Calendar
Arts/Crafts
Post Falls Food Fest - Live music, arts and crafts and other vendors, spaghetti eating contest, kids’ jump stations and more. Saturday-Sunday. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., 115 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls. Free. (208) 819-4501.
Co-op Kids - Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy free activities, with snacks and materials donated by the Moscow Food Co-op. Meet at the Moscow Food Co-op Cafe or, weather permitting, at the front picnic tables to make pinwheels. Tuesday. 9 a.m., Moscow Food Co-op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8537.
National Lentil Festival - 20th annual event. Next Friday to Aug. 23. Friday, 6-11 p.m.: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, food, information booths, and games; Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: lentil pancake breakfast, grand parade, lentil cook off, Lentil Lane Food Court, Lentil Land kids’ area, Lentil Gallery arts and crafts, microbrew tasting tent, live music, sporting events, Tase T. Lentil fun run and Tour de Lentil 100K bike ride. Downtown Pullman. Free admission. (800) 365-6948.
Drop-In Knitting Class - Enjoy knitting and crocheting with others. Please bring your own project or needles and yarn. For ages 10 and older. Aug. 26. 3:30-5:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5385.
Barn Bazaar Art and Antique Show – Live bluegrass music, food and espresso, antiques and arts and crafts items. Visit www.twowomencountrychic.com. Sept. 13-14. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 17909 S Stentz Road, south on Highway 195, Spangle. Free admission. (509) 245-3444.
Custer’s Fall Antique and Collectors Sale - Oct. 3, 4-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $6/adults, good all weekend, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 924-0588.
Festa Italiana - Oct. 4-5. Enjoy live family entertainment, food, cooking demonstrations, a wine and beer garden, “Italian Idol” Karaoke Singing Contest, artisan and business booths, “Mercantino” (little market) farmers’ market, Spokane Italian Car Club show and the Bolla Grape Stomp Contest. Free hands-on activities for children, along with carnival booth games and jumping castles. Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Free admission; parking is $1, proceeds benefit local youth/school groups. (208) 773-8522.
Red Barn Farms Fall Festival - Oct. 11-12. Find the perfect pumpkin, kick back on a hay ride, listen to great live music, sip hot apple cider or German beer, while you shop for the holidays with fun antique and craft artisans. Farm demos, kids activities and jumping castle will round out the day. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 501 Wawawai Road, one mile north of Colton, Colton, Wash. $5 adult, $12 family, good all weekend. (509) 995-1220.
Quilt Show - 30th Annual - Oct. 17-19. “Winter Harmony” features 600 quilts, quilted clothing, and wall hangings, a Merchant Mall Quilters’ Boutique selling hand-crafted items, hourly free quilting demonstrations and more. Sponsored by Washington State Quilters Spokane Chapter. Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m.7 p.m., and Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WSQs Quilt Show Voting by the public for their favorite quilts. Featured quilter: Barb Lambrecht. 10 a.m., Spokane Fair and Expo Center, Havana Street at Broadway Avenue, Ag Buildings, Spokane Valley. $7/good all weekend, age 11 and younger admitted free. (509) 466-7812 or (509) 448-5107.
Fall Craft Bazaar - Nov. 7-8. Come to the oldest Grange in Idaho. 3434 N. McGuire Road, Post Falls. Free admission. (208) 777-1283.
Inland Crafts 2008 Exhibition - Nov. 7-9. Fine contemporary crafts. Nov. 7, noon-8 p.m., Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free on Nov. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, Group Health Exhibition Hall, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Admission is $7 for the entire weekend. (509) 466-7474 or (509) 981-9916.
Home/Garden
2008 “Brocaded Beauties” Eigth Koi and Goldfish Show - Presented by the Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society. Judging, seminars on water gardens, pond maintenance, building, and ornamental fish. Vendors on site to answer questions from public. Auction with proceeds to support IEWGKS. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pavillion Park, Country Vista Drive and Moulter Road, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 747-5333.
Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Saturdays-Sundays, through Sept 1. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.
Summer Bird Walk at Turnbull National Refuge - Look for summer birds while walking around Pines Lake. Registration is required. Saturday. 8 a.m., Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, 26010 S. Smith Road. Suggested donation; $3 entry fee per vehicle. (509) 328-0621.
Artist Demonstration - Wendy Zupan Bailey will discuss her collector-quality handmade dolls. Aug. 30-31. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Entree Gallery at Reeder Bay, 1755 Reeder Bay Road, Nordman, Idaho. (208) 443-2001.
Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.
Water-wise Landscapes - Series of four classes presented by WSU Spokane Master Gardeners. Held Saturdays, Sept. 20: “Seven Steps to Water Wise Landscaping,” Sept. 27: “Xeriscaping,” Oct. 4: “Landscaping with Native Plants,” Oct. 11: “Rain Gardens.” Pre-registration recommended as class sizes are limited. 10 a.m.-noon. Spokane County Extension Education Center, 222 N. Havana St. $10/class or $35/series. (509) 477-2048.
Log and Timber Frame Home Show - Showcases fully erected log homes on display, energy-efficient designs and fine craftsmanship. Educational seminars, live demonstrations, exhibitors of many home styles and accessories. Oct. 3-4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $10/good all three days.
30th Annual Home Idea Show - More than 300 booths with thousands of products and services. Oct. 10, noon-8 p.m.; Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Spokane Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $6/adults, $4/seniors and military, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 939-8017.
Animals
Pet Day in the Park - Bring your dog for a free Doggie Walk at 9 a.m. and entertainment and vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration for the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Pavillion Park at corner of Country Vista Drive and Molter Road, Liberty Lake.
Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital - The Spokane Spay and Neuter Coalition’s hospital will provide services for residents in the 99202 ZIP code area Sunday. Call for an appointment. 620 N. Freya St. $35 for female cats, $30 for males. (509) 924-7826 or (509) 924-7826.
North Idaho Fair and Rodeo – Competitive exhibits in home arts, vegetables, field crops, flowers, livestock, and 4-H. Food, carnival rides, and entertainment. Arena events include Draft Horse Show and Pull, Motocross, PRCA rodeo and demolition derby. PRCA Rodeo performances on next Friday at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. and Aug. 24 at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a detailed schedule. Runs Wednesday-Aug. 24. Hours are Wednesday-Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger. Parking is $3 per day. (208) 765-4969.
PRCA Rodeo - During Spokane County Interstate Fair, Sept 5-14. Rodeos on Sept. 5-6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Spokane Fair & Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. Advance: $10/adults, $7.50/youth and seniors; at the gate: $13/adults, $10/youth and seniors. Prices include gate admission. (509) 325-SEAT.
Cobra Roofing Polo Classic - “Tents, Hats and Champagne.” Enjoy artwalk, live music, divot stomp, hat competition, silent auction, gourmet food and more. Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gates open at noon. Sept. 7. Spokane Polo Fields, Highway 2, across from Longhorn Barbecue, Airway Heights. $150. (509) 624-0500.
Ferret Show - Presented by the Inland Northwest Ferret Association. Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. Sept. 13. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.