A Great Weekend in Sandpoint and Dover, Idaho
As if having a fantastic 4th of July the week before wasn't enough the weekend of July 11th and 12th is packed with cool things to do in
North Idaho.
Dover Bay Days Pics
Sandpoint Wooden Boat Show Pics
JerryFest also rocked this weekend at Camp Eureka in Sagle, and Acorn Project, Spoonshine and Ten Mile Tide performed, but my commitments were elsewhere, but I promise to post the photos my friends shot as soon as I get them.
First, on the 11th the Wooden Boat Show is hopping at the City Boardwalk in Sandpoint Marina downtown. This annual event showcases antique and classic wooden boats from all over the country, plus there are events and happenings the entire day for the whole family. The day begins at 7 am with the Mountain Man Breakfast, and the day continues with the Spokane Model Boat Club Exhibit and Demo, the Parade of Dogs, Search Dog North Idaho Presentation, and the Flock of Dogs Floater. If you haven't gotten the clues, then the subtitle of A ‘Howling Good Time' along the City Boardwalk gives away the theme of this year's show: a tribute to our loving canine companions. There are a lot of things going on, including Summer Sounds at Park Place music, the Farmers Market, and so much more. Check out the full schedule of events below.
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"Mare de Mer" follows "Killer", she is a 1958 17' Chris Craft Sportsman. Repowered last year with a 350 Chevy engine. Originally delivered to Lake Tahoe. The Sportsman was the most affordable of all the Chris Crafts and many are still on the waters today. |
Not far down the road is the Dover Bay Resort's Dover Days, featuring big band live music, displays, food, drinks, and so much more. Dover Bay is North Idaho's premier waterfront community, and in addition to events and happenings over the two day fest, all of the eleven neighborhoods are on display. There will be booths and vendors with food, information, and crafts. Check out Dover Bay's Café and Wine Bar while you are there. A great place for lunch or to enjoy a nice glass of chardonnay while taking in the sun reflecting off the waters of Pend Oreille. See their schedule farther down the page.
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Dover Marina looking over the water at the Cafe and resort. |
Right in the middle of these two great events is one of Sandpoint's newest dining experiences: Dish Home Cooking. Gary and Laura Peitz have created one of Sandpoint's most pleasing and inventive menus, and with our #1 chef, Gabe Cruz 
at the helm, you can't go wrong stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Veterans are even being honored this weekend at the Veterans Stand Down at the Bonner County Fairgrounds Saturday, July 11th from 0800 - 1600 offering services for veterans and their families, such as haircuts, lunch, coffee and snacks, in addition to the more serious offerings of helping with VA claims and employment counseling.
With so much to do, this weekend promises to be a typical great Sandpoint summertime respite from the daily grind.
Sandpoint 7th Annual
Wooden Boat Festival
A DOG-GONE FINE FESTIVAL!
July 11, 2009
Schedule of Events: Get ready for a tail wagging good time!
On the City Boardwalk & Sandpoint Marina and Downtown
| 7:00 - 11:00 AM | Mountain Man Breakfast - Sandpoint Community Hall Sponsored by the Bonner County Historical Society |
| 9:00 AM | Farmers Market Opens - Farmin Park & Town Square |
| 9:00 AM | National Guard Presentation of Colors - Sandpoint Community Hall ACBS Skippers Meeting - Sandpoint Community Hall |
| 9:30 AM | Retiring of colors - Sandpoint Community Hall |
| 10:00 AM | 7th Annual Sandpoint Wooden Boat Show Opens - City Boardwalk & Sandpoint Marina ‘The Ships Store' aka "The Dog Pound" Spokane Model Boat Club Exhibit & Demo Kids Boat Building Program |
| 11:00 AM | Sandpoint's ‘Summer Coats Canine Fashion Show' (PAS models) - Cedar Street Bridge |
| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Beer Garden - Sponsored by Laughing Dog Brewing - Sandpoint Marina |
| 11:30 AM | Parade of Dogs - (PAS) Cedar Street Bridge to Sandpoint Marina |
| Noon | Park Place Summer Sounds: Selkirk Brass Quintet |
| 12:00 - 12:15 PM | Search Dog North Idaho Presentation - Sandpoint Marina |
| 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
‘Flock of Dogs Floater' - A trough full of offers from Downtown Businesses and a chance to win the Golden Dog Biscuit Grand Prize! |
| 2:00 PM | Spokane's Model Boat Clubs Parade of ‘Model Boats' - Sandpoint Marina |
| 2:30 - 2:45 PM | Search Dog North Idaho Presentation - Sandpoint Marina |
| 3:00 PM | Parade of Wooden Boats - (spectator favorite) Sand Creek |
| 5:00 PM | Close of Wooden Boat Show |
| 7:00 PM | FREE Classic Family Movie - The Shaggy Dog at the Panida's ‘Little Theater'. Doors open at 6:30 (seating is limited) |
See you there for a great day on the water!
Get more information on the show:
For registration information: inlandempireacbs.org
For sponsorship information: downtownsandpoint.com or (208) 255-1876
Schedule of events and information for Dover Bay Days Saturday
| 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Volleyball tournament |
| 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Music in food area between café and fitness - Inbred Goat Ropers |
| 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Potato Sack Races and other kids activities on the Marina Town Lawn |
Sunday
| 11:30 AM | Tomlinson Bear arrives |
| 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Concert in the park - Swing Band |
All Day Activities
> Boat and ATV Demos from Sandpoint Marine and Motorsports
> The following vendors will be serving food and beverages all day in between the café and fitness area:
> Dover Bay Café
> Dover Bay Beer Stand
> The Flatbread Pizza Company
> Papas Mini Donuts
> Aurora - Shaved Ice
> Kettle Korn
> Big Bear Chocolates
> Variety of food from Mountain Sensations
> Fruit cups and Pesto Tortellini (Sunday Only)
> Croquet and other grass games at Parkside Bungalows
> Magic Show for kids at the Little Lambs booth every hour on the hour
> Juggling lessons at Waldorf School booth
> Jump-a-lot
Open Houses with prize giveaways at Parkside Bungalows, Marina Town, Bayside South, Cottages at Dover
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