Festivus Maximus
It's time for part 2 of this highly educational series. Would you know what to do if you were confronted by a carnie? We'll tell you the best tactic as we bring the Carnie Hunt 2010 to a close.
We look forward to the annual carnie hunt more than Christmas. It's a shame the fair only happens once a year. Here's part 1 of the 2010 carnie hunt. Enjoy.
What could go wrong when you put over a hundred street performers in a very small area in Downtown Boise? Nothing at all, unless you're afraid of crowds.
If you think the Western Idaho Fair sucks, it's only because you've never gone on a carnie hunt. Here's our infamous article about the Uncle Boise Carnie Hunt 2009.
It started as a big picnic in 1993. Now it takes over Julia Davis Park and makes the entire place smell like BBQ ribs. If you're looking for Crandal, he's the one passed out in front of Chef Roland's place.
If you like beer, food, music, or just a good party, get yourself to the BeerFest. And if you don't have any friends, no problem. Stick around long enough and everyone will be your friend.
There was no need to leave town last summer to find a top-notch beer festival. Thanks to the Boise BeerFest, the beer was back in town. Here's a little somethin-somethin to get you prepared for this year's festival coming up this weekend.
By Pat Zanghi
Head downtown for the largest car show in the state. Just make sure you heed Uncle Boise's words of wisdom.
Come on, live a little! They're actually really tasty and high in Vitamin C, so you won't get scurvy.
This festival proves that the Greeks gave us a lot more than the 300 Spartans and the toga party.
If you missed the late 60's and want to see what it was like, this is a great opportunity. They supply everything except the grass, but I bet you can find a little bit of that close by...
Here's your chance to sample some homebrewed beer and have a good time doing it.
If you ask my ugly wife where you need to go to get the best produce, elk sausage, and blueberries, I'll bet you a hundred bucks she'll tell you to go here.
Take a little trip to the Idaho Botanical Garden and get in the Christmas spirit. You'll have as much fun as a person can have without shooting your eye out.
By Grandma Lulu
See what it takes to get grandma in the Christmas spirit. Here's a hint: it doesn't take much.
It was a scorcher on The Grove, but there was lots of cold beer and pleasant company to make it all good.
By Madame Amber
Drag queens, bears, and loin cloths make any festival better. Especially one in Boise, Idaho.
Get out of the office on time and enjoy a summer humpday evening on The Grove. There's live music to be heard and socializing to be done.
