10/3/2009

McCall's First Annual Oktoberfest

Alpine Village and MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter are teaming up for McCall's first Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 3rd from Noon to 6:00 pm on the Alpine Village plaza here in downtown McCall. All proceeds will benefit MCPAWS, McCall's only non-profit all volunteer animal shelter.

There will be a beer garden, live music, traditional German dancing, a bouncy house and face painting for the kids, and raffles throughout the day.

Scheduled to perform on stage are John Costar, Lois Fry & Dale James, Dan Wilson & Friends, GlennKelly and KDZY Radio.

Participating vendors include Salmon River Brewery, Jug Mountain Ranch, Shore Lodge, McCall Brewing Company, Si Bueno, Foresters Club & Dog House Saloon, Crusty's Pizza, Miche Bags, Edward Jones, Maury Design, McCall Boat Works & Storage and Hietala Photography.

If you are looking for lodging in McCall over the weekend, we have select condos available for vacation rentals. Please call us for availability at 888-634-3430.

8/28/2009

Alpine Village Movie Night on the Plaza

This week: Bolt
Showtime: 9:00 p.m.

Come to Alpine Village for free feature films under the stars on Friday nights throughout the summer. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, favorite beverages and a picnic, or enjoy food and drinks from local vendors set up in the plaza.

8/23/2009

Bike MS: Road, Sweat & Gears Post Ride Party

Celebrate a day of cycling benefiting MS research in Idaho. Attend the post race party on the Alpine Village plaza featuring food, live music, refreshments and friends on Saturday from noon to 3:00 p.m. For more information, visit the official event page.

8/14/2009

Alpine Village Movie Night on the Plaza

This week: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Showtime: 9:00 p.m.

Come to Alpine Village for free feature films under the stars on Friday nights throughout the summer. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, favorite beverages and a picnic, or enjoy food and drinks from local vendors set up in the plaza.

8/14/2009 - 8/16/2009

Classic Wooden Boat Show

Shore Lodge hosts another edition of this event that puts vintage wooden boats on display on Payette Lake.

8/7/2009

Alpine Village Movie Night on the Plaza

This week: Paul Blart Mall Cop
Showtime: 9:00 p.m.

Come to Alpine Village for free feature films under the stars on Friday nights throughout the summer. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, favorite beverages and a picnic, or enjoy food and drinks from local vendors set up in the plaza.

8/4/2009 - 8/8/2009

Valley County Fair

Enjoy the sights and sounds of an Idaho tradition at the Valley County Fair in Casdade.

7/31/2009

Alpine Village Movie Night on the Plaza

This week: Journey to the Center of the Earth (in 3D!)
Showtime: 9:00 p.m.

Come to Alpine Village for free feature films under the stars on Friday nights throughout the summer. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, favorite beverages and a picnic, or enjoy food and drinks from local vendors set up in the plaza.

7/24/2009

Alpine Village Movie Night on the Plaza

This week: Iron Man
Showtime: 9:00 p.m.

Come to Alpine Village for free feature films under the stars on Friday nights from July 24th through August 28th. Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, favorite beverages and a picnic, or enjoy food and drinks from local vendors set up in the plaza.

7/16/2009 - 7/18/2009

Roseberry Summer Music Festival

Popular summer festival features a full lineup of bands throughout the weekend. For more information on who is performing, visit www.thesummermusicfestival.com.

7/11/2009

Idaho Conservation League Hike - French Creek

Join ICL members for this moderate to strenuous, 4-8 mile round trip (depending on group) hike in the French Creek proposed wilderness where there is abundant wildlife. The hike climbs to the Black Tip Mountain for a commanding view of French Creek drainage, and than continue either to French Creek drainage or to French Creek Lakes.
To register, click here.

7/4/2009

Thunder Mountain Days

Cascade, Idaho event features a parade, car show and fireworks.

7/4/2009 - 7/5/2009

Backcountry Aviation Exhibition

Alpine Village celebrates the completion of the Firetower Building and our pedestrian plaza by hosting the Backcountry Aviation Exhibition, a celebration of flight in Central Idaho, on July 4th and 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This family-friendly event features three backcountry planes - a Cessna 206, Super Cub and an American Champion Scout - on display in the Alpine Village plaza, giving visitors an up close look at the aircraft, as well as the Saint Alphonsus Life Flight helicopter. Staff and pilots will be on hand to answer questions and give tours.

In addition to the aircraft, visitors will be able to learn about the spectacular destinations throughout Idaho accessible only by airplane. McCall Aviation, flight training seminar provider Mountain Canyon Flying, the Idaho Aviation Association and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association are all scheduled to participate in the exhibition.

This event marks the completion of Phase One of Alpine Village. The holiday weekend is a great time to come by and see what you have been hearing about for so long. Nine beautifully furnished condominiums are open for personal tours, and can now be reserved for vacation lodging stays. The Backcountry Aviation Exhibition marks the first of many social events on the plaza, including our movie nights Fridays on the plaza throughout the summer.

We look forward to seeing you in McCall!

6/27/2009

McCall Gallery HOP

Visit local McCall art galleries on the last Saturday of the month throughout the summer. These fun events are a great way to get to know the artists and see their latest creations. Galleries are open from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Artizen Gallery | 300 N. 3rd St. | 634-5885
McCall Mountain Accents | 313 McBride St. | 634-4878
Mountain House Gallery | 402 S. 3rd St. | 634-7710
Three Forks Gallery | 1308 Roosevelt Ave. | 634-5511

6/6/2009

Bigwater Blowout Salmon River Festival

Head north to Riggins for a day celebrating the legendary Salmon River, whitewater rafting and good food. Outfitters will be offering discounted day trips on some big water as the season gets underway. There will be live music and a dutch oven cookoff too. For more information head to www.bigwaterblowout.com.

5/2/2009 - 5/3/2009

Howdy's Fishing Tournament

Annual fishing tournament is held in Cascade, Idaho.

5/1/2009

Idaho State Liquor Dispensary Opens at Alpine Village

Nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, the Idaho State Liquor Dispensary in McCall is opening on the plaza at Alpine Village.

Store hours are 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sundays. From Memorial through Labor Day open until 8:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Their phone number is 208-634-2275.

4/11/2009

Brundage Mountain Crazy Daze

Come to Brundage Mountain for a party to celebrate another amazing ski season. Don't miss the 3rd annual pond skimming contest and win a prize for the best costume.

4/3/2009

Model Condominium Opens at Alpine Village

With homeowner occupancy and vacation rentals available this coming June, Alpine Village is opening of the first finished model residence in the Firetower Building.

Come by for a tour, or schedule a personal showing by calling our on-site Sales and Information center at 888-634-3430 or email Cory at cory@alpinevillagemccall.com.

3/19/2009 - 3/22/2009

Western Region J3 Junior Olympics

McCall Ski Racing Team hosts the 2009 Western Region J3 Junior Olympics and the Western Region J4 Festival. Over 200 athletes aged 12 to 14 from eight states will be competing in slalom, GS and Super-G events. Venues still being determined. For the latest information, click here.

3/13/2009

ReCut Rethink Repaint Local Art Show

View and purchase local art at affordable prices during this show hosted by the Forester's Club in downtown McCall. For more information, call (208) 634-8529.

3/7/2009

Rebecca Scott at the Forester's Club

One of Boise's favorite singer/songwriters comes to McCall for a show here in downtown McCall. For more information visit the Forester's Club website.

3/7/2009

Tubapalooza Music and Sled Festival

The Activity Barn hosts the 6th Annual Tubapalooza sledding and music festival on Saturday, March 7th at 4 p.m. Participate in the cardboard sled derby, downhill snow kayaking and enjoy live music featuring Finn Riggins.

3/6/2009 - 3/8/2009

2009 Idaho Special Olympics Winter Games

Now that the World Games are over, its time for Idaho to declare the state champions. McCall once again is hosting several of the events, including snowshoeing and nordic skiing at Ponderosa State Park and Alpine skiing and snowboarding at Brundage. For times and dates, visit Special Olympics Idaho.

2/21/2009

Payette Lakes Ski Marathon

Experience a new point to point course this year that runs from the Little Ski Hill to the lodge at Blackhawk on the River. 36K race starts at 10:00 a.m. and 10K race is at 10:15 a.m. For more information, visit the McCall Nordic website.

2/10/2009 - 2/13/2009

2009 Winter Special Olympics Events in McCall

Come out to Ponderosa State Park for the 2009 Special Olympics snowshoe events here in McCall. Athletes have come from around the world to race on the beautiful trails along Payette Lake. Races begin Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the 200 meters, 50 meters and 4x400 meter relay divisioning. Wednesday and Thursday, events are scheduled from 9:00 to 4:00, including the 800 meters, 4x100 relay, 4x400 meter relay and the 5K finals. Any make-up races and events will be held between 9:30 and noon on Friday.

1/30/2009 - 2/8/2009

2009 McCall Winter Carnival

Week long celebration of wintertime in the Idaho mountains includes snow sculpture contests, live music, wine tastings, sporting events and fireworks. For a complete schedule of events, visit mccallwintercarnival.com.

1/10/2009

Winter Trails Day Events in McCall

Annual event held around the country to get people out on the trails on snowshoes and Nordic skis. Free snowshoe rentals at Ponderosa State Park from 11 am to 2:30 pm and ski gear will be available to rent. Tamarack offers a free cross country ski lesson, rental and trail pass for beginners or a free snowshoe tour, rental and trail pass. Visit www.wintertrails.org for more information.

12/14/2008 - 12/15/2008

The McCall Chorale, Christmas Celebration: A Community Carol-Along

McCall Chorale will perform selections from Handel's Messiah and works by choral composer John Rutter. They will be accompanied by the Centennial High School Chamber Orchestra and Cascade organist Dr. Tom Harris. Additional performances by the McCall Community Children's Chorus. Part of the monthly music series "Second Sunday Sounds @ Six, McCall's Free Community Recital Series". Recitals feature local and regional artists who apply to participate, held every second Sunday, 6pm, Monday, 7pm, McCall Community Congregational Church - admission is free.

12/6/2008

Backcountry Film Festival

Central Idaho Recreation Coalition (CIRC) is holding a Backcountry Film Festival at the Little Ski Hill west of McCall on Hwy. 55, December 6th at 7:00 pm. Tickets will sell for $10. The Festival will be a fundraiser for CIRC, with the support of Winter Wildlands Alliance, as CIRC grows in its role as the premiere organization promoting human powered recreation in central western Idaho. View three films: Handcut, My Own Two Feet, and Ride It Out - all of them ripping tales of wide-eyed winter in Idaho’s wild backcountry.

Come at 6:00 pm for a Dutch oven dinner ($10) and purchase raffle tickets for $1.00 and beer for $4.00 per glass.

12/6/2008

Step Back in Time for a 1948 White Christmas

Luncheon, fashion show, no host bar, silent auction, raffle, to benefit the Margaret Fogg Memorial Scholarship Fund and sponsored by the McCall Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
11am doors and bar open, 12:00 pm luncheon
$25/ticket at the Thrift Shop or McCall Memorial Hospital Development office
Call 208-634-4061 x 271 for more information.

12/6/2008 - 12/7/2008

Artist Retreat & Power Wood-Carving Workshop with Virgil Butler

Learn power wood carving skills taught by Virgil Butler. You will complete an 8 inch rainbow trout project. Class uses a power carver safe and suitable in size for ladies - all equipment, including wood is provided.
9-4pm Saturday, 9am-finish Sunday
Workshop & one night lodging, including breakfast, lunch, double occupancy: $150
Workshop only, lunch included: $100
Limited to 8 in class
Contact Linda Corbet 208-315-2126 or mlcorbet@aol.com

12/6/2008

Muzzie Braun at the Sagebrush

Attend a dinner show featuring Idaho singer and songwriter Muzzie Braun who now lives in Austin, Texas and performs with Reckless Kelly and Micky and the Motorcars. Sagebrush BBQ Steakhouse and Saloon, New Meadows; 6pm seating, 7pm show; $32 includes music, appetizer, entree, dessert, beverage, tax, gratuity, call 347-2818 for reservations.

12/5/2008

4th Annual McCall Evening Shopping Event

Local shops in McCall will be open late, offering snacks, beverages and special pricing. Enjoy a relaxed, fun and social night doing your holiday shopping.

11/29/2008

McCall Gallery Hop

Mountain House Gallery and Frame Shoppe, Lake Street Gallery, Three Forks Gallery, ArtiZen Gallery and McCall Mountain Accents present the "gallery hop." Get out of the cold and sip something hot in the warm and inviting atmosphere of McCall's Galleries. See additional dates, maps, gallery links and more info on www.mccallgalleryhop.com. 5-9pm, FREE admission.

11/28/2008 - 11/29/2008

Holiday Art Show at Shore Lodge

Members of the McCall Artist Connection fill the Shore Lodge Pavilion room with works of art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, fabric, sculpture, photography, glass and jewelry. A no-host wine bar will be available.

11/26/2008

Scott Tyler - Crusty's Pizza Live Music Series

11/26/2008 - 11/30/2008

11th Annual Festival of Trees

McCall Golf Course Clubhouse hosts a 4-day silent auction of lighted, hand-decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces and events for all; all proceeds benefit children's books and programs at the McCall Public Library.
Children's Story Time (Wed, 11:30am),
General Viewing (Wed-Thur 4-7pm, Fri-Sat 1-7pm)
Visit Santa (Fri, 4-7pm, Sat 1-3pm)
Silent Auction closes Sat 6:30pm
Food, beverage available in the golf course clubhouse restaurant; sponsored by Friends of the Library
Admission is free.

11/12/2008

EqualEyes - Crusty's Pizza Live Music Series

11/5/2008

Billy G. Camp - Crusty's Pizza Live Music Series

11/4/2008

Election Day

Exercise your right to vote on Tuesday. For information on where to vote, call the McCall City Clerk at 634-4874.

11/2/2008

Fall Back to Standard Time

Reset those clocks to lighten your mornings - a good indicator that the snow will be falling and the ski resorts will be opening real soon.

9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008

North American Mycological Association Foray will be held in McCall, Idaho this year. The mushroom hunt is at Pinewood Baptist Church Camp. Visit www.simykos.org/Forays.htm for more info.

8/30/2008

Dirty Jump Jam: Idaho State Cross Country and Downhill Championships - mountain bike racing at Tamarack Resort

8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008

Bike MS: Road, Sweat & Gears 2008

Weekend of cycling offers a variety of routes for all levels of riders with 20, 25, 40, 50, and 60 mile options. Fully supported with SAG vehicles, festive rest areas, enjoyable meals, family time, and lots of wonderful volunteers. Sunday post-ride party hosted at Alpine Village. Click here for more information.

8/15/2008 - 8/17/2008

3rd Annual McCall Classic Boat Show at Whitetail Resort. Payette Lakes ACBS Chapter. Contact: Jim Winslow at (208) 634-4459.

7/25/2008 - 7/27/2008

2008 Concrete Rodeo Tour Grand Nationals - The nation’s largest grassroots tour dedicated to the local skate park. Open to all riders, ladies and men. For more information, visit www.concreterodeo.com

7/17/2008 - 7/19/2008

The Summer Music Festival at Roseberry. Musicians and details to follow.

7/12/2008

Third Annual Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary Garden Tour - Lunch and master gardener program at the Historical Museum, 1001 State Street. Tickets available at Mountain Monkey Business, McCall Drug

7/11/2008 - 7/13/2008

Brundage Mountain Bike Festival with four events planned throughout the weekend. Visit www.Brundage.com for more details.

7/5/2008 - 7/6/2008

20th Annual McCall Arts and Crafts Fair at Roseberry; over 80 artists and craftsmen from around the region. Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 and Sunday 10 - 5.

7/5/2008

Sorry for Partying Music Festival at Tamarack Resort - Rock out to Reckless Kelly with guests Micky & The Motorcars, Clumsy Lovers, and Scott Miller at Tamarack on Saturday, starting at 2:00 pm. For more information, click here.

6/28/2008

2008 McCall Arts and Humanities Council Kaleidoscope Kids Festival a fun, free hands-on art event for kids of all ages.

6/8/2008

Singer Silia Lazo and guitarist Dr. Paul Grove are "Olinda Duo" performing as part of McCall's free community recital series held every Sunday at 6:00pm at McCall Congregational Church.

5/24/2008

Tamarack 10K and Half Marathon Trail Runs. To enter go to www.bluecirclesports.com.

5/23/2008

Mountain bike trails and Osprey Meadows Golf Course at Tamarack scheduled opening date.

5/7/2008

Mediterranean Cooking Class by John Woods and Bella Kitchen. Part of the McCall Arts and Humanities Council Cabin Fever Series. Lakefork Design Center from 6-8pm. $30

5/3/2008 - 5/4/2008

60th Annual Open Riggins Rodeo, 1:30 pm at the Riggins, Idaho Rodeo Grounds

4/22/2008 - 4/24/2008

Intermediate photography by Tom Stewart. Part of McCall Arts and Humanities Council Cabin Fever Series. 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the McCall High School art room - $15

4/15/2008 - 4/17/2008

Introduction to photography by Tom Stewart. Part of McCall Arts and Humanities Council Cabin Fever Series. 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the McCall High School art room - $15

4/12/2008

Brundage Mountain Crazy Daze - End of ski season party with live music, pond skimming, and much more.