Calendar

Arts/Crafts

Two Women’s Barn Bazaar Folk Art & Antique Show – Spend a day in the country and enjoy live music and food while shopping for unique, one-of-a-kind art, vintage and antique items. Saturday-Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 17909 S. Stentz Road, just south of Spokane off Highway 195, Spangle. Free admission. (509) 245-3444.

Coeur d’Alene Bead Stampede - July 4, noon-5 p.m., July 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Includes unique old and new beads from around the world made from stone, clay, metal, glass, wood, bone and horn. Kootenai County Fairgrounds and Event Center, Building 3, 4056 N. Government Way. $3/valid all three days. (208) 676-9957.

Artists Loose on the Palouse - July 18-19. Arts and crafts fair with more than 20 artists and vendors. July 18-19. On Sacred Grounds: Books & Art Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. (509) 747-6294.

19th annual St. Maries Art Festival - The annual s.m.ART by the River Festival of the Arts will feature paintings, sculptures, woodcrafts, baskets, photographs, and a variety of other media from artists from around the Northwest. Music and entertainment will be provided. July 19-20. Highway 3, St. Maries, Idaho. Free.

A Taste of the Coeur d’Alenes - A festival of food, arts and crafts, music and fine art. Aug. 1-3. Coeur d’Alene City Park, Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Art on the Green - Aug. 1-3. Arts and crafts outdoor festival sponsored by the Citizens Council for the Arts. Includes booths to purchase handcrafted art work or create your own. North Idaho College grounds, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-9346.

Downtown Street Fair - This three-day event will feature arts and crafts from the region, along with food and entertainment. Aug. 1-3. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-5986.

36th annual Arts and Crafts Fair - More than 100 artist booths, a children’s art area, demonstrations by artists and food booths. Presented by Pend Oreille Arts Council. Aug. 9-10. City Beach, downtown Sandpoint. Free admission. (208) 263-6139.

National Lentil Festival - 20th annual event. Friday: free lentil chili, live music, arts and crafts, food, information booths, games, and more. Aug. 22-23. Downtown Pullman. Free admission. (509) 334-3565 or (800) 365-6948.

Home/Garden

Newport Iris Gardens - Open Fridays-Sundays through June. Call or e-mail iris@sprucecorner.com for bloom status. Miniature, dwarf, border, intermediate, tall bearded, siberians, spurias, species and more. Orders can be taken for late July delivery. Runs through Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 200 N. Quail, Newport. (509) 447-2552 or (509) 671.1540.

Past Blessings Junk Warehouse Public Flea Market - Ranging from fresh eggs to garage sale items and antiques. Today and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 41st and Dishman Mica (across from Barney’s Harvest Foods), Spokane Valley. (509) 499-5099.

Art in the Garden Tour - Sponsored by Chewelah Arts Guild. Featuring area gardens and performing artists. Proceeds will go towards Rainbow Fund scholarships and community art events. Tickets can be purchased at Akers Pharmacy, 406 N. Park St. and Valley Drug Co., 102 E. Main Ave. Saturday. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Chewelah, Wash. $8. (509) 935-6304 or (509) 684-7858.

Fairfield Town Yard Sales - Entire town is having sales. Saturday. 8 a.m., 30 minutes south of the Spokane Valley on Highway 27, Fairfield.

Kinnikinnick Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society - Special guest Lois Wythe will be honored as the founder of the chapter and the North Idaho Arboretum. Co-sponsored by the Sandpoint Park and Recreation Department. Saturday. 9:45 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 First Ave. Free. (208) 255-7958.

Garden Tour - Annual event hosted by the Bonner County Master Gardeners. Tickets will be available at the Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer, and at each garden the day of the tour. Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bonner County, Idaho. $10 per person. (208) 255-2793.

NIC Foundation’s Really Big Raffle - Drawing held to win a 2,335-square-foot Craftsman-style home worth $300,000 on Marceille Drive in Coeur d’Alene. Purchase tickets in advance. July 9. Coeur d’Alene. $100. (208) 769-3271.

Cherry Festival at Green Bluff - July 12-13 and July 19-20. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Iris Sale at Manito Park - Featuring rhizomes from the Manito Iris Garden. Presented by the Inland Empire Iris Society. July 12. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Manito Park Meeting Room, next to the Conservatory, 4 W. 21st Ave. Free admission. (509) 624-2588 or (509) 535-8025.

Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival - See lavender at peak bloom in a Tuscan garden setting, shop 60 plus booths featuring regional artisans, juried artists and local growers. Enjoy demonstrations, culinary delights, live music and wine tasting. July 12-13. The Park at First and Calispel, Newport. $5/general, age 12 and younger admitted free. (509) 447-6451.

Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour - 11th annual event with six gardens of all different sizes in the area. Live music and more. July 13. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0987.

Iris Sale - Annual sale presented by the Inland Empire Iris Society. July 19. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Northwest Seed and Pet - North, 7302 N. Division St. (509) 624-2588 or (509) 535-8025.

“Spokane’s Secret: Mary Lou Weidman -The Story Quilt Lady” - Speaking at Washington State Quilters meeting at 1 and 7 p.m., open to the public. July 24. Mukogawa Fort Wright Commons Building, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $7. (509) 435-3889.

23rd annual Yard and Garden Tour - Presented by the Associated Garden Clubs of Spokane. Stroll through seven showplaces of the “Garden Belles of the Cathedral and Points East” tour. Tickets available after July 4 at Liberty Park Florist and Greenhouse; Mel’s Nursery & Gifts; Northwest Seed and Pet; Plantland Nursery; and Stanek’s Nursery; or at any garden on the day of the tour. Garden locations include: Gloria and James Waggoner, 245 E. 13th Ave.; Nancy and Robert Stoll, 627 E. 13th Ave.; Sally Kleaveland, 1321 E. Overbluff; Cynthia Eaton, 916 E. Overbluff; Eleanor and Matt Anderson, 1212 E. Rockwood Pines; Ann and Dan Trail, 1106 E. 20th Ave.; Charlotte and Donald Lamp, 1414 E. Rockwood. Aug. 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10. (509) 327-0452.

2008 Koi and Goldfish Show - Aug. 16-17. Inland Empire Water Garden and Koi Society presents koi and fancy goldfish of all sizes and colors. Seminars on pond set-up and maintenance and water gardening, bonsai, koi and goldfish keeping. Auction on Saturday. Vendors on site for questions relating to koi, goldfish, water gardens and ponds. Pavillion Park, Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 747-5333.

Peach Festival at Green Bluff - Try peach ice cream, homemade cobbler, cake or pie. Aug. 16-17, 23-24, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane. (509) 238-6438.

Animals

4-H Equine Retreat - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. Runs through today. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.

Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital - The Spokane Spay/Neuter Coalition’s hospital will provide services. Call for an appointment. Sunday. Pet Savers, 7525 E. Trent. $35 for female cats, $30 for males. (509) 924-7826.

4-H Horse Pre-Show - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. July 10. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.

Cheney Rodeo and Parade - July 10-12. 41st annual rodeo including a parade and dance. Cheney Rodeo Grounds. Rodeo: $12/advance, $16/gate, $6/ages 7-12, free/age 6 and younger; Dance, $5. (509) 235-4848.

Horse and Carriage Rides - Friday evenings in July and August. Travels through downtown Spokane, guests receive a complimentary rose, as well as a sheet of dining specials at some of downtown’s restaurants. Sponsored by the Spokane Teachers Credit Union and the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District. 4-10 p.m., Wall Street at Main Avenue. $5/person. (509) 456-0580, ext. 102.

4-H County Dog Show - Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. July 25-26. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. (208) 446-1680.

PWRA Rodeo - July 26-29. Newport Rodeo Grounds and Newport City Park, Newport. (509) 447-5286.

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. Visit www.northidahofair.com for a schedule. Aug. 20-24. 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, which runs Sept 5-14. Rodeos on Sept. 5-6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Spokane Fair and 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 Sept. 13. Kootenai County Fairgrounds, Building 25, 4056 N. Government Way. Visit www.northidahofair.com for more information. (208) 446-1680.