Events Calendar

In Challis and surrounding areas, there are many events happening on any given day. Cultural events include regional and local theater shows, young artist exhibits, seasoned local artist displays, along with artisan’s craft shows. Summer in Challis brings the area car show, the state’s wildly popular BBR (Braun Brothers Reunion) that draws thousands, and our home-grown farmers market offering local crops and crafts; all with a country social atmosphere.

For western flavor, there are memorial rodeos and county fairs. Sportsmen will enjoy the Bayhorse ATV events and Steelhead Derby. Winter events include Christmas concerts, Parade of Lights, and the annual town tree lighting. These events are listed below, so please attend and enjoy what Challis has to offer year round!

Check out the calendar below to find out what is going on around town. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, please fill out the form below. All events must be submitted at least one month before the event date. Once the form is submitted, someone will contact you via email soon!

Challis Calendar

	August 2020
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2	3	4	5	6 2020 Braun Bros. Reunion / Cancelled 2020 Braun Bros. Reunion / Cancelled August 6, 2020 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Challis Community Stage Braun Brothers ReunionFestival (a.k.a. the BBR) 3 Days of Musicand Fun in the Mountains of Central Idaho. With a stellarreputation for providing a family-friendly environment and the best inAmericana, Texas Country, Red Dirt and Bluegrass music, The Braun BrothersReunion should be on the top of your list of festivals to attend this year! Family owned andoperated, The festival over the years has hosted hundreds of the top touringbands from across the country such as Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider, RodneyCrowell, Randy Rogers Band, and Guy Clark, to name a few. The Braun Brothers Reunion is a leading example of afestival that, despite having grown, has maintained its standard of quality anda welcoming, inclusive feel like no other. It’s a festival that’s family. braunbrothersreunion.com See more details •	7 Braun Bros. Reunion Braun Bros. Reunion August 7, 2020 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Challis Community Stage See more details Music at the Junction Music at the Junction August 7, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm S&W Junction, US-93, Challis, ID 83226, USA BBQ & Live Music performed outdoors and on stage. Local bands composed of friends and family, as well as special guest appearances, enjoy jammin' at the junction to the delight of their audience. This weekly event takes place seasonally each Friday evening (weather permitting) from late June or early July through Labor Day, possibly longer if the weather holds. Join us at the Junction. Located at the junction of Hwys 93 & 75 just south of Challis 208-879-3354 See more details • •	8 Challis Community Farmers Market Challis Community Farmers Market August 8, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Centennial City Park Pavilion The Challis Community Farmers Market is open in the Challis City Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday from the first Saturday of June through the first Saturday of October. Weekday market times and dates to be announced. New vendors welcome. See more details Braun Bros. Reunion Braun Bros. Reunion August 8, 2020 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm Challis Community Stage See more details • •
9	10 Custer Co. Commissioners' Meeting Custer Co. Commissioners' Meeting August 10, 2020 Custer County Courthouse, 801 Main St, Challis, ID 83226, USA 2020 Notice of Commissioners’ Meetings The Custer County Board of Commissioners’ regular meetingswill be held the second Monday of each month and the last Wednesday of eachmonth, with the exception of the month of June. The second meeting of June willbe held on Monday June 22. The second meeting of February, may August andNovember (the second meeting in November will be changed from Wednesday toMonday the 23rd) will be held at the Mackay City Hall. The second meeting in October will be held at the Stanley City Hall. If the meeting dates fall on a Holiday the meeting will beheld on following day. (October 13) Meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. 208-879-2360 Custer County Clerks Office www.co.custer.id.us See more details CVFD Meeting CVFD Meeting August 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Challis Fire Station The Challis Volunteer Fire Department meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at the Challis Fire Station. See more details OES Meeting OES Meeting August 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm East Valley Road, E Valley Rd, Challis, ID 83226, USA The Florence Chapter #92, Order of the Eastern Star holds meetings on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. https://id.grandview.systems/public_lodges/lodge/92C See more details • • •	11 Lions Club Lions Club August 11, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Challis Lions Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., location varies See more details •	12	13 City Council City Council August 13, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm City of Challis, 414 E Main Ave, Challis ID 83226 The City of Challis, City Council Meeting is held on the second Thursday of each month, unless otherwise scheduled. 208-879-2386 See more details Masons Masons August 13, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 1220 E Valley Ave, Challis ID Challis Lodge # 92 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Idaho meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. https://id.grandview.systems/public_lodges/lodge/92C See more details • •	14 Ride the Bayhorse ATV Weekend / Cancelled Ride the Bayhorse ATV Weekend / Cancelled August 14, 2020 - August 16, 2020 Land of Yankee Fork State Park, 24424 State Hwy 75, Challis, ID 83226, USA See more details Music at the Junction Music at the Junction August 14, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm S&W Junction, US-93, Challis, ID 83226, USA BBQ & Live Music performed outdoors and on stage. Local bands composed of friends and family, as well as special guest appearances, enjoy jammin' at the junction to the delight of their audience. This weekly event takes place seasonally each Friday evening (weather permitting) from late June or early July through Labor Day, possibly longer if the weather holds. Join us at the Junction. Located at the junction of Hwys 93 & 75 just south of Challis 208-879-3354 See more details • •	15 Ride the Bayhorse ATV Weekend / Cancelled Ride the Bayhorse ATV Weekend / Cancelled August 14, 2020 - August 16, 2020 Land of Yankee Fork State Park, 24424 State Hwy 75, Challis, ID 83226, USA See more details Challis Community Farmers Market Challis Community Farmers Market August 15, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Centennial City Park Pavilion The Challis Community Farmers Market is open in the Challis City Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday from the first Saturday of June through the first Saturday of October. Weekday market times and dates to be announced. New vendors welcome. See more details • •
16 Ride the Bayhorse ATV Weekend / Cancelled Ride the Bayhorse ATV Weekend / Cancelled August 14, 2020 - August 16, 2020 Land of Yankee Fork State Park, 24424 State Hwy 75, Challis, ID 83226, USA See more details Legion Breakfast Legion Breakfast August 16, 2020 8:00 am - 10:00 am American Legion Hall, 221 E Main, Challis ID 83226 On the third Sunday of each month the American Legion serves a community breakfast at the American Legion Hall, Phillip Kirk Post #109 See more details • •	17	18	19	20 2020 Braun Bros. Reunion - Cancelled 2020 Braun Bros. Reunion - Cancelled August 20, 2020 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Challis Community Stage Braun Brothers ReunionFestival (a.k.a. the BBR) 3 Days of Musicand Fun in the Mountains of Central Idaho. With a stellarreputation for providing a family-friendly environment and the best inAmericana, Texas Country, Red Dirt and Bluegrass music, The Braun BrothersReunion should be on the top of your list of festivals to attend this year! Family owned andoperated, The festival over the years has hosted hundreds of the top touringbands from across the country such as Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider, RodneyCrowell, Randy Rogers Band, and Guy Clark, to name a few. The Braun Brothers Reunion is a leading example of afestival that, despite having grown, has maintained its standard of quality anda welcoming, inclusive feel like no other. It’s a festival that’s family. braunbrothersreunion.com See more details America Legion Meeting America Legion Meeting August 20, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm American Legion Hall 221 E Main St Challis, ID 83226 United States American Legion meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Phillip Kirk Post #109 See more details • •	21 Music at the Junction Music at the Junction August 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm S&W Junction, US-93, Challis, ID 83226, USA BBQ & Live Music performed outdoors and on stage. Local bands composed of friends and family, as well as special guest appearances, enjoy jammin' at the junction to the delight of their audience. This weekly event takes place seasonally each Friday evening (weather permitting) from late June or early July through Labor Day, possibly longer if the weather holds. Join us at the Junction. Located at the junction of Hwys 93 & 75 just south of Challis 208-879-3354 See more details •	22 Challis Community Farmers Market Challis Community Farmers Market August 22, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Centennial City Park Pavilion The Challis Community Farmers Market is open in the Challis City Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday from the first Saturday of June through the first Saturday of October. Weekday market times and dates to be announced. New vendors welcome. See more details •
23	24 CVFD Meeting CVFD Meeting August 24, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Challis Volunteer Fire Department meets on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at the Challis Fire Station. See more details •	25 Chamber Meeting Chamber Meeting August 25, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm The Challis Area Chamber of Commerce meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon at various locations. Call 208-879-2771 for more information. See more details •	26 Custer Co. Commissioners' Meeting Custer Co. Commissioners' Meeting August 26, 2020 Custer County Courthouse, 801 Main St, Challis, ID 83226, USA 2020 Notice of Commissioners’ Meetings The Custer County Board of Commissioners’ regular meetingswill be held the second Monday of each month and the last Wednesday of eachmonth, with the exception of the month of June. The second meeting of June willbe held on Monday June 22. The second meeting of February, may August andNovember (the second meeting in November will be changed from Wednesday toMonday the 23rd) will be held at the Mackay City Hall. The second meeting in October will be held at the Stanley City Hall. If the meeting dates fall on a Holiday the meeting will beheld on following day. (October 13) Meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. 208-879-2360 Custer County Clerks Office www.co.custer.id.us See more details •	27 2020 Braun Bros. Reunion - Cancelled 2020 Braun Bros. Reunion - Cancelled August 27, 2020 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Challis Community Stage Braun Brothers ReunionFestival (a.k.a. the BBR) 3 Days of Musicand Fun in the Mountains of Central Idaho. With a stellarreputation for providing a family-friendly environment and the best inAmericana, Texas Country, Red Dirt and Bluegrass music, The Braun BrothersReunion should be on the top of your list of festivals to attend this year! Family owned andoperated, The festival over the years has hosted hundreds of the top touringbands from across the country such as Robert Earl Keen, Todd Snider, RodneyCrowell, Randy Rogers Band, and Guy Clark, to name a few. The Braun Brothers Reunion is a leading example of afestival that, despite having grown, has maintained its standard of quality anda welcoming, inclusive feel like no other. It’s a festival that’s family. braunbrothersreunion.com See more details •	28 Music at the Junction Music at the Junction August 28, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm S&W Junction, US-93, Challis, ID 83226, USA BBQ & Live Music performed outdoors and on stage. Local bands composed of friends and family, as well as special guest appearances, enjoy jammin' at the junction to the delight of their audience. This weekly event takes place seasonally each Friday evening (weather permitting) from late June or early July through Labor Day, possibly longer if the weather holds. Join us at the Junction. Located at the junction of Hwys 93 & 75 just south of Challis 208-879-3354 See more details •	29 Challis Community Farmers Market Challis Community Farmers Market August 29, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Centennial City Park Pavilion The Challis Community Farmers Market is open in the Challis City Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday from the first Saturday of June through the first Saturday of October. Weekday market times and dates to be announced. New vendors welcome. See more details •
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