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Calendar of Events
September 4, 2010 - Community Fundraiser
(208) 558-9500
Island Park Community Fundraiserwill have a silent auction, craft fair, breakfast and yard sale. This event raises money for the Island Park Community Fund that aids members of our community in times of need.
October 30, 2010 - Haunts of Harriman
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/harriman.aspx
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The 10th annual Haunts of Harriman Halloween party in Harriman State Park’s historic Railroad Ranch district, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Hay rides, trick-or-treating, Haunted House, and carnival. This year’s theme is the “The Wild, Wild West” and admission will be dried or canned food for local food banks.
If you would like to help fund or volunteer for the event, please contact Harriman State Park at 208-558-7368 or email - har@idpr.idaho.gov.family or Contact Harriman State Park for more details (208) 558-7368.
See it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NChQXFjLSr8 |
November 2010 - Christmas Festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHTME8hO1r0&feature=related
Island Park Christmas Festival, sponsored by the Island Park Historical Society at the Mack's Inn Theater.
Craft Fair & Food Sale. 2 to 8 p. m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Baked goods, soup, chili, hot dogs, Great holiday shopping!
Live entertainment, 6 p. m. Friday. Santa Claus visits at 7 p. m. Friday.Festive holiday luncheon and auction, noon Saturday. Auction items include: decorated artificial Christmas trees, wreathes, gift baskets, and holiday decorations.
Proceeds from auction go to local charities. Donate an auction item designate the local charity of your choice to receive the proceeds.
Saturday lunch reservations are required. Call IPHS secretary, Kari Dalton, to reserve lunch, to sign up to donate auction items, and to reserve a craft booth. (208) 558-0900 or (208) 681-9837.
November 2010 - Sportsmen's Club Annual Wild Game Feed
Bring your favorite wild fish, game or bird cooking to the Island Park Sportsmen's Club annual wild game feed & membership drive. Join in the fun at Pond's Lodge. Dinner starts at 7:00 pm.
November 2010 - Yellowstone Ski Festival
http://www.yellowstoneskifestival.com
This is a must for every cross-country skier! West Yellowstone literally comes alive in lycra in November. Hundreds of Nordic ski enthusiasts from all over the world, novice to expert, gather to learn more about the sport, practice techniques and see new equipment. Early snows, superb grooming, racing opportunities and the Nordic Skiing Exposition make this an especially inviting time. On-snow clinics take place between November 19-23. SuperTour Ski Races will be held on Friday and Saturday.
November 7, 2010 - Yellowstone's West Entrance Closes 8:00 am
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/hours.htm
Yellowstone's West Entrance closes to motorized vehicles until December 15, 2009 when it will re-open to over-the-snow travel of Snowmobiles and Snowcoaches.
December 2010 - Christmas for Critters
http://www.grizzlywolfdiscoveryctr.org
Christmas for the Critters at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Share in the joy of the season by donating food to the bears and wolves (please call the Center for specific food needs) and enjoy a snow filled day watching the animals play. Bring your donation and receive $1.25 off an adult regular admission, 10% off any gift shop purchase and the warm fuzzy feeling of helping the animals!
December 15, 2010 - Yellowstone Opens for Winter Travel
http://www.nps.gov/yell
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Yes! Yellowstone is open in the winter. By over-the-snow travel that is! You may choose to travel by Snowmobile or Snow Coach. Take a full day tour to Old Faithful or the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and return to Grandma's Cabin for a relaxing evening. |
December 24, 2010 - Christmas Service
Island Park Community Christmas service at the Little Chapel in the Pines 7:00 pm
January 2011 - Co-Ed Snowmobile Rally
Call Bill Smith (208) 558-7015
Two-person teams must include one female, limited and unlimited classes. Fun for riders with all skill levels. Awesome prizes. Course is safe and challenging in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
January 2011 - Island Park Winter Fest
http://www.islandparkchamber.org
Plan your weekend around the Wild West WinterFest set for Friday, Saturday & Sunday. This years WinterFest will include a torchlight snowmobile parade and fireworks, ice sculptures, casino night, quilt block contest, coloring contest, snowmobile scavenger hunt and a kids snowmobile competition and much more.
January 2011 - Harriman State Park - Free Ski Day
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/event.aspx?e=Free%20Nordic%20Ski%20/%20Snowshoe%20Day&d=1/5/2008%208:00:00%20AM
Have you always wanted to try nordic skiing or want to take your family but can't afford to? Want to learn how to build a survival snow cave? Take advantage of Free Ski day in January. The Idaho Falls Nordic Ski Patrol will be at the park offering lessons to those that want to learn the basics to Nordic skiing. A guided ski tour will be offered that will take you up the River Trail to the Historic Ranch. The Historic Jones House will be open to go inside and warm up, and hot drinks will be available there. Call Harriman State Park at 208-558-7368 for more information. Hope to see you there!
January 2011 - Rally 4 A Reason
The only female cross country snowmobile event in the lower 48 states. Proceeds from this event benefit the Women's Breat Cancer Research and the Island Park Ambulance.
February 2011 - Ashton Dog Derby
http://www.ashtonidaho.com
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This historic dog sled race that runs from Ashton, Idaho to Yellowstone Park, is an exciting experience for mushers and spectators alike. There are 5 different races offered and a start/finish line full of activities including a celebrity race, a snowshoe race, and a weight pull in which spectators and their dogs can compete. Plan to visit beautiful Ashton for this years American Dog Derby. |
February 2011 - Ol' Men's Rendezvous
Call Bill Smith (208) 558-7015
Men's-only snowmobile rally, three-person teams, limited and unlimited classes. Fun for riders with all skill levels. Awesom safe and challenging in the scenic Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Get a team together or call Bill for help assembling a team.
February 2011- Feathers 'n' Fins Free Style Skiathon
http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/harriman.aspx
Feathers 'n' Fins Freestyle Skiathon
Harriman State Park is hosting its second skiathon. The event is a freestyle ski designed for all folks interested in getting out on the trails offering 7km, 10km, and 20km distances. Are you a person that likes to participate in Fun Runs in the summer and misses that exercise in the winter? Well this event is for you. Registration is $25/person, $30 late registration. See the brochure and regisration form links below for more details.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mvC5KXQm0I
March 2011 - World Snowmobile EXPO
http://www.snowmobileexpo.com
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A terrific end and beginning for snowmobilers! The World Snowmobile Expo culminates a year of Sno-Cross racing for many Rocky Mountain competitors with four days racing. Then, snowmobile manufacturers and after-market companies strut their 2011 stuff at the World Snowmobile Exposition Hall.
Nighttime activities include a “Funny-Money” Casino night and plenty of laughs. Plan now to attend! |
March 2011 - West Yellowstone Youth Festival
(406) 646-7097
Only for kids and sponsored by the West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation. The Youth Festival is an opportunity for our future Olympians, World Cup Skiers and National Masters competitors to participate in an event that is just for them. A series of fun events such as obstacle course, matched sprints, relay and speed trap are included.
March 2011 - Winter Photo Festival
Photographers are invited to share their favorite winter photos of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Join us at the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Center at 7:00 pm. Participants need to register by March 6, 2010. Contact Rich Jalhe (307) 344-2840
March 2011 - Yellowstone Rendezvous Marathon Ski Race
http://www.rendezvousskitrails.com
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Are you ready to put a winter’s worth of training to the test while you enjoy the beauty of the Yellowstone region? You are invited to participate in the 31st annual Yellowstone Rendezvous Race in West Yellowstone, Montana. There are six different races: 2K, 5K, 10K, 25K classic, 25K and 50K.
There is no better way to celebrate the end of the winter season than to ski in the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race! |
April 2011 - Dubois Grouse Days
http://www.grousedays.org
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Dubois Grouse Days is an annual celebration of Sage Grouse! Sage grouse have interesting breeding behavior where males and females gather in the spring on sage-brush covered "leks." Males fan their plumage, "dance," and display their air sacs to attract females. Field trips to sage grouse leks, lectures, children's activities, a raffle, and a banquet are all a part of this small town Idaho event. Visit www.grousepartners.org/dubois.htm or Call (208) 521-1357 or (208) 374-5623 |
April 15, 2011 - Yellowstone Opens for Summer Travel
http://www.nps.gov/yell
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Yellowstone National Park West Entrance opens for vehicle travel. Mammoth to Norris Juncation to Madison Junction to Old Faithful; Madison Junction to West Entrance. In addition, Norris Junction to Canyon opens to wheeled vehicles. |
July, 2011 - Craft Fair - Island Park Library Friends
The Island Park Library Friends, 9th annual Arts and Crafts Fair is Friday 12-7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. During this three-day event, artists and crafter's offer a variety of unique handmade items, including wood carvings, metal work, photography, jewelry, Indian art work, quilts and wildlife cabin decor items.
Contact Phyllis King (208) 558-0166 or Drew Menkhaus (208) 317-1577 or email iplf@live.com
July 4, 2011 - Fourth of July Celebration
Activities in the Island Park area include: Fireworks at several locations:
Hungry Bear Market Car Show Lakeside Lodge Fireworks, BBQ & Boat Regatta
July 4, 2011 - All American Sawtelle Stampede
http://www.sawtellestampede.com
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Half marathon, 10k, 5k run or walk. One-mile kids run or walk on national forest trails. Beautiful scenery, well organized event.
See it on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rnOjjeeW4k
For more information Call Connie at (208) 558-7281
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