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Special Events in Stanley:

You don't really need a reason to come to Stanley, where every day is a special event. But here are some extra-special happenings you won't want to miss.

Be sure to also check our Winter Activities page for more information on these events as well as current ski and snowmobile reports.

2008 Special Events

Feb 16

Snowmobilers’ Ball - Auction and Fun 

info Gary Cvecich call 208-774-3609

March 1 - 2

Sawtooth Ski Festival

For info call Julie Meissner 208-774-2264

Click here for details

June 14

Sawtooth Relay

62 mile run or walk relay from Stanley to Ketchum.  For details contact: www.sawtoothrelay.com or call (208) 853-1221
June 20

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
The American Wilderness: Past, Present and Future
Dr. Roderick Nash

3pm at Stanley Museum
June 21

Redfish Racing for Recovery Olympic & Sprint Triathalon

Enjoy a weekend of racing and relaxation in the beautiful Sawtooth Valley. A USAT sanctioned race. For more information contact:

Bart@racingforrecovery.com

or visit our web site at: www.racingforrecoveryevents.com
June 27

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Mining in Idaho Today and Yesterday
Tom Blanchard

3pm at Stanley Museum

July 4

Annual Kids Parade and Fireworks Display

Evening fireworks display at city center.

For information call the Stanley-Sawtooth Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-878-7950
July 4

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Them Were the Days, by the Oldest Man in Idaho *
Clark Heglar

2pm at Stanley Museum
July 11

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Idaho's First Residents and Flintknapping Demonstration *
Will Reed and Randy Thompson

3pm at Stanley Museum
July 18

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Raptors of Idaho, Biology and Management *
Barb Forderhase with real birds

3pm at Stanley Museum

July 19 - 20

Mountain Mamas' Arts & Crafts Show

Food, vendors and music
For info write P.O. Box 33, Stanley, ID 83278

July 20

Chamber of Commerce Pancake Breakfast

For info call 1-800-878-7950
July 25

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Historically based songs of the Salmon River Region *
P. Gary Eller

3pm at Stanley Museum
July 26
 3rd AnnualSawtooth Music Festival

Pioneer Park – Non-Stop Music Noon ‘til Dark. Craft & Food Vendors. Camping permitted. For tickets or more info visit: www.sawtoothmusicfestival.com.
Aug 1

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Our Public Lands: An American Legacy
Dr. Alfred Runte

3pm at Stanley Museum
Aug 8

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
How Fires Have Shaped Central Idaho
Tim Sexton

3pm at Stanley Museum
Aug 15

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
The Evermann Journals: A Naturalist in Sawtooth Valley 1895
Mark Moulton

3pm at Alturas Lake Day Use Area
Aug 22

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Salmon Stories Through the Generations *
Jack Lavin, Tom Kovalicky, et al.

3pm at Stanley Museum

Aug 23 - 24

Sawtooth Salmon Festival

Pioneer Park – Field trips, history, food, vendors & entertainment. For info call 1-800-878-7950

Aug 25 - 28

5th Annual Plein Air Painters of Idaho
Paint-Out at Redfish Lake Lodge

Reception and art sale, 5pm on the 28th.
Aug 29

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series 2008
Coming Home to Sawtooth Valley: An Author's Persepctive
John Rember

3pm at Stanley Museum

Sept 19 - 21

Mountain Mamas' Quilt Festival

Quilt Show, Show n' Tell Luncheon, Quilt Block contest, quilting classes.

Admission $3.00 (with children under 12 free)

For more information contact the Mt. Mamas at:

P.O. Box 33Q
Stanley, ID 83278

or call Festival Chair Pat Holmes at: 208-774-2165

Sept 20

Firemens' Ball

Redfish Lodge - silent auction, food, music
For info call – Andy Gunderson 208-774-3512

* Indicates program with special appeal to children.

Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series Presenters will condict campfire programs each Friday evening during the series, beginning at 8:30pm at Redfish Lake Amphitheater.