Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Sandpoint, Idaho

Annual arts opening night celebrating local and regional artists at galleries and outdoor spaces in Sandpoint.

Action-packed PRCA-sanctioned rodeo weekend with bareback riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and more.

Multi-day outdoor music festival with nationally acclaimed headliners & community gatherings.

Held each October in Sandpoint at Farmin Park, Harvest Fest marks the final market of the season for the Sandpoint Farmers Market. The community celebrates the culmination of another wonderful growing season by shopping and supporting local farmers and artisans. Vendors offer harvest-centric kids activities, autumn-inspired decorations and displays, food booths, and live entertainment.

Beautiful lakeside market at Farmin Park at Third & Main, near Lake Pend Oreille. Fresh produce & artisan goods.

Held in downtown Sandpoint at the Granary Arts District, Sandpoint Oktoberfest is in its third year as a community event featuring live music, German-style food and drinks, games, and live contests. Expect food vendors including Matchwood Brewing (bratwursts, schnitzel, sauerkraut), Blackforest Bakery (German sweets), and Bluebird Bakery, alongside a curated biergarten with five local breweries. Games include stein races, contests, cornhole, and hammerschlagen. The event partners with Litehouse YMCA to raise funds for community health and wellness access — a solid fit if you're aligned with local nonprofits or seeking a smaller, established October gathering.

Held in Sandpoint in mid-February, the 53rd annual Sandpoint Winter Carnival is a 10-day winter festival running since 1973. The carnival includes fireworks and fun at Schweitzer Mountain, live music all over town, parties galore, plus the opening Parade of Lights and closing K9 Keg Pull. Food vendors offer a variety of delicious treats throughout the celebration. Downtown-focused event drawing established crowds of winter enthusiasts.

Running Labor Day weekend, the 32nd annual Fall Fest features over 80 regional beers, ciders, and seltzers from the Pacific Northwest, live music, vendors, and food trucks in Sandpoint's Schweitzer Village. Craft vendors include jewelry makers, candle studios, and apparel brands; food vendors range from pizza to grilled cheese to Cajun cuisine. Free to enter and listen to music, though sampling beer, wine, or cider requires purchasing glassware. Dog-friendly event.

Breathtaking New Year's Eve torchlight ski parade, festive December events & holiday celebrations.