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October 3 | Matchwood Brewery, Sandpoint NAMI Far North, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, hosts its fifth annual NAMIWalks event at Matchwood Brewery on October 3, bringing Bonner and Boundary County residents together in support of mental health awareness close to home. NAMIWalks ranks among the largest peer-to-peer mental health fundraising events in the country, and every dollar raised in Sandpoint stays local. NAMI Far North uses that support

September 26-27 | Bonner County Fairgrounds The 11th annual Panhandle Preparedness Expo runs September 26 and 27 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Building on North Boyer Road. The two-day event covers disaster awareness through speaker sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and vendor exhibits focused on emergency preparedness and community resilience. This year's expo welcomes the filmmaking team behind the upcoming feature film One Second After for a sneak preview

September 26 | Ponderay The Ponderay Showdown returns September 26 for its second year, bringing the community together in Ponderay for a day centered on motorcycles, local connections and support for area youth. Proceeds from the event benefit Creations, a Sandpoint nonprofit that provides creative opportunities and programming for young people. Organizers are continuing to release details as the event approaches, making the official website the best source for current infor

September 25-26 | Downtown Sandpoint Sandpoint SongFest returns September 25 and 26 for two days celebrating songwriting and live music in downtown Sandpoint. Presented by the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, the annual event features concerts with resident songwriters along with an interactive songwriting workshop. SongFest brings musicians and audiences together around the craft of songwriting, with opportunities to hear original performances and connect with local artists.

September 15 | WINE 4U, Sandpoint WINE 4U hosts a pop-up wine tasting featuring Justin Cellars on September 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Located at 1309 Ponderosa Suite 116 in Sandpoint, the shop pours selections from the California winery for members and guests alike. Tickets start at $45. Owner Beth hand-selects wines from around the world for her shop's regular events, and this pop-up brings one acclaimed label into focus for an evening. Space is limited. Anyone planning to at

September 11-13 | The Hive, Sandpoint LPO Rep (Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre) brings The Lady with All the Answers to The Hive for three performances, September 11 through 13. Kate McAlister stars as advice columnist Ann Landers in the one-woman play, set in her Chicago apartment on a pivotal night in 1975 as she races to meet a deadline and confronts a question of her own. Written by David Rambo, the production has evening performances Friday and Saturday, with doors a

Photo by Rebecca Miller Photography By Like Media Team Sandpoint's only dedicated wine shop didn't start as a storefront. Beth Giacomo was running a wine club from a back room when customers started asking to come see what she had. That demand grew into Wine4U at 1309 Ponderosa Drive, offering wines, events, four wine clubs, and international trips. Q: Sandpoint had gone 12 years without a dedicated wine shop. Why did bringing one back feel important to you? A. After working

Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Downtown Sandpoint & City Beach The Sandpoint Lions Club hosts the town's Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4. The Children's Parade begins at 9:30 am downtown, followed by the Grand Parade at 10 am. Festivities then move to Sandpoint City Beach for food, drinks, raffles, and family activities throughout the afternoon. New this year, the Lions will host a beer garden at City Beach to help offset the cost of the $25,000 fireworks show, whi

July 10–12, 2026 | Sandpoint Marina & City Boardwalk, Sandpoint, ID Antique and classic wooden boats line the Sand Creek boardwalk in downtown Sandpoint for the annual Sandpoint Boat Show, July 10–12, hosted by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. The main show runs Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm at Sandpoint Marina and the City Boardwalk, with a Sand Creek boat parade at 3 pm. Kids can build a miniature wooden boat on-site. The three-day weekend open

July 2–5, 2026 | Panida Theater, Sandpoint, ID Honey Pearl Productions brings the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 to the Panida Theater July 2–5, marking America's 250th anniversary. The story follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson through the debates that shaped the Declaration of Independence. Evening performances run Thursday through Saturday at 7 pm, with a Sunday matinee on July 5 at 3 pm. The show is rated PG. Admission and ticket availability may v

Photo by Racheal Baker By Like Media Team Forty-three summers in, the Festival at Sandpoint returns to War Memorial Field July 30 through August 9. What happens on stage draws the crowd, but what happens around it is what keeps people coming back. The series brings two weeks of live music to the lakeshore. Every ticket funds year-round music education across North Idaho. Q. The 2026 lineup runs from Andy Grammer to George Thorogood to a live-scored film. What are you actually

Photo by Rebecca Miller Photography By Like Media Team When Northwest Auto Body was founded more than 50 years ago by Mel Donenfeld, it started as a small shop with a dirt floor and a clear standard: treat people fairly and do the job right. Built on the Golden Rule, that approach earned lasting trust across Bonner and Boundary counties and continues to guide the business today. Q. Northwest Auto Body is turning 50. What does it feel like to carry this legacy forward? A. We t

Photo courtesy of Schweitzer August 29 - September 1 Raise a glass to the return of the region’s favorite beer festival at Schweitzer,...

Photo courtesy of Music Conservatory of Sandpoint August 19-20 Experience two nights of inspiring music with the North Idaho...

Photo courtesy of Idaho Aviation Association August 16 Don’t miss the 19th Annual Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-In on Saturday, August 16,...

Photo by Selkirk Ridge Photography August 12-16 Celebrate tradition and community at the 2025 Bonner County Fair, themed “Truckloads of...

Photo courtesy of Pend Oreille Arts Council August 9-10 Join the Pend Oreille Arts Council for the 53rd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, August...

Photo courtesy of FARE Idaho August 7, 2025 FARE Idaho is bringing its signature Field to Fork event to Sandpoint for the first time this...

Photo by Amy Henderson Photography By Like Media Team At Valor Christian School, faith, character, and academic excellence converge....

Photo courtesy of Kaniksu Land Trust July 10 Pairings in the Pines returns Thursday, July 10, from 4:30 to 8 pm at Pine Street Woods in...