Northwest Submission Challenge 8
2026-05-16 18:00 UTC | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
Perigee Group Presents:

Northwest Submission Challenge 8

Doors at 5:00 PM, Matches start at 6:00 PM

Get ready for the highly anticipated return of the only Submission Grappling Superfight Series in Idaho! With even more high-flying action, exciting matchups, and intense battles, this event promises to be even bigger and better than the last! Don’t miss your chance to witness the best grapplers in the Pacific Northwest test their skills in this adrenaline-fueled spectacle. Get your tickets now!

Athletic Club Boise vs Monterey Bay
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Watch Athletic Club Boise take on Monterey Bay in a home match at Expo Idaho.
Kickoff
7:00 PM
Tickets
For tickets, visit www.acboise.com.

Grateful
2026-05-16 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
GRATEFUL is a Boise based tribute band paying respect to the legacy of the Grateful Dead. Each performance is arranged with the intent to capture the natural authenticity of the Grateful Dead’s live performance, and “perfectly flawed” delivery in sound, style, and feel. No set list is the same, and no song is played the same way twice. Each member of GRATEFUL recreate the persona of a band that meant so much to so many.

Emo Nite
2026-05-16 21:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Emo Nite is a late-night dance party in Boise celebrating the emo and pop-punk songs that defined a generation. Expect wall-to-wall anthems, nostalgic throwbacks, and a crowd singing every word at the top of their lungs. It’s loud, emotional, and all about reliving the music that never really left us.
Not a band. Not DJ’s. We throw parties for the music we love.
As Rolling Stone observed a few years ago, “Emo Nite Vindicated the Scene.”
Since they threw their first party at an East L.A. dive bar, Morgan Freed and T.J. Petracca, and a dedicated crew of regular attendees, built Emo Nite into a phenomenon. Top-tier emo artists, old and new, curate playlists and perform, with guest lists boasting members of blink-182, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Maine, and Good Charlotte. Scene-friendly pop culture mavericks often participate, like past attendees Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Machine Gun Kelly, and Skrillex.
It’s all too easy to forget that before the first Emo Nite in December 2014, “emo” was a joke.
Somehow on its journey from a melodic post-hardcore subgenre, built on earnest emotional expression, to a mainstream moniker assigned to anything remotely angsty, “emo” became a dirty word. Despite the positive impact ushered in by waves of bands, from the crucial “Revolution Summer” and Sunny Day Real Estate through Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance, accepting “emo” as a dismissive designation or identity invited polite embarrassment and even scorn.
But Freed and Petracca grew up loving the music associated with emo and the people like them who similarly embraced outsider art and subculture, regardless of changing fashions or pretentious snobbery. Petracca told The New Yorker the idea behind the first Emo Nite celebration was to center a happy, communal experience on the music they once listened to when they were upset and alone.
“I sang Dashboard Confessional at karaoke at a friend’s birthday party and thought it was super fun to go out with friends and listen to music we actually liked,” recalls Petracca, who met Freed when the pair worked at a creative agency together. “Every other club in LA played EDM, Top 40, or hip-hop. We always found ourselves pre-gaming with emo and pop-punk music before we went out.”
Freed knew a bartender at the Short Stop in Echo Park and convinced him to let them throw a party on a random, rainy Tuesday. They invited friends via Facebook; double the bar’s capacity turned up. “We decided to see how far we could take it,” Petracca says. “‘Who would be the craziest guest?’ We invited Mark Hoppus, and he came! He did our first one at Echoplex, which was our third party ever.”
“There’s no disconnect between the artist and fan,” Freed points out. “I think that’s brought people closer to the music. It created a really strong sense of community, at a time when emo wasn’t ‘cool.’”
There may be a surprise acoustic set or even a full-band performance, but ultimately, it’s about the experience. Emo Nite turned a party into a community, reclaiming the spirit of how the scene began.
It’s now a recurring event thrown by dozens of friends in over 30 cities in the United States. Emo Nite runs full-day festivals and curates coveted performance spots at Coachella, Life is Beautiful, and Firefly. Freed and Petracca launched successful clothing collaborations with brands like OBEY, Urban Outfitters, PLEASURES, The Hundreds, Rose in Good Faith, Market, and OWSLA.
“A larger promoter told us the shelf life of a club night in Los Angeles was two years,” Freed says, marveling at Emo Nite’s staying power. “A hundred percent of it is the people that go to it. This music makes people feel connected. The energy of it is so special. You get a group of people together who look different, but they have this thing in common. We started seeing friend groups form really, really quickly. People met their significant others at these events. The community really trusts each other.”
“Emo Nite LA has become an essential gathering point for fans of emo, pop-punk, and related styles,” Rolling Stone noted.
In October 2021, Emo Nite’s founders threw Emo Nite Vegas Vacation, a three-day event headlined by Avril Lavigne and Machine Gun Kelly, with Sleeping With Sirens, MOD SUN, 3OH!3, and more.
“What Emo Nite does better than any of their competitors is they make ‘emo culture’ feel both nostalgic and brand new,” The Summer Set’s Brian Logan Dales told Forbes, in a profile which included professions of love from members of Papa Roach, Underoath, and State Champs. “You can go to an Emo Nite with your best friends and sing along to old songs you grew up with, and at the same time, discover a brand-new artist who’s making music today because they grew up on that very same music as you. They’ve taken the emo of the past and helped it forge a new path for the future.”
As emo reenters popular culture with a blend of adoring nostalgia and optimistic forward- thinking, Emo Nite remains an authentic space to celebrate diversity, experience passionate catharsis, and champion authentic expression. Emo Nite isn’t a band or a DJ crew. It’s an idea, one as simple as the urge to throw a party for a beloved style of music. Often imitated but never truly duplicated, Emo Nite’s founders and supporters are fond of saying, “If you don’t see the grave, it ain’t our rave.”
“There’s a lot of ownership from our community of the event itself and the Emo Nite brand,” Petracca says. “It’s about breaking down that barrier of ‘Look at me, it’s all about me.’ No, it’s about us, together, in this room. It belongs to every single person that comes through the door.”
The co-founders continue to look ahead. “Emo Nite definitely impacted culture,” Freed notes. “But we have no plans to stop changing the way we view the evolution and expansion of the genre.”

Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. 2025
2026-05-17 11:00 | The Riverside Hotel, 2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID, 83714
Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho for the Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk. 2026 – a movement that brings our community together to educate, spread awareness and make a difference for the people we love who live with epilepsy. These nationwide events are dedicated to the memory of Sharon Rosenfeld, a nurse and teacher who cared deeply about epilepsy and advocated helmet safety. Click here to learn more about Sharon and helmet safety.

Funds raised from Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk. provide education and awareness, training programs on seizure recognition and first aid, as well as access to specialty and supportive care for the nearly 17,000 people affected by epilepsy here in Idaho. Register as an individual, join a team or create your own team! After registration, you’ll be able to create your own personal fundraising page and/or team page. Get your friends, family members and co-workers to support your individual or team fundraising – share your personal story.

EVENT DETAILS
Registration includes:

T-shirt (ONLY guaranteed if registered by April 18th)

Commemorative Medal

Post- Race Lunch

Activities for all ages

*T-Shirt can be picked up on May 14th and 15th from 10am-2pm at the EFI Office (100 Warm Springs Ave, Boise, Idaho 83712), or the morning of the race starting at 10am.

Activities:
Route Scavenger Hunt
Craft Area
Lawn Games
Photo Booth

After Race:
Lunch Party! Make sure to stay at the Riverside Hotel after you finish your ride, run or walk for lunch.

Sharon’s Ride.Run.Walk is more than an event, it’s a CELEBRATION! We encourage you to take photos of your time at our event and share them on social media. There will be a photo booth onsite with accessories to level up your picture game. When sharing your pictures online, please tag us (@epilepsyidaho) or use the hashtags: #EpilepsyIdaho & #SRRW2026Idaho.

Place
Our event will begin and end at The Riverside Hotel – Boise, ID. Just head to the terrace at the back of the hotel. All events will be out-and-back on the Boise Greenbelt. Routes will be posted soon.

Course Maps

For your safety, please stay within the marked routes. Signage will be posted along the Greenbelt. Remember, you may turn around whenever needed. Downloadable maps available here
Estimated route times
1 Mile Stroll: 10 to 20 minutes
5k Race: 30 to 45 minutes
3 mile bike ride: 30 to 45 minutes
15 mile bike ride: 90 to 180 minutes

Parking Map
Main parking will be off Garden St. near Ling & Louie’s Restaurant. Extra parking will be around the corner closer to the Stagecoach Inn.

Event Contact Info
If you have any questions about this Event, please contact the Event director at hmcadams@epilepsyidaho.org

Event Website
Additional Event information can be found at http://runsignup.com/Race/ID/Boise/SharonsRideIdaho.

Directions

Our event will begin and end at The Riverside Hotel – Boise, ID. Just head to the terrace at the back of the hotel. All events will be out-and-back on the Boise Greenbelt. Routes will be posted soon.

American Football w/ Mei Semones
2026-05-18 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Before attaining global recognition as a defining pillar of the “Midwest Emo” sub-genre, American Football was a humble University of Illinois-based indie rock band led by Mike Kinsella (founding Cap’n Jazz drummer-turned- vocalist-and-guitarist) along with Steve Holmes (guitar) and Steve Lamos (drums /
trumpet). They were influenced at the time by artists including Steve Reich, Tortoise, and The Sea and Cake.
Together, American Football would play no more than a dozen sparsely attended shows before going their separate ways. With college graduation and some variation of adulthood looming, the band’s parting gift would be shared in the form of a self-titled album, released in September of 1999 via the locally founded Polyvinyl Record Co. What would transpire over the ensuing fifteen years, however, is something made of rock and roll legend – where word of mouth meets message boards, and mixtapes, burned CDs, and early file sharing platforms allowed for the lore of an otherwise unknown band, with a nondescript house on their lone album cover, to grow into something much larger.
In 2014, answering the call from a growing legion of dedicated fans, American Football would reunite to
international acclaim. With the addition of bassist/multi-instrumentalist and cousin Nate Kinsella, the
quartet has since released two additional (and equally beloved) self-titled records in 2016 and 2019, while
steering a natural evolution in their evergreen sound towards post-rock, post-punk, and more
experimental influences. They’ve collaborated with admired peers and fans alike, including Paramore’s
Hayley Williams, Slowdive’s Rachel Goswell, and Ethel Cain, among others. The band has been touted
among the most important artists of their class by the likes of Alternative Press, The FADER, GQ, The
Guardian, NME, NPR Music, KEXP, Vulture, Rolling Stone, and elsewhere.
Hailed as the “most influential album in the genre” by Pitchfork, American Football spent the last two
years honoring its 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut – colloquially known as “LP1,” by embarking
on a sold out world tour. In the process, they shared a remastered edition of the landmark record,
compiled an LP1 covers album by artists of mutual inspiration, put out their first live album, and released
a companion concert film of its recording.
Having recently ventured into parts of the globe for the first time, the band has also found an
overwhelming embrace among a new generation of fans. Many of these fans have never been to the
American Midwest, yet have all felt that same emotional connection to its vast geography and rich
creative soil. As spring approaches in 2026, so does new growth…

Mei Semones
No second-guessing, no overthinking. The way I want to live my life is by doing the things that are important to me, and I think everyone should live that way,” says Mei Semones of her strengthened self-assurance. Through continuously honing in on her signature fusion of indie rock, bossa nova, jazz and chamber pop in a way that highlights her technical prowess on guitar, the 24-year-old Brooklyn-based songwriter and guitarist is quickly establishing herself as an innovative musical force. Since the release of her acclaimed 2024 Kabutomushi EP, a series of lushly orchestrated reflections on love in its many stages, Mei has gone on to tour extensively across the US, cultivate a dedicated following, and write and record her highly anticipated debut album, Animaru. Inspired by the Japanese pronunciation of the word “animal” in Japanese, Animaru is the embodiment of Mei’s deeper trust in her instincts – a collection of musically impressive tracks that see Mei sounding more adventurous, more vulnerable and more confident than ever before.
Mei’s newfound assertiveness comes in part from her experiences in the past year, as 2024 was a transformative year for the Mei Semones band. They shared bills with the likes of Liana Flores, Elephant Gym and Kara Jackson, among others, and Mei transitioned to doing music full-time. Amidst the frequent touring, Mei and her five-piece band recorded the album in the summer of 2024 at Ashlawn Recording Company, a farm studio in Connecticut operated by their friend Charles Dahlke. To these sessions, she brought a batch of tracks that, not unlike Kabutomushi, are sophisticated declarations of non-romantic love: love of life (“Dumb Feeling”), love of family (“Zarigani”), love of music and her guitar (“Tora Moyo”). Animaru exemplifies Mei’s enchantingly wide range as a songwriter and musician, including some of the most challenging and most straightforward songs Mei has ever written.
Though her music might inherently evoke feelings of romance and softness, the crux of the album lies in Mei and her band’s skillful balance of tension and release. Often within individual tracks, there will be moments of pared-back acoustic guitar adorned by Mei’s infectious vocalizations that, in a moment’s notice, transform into orchestral swells of sweeping strings and complex guitar rhythms. Album opener “Dumb Feeling” is a prime example, a bossa/samba blend complete with indie rock sensibilities in the choruses as Mei details her contentment with her life in New York City. Mei actively seeks out musical challenges throughout Animaru, like on “I can do what I want,” the album’s most technically ambitious track. But she still manages to make the quickly cascading guitar harmonics and odd meters sound like a breeze to play, her breathy, lilting voice cutting through the track’s energetic dynamics. It epitomizes the album as a whole – she sings of doing things her own way, on her own terms, in hopes of inspiring others to make the same active switch in their own lives.
The simpler moments on Animaru are equally as captivating as when Mei is shredding on guitar or her bandmates are carrying out an intricate arrangement. “Donguri,” a stripped-down jazz duo performance between acoustic guitar and upright bass, is the simplest song Mei has ever written, brought to life by Mei sweetly chronicling (mostly in Japanese) what she imagines life would be like as a woodland creature living in the forest. The album’s penultimate track also encompasses themes relating to the titular “animaru.” Translating to “crayfish,” the bright, effervescent “Zarigani” is a nostalgic expression of love for her twin sister, with Mei singing “We’ll always have each other / I love you like my guitar / I love you like no other.” Family is one of the primary loves of Mei’s life, with her mom, Seiko Semones, making all of her album and single artwork. Despite Animaru being a statement of Mei’s autonomy and confidence at this
point in her life, it’s the various loves that she surrounds herself with – her family, her friends, her band, her music – that empower her to do things her own way.
Animaru, the debut album by Mei Semones, is out on May 2, 2025, on Bayonet Records.

RIVERDANCE 30
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its Grammy Award®–winning fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions. Now the show is embarking on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences worldwide.
“Riverdance is as much a phenomenon as a show.”
New York Post
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation celebrates the show’s incredible 30-year milestone. The spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved show with innovative choreography, costumes, state-of-the-art lighting, projection, and motion graphics, showcasing the new generation of exceptional performers. Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the dancers, musicians, and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.

TUESDAYS ON THE CREEK
2026-05-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, 83605
Sunsets & Songs
Spend your Tuesday nights on the Creek in downtown Caldwell. This 20-week event series includes live music from both local and touring artists. Each week we curate for you talented and engaging musicians sure to get you up off your seat and dance with your special someone.
That’s right, gents, show her off! Enjoy music from various genres, grab some grub to go from one of the plaza’s incredible eateries and make some memories as the sun sets over the meandering creek.
Held in conjunction with Farm to Fork Market, peruse the food and craft vendors while you listen to great music.

TABLE RESERVATIONS

Get Comfortable and Stay for a While!

Tables are $80 and include seating for eight. Your reservation MUST be submitted 48 hours in advance. Tables are limited on a first come first serve basis. Table reservations are non-refundable.

Reserve Your Table Here

Grandaddy - 25th Anniversary of Sophtware Slump w/ The Cle Elum
2026-05-19 19:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Grandaddy formed in Modesto, CA in 1992, with the group eventually consisting of Jason Lytle, Aaron Burtch, Tim Dryden, Jim Fairchild and Kevin Garcia. The band initially broke through with 1997’s Under the Western Freeway and the NME-praised single “Summer Here Kids.” The band’s sound,” atmospheric electronics meet warped Americana”, crystallized on 2000’s Sophtware Slump, which was met with breathless hype and earned the band “Next Big Thing” status. Tireless rounds of international touring and mountains of fawning press led to 2003’s Sumday, increasing album sales, more touring, more press, TV appearances, and a slot on the main stage at the Glastonbury festival. The band produced another EP, and an album entitled Just Like the Fambly Cat, before disbanding in 2006. Following a brief live reunion in 2012, Grandaddy fully returned in 2017 with Last Place, their first album in over a decade, which was embraced by fans and acclaimed by critics. A sold-out tour was cut short by the unexpected death of Kevin Garcia, and all future plans were canceled indefinitely. In 2025, Grandaddy will rise again for its first North American tour in over 20 years in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of their landmark album The Sophtware Slump.
KGAR 4EVR

The Cle Elum
Sarah Sargent Pepper and Ian Lee — the indie rock duo behind The Cle Elum — return with new music and announce a new run of tour dates supporting indie rock mainstays Grandaddy. On March 18 the band released “Guided By Guided By Voices” the hook-packed new single and video from We Must Need It, their sophomore LP due out this fall.
Currently based in Chattanooga, Sarah Sargent Pepper (drums) and Ian Lee (vocals, guitars, keys) met in 2011. At that time, Lee had logged an extensive history with rock and punk acts including Bad Oskar, Woolworthy, Not Rebecca, Tom Daily, Electric Airlines (with Ed Roser from Urge Overkill), and Kevin Lee (with Jon Brant from Cheap Trick), among others. Sargent Pepper had also spent a good number of years behind the kit and behind the scenes as a tour manager and merchandising pro.
With the couple finding themselves “inseparable” and a “true force of nature team,” they devised a way to stay together on the road, together, they launched Affordable Tour Solutions, a boutique tour support company.
Their 2024 debut, It’s Ok If It Falls Apart (released August 16, 2024 via Winston Sounds), captured a decade of touring and partnership. The album delivered hook-driven, genre-fluid standouts like “Handclaps and Tambourines,” “Old Folks,” “I Am A Robot” (featuring Matthew Caws of Nada Surf), and “Goodbye Night Sky” (featuring Josh Caterer of The Smoking Popes), blending power pop energy with harmony-rich storytelling.
Following US and European tours last year supporting Nada Surf, The Cle Elum now take We Must Need It on the road. This run with Grandaddy marks the band’s biggest tour to date, bringing their stacked harmonies and high-energy live show to new audiences.

Caitlynne Curtis
2026-05-20 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Gold record and Billboard #1 with Struggle Jennings on “God We Need You Now”, Caitlynne Curtis is a Nashville singer songwriter whose powerhouse voice and candid songwriting bridge modern country and soulful storytelling. Her new album digs into faith, heartbreak and the raw everyday life struggles, carried by big hooks and amazing stories. Raised in a small town and road tested onstage, Curtis writes songs for late night drives and full rooms and has earned both critical attention and a devoted fan base.

Idaho Reined Cow Horse Association
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24 | Ford Idaho Center
Idaho Reined Cowhorse Association
Futurity/Derby/Horse Show
The Idaho Reined Cow Horse Futurity is the highest paying NRCHA affiliate Futurity in the nation.

You Should Be Dancing - A Tribute to the Bee Gees
2026-05-21 19:30 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
You Should Be Dancing – A Tribute to the Bee Gees brings the ultimate disco experience to Boise, celebrating the timeless music and iconic sound of the Bee Gees. This high-energy tribute show faithfully recreates the group’s legendary harmonies, electrifying stage presence, and unforgettable hits that defined a generation.

Geoff Tate's Operation - Mindcrime - The Final Chapter
2026-05-22 20:00 | Revolution Concert House, 4983 N Glenwood St, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime – The Final Chapter is a powerful farewell celebration of one of progressive metal’s most iconic concept stories, brought to life in a full-album performance filled with drama, emotion, and theatrical intensity.

Boise Farmers Market
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Boise Farmers Market, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, Idaho, 83712
THE BOISE FARMERS MARKET SUPPORTS A REGENERATIVE, HEALTHY FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM BY OPERATING A VIBRANT MARKETPLACE FEATURING LOCALLY GROWN AND CRAFTED PRODUCTS.
At the Boise Farmers Market you will find fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, fresh-roasted coffee, and a delicious selection of ready-to-eat foods. We always have the best of what is local and in season!
Please join us at the Boise Farmers Market, where you’ll find farmers you can trust and food you can trace.

Kick for Kenya and Clean Water 5k
2026-05-23 09:30 | Eastwind Community Church, 4750 SOUTH SURPRISE WAY, Boise, ID, 83716
Please join us on Saturday morning, May 23, for the 2026 Kick for Kenya 5K!
Run or walk for a cause – proceeds will be used to fund planning and execution of community development training and projects in rural southeastern Kenya in partnership with Kenya Kids (US-based nonprofit), the Touch Africa Child Education Project (TACEP, a Kenyan NGO), and other local Kenyan community partners. Funds raised will be invested where needed most, in particular to provide educational opportunities, improve public health, and address food and water insecurity. Our Kenyan partners’ long-term vision includes construction and development of a community center with dedicated space for field staff offices, tutoring and counseling services, animal husbandry and agricultural demonstration plots, and hosting speakers/conferences for educational instruction and vocational training, as well as on-site housing for children or families in need and short-term international visitors.
Race Notes:

Registration, Entry Fees, and Donations

Early bird pricing is $35 per entrant registered by April 15.

Note that all but the first $10 of the entry fee (which goes to cover race costs) is considered tax deductible.

Entry fee goes up to $40 on April 16 (the cost to provide a K-8 child in Kenya with education for a month) and $45 (cost to provide day high school for a child in Kenya) the week of the race (Monday, May 18, through raceday morning).
Additional donations (any amount) also welcome.
Although race day registration will be available, pre-registration is highly encouraged so we can start on time and ensure we have sufficient bib numbers, timing chips, and post-race food for everyone!

Packet Pickup and Parking

Pre-race packet pickup will be available at two times and locations:

Eastwind Community Church lobby (4750 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716) before and after the 9 AM, 10:30 AM, and Noon services (~8:30 AM – 1:30 PM) on Sunday, May 17
Fleet Feet Treasure Valley’s Meridian location in The Village (3573 E. Longwing Lane, #105, Meridian, ID 83646), Noon-6 PM on Friday, May 22

Day of race packet pickup will run 8-9 AM in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot on Saturday, May 23.
Day of race parking will be available across the street at Eagle Christian Church (4601 S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716).

Note that because the start/finish line is located in the Eastwind Community Church parking lot, the lot will be closed from 8 AM to noon, so please plan accordingly.

Carpooling or biking to the race is highly encouraged.

Race

Start/finish in the Eastwind Community Church Parking lot.

Starting gun will go off promptly at 9:30 AM!

Course runs out and back along the Surprise Valley bike path to the turnaround near Highway 21.

Amenities

Accurate out-and-back course on flat, scenic bike path
Course marshals at all intersections for traffic control
Mile splits
Aid station near turnaround
Post-race food and party
Great prizes for top finishers and more!

Course Records

Open

Men: Erik Teig, 15:43 (2022)
Women: Amanda Dunne, 19:58 (2022)

Kids (12 and under)

Boys: Nate Drescher, 22:45 (2024)
Girls: Nadia Kouskov, 21:41 (2023)

Youth (13-19)

Boys: Luke Drescher and Royal Colley, 17:58 (2023)
Girls: Nora Robinson, 22:15 (2023)

Masters (40+)

Men: Ben Gall, 16:57 (2025)
Women: Amanda Dunne, 20:55 (2024)

Seniors (50+)

Men: John Foster, 17:05 (2025)
Women: Holli Gappa, 28:22 (2022)

Grand Masters (60+)

Men: David Williams, 23:12 (2023)
Women: Lois Allen, 28:32 (2023)

Veterans (70+)

Men: Larry RIch, 28:03 (2025)
Women: Gail Langseth, 29:40 (2024)

Athletic Club Boise vs Fort Wayne
2026-05-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Watch Athletic Club Boise take on Fort Wayne in a home match at Expo Idaho.
Kickoff
7:00 PM
Tickets
For tickets, visit www.acboise.com.

Kitty Kat Ball with Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Myki Meeks & Juicy Love Dion
2026-05-23 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Kitty Kat Ball is a purr-fectly fierce drag extravaganza starring RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, and Myki Meeks. Hosted by All Stars winner, Angeria Paris VanMichaels. Expect a gag-worthy evening of lip-syncs, couture, comedy, and drag. It’s glam, it’s camp, and it’s giving nonstop meow-ment after meow-ment! Featuring music by Drag DJ, CakePop! and local legends, Kara Mel + Coco Freeo. Lineups subject to change. No refunds.
Meet and Greet: Early Entry into Venue and Meet & Greet with Nini Coco, Darlene Mitchell, Myki Meeks, Juicy Love Dion and Angeria Paris VanMichaels.

Syringa Goat Show
2026-05-24 - 2026-05-25 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
These shows are sanctioned by the American Dairy Goat Association and their rules shall govern.
​Junior and Senior Does are separately sanctioned with ADGA.
Get more information at https://www.isdga.com/.

CHAOS & CARNAGE 2026 Thy Art Is Murder Carnifex
2026-05-24 16:45 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Carnifex
Nourished by nightmares and the throbbing pulse of pragmatic terror, CARNIFEX have returned with their ninth full-length studio album, Necromanteum.
While it may come as a surprise to some fans, the themes of Necromanteum are a little less personal compared to previous releases. Vocalist and founder Scott Ian Lewis explains: “We wanted to delve into more supernatural and ethereal subjects like astral projection, the duality of man, and the crossroads of intellectualism and the supernatural… There was indeed a time when Doctors were also performing seances!”
Decades ago, wealthy intellectuals began installing psychomanteum in their homes; a secret room completely filled with mirrors, or a single mirror, and in complete darkness, in order to speak to the dead in other dimensions, and gain their knowledge. It was often used as a healing tool to help dissolve grief, or considered a form of prophecy. Necromanteum presents the concept: what if you could use that kind of room to speak with death, itself? What secrets of the world could you uncover from a direct conversation with the grim reaper? Not a monster, but a fellow intellect.
“This album is for the fans,” states Lewis. “We’re always striving to give you the best version of us, but it’s only ours until we turn it in. Then it becomes everyone else’s record. It’s a form of entertainment, and we truly hope to help listeners break away from real life, and have some escape into our little world through the Necromanteum .”

Bodysnatcher

200 Stab Wounds
Cleveland death metal legends-in-waiting 200 Stab Wounds have returned with Manual Manic Procedures, a superlative sophomore effort that follows 2021’s Slave to the Scalpel, their tour de force debut. The new album is a brutal slab of old school death metal with a contemporary edge. Not for the faint-hearted, Manual Manic Procedures may well be the album that puts classic gore-themed ferocity back into the metal community’s collective consciousness.

Ingested

UK death metal titans Ingested have been churning out bilious anti-anthems for more than a decade and a half, dropping a string of releases that have helped shape the genre. In 2022, they return with Ashes Lie Still, their most dynamic, inventive and daring release to date, holding nothing back, the band describing it as “A modern essential. If you like heavy music, it will be nigh on impossible for you to not find something you like about this record. It still has the core Ingested elements of groovy slamming riffs, quick drumming, and guttural vocals but there’s also atmosphere, ethereal moments and some raw old school aggression.” Over the course of ten tracks they hack, slash and steamroll through everything in their path, and it easily stands as the highpoint of an already impressive career.

Gates To Hell
Forming in late 2019, Gates To Hell aimed to fuse the finest elements from both metal and hardcore, highlighting fast metal riffs with heavy hardcore and deathcore breakdowns written in a manner unexplored within the Kentucky music scene. The band released their first LP “Gates To Hell” in September of 2022, where they kept to their roots while developing a sound that was uniquely theirs.
The response blew all expectations out of the water, with no sign of slowing down. Gates to Hell spent most of 2023 on the road playing nearly 150 shows in 11 different countries and supported bands Dying Fetus, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Acacia Strain, Despised Icon, Sanguisugabogg, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Kruelty, and Dying Wish on various tours across the US, Canada and Europe.
Continuing this momentum with no sign of slowing down, the band ushered in 2024 with a new home at Nuclear Blast Records, a pummeling new single, and heading on the road with labelmates Machine Head and Fear Factory.
Looking ahead to 2025, the Louisville natives charge onto the heavy music scene with their second full-length album, Death Comes To All, and prepare to storm the road and spread their ferocious energy to as many new audiences as possible. The band are ready to leave concertgoers in the wake of their annihilation. Death Comes to All, but Gates to Hell will make sure you feel it first.

Memorial Day Flyover
2026-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Warhawk Air Museum, 201 Municipal Drive, Nampa, ID, 83687
Memorial Day Flyover & $5 General Admission

May 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us this Memorial Day for a day of reflection as we honor those who have lost their lives serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Warhawk Air Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is only $5 for all guests over the age of 5. Food and drink vendors will be available. Weather permitting, warbirds will fly over the museum and select locations throughout the area in tribute to those we have lost.
* Flying is weather-dependent, and changes will be announced via our Facebook page. Flyover location times are approximate. The Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day.

$5 museum general admission; kids 5 and under are free!

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MPCE All Abilities Spring Carnival
2026-05-27 19:00 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Join us for the MPCE All Abilities Spring Carnival—a joyful, inclusive celebration designed for participants of all ages and abilities. Enjoy accessible games, fun activities, music, and community connection in a welcoming environment where everyone can participate, belong, and celebrate together.

Athletic Club Boise vs Sarasota Paradise
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Watch Athletic Club Boise take on Sarasota Paradise in a home match at Expo Idaho.
Kickoff
7:00 PM
Tickets
For tickets, visit www.acboise.com.

MagicSpace Entertainment Presents LUCY DARLING - VIVA
2026-05-27 19:30 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling as she delivers her vivacious vagabond variety show direct from fabulous Las Vegas. Featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, and skillful magic, Viva is sure to leave you dazzled by all the glitz and glamour Vegas has to offer wherever you are.
Lucy is accompanied on piano by the viral redhead renegade Sarah Hester Ross (powerhouse vocalist, hilarious internet sensation, and daringly explicit singer-songwriter). This debonair duo’s lively banter and effortless chemistry create a showstopping spectacle dripping in rhinestones.
Join Lucy as she brings her signature charm and mischief from screen to stage, with the unmistakable extravagance of Las Vegas Boulevard.

NEONI - HOW TO KILL A FAIRYTALE TOUR
2026-05-27 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Experience NEONI’s How to Kill a Fairytale Tour live in Boise for a night of cinematic alt-pop and electrifying energy. Performing at the Knitting Factory, the sister duo blends dark, emotional storytelling with bold beats and viral hits, creating an immersive show that’s both intimate and powerful.

The Cabin Presents READINGS & CONVERSATIONS: ROBIN WALL KIMMERER
2026-05-28 20:00 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in Orion, Whole Terrain, and numerous scientific journals. In 2022, Braiding Sweetgrass was adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith. This new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us.
Robin tours widely and has been featured on NPR’s On Being with Krista Tippett and in 2015 addressed the general assembly of the United Nations on the topic of “Healing Our Relationship with Nature.” Kimmerer is a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Environmental Biology, and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, whose mission is to create programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for our shared goals of sustainability. In 2022 she was named a MacArthur Fellow.
As a writer and a scientist, her interests in restoration include not only restoration of ecological communities, but restoration of our relationships to land. She holds a BS in Botany from SUNY ESF, an MS and PhD in Botany from the University of Wisconsin and is the author of numerous scientific papers on plant ecology, bryophyte ecology, traditional knowledge and restoration ecology.
“I give daily thanks for Robin Wall Kimmerer for being a font of endless knowledge, both mental and spiritual.”
— Richards Powers
The Cabin’s mission is to forge community through the voices of all readers, writers, and learners. Consider becoming a Cabin member and join us all year long for writing workshops, discussions, and readings by renowned authors. Learn more at: www.TheCabinIdaho.org.

WSDA Sheep Show & Sale
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-30 | Expo Idaho, 5610 North Glenwood Stree, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
WSDA Sheep Show & Sale

Visit their website for more information.

Zoo’s Line is it Anyway?
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Friday, May 29, 2026
6:00 – 8:30PM
$20
Improv comedy meets conservation for wildly funny evenings at Zoo Boise!
Start your evening off by grabbing a drink and exploring the zoo after hours. Starting at 7PM, top improv comedians will take the stage and have you laughing with an animal-themed improv comedy show that is completely made up on the spot based upon audience suggestions. Expect PG-13 comedy not recommended for audiences younger than 13.
Food, beer, wine, and other drinks will be available for purchase.
100% of ticket proceeds contribute to improvements at the zoo, which helps support conservation.
There is a limited capacity, so get your tickets early.
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Dark Desert Highway - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute w/ Órale!
2026-05-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Experience the timeless sound of one of America’s greatest rock bands with Dark Desert Highway – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, live in Boise. This talented group brings the iconic music of the Eagles to life with stunning precision, rich harmonies, and an authentic sound that captures the spirit of the original recordings.
From classics like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” and “Desperado” to deep cuts that true fans will appreciate, Dark Desert Highway delivers a powerful and nostalgic journey through decades of legendary hits. Their attention to detail and musicianship create an immersive live show that feels both familiar and electrifying.
Whether you grew up with the Eagles or are discovering their music for the first time, this is a night of unforgettable songs, sing-along moments, and pure classic rock energy you won’t want to miss.

Telaya Wine Run 5k
2026-05-30 09:00 | Telaya Wine Co., 240 East 32nd Street, Garden City, ID, 83714, United States
Alternatively, there are spots still remaining for the Indian Creek Wine Run in Kuna, ID Wine Run on 5/23/26 (Click Here for More Info)
Like Running? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00am for an popular annual event that features the scenic views of Telaya Wine Co! This winery is located right on the Boise Greenbelt, just minutes from downtown and a few feet from the Boise River. Guests can enjoy tasting flights, glasses and bottles of our Washington and Idaho wine while overlooking the scenic river. With extra swag options for all wine lovers, walkers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great time! The 5k event for this race will be timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:

T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Coaster!
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
Results Posted Online
…and of course, a pour of wine!

2026 Race Swag!!!

Place
Telaya Wine Co.
240 E 32nd St
Garden City, ID US 83714

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-up will be available Race Day morning beginning an hour before the race starts. Please arrive an hour before your start time to pick-up!

Parking

Street parking is available near the winery on a limited basis.
Kathryn Albertson Park (1001 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID) and Esther Simplot Park (3206 W Pleasanton Ave, Boise, ID) have public parking within walking distance of the winery.
Stagecoach Inn will have additional parking, but cars must be removed by 1pm or will be subject to towing.

Course Map

This course starts and finishes at Telaya Wine Company and follows the beautiful bike trails along the Boise River. This super scenic course is fast and flat and runners are rewarded with a pour of wine at the finish!
Click here to view interactive course map!

Charity Partner

We are excited to announce that the local charity partner for this event is Girls on the Run Treasure Valley!
Founded in 2001, Girls on the Run Treasure Valley has been dedicated to making an impact on girls lives in our community. At Girls on the Run Treasure Valley, teaching critical life skills is the cornerstone of our research-based programs. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer coaches inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen confidence and other important life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity.

1000+ participants served each year
50% participants receive financial assistance
Powered by more than 250 volunteer coaches annually
Over 13,000 youth impacted since 2001
70+ sites offered in spring, summer, and fall

Click here for more information!

Let’s Do This!

FREE RACE PHOTOS

Free Race Pics Available for Download at all of our events!!!

Age Group Awards and More Info!

This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers in each age category also receives a custom age group award!
10 Year Categories: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
Important details:

Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group awards.
If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a pin.
There will be no age group ceremony. Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 3 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
Age Group pins will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave – age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.

FAQ’s
Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a wine glass or a wine pour).
Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
Is walking allowed? Yes Absolutely! We have as many walkers as we do runners (if not more!)
Is the race dog friendly? Yes dogs are allowed to join you during the race on a leash and you pick up after them.
I still have questions, who do I contact? If you have a question, someone else probably does too. Email us using the “questions” button on this page, we would love to hear from you!

Check out the Winery!

Boise Wine Run Weekend

Love visiting amazing Destination Wineries? This is your ticket! Join us at these amazing upcoming locations and score a 20% discount if you register for 2 or more events! Also get an additional $5 off if you select the “no shirt” option during registration!
May 30 – Telaya Winery (Garden City, ID)
May 23 – Indian Creek Winery (Kuna, ID)

Can I Participate Virtually?

Absolutely! We have been getting many inquiries about virtual participation and have integrated a virtual option into our regular registration.
Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either:
1) Pick up packet during packet pickup or on the morning of the race, but run on your own (hint: wine ticket is still good if you use this strategy)
2) Contact us at any time to switch to the Virtual Wine Run 5k and we’ll ship your packet (NEW for 2023: There will be a $10.00 shipping and handling charge for this option)
Also, if you intend on running, but later change your mind and would like to do either of these options, that’s ok too! If you are definitely going to have us ship your packet and run virtually though, we do recommend you follow the instructions below:
1). Go to runsignup.com/profile and log into your account.
2). Click on “Manage Registration” next to this race.
3). On the next page click on transfer to another race and choose the virtual wine run race.

Professionally Timed By

CLICK HERE FOR 2026 RESULTS!

Interested in Becoming a Sponsor

Click here to see our sponsorship opportunities.
For more information, or if you would like to sponsor a corporate group please contact us by using the “Questions” button below

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Questions?

Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.winerun5k.com.
