For specific dates and additional information, see the Events list on the following web sites:
GOLDEN SPIKE: www.boxelder.org
CACHE VALLEY - UTAH: www.tourcachevalley.com
CACHE VALLEY - IDAHO: www.prestonidaho.org
BEAR LAKE COUNTRY: www.bearlake.org
PIONEER TRAILS EAST: www.sodachamber.com
PIONEER TRAILS WEST: www.maladidaho.org
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January |
Cisco Fishery
The annual spawning run of the Bonneville Cisco fish on Bear Lake takes place in mid- to late January, with as much as a week variation in the starting date. These little fish, a type of whitefish, are found only in Bear Lake. Regional fishermen flock to the lake and use nets to dip the fish out of the water, through holes in the ice when the weather is cold enough. In winters where the lake does not freeze over, the fish must be dip-netted by wading into the water, usually from the east side of the lake between North and South Eden Canyons. The fish are used either for bait for Bear Lake Cutthroat and lake trout, or to fry and eat.
Location: Bear Lake Utah-Idaho
Dates: Mid- to late January
Information: Bear Lake Utah Division of Wildlife Resources office, 435.946.8501. Call after 4:00 p.m. for a recorded message about Bear Lake Cisco fishing. Also check their website http://wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/bearlake.html
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Soda Springs Winter Carnival
Fishing derby, snow machine poker run, ice sculptures, cross-country ski races.
Location: Soda Springs, Idaho
Dates: Third Saturday in January
Information: Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce, 888.399.0888 or 208.547.4964. http://sodachamber.com/annualevents.html
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February |
Bald Eagle Day
This annual eagle-watching event is sponsored by the Division of Wildlife Resources. People bring binoculars or use spotting scopes set up by biologists and volunteers. Contact Utah Wildlife Resources for locations.
Date: Usually early February
Information: 801.538.4771
http://wildlife.utah.gov/calendar/
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Bear Lake Chocolate and Craft Festival
Fresh chocolates and fine craft vendors.
Location: Garden City, Utah
Dates: President's Day weekend
Information: Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce; 800.448.2327 www.bearlake.org calendar of events.
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April |
Baby Animal Days
For several days during spring break for Cache and Logan School Districts, Baby Animal Days is one of the most favored events at the American West Heritage Center. Live baby animals to pet and learn about.
Location: 5 miles south of Logan, Utah on US Hwy 89/91
Dates: Mid April, usually around the 10th of the month
Information: 1.800.FEST or 435.245.6050
http://www.awhc.org/
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May |
Black Gold Testicle Festival
Home grown celebration from the ranching and team branding community. 2008 will be the 8th annual. Friends and family do the cooking. T-shirts available at the festival and year 'round.
Location: Rodeo arena in Woodruff, Utah
Date: Memorial Day weekend and the first weekend in June
Information: Kalon Downing 435.793.4356 blackgold98@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 177, Woodruff, Utah 84086
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Chesterfield Memorial Day Celebration
The Chesterfield Townsite is an old rural village frozen in time. it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The period of significance for the townsite is prior to 1920. A Memorial Day celebration kicks off the beginning of their visitor's season. Meals served, auction, craft fair, blacksmith shop, pioneer games, tours, dance.
Location: 11 miles north of Bancroft, Idaho.
Dates: Memorial Day
Information: 208.648.7177 http://chesterfieldfoundation.org/
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Daily Adventures at the American West Heritage Center
Location: 5 miles south of Logan, Utah on US Hwy 89/91
Dates: Daily programming from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Information: 800.225.FEST or 435.245.6050 http://www.awhc.org/
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Golden Spike Celebration
See reenactments of the driving of the golden spike that completed the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869!
Location: Golden Spike National Historic Site
Date: Each year on May 10th
Information: 435.471.2209 ext. 29
http://www.nps.gov/gosp/
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Memorial Day Decorating
Throughout this region, people flock to cemeteries on Memorial Day weekend to decorate family graves with flowers. In fact, it is common to see groups of people laughing and talking in the cemeteries as they encounter friends and relatives. Many people cut flowers like lilacs, peonies, and iris from their yards and make bouquets to set by the headstones of their loved ones. Drive or walk through some local cemeteries on Memorial Day to see the beautiful display. Many communities also sponsor Memorial Day programs in the cemeteries. The historic site of Chesterfield, Idaho, has an annual “Decoration Day” event to open their season.
Location: Cemeteries throughout the region
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend
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Mendon May Day
This event began in1863 and features home-written songs, poems, and longstanding traditions. Young girls practice for hours to learn the songs and dances so they can dance around the Maypole. The entire community gets involved in making costumes, setting up the poles in the town square, preparing meals, and planning the program that takes place in the Mormon church on the square.
Location: Mendon, Utah town square
Date: First Saturday in May
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Old Ephraim Mountain Man Rendezvous
Held near a nineteenth-century trappers’ rendezvous site. The event re-creates the food, trader’s show, and contests of the early 1800s rendezvous.
Location: Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum, Utah
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend
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Richmond Black and White Days
This event was started in 1913 to promote and stimulate an interest in better quality dairy cattle. It has evolved from driving the cattle into the old tithing yard with judges riding horses through the herd to pick out the award-winning animals to its present status as one of the largest exclusively Holstein dairy shows in the United States, with its own permanent grounds and pavilion. The event draws exhibitors from throughout the Intermountain West. It also includes a parade, food, horse pull, and other public events.
Location: Richmond, Utah
Dates: Second week in May (ends on the third Saturday of the month)
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Smithfield Health Days
This annual festival was created in 1925 as an outgrowth of President Theodore Roosevelt’s call for better health in the U.S. population. Today, the activities include a fun run, a parade, a health fair and screening, and more.
Location: Smithfield, Utah
Date: Events throughout the first week of May, with the festival on Friday and Saturday.
Information: Smithfield Recreation Center, 435.563.0048
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June |
Art on the Lawn
Art on the Lawn in North Logan. 3rd annual in 2008.
Location: 1491 East 2300 North, North Logan
Date and time: June 28, 2008, 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Information: Call 435.752.4749 or see them on the web at: http://www.artonthelawn.net/
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Black Gold Testicle Festival
Home grown celebration from the ranching and team branding community. 2008 will be the 8th annual. Friends and family do the cooking. T-shirts available at the festival and year 'round.
Location: Rodeo arena in Woodruff, Utah
Date: Memorial Day weekend and the first weekend in June
Information: Kalon Downing 435.793.4356 blackgold98@hotmail.com or P.O. Box 177, Woodruff, Utah 84086
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Brigham City Heritage Arts Festival
The Brigham City Heritage Arts Festival's mission is to annually provide a venue for displaying, marketing, understanding, and recognizing the finest expression of authentic heritage arts. The festival offers displays, performances, lectures, and artists, all related to the festival theme, which varies evey year.
Location: Various venues in Brigham City, Utah
Date: Second Saturday in June
Information: Brigham City offices 435.734.6615 http://brighamcity.utah.gov/
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Clarkston Pony Express Days
This event celebrates the fact that the Pony Express crossed the mountain near Clarkston. The event includes a Pony Express horse race, animal races, lawnmower races, a parade and a dinner (by reservation) on Saturday.
Location: Clarkston, Utah
Dates: The third Friday and Saturday in June
Information: Clarktson City 435.563.9090
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Classy Country Classics Car Show
Hot rods, customs, classics and restored automobiles from miles around. Local merchants give sponsor's choice awards to the drivers of their favorite cars. Games, prizes, and craft booths make this a fun activity for the whole family.
Location: Malad, Idaho
Date: May or June
Information: Malad Chamber of Commerce 208.766.2737 or 208.541.2770
http://www.maladidaho.org/
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Corinne, The Gentile City
A comedic pageant celebrating Corinne's colorful history. Held at Corinne's City Park. Admission is free. Concessions and pre-show, 8:00 p.m. Show starts at 9:00. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
Location: Corinne, Utah
Dates: The last Friday and Saturday in June
Information: Pageant information 435.744.2065
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Futurity and Derby Bull Event
This event focuses on bull riding, a rodeo event that requires a great deal of courage from the cowboys who participate. Riders from Idaho and surrounding states come to compete in this action-packed event. Local people bring in locally raised bulls.
Location: Oneida County Fairgrounds, Malad, Idaho
Dates: Call early May for information.
Information: Diane at Fair Board, in recorder's office, court house 208.766.4116, ext. 101. Or call Travis Udy at 208.766.2218.
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Good Ol' Days
Antique tractors and cars, quilt show, talent show and much more.
Location: Caribou County Fairgrounds, Grace, Idaho
Date: Last Saturday in June
Information: Grace Chamber of Commerce 208.221.7321
http://www.graceidaho.com
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Idaho Days
A celebration honoring the state’s pioneers
Location: Franklin, Idaho
Dates: The last weekend in June
Information: Town of Franklin 208.646.2300
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Nibley Heritage Days
This event starts the Monday after Father’s Day and ends the following Saturday. Events include a parade, a baby contest, fair, basketball tourney, a children’s play, and a mayor’s dinner for the older folks of the community.
Location: Nibley, Utah
Dates: The week after Father’s Day
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Butch Cassidy Days
Did you know? Butch Cassidy robbed the bank of Montpelier on August 13, 1896 at 3:13 p.m. Bank Robbery reenactment and festivities.
Dates: Two day celebration, usually the closest weekend to the 24th of July.
Location: Montpelier, Idaho
Information: Bernice at the Chamber of Commerce 208.847.0067
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Independence Day
Various towns throughout the region hold festivities on July 4. Some towns alternate years celebrating either July 4 or Pioneer Day. Montpelier, Idaho, holds a Lions Club Chuckwagon Breakfast on the 4th and sponsors a fireworks display on “M” hill after sunset. Woodruff, Utah has a rodeo and patriotic programs. Star Spangled Week is held in Hyrum, Utah, and includes a rodeo, patriotic program, parade, dance, fireworks, Dutch oven contest, booths, exhibits, and entertainment. Paris, Idaho features a chuck wagon breakfast, a pageant at the tabernacle, a youth rodeo, and a parade. Malad, Idaho, celebrates with cow pie bingo and a bed race. Most celebrations feature breakfasts. Check local calendars, because some activities occur on the 4th itself, while others are on days preceding and following the 4th.
Some of the communities with July 4th festivities include:
Utah: Deweyville, Elwood, Grouse Creek, Plymouth, Willard, Brigham City, Perry, Logan, and Woodruff.
Idaho: Paris, Lewiston, Montpelier, Malad, and Soda Springs
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Pioneer Day
The 24th of July is a holiday commemorating the day that the Mormons entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. It is a state holiday in Utah but is also celebrated in Mormon communities in surrounding states. Depending on the location, you may find parades, picnics, pageants, fireworks, old fashioned games, or simply quiet family celebrations. Lots of local head for the canyons to have picnics in the cool mountain air.
Locations (Utah): Some of the communities with celebrations include Corinne, Bear River City, Grouse Creek, Tremonton, Logan, North Logan, and Park Valley. In Idaho, the town of Brancroft near Soda Springs has a large celebration.
Date: July 24 or nearest weekend
Information: Chambers of Commerce or tourism offices in different communities would be the most likely sources of local information.
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Samaria Days
This event celebrates Samaria, Idaho’s history and Welsh heritage. There is a parade (everyone is welcome to enter), music, dances, baseball, a carnival, and contests. Candidates for queen compete in a series of activities based on the daily work of early homesteaders.
Location: Samaria, Idaho (about 8 miles southwest of Malad)
Dates: Third weekend in July, near July 24th (subject to change)
Information: 208.317.1827
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That Famous Preston Night Rodeo
Held on three nights in July, is a PRCA event featuring nationally-known cowboys and rodeo stock. It was started in 1935 by a group of Preston businessmen. Many families return during this event’s weekend to have reunions and renew friendships. There is a parade each night in downtown Preston. A carnival is an added attraction.
Location: Preston, Idaho
Dates: Last weekend in July
Information: 208.852.2703 www.prestonidaho.org
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Tremonton Days
Vendor booths, ball games, entertainment, food, fireworks and family activities.
Location: Jeannie Steven's Park, 670 North 1000 West
Dates: Weekend nearest the 24th of July
Information: Tremonton City 435.257.2625
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August |
Annual Railroaders’ Festival
Historically the railroad had yearly events for the families of railroad employees. Celebrate with the modern keepers of railroad history at the Golden Spike National Historic Site. Activities include the world championship professional spike driving contest, handcar rides and races, games, food, music, ranger programs.
Location: Golden Spike National Historic Site, Promontory, Utah
Date: Second Saturday each August
Information: 435.471.2209, ext.29 www.nps.gov/gosp/
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Bear Lake Raspberry Days
The harvest of delicious raspberries comes with this annual festival offering a wide variety of activities, such as a pancake breakfast, craft fair, dances, parade, concerts, and fireworks. Don’t miss the lighted boat parade at 9 p.m.! A rodeo is held at the Laketown Arena.
Location: Garden City, Utah
Dates: The first full weekend of August
Information: City Hall 435.946.2901 www.gardencityut.us Click on Raspberry Days for a downloadable vendor application and other information.
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County Fairs
August is the usual month for county fairs. Come see rodeos, produce displays, livestock judging, 4-H exhibits, midway fun, and more. Please call each county’s offices to verify dates.
Locations:
Box Elder County Utah: Tremonton, fourth weekend in August. Includes a working dog show and cowboy poetry.
Cache County Utah: Logan, second week in August
Rich County Utah: Randolph, third week in August
Bear Lake County Idaho: Montpelier, fourth weekend in August
Caribou County Idaho: Grace, last weekend in July, first weekend in August. Features a children’s parade, main parade, RCA Rodeo Fri. and Sat. night.
Franklin County Idaho: Preston, third weekend in August
Oneida County Idaho: Malad, third week in August. This one includes a rodeo and a truck pull.
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Garland Wheat and Beet Days
Celebrating over 100 years of agricultural traditions.
Location: Garland, Utah
Date: To be announced
Information: Garland City 435.257.3118
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Martin Harris: The Man Who Knew (Pageant)
This LDS Church-sponsored pageant recalls the life of Martin Harris, a key player in the early history of Mormonism and the publication of the Book of Mormon, who lived his later life in Clarkston. Free admission, but tickets are required. The local church puts on a barbecue dinner prior to the pageant at a modest cost. Reservations are necessary for the dinner: write Clarkston Town Dinner, PO Box 181, Clarkston, UT 84305.
Location: Clarkston, Utah, in the amphitheater adjacent to the Clarkston cemetery
Dates: Two weeks in August. Begins at dusk every night except Sundays and Mondays. The 2002 dates are Aug. 9-10, 13-17, 20-24.
Information: 435.563.0059 for ticket availability. Pageant president 435.245.3501. www.martinharrispageant.org
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Paradise Trout and Berry Days
Paradise is home to one of the largest berry farms around, as well as a trout farm, so this event celebrates trout and berries and features a parade, pie eating contest, basketball, 5k run, a trout dinner. Raspberry and other delightful berry products.
Location: Paradise, Utah
Dates: The weekend before Labor Day
Information: 435.245.6737
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Pari-Mutual Horse Races
One of the most exciting events in Southeastern Idaho. These races offer as much as a $20,000 purse.
Location: Horse race track, Malad, Idaho
Dates: First two weekends in August
Information: Diane at Fair Board, in recorder's office, court house 208.766.4116, ext. 101
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River Heights Apple Days
This small town on the south edge of Logan, Utah, celebrates its orcharding heritage with a festival that includes games, food, and more.
Location: Heber Olsen Park, 400 South and 600 East, River Heights
Date: The last Saturday in August or the first or second Saturday in September
Information: City offices, open Monday through Friday, 10-2, 435.752.2646 www.riverheightscity.org
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September |
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September 1 -
Bear Lake Mountain Man Rendezvous
In the early 1800s, trappers worked the mountains of this region and gathered each fall to sell their hides to the fur companies, exchange news, and have a little fun. Two of these historic rendezvous (1826-1827) were held on the south shore of Bear Lake. Today, you can get a feel for what it must have been like by attending the annual Bear Lake Mountain Main Rendezvous. Watch old-time activities like flint-knapping, wood carving, campfire cooking, shooting contests, canoe races, tomahawk throws, and more.
Location: Rendezvous Beach State Park, on the south shore of Bear Lake
Dates: The weekend after Labor Day each year.
Information: 435.946.3343
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September 1 -
Peach Days
Established in 1904, this is one of the oldest harvest festivals still going, and it celebrates the products of Utah’s famous Fruit Way (Highway 89 south of Brigham City). It features a parade, a carnival, fruit displays, entertainment, dancing, a craft fair, and a Dutch oven cook-off featuring peaches. Grab a bowl of fresh peach cobbler and you’ll think you’re in heaven!
Location: Brigham City, Utah
Dates: The weekend after Labor Day
Information: 435.723.3931
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September 1 -
Wellsville Founders Day
This event commemorates the settling of the first white community in Cache Valley in the 1850s. It includes a parade, barbecue, baseball tournament, 5K and 10K races, patriotic musical program, and a “buckaroo” rodeo for children.
Location: Wellsville, Utah, town square
Dates: Labor Day weekend
Information: 435.245.3686
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September 6 -
Providence Sauerkraut Days
This town’s German roots are reflected in this celebration featuring a Friday night dinner of homemade sauerkraut and all the trimmings. Saturday events include a parade, entertainment, and games in the park.
Location: Spring Creek Middle School and Providence City Park
Dates: September 6-7, 2002 (weekend after Labor Day)
Information: 435.752.9441
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October |
October 8 -
Cowboy Poetry & Country Music
Location: Iron Door Theater, Malad Date: October 8 Information: 208-766-4010 |
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October 20 -
Fall Festival
Farmers market and local crafters gather to sell their wares in time for the holidays.
Location: To be announced, Malad, Idaho
Dates: 3rd Saturday in October
Information: 208-766-4010
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October 20 -
North Logan Pumpkin Walk
Fall comes alive in Cache Valley as pumpkins are made into people, animals, cars, and much more! This popular fall activity features thousands of pumpkins set up in vignettes.
Location: North Logan City Park
Information: 435.752.1310
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Christmas Craft Bazaar
Locally-made crafts, food, entertainment, prizes.
Location: Allen Tigert Middle School, Soda Springs, Id
Dates: November 12 - 13
Information: 208.547.4722
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December 7 -
Frontier Christmas
Participate in a pioneer Christmas!
Location: American West Heritage Center, 5 miles south of Logan, Utah on US Hwy 89/91
Date: December 7
Open: 10 am - 6 pm
Information: 435.245.6050
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December 8 -
Christmas Play
Location: Iron Door Theater, Malad Dates: December 8, 9, 10, 12 Information: 208-766-4010 |
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December 21 -
Malad Firemen’s Ball
This Christmastime event honors and raises funds for local volunteer firemen. Most small communities cannot afford to maintain full time fire departments, so they are dependent upon volunteers to protect their homes and lives. Live music, dancing, door prizes.
Location: American Legion Hall, Malad, Idaho **
Date: Just before Christmas.
Information: 208-766-4010
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December 25 -
Festival of Lights
The city of Preston, Idaho, goes all out for lighted Christmas decorations in its Festival of Lights, beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Throughout the region, homeowners take delight in decorating their houses and yards with lights and other decorations, but Preston is especially well-known for its flashy displays and the celebration that begins with a parade and fireworks. Hop in the car and take a drive around the area to help you get into the holiday spirit!
Location: Preston, Idaho
Dates: Thanksgiving weekend through Christmas
Information: 208.852.2703
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December 25 -
Parade of Homes
People bedeck their houses and yards with holiday lights and decorations and invite the public to enjoy them.
Location: Malad, Idaho
Dates: Call for exact dates
Information: 208-766-4010
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December 25 -
Parade of Lights
People decorate anything they can drive, push, or pull and parade through the streets of Malad and end with a bonfire, food, and fireworks. .
Location: Malad, Idaho
Dates: Call for exact dates
Information: 208-766-4010
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