St. Maries hosts a number of great events and activities throughout the summer. Some are listed below. For more information, points of contact, etc. visit: http://www.stmarieschamber.org/calendar.html


February

February 27th, St. Joe Snow Riders "Breast Cancer Fun Run": Annual event to start at the Calder Store and end at the Avery Trading Post. Registration from 8-10am at the Calder Store, cost $5.00. 60-70 miles of groomed trails will feature five stopping points, with prizes and food provided along the way. For more information, contact St Maries Saw & Cycle (208) 245-4544 .

March
No events listed at this time for the month of March.


April

Idaho Saddle Club Assoc (ISCA) Spring Round-Up: See calendar of events on website, www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~afalen/

April 8th & 9th St. Maries Junior Miss: Held at the Heyburn Gym at 7pm. St. Maries High School Juniors compete for scholarships, prizes and the local title. The St. Maries winner goes on to compete for the state title. Contact Kristy Wear, 582-0644, or Shelly McGregor, (208) 582-0892.

April 9th Benewah County Humane Society fundraiser : Two performances by the legendary Sons of the Pioneers at the Greyhound Park in Post Falls, Id. Performances at 1pm and 7:30pm. Admission: Reserved seating, $40 - General Seating, $25 - Wing Seats, $15. Watch for announcement of ticket sales.

April 29th Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling Banquet & Auction: Annual Banquet & Auction to support the St Maries Chamber of commerce. Elks Lodge, St. Maries; for more information, call the Chamber at (208) 245-3563.

April 30th Community Clean-Up Day: St. Maries citizens and business owners clean up the Downtown streets. For more information, call the Chamber, (208) 245-3563.

May

May 1st Muddy Butt Tag Team Motorcycle Race: nnual event held the first Sunday in May, sponsored by St. Joe Cycle Club - held at Xmas Hills Recreation Area - Entry fee: Auto/Mini/Beginner - $15; Amateur - $30; Pro class - $35 Sign up 8:00-10:00 AM - Race 11:30 AM - For more information contact St Maries Saw & Cycle, (208) 245-4544 www.stjoecycleclub.com

May 15th Chuck Compton Memorial Motorcycle Race: - Annual event held the third Sunday in May, sponsored by St. Joe Cycle Club - held at Xmas Hills Recreation Area - Entry fee: Auto/Mini/Beginner - $15; Amateur - $30; Pro class - $35 Sign up 8:00-10:00 AM - Race 11:30 AM - For more information contact St Maries Saw & Cycle, (208) 245-4544. www.stjoecycleclub.com

May 28th Fisherman's Breakfast: Annual fisherman's breakfast at the Avery Community Center. Breakfast Saturday of Memorial weekend, opening of trout season.

June

Date TBA Cayuse Kids Riding Clinic: Call Kim Carpenter, (208) 875-0852 or Heidi Minden, (208) 882-7648 http://sites.google.com/site/cayusekidssaddleclub

June 11th Horseback Poker Ride: 15 mile ride, 50% pay back. $10 entry fee/$5 entry fee for children under 12. For more information, contact Dottie Hodgson, cell #691-9823. Sponsored by the Benewah Valley Association.

June 11th Free Fishing Day: Idaho's Free Fishing Day is an annual event held the second Saturday in June. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresidents alike) to celebrate the day by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license.

June 12th St Joe River Marathon: First annual marathon, half marathon and 5K race in St Maries. Race will begin at 8am at the Cormana Building and follow the railroad grade up the St Joe River. For more information, emailinfo@stjoerivermarathon.com

June TBA Idaho Saddle Club Association State Show: St. Maries, ID; hosted by ISCA. Kim McLaughlin (208) 755-6309
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June TBA Cayuse Kids O-Mok-See: Call Keri LeForce, (208) 858-2101 or (208) 596-0932, or Jo Minden, (208) 858-2108 .

July

July 10th Old Timers Annual Picnic: For more information, contact Dottie Hodgson, cell #691-9823. Sponsored by the Benewah Valley Association, this annual event is always held the Sunday after the 4th of July.

July 15th, & 16th St. Joe Valley Car Club Show and Shine: St. Maries. Cars and pickups of all ages, all types are on display. Prizes awarded. Sat. evening dance to 50's music. Sponsored by the St Joe Valley Car Club.

July 16th, & 17th Annual St. Maries Art Festival: “smART by the River” The St. Maries annual Festival of the Arts at Cherry Bend Boat Park grows each year, making it a popular annual event. Artists from around the Northwest offer paintings, sculptures, woodcrafts, baskets, photographs and a variety of other mediums. Music and entertainment is provided. Admission to the festival is free.

August

August 6th & 7th Boat Club Poker Run: St. Maries. Boat Poker run starts on the St. Joe River in St. Maries traveling to the designated stops on Lake Coeur d' Alene then Harrison to turn in your hands. Prizes awarded. Annual event sponsored by the St Joe River Boat Club.

August 6th UpRiver Saddle Club Horse Show and Trail: Call Nicci Mackey, (208) 245-1200, Santa, ID (entry forms on the web site).

August 7th UpRiver Saddle Club O-Mok-See: Santa, ID - Shane Minden, (208) 875-1615, e-mail: omoksee_fever@hotmail.com

August 13th & 14th St. Maries Saddle Club Horse Show: Call Dianne Farrell, (208) 245-3388

August 13th & 14th St. Maries Saddle Club O-Mok-See: Call Dianne Farrell, (208) 245-3388. http://www.stmariessaddleclub.org e-mail: farrellrch@aol.com

August 13th - 16th Benewah County Fair: St. Maries. For information, see www.benewahcountyfair.com

September

September 3rd – 5th Paul Bunyan Days: Labor Day Weekend, St. Maries. Three days of Logger competition, food booths, carnival rides and games. Other activities include a Car Club breakfast and evening dance, street dance, parade, swim pool events, Idaho's largest "topless" beer bar (no roof), and a great fireworks show Sunday night.

October

October TBA Heyburn Elementary School Halloween Carnival: St. Maries. 2nd or 3rd weekend in Oct. Fun event for the children, sponsored by the Heyburn School PTO. For more information, call Michelle Davenport, (208) 245-4505.

October 31st UpRiver Saddle Club/Family Halloween: St. Maries Elks, Kenny Moore, (208) 245-5719

November

November 4th St. Maries Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale: For information, contact Leslie Crane, (208) 245-2672 .

December

December 3rd Christmas in St. Maries: Games for the children, pictures with Santa, stroll on Main St, hay rides, 5 pm lighted Christmas parade on Main Street.

St. Maries Holiday Craft Fair: Annual event held first weekend in December at the Eagles Lodge, 9am-4pm. Contact Lynn Linnemeyer, (208) 245-2195, or Loretta Graham, (208) 245-3895.

December 4th Benewah Community Hospital Christmas Gala: Includes gourmet refreshments and chance to win a fully decorated Christmas tree as well as beautiful gift baskets.