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CdA Events Calendar - Farmers' Markets & Craft Fairs

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Calendar of Events

Here are the seasonal schedules for area farmers' markets, craft fairs, holiday bazaars & related events. See posters at bottom for more info

ONE-TIME EVENTS

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Sept 21 (Sat), 10 am-5 pm, "A Revival Celebration & Craft Fair" at Cocolalla Lake Bible Camp, 209 Cocolalla Loop Road. Live gospel music, door prizes, inspirational speakers, local vendors, bouncy houses & FREE hot dogs. Info - 208-945-8811.
Sept 27 (Fri), 2:30-6:30 pm, "Athol Farmers' Market Fall Festival" at corner of 3rd & McTavish, Athol. Photo ops, face-painting, scavenger hunt w/prizes for kids, petting zoo, fall-inspired goodies from vendors, hospitality table w/hot cider & treats. Also Last Chance Band rocking the stage!
Sept 28 (Sat), 9 am-5 pm, "Harvest Fair" in downtown Harrison (various locations-City Park, library, senior center & grange) for farmers' market, crafts, food, pie auction, produce contest, cider press, petting zoo, games. Info booth in city park.
Sept 28 (Sat), 9 am-3 pm, "Journey Ministries Annual Craft Fair" at JM, 1042 W. Hayden Ave., Hayden. Food, drinks, crafts, conversation & fun.
Oct 5 (Sat), 10 am-2 pm, "Fall Festival" at Westwood Gardens, 15825 N. Westwood Dr., Rathdrum. Celebrate Fall at this annual event w/FREE games/crafts for kids, face-painting, vendors - FREE admission!
Oct 5 (Sat), noon-4 pm, "Oktober Fest" at Majestic Park, 5400 W. Majestic Ave, Rathdrum. Live music provided by Pamela Benton & The Tamarack Ridge Band. Fun, FREE & family-friendly. Try some delicious brews & festive food.
Oct 6 (Sun), noon-5 pm, "20th Year Birthday Party" at Prairie Home Farm - Lil' Punkin Pie Co., 7790 N. Atlas Rd., CdA. See the animals, pick a pumpkin from the field ($.20 a lb), customer appreciation offers & vendors.
Oct 11-12 (Fri-Sat), 9 am-5 pm, & Oct 13 (Sun), 10 am-4 pm, "Fall Festival" at New Leaf Nursery, 12655 N. Gov't Way, Hayden. Featuring over 70 local vendors, artisans & creators. From pony rides to face painting, petting zoo, kids' crafts, scavenger hunt, bouncy houses, live music by LakeTown Sound, waffles & ice cream, pumpkins to showy mums, dancing - all are planned for the 8th anniversary party - FREE admission!
Oct 19 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Museum of North Idaho Harvest Festival" at JC White House (new museum location), 720 E. Young Ave., CdA. Celebrate the autumn season at MONI's new location w/hayrides, pumpkin painting, live music, history demonstrations/programs, food vendors & a beer garden. FREE & open to the public!
Oct 19 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Indoor Craft Fair" at American Legion Post 143, 1138 E. Poleline Rd., Post Falls. Over 30 vendors & food trucks. Call 208-773-0954 or 208-660-0049 for more info.
Oct 19 (Sat), noon-4 pm, "PB&J Haydeners Fall Fundraiser" at 9538 N. Reed Rd., Hayden. Pumpkins, hot cocoa, hot cider & baked goods. Proceeds benefit non-profit food distribution organization.
Oct 25 (Fri), noon-6 pm, & Oct 26 (Sat), 9 am-4 pm, "Holiday Craft Faire" at Kootenai Co. Fairgrounds, Bldgs 1 &2, 4056 N. Gov't Way, CdA. Entrance fee is $2 which benefits Kootenai County charities.
Oct 26 (Sat), 2-7 pm, "Spirit Lake Fall Fest" in Spirit Lake City Park, 32352 Park Avenue. Vendors, pumpkin carving contest, pie baking contest & Trunk-or-Treat (5:30-7:30 pm). More details HERE.
Nov 2 (Sat), 9 am-3 pm, "Holiday Craft Fair" at (2) locations: Trailhead Event Center, 12361 W. Parkway Dr., Post Falls; & Black Bay Depot, 1211 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls. Sponsored by PF Parks & Rec, find unique/special holiday gifts.
Nov 2 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Craft Fair" at Post Falls HS, 2832 E. Poleline Avenue. Over 100 crafters, artisans & vendors.
Nov 2-3 (Sat-Sun), 10 am-5:30 pm, "Midtown Market's Holiday Open House" at Midtown Home & Vintage Market, 1003 N. 4th St., CdA. Celebrate the magic of the Christmas season among cozy displays, special guest vendors, live musical artists & giveaways.
Dec 6 (Fri), 4-8 pm, & Dec 7 (Sat), 9 am-5 pm, "4th Annual Outdoor European Christmas Market" at CdA Elks Lodge #1254-RV Campground, 1170 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden. Based on the traditional open-air Christkindlmarkts held in Germany, Austria & other countries during Advent season. Warming fires, twinkly lights, homemade craft/gift vendors, food trucks, Vendor Village, hot-spiced mulled wine, music & Father Christmas. FREE admission for ages 10 & under; $5 cash admission fee for others. Fundraiser for Hayden Chamber of Commerce. More info - 208-762-1185 (Andrea).

KOOTENAI COUNTY FARMERS' MARKETS

TWO LOCATIONS

FREE admission & parking! Familiar local farmers & talented local vendors offer cheese, meats, honey, jams, fresh herbs, mushrooms, jewelry, woodworking creations, fiber crafts, baked goods & more. Awesome musicians too!

Thru October (Saturdays, 9 am-1:30 pm) at SE corner of Hwy 95 & Prairie Ave., Hayden. See poster w/schedule below.
Thru October (Wednesdays, 4-7 pm) in CdA's Riverstone location, Beebe Blvd. & Main Street.
Sept 28 (Sat), 9 am-1:30 pm, "Fall Fest at the Market" at Hayden location. Pumpkin painting, make a scarecrow, live music by Monroe Bridge - family fun! Activities are FREE, but donations are welcome to support PoP Club.

RATHDRUM CRAFT & FARMERS' MARKETS

RATHDRUM LIONS CLUB

16114 N. Meyer Rd., Rathdrum

Find unique items crafted by highly-gifted local artists. Also fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, flowers, plants, baked goods & more. FREE admission & all are welcome!

Every Saturday thru Sept 28, 9 am-2 pm - "Summer Market"
Oct 19 (Sat), 10 am-4 pm; & Oct 20 (Sun), 11 am-4 pm - "Family Fall Festival"
Nov 9 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Handmade Holiday Craft Fair"
Dec 7 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Holiday Craft Fair"
Dec 21 (Sat), 10 am-3 pm, "Last Minute Shopping Craft Fair"

5TH STREET FARMERS' MARKETS

DOWNTOWN COEUR D'ALENE

5th Street between Front St. & Coeur d'Alene Ave.

Experience the best of our Northwest region in downtown CdA every Wednesday evening! Peruse street food & craft vendors, growers' offerings & local businesses while enjoying live music. The seasonal outdoors market is organized by the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association & is open rain or shine. FREE admission!

Thru Sept 25 (Wednesdays), 4-7 pm
Oct 19 (Sat), 4-7 pm - "Harvest Market"

MARKET ON MAINE

DOWNTOWN SPIRIT LAKE

on 4th Street between Maine & Washington, Spirit Lake

Every Thursday from 4:30-7 pm thru Sept 26, all are invited to this combined community event & farmers' market showcasing local produce & art. Musicians & activities TBA.

MEDIMONT COMMUNITY SALE

MEDIMONT MOUNTAIN GRANGE

24361 S. Brenda St., Medimont

Every 2nd Saturday, July-October, there will be vendors, crafts, baked goods, plants, food, fresh fruits & vegetables (when in season), 9 am-2 pm. More info - 208-277-6144 (Jessie) or 208-582-0252 (Tami).

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