Calendar of Events

April
Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Mackay - Saturday before Easter. This event is organized by the Lions & Lady Lions Clubs. Club members furnish and hide Easter eggs for children to find. Sometimes an egg will even be worth something extra! Great fun for the kids! Held at Tourist Park, at the end of Vaden Street.

May
Mackay High School Rodeo – Generally the middle to end of May. Part of the High School Rodeo circuit, this event is always exciting. Held at Mackay rodeo grounds, West end of Capitol Avenue. For more information contact Cheryl Baker at 208-838-2269.

Arco High School Rodeo – Generally at the end of May. Part of the High School Rodeo circuit, this event is always exciting. Held at the Arco rodeo grounds. For more information contact Cheryl Baker at 208-838-2269.

Spring Fling on King – Moore - Memorial Day Weekend. First Hang Gliding/Paragliding competition of the season. Sponsored by King Mountain Gliders. Located on King Mountain outside of Moore. For more information call: (208)390-0205, or
E-mail: goxc@kingmountaingliders.com
Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com

June
Moose on the Loose ” Golf Scramble – Mackay - 1st Saturday in June. Sponsored by the North American Moose Foundation, the event is wild & crazy, like the critter it’s named after. Scramble is held at River Park Golf Course, West end of Capitol Avenue. For more information call 208-588-2939.

Auzzie's/Perks Golf Scramble – Mackay - Held at River Park Golf Course starts at 9:00 am, West end of Capitol Avenue. For more information call 208-588-2296.

Mackay Rodeo – Third Saturday in June. Appropriately billed as “Idaho’s Wildest Rodeo,” you won’t want to miss the excitement! Starts 12:00, Saturday with a parade through town, Rodeo starts at 2:00. An Open Rodeo, special events are Bull Riding on some of the finest bulls in the business, both timed and stock events, and the half-time entertainment event is always fun. For more information contact the Mackay Rodeo Association at 208-588-3027.

July
Independence Day Celebration– Mackay - 4th of July. An event for all ages. The fun begins at the Kids Park, with games and activities especially for youngsters. The park is located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Spruce Street.

King Mountain Annual Competition – Moore - Located on King Mountain outside of Moore. Contest Web site www.flykingmountain.com For more information call: (208)390-0205,
or E-mail: goxc@kingmountaingliders.com
Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com

Kids S.N.A.F. Day Camp – Mackay - S.N.A.F. stands for: Science, Nature, Astronomy, Radiation and Flight. Discover the scientist in you. This will be a day of discovery and fun! For kids going into 2nd grade up to 7th grade. Just some of the activities will be: Construction of a Delta Dart Flyer, Volcano, Straw and Alkaseltzer Rockets, Hover Crafts, and a Launcher to save Mr. Egg. Sponsored by Idaho State University Continuing Education. You must be registered to participate. To register or for more information call: (208) 282-3155, or go on line at www.isu.edu/conteduc. Cost is $39.00 per child. Located in Mackay's Kids Park. 4th of July Parade – Arco - 4th of July. Located down Arco's Main Street.

Atomic Days – Arco - Closest Weekend to July 17th. Held in Arco, City wide celebration. Contact Butte County Chamber of Commerce for more information at: 208-527-8977, e-mail: buttecountychamber@atcnet.net

Atomic Days Rodeo – Arco - Closest Weekend to July 17th. Located in the Arco Rodeo Grounds.

A.B.A.T.E. Motorcycle Rodeo – Mackay - 4th of July. Everything a cowboy does on the back of a horse, these guys do on the back of a motorcycle (except buck out of a chute!). Held at Mackay rodeo grounds, West end of Capitol Avenue. For more information go to www.abateofidaho.com or call 208-251-2409.

Sammy’s Mini-Mart/Ivies Bestway Golf Tournament – Mackay - Golfers from throughout the region play in this fun and competitive tournament. All proceeds are turned over to the Mackay Booster Club. The tournament is held at River Park Golf Course, West end of Capitol Avenue. For more information call 208-588-2296.

August
Custer County Fair – Mackay - Generally the last few days of July and first few days of August; Monday through Saturday. This is an old-fashioned county fair, with homemade pies, preserves and a fashion review showcasing the apparel made by the 4-H club. Livestock showing all week ending with a livestock auction. Fun for the entire family. Held at the Mackay Rodeo Grounds/Fair Grounds, west end of Capitol Avenue. For more information call 208-879-2344.

Annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet, Lost River Valley Chapter – Mackay - This annual event is one all sportsmen mark on their calendar. It starts with a clay pigeon shoot and goes right into archery shoot, then enjoy a fantastic banquet with raffles and silent/loud auctions topping off the evening. The auction and raffle items are spectacular. The next day the Elk Foundation hosts a golf tournament at the River Park Golf Course. For more information go to www.rmef.org or contact Russ Hose at: 208-339-5278

Butte County Fair – Arco - August. Located at Butte County Fair Grounds. For more information call 208-527-8587.

Men's Softball Tournament – Arco - August. Located in Arco City Park.B. For more information call 208-527-8294.

The Bud Marvel Memorial Golf Tournament – Mackay - Held at River Park Golf Course, West end of Capitol Avenue. For more information call 208-588-2296.

Black Daisy Arts and Crafts – Mackay - First Weekend in August, downtown Mackay. Vendors from all over the Northwest as well as local artisans and crafters from the Lost River Valley. For more information call 208-588-2693.

September
Mackay Free Barbecue – 3rd Saturday in September, 12:00 noon. ”Tons of Meat! It’s Mackay’s Treat!” This free barbecue is an annual tradition sponsored by local residents and businesses. The event draws over 3,000 people annually. Held at Tourist Park at the end of Vaden Street.

Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering – Mackay - 3rd Saturday in September, 5:00 at the Mackay Main Theater. It will be an evening of rip-roaring laughter and top of the line entertainment, as well seasoned artists perform poetry and ballads. For more information call 208-588-3330

Lost Rivers Heritage Days – Mackay - Third week of September. This annual event will feature a John Wayne Film Festival and will be held in conjunction with the Mackay BBQ and Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering. City Wide. Sponsored by the Mackay Cultural and Arts Council, United States Forest Service and the Mackay Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact Holly Seefried at: 208-589-3331.

October
Halloween Carnival – Halloween Night. Mackay High School hosts a carnival for children and adults. Enjoy games, bingo, and great food. Held in the Mackay High School gym, corner of Rose Avenue and Spruce Street.

November
Christmas Bazaar – Mackay - The Saturday before Thanksgiving. Come and take care of your Christmas shopping at this festive event featuring crafters from all over the area. Sponsored by the South Custer Historical Society, the bazaar is traditionally held at the elementary school cafeteria, corner of Rose Avenue and Spruce Street. For more information call 208-588-3148 or 208-588-3133.

December
Annual North American Moose Foundation (N.A.M.F.) International Convention –Mackay - This fun and educational event will include: Holiday booths, education day, banquet, live and silent auction, raffles and a Moose calling contest. Remember to set this date on your calendar. For more information call 208-588-2939. Festival of Trees – Arco - 1st Weekend of December. Located in the Butte Middle School. Sponsored by the Lost River Hospital Auxiliary, for more information call: 208-527-3287 or 208-527-8960

Mackay Christmas Festival – "There's Snow Place Like Mackay". Downtown is lit-up and festive. Bring the family, activities include Cookie decorating and a movie for the kids, Arts and Craft Booths, Main Street entertainment, and Startlight Parade. Bring the family and enjoy the activities. For more information contact 208-588-2694.

To find out more about these events contact:
Butte County Chamber of Commerce - 208-527-8977
Mackay Chamber of Commerce - 208-588-2694