday): Skills clinics, group rides, and 30+ outdoor brand booths. thisisboise.com

12 — Meridian Symphony Car Show
Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 9 AM: Classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, food trucks, Meridian Symphony brass pop-ups. meridiansymphony.org

12 — Boise Fall Festival
Expo Idaho, 10 AM–4 PM: Artisan markets, live music, food trucks, kids' entertainment. expoidaho.com

18 — Carnival of the Stars
Blake Haven Park, Star, 4–11 PM: Bounce houses, dunk tank, games, food trucks. Free. staridahochamber.com

18–19 — Eagle Jazz & Blues Festival
Downtown Eagle: Multiple outdoor stages, jazz ensembles, blues acts, and wine and craft beverage gardens. eaglejazz.org/

18–20 — Hyde Park Street Fair
Camel's Back Park: 200 vendor booths, two stages, food court, beverage gardens. Free. northendboise.org

18–20 — Annual Gourd Festival
Franz Witte Garden Center, Nampa: Live music, food trucks, parade, and family crafting workshops. franzwitte.com

19 — Meridian Guided Walking Tours
Meridian City Hall, 10 AM: Free historic walks. meridiancity.org

19 — Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Morrison Center, 8 PM: A 14-piece orchestra performs rock and metal anthems by candlelight. morrisoncenter.com

19-20 — Scottish Heritage Festival
Expo Idaho: Bagpipes, Highland dance, heavy athletics, Celtic food, crafts. scottishsocietyswi.org

25–27 — Nampa Home & Lifestyle Expo
Center at Canyon County Fair, Caldwell: Interior design exhibits, demonstrations, and lawn and garden landscapes. Free. idahopress.com

26 — FitOne 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Ann Morrison Park: One of largest family fitness events. fitoneboise.org

26 — Godsmack
Ford Idaho Center Arena, Nampa: "Rise of Rock" World Tour. fordidahocenter.com