9 Best Fall Festivals in Idaho

The Hyde Park Street Fair, Boise, ID

The Hyde Park Street Fair is an annual festival held every fall in Boise to raise funds for FINE Grants and community programs. It usually lasts a weekend and includes vendors, kid activities, exotic foods, live performances, community entertainers, and a wine garden.

Oktoberfest, Nampa, ID

You don't have to travel to Germany to celebrate your German heritage. An Oktoberfest celebration is held every year in the garden of Nampa Civic Center. Stop by for live music, food, games, and, of course, enough beer to make you never want to leave. Check the site for more info on the event!

Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, ID

Sheep herding is part of Idaho's cultural identity, and the Trailing of the Sheep festival, held every fall, keeps the tradition alive. The festival takes place over several days through the towns of Hailey, Ketchum, and Sun Valley. You can find workshops, wool classes, lamb-showcased cooking classes, sheepdog trials, picnics, and more. The big event, called the Big Sheep Parade, sees 1,500 sheep herded down Main Street in Ketchum. 

Idaho Spud Day, Shelley, ID

On the third Saturday of every September, Idahoans flock to Shelley to celebrate the humble potato. The tradition is going strong with over 90 years of history. Activities include the Miss Russet Pageant, Tater Trot, a 5K run/walk, a pancake breakfast, parades, and more.

Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts, Hagerman, ID

Every year, the Magic Valley Arts Council of Hagerman hosts the Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts. The weekend includes live entertainment, over 90 artists, and a beer and wine garden. Make sure to visit the waterfall and take a horse—or mule-drawn wagon ride!

Harvest Festival Street Fair, Emmett, ID

The Harvest Festival Street Fair, held yearly in Emmett, is a free celebration of everything fall. You’ll find fantastic food vendors, artisans, and live entertainment. The nearby orchards are open for fruit picking, too.

Fall for History, Wallace, ID

Wallace is one of America's Great Places, as named by the American Planning Association, and is a prominent feature on the National Register of Historic Places. Naturally, the people of Wallace come together once a year every fall to celebrate their history with reenactments, tours, and workshops.

Eagle Food & Wine Festival, Eagle, ID

The annual Eagle Food & Wine Festival in Eagle is community-run to help raise money for various charities, including the International Winter Special Olympics, Meals on Wheels, the Landing Community Center, and more. Join a wide-ranging and ever-expanding list of restaurants, wineries, and breweries for a delicious, fun-filled weekend.

Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival, Sun Valley, ID

Get your tickets today for the Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival in Sun Valley. The multi-day festival celebrates everything jazz, with live performances, dance lessons, and a guaranteed good time. Check out the website for a full listing of events and details.

Key Insights at a Glance

• Idahoans celebrate fall with many festivals.
• Hyde Park Street Fair in Boise raises funds for community programs.
• Oktoberfest celebration in Nampa includes live music, food, and beer.
• Trailing of the Sheep festival in Hailey, Ketchum, and Sun Valley celebrates sheep herding.
• Idaho Spud Day in Shelley celebrates the potato with various activities.
• Thousand Springs Festival of the Arts in Hagerman features artists and live entertainment.
• Harvest Festival Street Fair in Emmett offers food vendors, artisans, and live entertainment.
• Fall for History in Wallace celebrates the town's history with reenactments and tours.
• Eagle Food & Wine Festival in Eagle raises money for charities with restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
• Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival in Sun Valley celebrates jazz with live performances and dance lessons.