May 21

Guided Historic Walking Tour of Stanley and Lower Stanley

A Guided Historic Walking Tour is being organized by the Idaho Conservation League for Saturday, May 21st. Gary Gadwa of the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association will be the guide for this event, bringing people from Redfish Lake into Stanley and Lower Stanley. This tour will be open to the general public. The Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association will not charge for this tour, but will accept donations for their member-based interpretive association. For futher information, please contact Gary Gadwa at ggadwa@hughes.net or SIHA 208-993-1210 (winter), SIHA and the Stanley Museum 208-774-3517 (summer).

May 28

Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run

A new tradition is coming to Redfish Lake this Memorial Weekend.  If you enjoy fitness, pure mountain air, and spectacular scenery, you will certainly enjoy this one – the one-half marathon will begin at Community School in Stanley, loop the campgrounds, and finish at the Lodge.  There will also be a 10k and 5k run for those who enjoy a lighter tempo.  For further information visit the Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run page.

June 11

Sawtooth Relay

Entry deadline is Wednesday, April 13, for the 20th annual Sawtooth Relay, a 62-mile relay for six-person teams from Stanley to Ketchum.  This year’s event for a maximum of 310 teams is Saturday, June 11.  Entry forms are available at www.sawtoothrelay.com or call Sawtooth Relay director Terry Hoebelheinrich at (208) 853-1221.  Proceeds go to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation.

June 19

Come Fly a Kite!

On Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th we will be holding Stanley’s 3rd Annual A.J. Silva Cup Kite Festival up at Stanley Pioneer Park starting at 11:00am. There will be kite contests, prizes, food, and drinks. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and assorted beverages will be provided. Potluck donations of food and/or $$ will be greatly appreciated. “Where old traditions are new again!” For more information or if you wish to help sponsor this event, contact Randy Somerville at yankeeforker@yahoo.com.

July 4

Stanley 4th of July

Annual Kids Parade, and evening fireworks display at City Center. For information call the Stanley-Sawtooth Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-878-7950

July 16 – 17

Mountain Mamas’ Arts & Crafts Show

This annual event is located on the grassy area across from the Community Center on Highway 21, Stanley.  If you enjoy food, crafts and music, you will not want to miss this event, which is free to the public.

Learn more about the Mountain Mamas.

Contact Info: P.O. Box 33, Stanley, ID 83278 or Doris Stewart (253) 964-2942 or  Stanleymountainmamas@gmail.com

July 23

The Second Annual “Throwdown in Dogtown”

Yes, you heard right – Throwdown in Dogtown is back for its second year at the ROD-N-GUN Whitewater Saloon on Saturday, July 23, 2011. The doors will open at 6:00pm and the show will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets will be $8.00 at the door.

The music line-up will be: Dave Muscavage & Chris McDonald, Custer County Line, and the evening’s headliner Hellbound Glory, from Reno, Nevada.

For more information, contact Melinda at (208)774-7000 or mhadzor1@yahoo.com, or Johnny Ray or Eve at (208)774-2922

July 29-30

Sawtooth Music Festival

Pioneer Park Non-Stop Music. Craft & Food Vendors. Camping permitted. For tickets or more info visit: SMF

Aug 20 – 21

Sawtooth Salmon Festival

Downtown Stanley: Field trips, history, food, entertainment. For info call 1-800-878-7950.  Click here to visit the Sawtooth Salmon Festival website.

Aug 29 -
Sept 1

Plein Air Painters of Idaho Art Paint Out & Sale at Redfish Lake

Reception and Art sale.

Sept 16 – 18

Mountain Mamas’ Quilt Festival

The Quilt Festival this year is on September 18 which is a Show & Tell Luncheon with tickets at $15/person. We only have room for 45 people on a “first come, first serve” basis.

For more information contact the Mountain Mamas at:

P.O. Box 33Q

Stanley, ID 83278

Rebecca Arnold, 208- 841-2530 or rebarnold@aol.com

Learn more about the Mountain Mamas.

Sept 24

Firemens’ Ball

Redfish Lodge – silent auction, food, music

For info call Andy Gunderson 208-774-3512

Dec 11

Salmon River Snowmobile Club Toy/Food/Petfood Drive

Starts 10am, Mountain Village restaurant parking lot.