The first few I went to were wonderful. General admission is always nerve wracking but it worked…read moreout fine. In my past experience the venue opened early, so there was a fairly short line to get in and then a longer wait inside, seated and comfortable. Last year was the first time for me (although now I realize from other comments that it has happened in previous years, so maybe it depends on the show?) where they didn't open the doors until right before show time, so the outside wait-time and the line to get in were outrageous - like probably 2000+ people long. Throw in a handful of line-minding apparatchiks fecklessly trying to keep the snaking queue shape in its snaking shape in order to make sure the people at the back definitely had to walk as far as possible, which could not have been less necessary or more absurd. On top of that, and on top of other things that have been banned, rolling and hard-sided coolers have now been banned. Definitely no longer worth it. Still some great acts though.

Best event of the year in Sandpoint. The Festival at Sandpoint ha​s an unbelievable caliber of…read moremusicians for rural North Idaho. The location is walkable from anywhere downtown and you can't beat being by the lake. It's a very comfortable and friendly venue.

I'm in love with Chewelah, Washington.... I want to go back as we lived there in 1998 for a year…read more During Chataqua my then 3 year old daughter and I paraded through Chewelah and LOVED IT!!! We moved back to California and, though it seemed like the best idea at the time......, there's a lot to be said about the small town EVERYTHING!!!!! In 1999, Chataqua brought a part of the WALL....an amazing place and festival with tons of history.

Yeehaw! Talk about good, clean fun that makes you feel like you're living in 1950's - this is it!…read more This is small town goodness that reminded me of that movie 'Doc Hollywood.' I had definitely made it off the path here in Chewelah. This is a place where kids leave their bikes out in the yard knowing that no one will steal them. Love that. We narrowly missed the parade but did get to see the parade queens (wearing shorts and tiara's). We also enjoyed free music and a bingo game in the middle of the park. The artisans and craftspeople came from all over the state of Washington. Their wares ranged from funky to works of art. I thought a lot of the prices were high so I limited my purchases to goat's milk soap and a handmade hair wooden hair pin. Of course, I found the funds for a caramel apple. ;) This is the land of the wild huckleberry so I also picked up gifts to bring home - huckleberry taffy, huckleberry bark and huckleberry syrup. It doesn't get better than this!

Art on the green has a wide variety of local and regional arts and crafts. It happens annually in…read moreearly August. We saw painting, photography, woodwork, ceramics, glass, jewelry, and a whole lot of other interesting things by some very creative folks. There was a blacksmithing demonstration, live music, and kids activities, and lots of shade. Parking was available on the NIC campus. The section closer to Sherman also had food trucks, and food for sale, such as honey and beeswax, caramel, and spices. There was a wide variety and plenty to entertain the whole family.

absolutely wonderful place to visit!! just like stepping into a hallmark movie great lunches,…read moresweet treats, atmosphere is quaint! employees are so kind and honestly - such a great little country drive to get there!

A great spot in Green Bluffs. Farmer market area. Order at the counter yummy meals. There was live…read moremusic and lots of places to sit and enjoy music or eat. Lots of gifts and foods to buy. Ample parking.

Sooooo here's my opinion. This event was nothing but awesome when it was at the convention center…read more3? Years ago. I have not returned until this evening. The bands are great and very entertaining. Most importantly, the beer is gut (good)! However, the food (except for your typical brat) isn't what it used to be and quality has gone down. The atmosphere though seemed pretty off. I do want to put emphasis in the fact that this is not due to any of the bands. The bands, especially the Alpine Band California, were amazing and very engaging with the crowd. I just feel like everything else was very lackluster. Maybe it was because it was snowing and pouring rain that people were scrambling trying not to get wet outside but something just felt off. My overall opinion, great for beer and dance. I wouldnt recommend it for food though.

My first time at Oktoberfest! Had a wonderful time. Music and games are going on inside and outside…read morein large tents. Family friendly event with many families enjoying themselves. Everywhere I turned there were people dressed in lederhosen. Various German foods to try and of course German beer!

I love coming here to choose and cut my own tree every year, great selection! They pick it up,…read moreshake it out and bale it in a net for you!! I do miss the you pick pumpkin patch with gourds hidden in between, I wish the kids had taken that over too. Overall great place to go with friendly help.

Great pumpkin farm! Pick pumpkins right off the vine in the field! Pumpkin donuts and cider are a…read moremust!!

I can't begin to put into words how amazing my wedding day turned out! I am so appreciative of…read moreStephanie and Davide and all that they put into their gorgeous establishment for our memories. The food was absolutely amazing and my friends still rave about it. The location is gorgeous, spotless, and they make sure that you feel taken care of and heard, and are being checked up on. They worked along side my vendors and I did not hear one thing the entire evening because they were taking care of everything. On top of being the sweetest couple in the world! Thank you again!

It has been 3 years so I feel like I can accurately write without anger. The venue is beautiful!…read moreThe staff was very unprofessional, tried to overcharge us, did not provide all the agreed amenities listed in the contract. The food was good but we ran out of meat for our guest even though we paid for 10 extra meals. The owners were not professional and did not discount due to having them unavailable last minute with no day of coordinator, and severely understaffed. My guest had to move tables and chairs as a result of inclement weather, which was the venues agreed upon service. Overall cost too much for what was delivered, and double check your bill at the end of the night.

Given this was the first year back in two years I didn't expect a whole lot. There were hardly any…read morevendors and most were the same stuff you find all the time and same stuff you see at the fair. Most vendors weren't even food just arts and crafts. Ended up paying $20 for three tacos with dry meat and a flavorless salsa bar. Maybe next year.

Pig Out in the Park is always a good gig, and this year's event was packed, with a decent line-up…read moreof traditional and ecclectic vendors. Weather was perfect. Prices were all over the map, but there were affordable treasures, along with some old favorites. I never expect michelin star quality food here, but honestly, who would? It's fair food and fun once a year. That said, here is our report card for vendor's visited in 2018 (in reverse order): 12. Island Noodles (Veg Yakisoba). Terrible, salty yuk-fest. Your 6th grader could make a better stir fry at home with spaghetti and a bag of frozen vegetables. Portion for the price was ridiculous. 11. Porteous BBQ (Pulled Pork & Ribs). Take a can of spray paint, and cover the letters, 'BBQ' on your trailer. Roasted meat and a squeeze of sauce is not barbecue. Embarrassing. 10. Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs (Corn Dog). Overdone. Crust literally fell off while you were eating it. In their defense, it's hard to get the bacon cooked right and still have an edible crust. 9. MacDaddies (Bacon Mac). Mac & cheese that had been sitting around for quite a while, with--I think--some bacon in it. Might have been the most surprisingly disappointing item we ordered. 8. Taste of India (Several Items). Dumbed down for a senior's palate. Naan was made off-property and reheated. Somosas were mashed potato hell. Veg Pakoras were heavy on chickpea flour--very light on veg. 7. Greek Flame (Lamb Gyro). Traditional presentation, but the 'lamb' was definitely a mystery meat. It looked more like the Vietnamese sausage you see in Pho'. 6. Piggly's BBQ (Brisket Sandwiches). Nice try. But rotisserie pit beef (bottom round) is not brisket, and shouldn't be advertised as such. Decent flavor, but still misrepresentation considering the price. 5. Philly Bro's (Philly). Nice portion. A little overcooked, but at least it was shaved ribeye. It was fairly priced, and wound up being the biggest sammie we ordered this weekend. 4. Bleohm Chocolate (Monkey Tail). Well crafted dessert. For something dipped and decorated in an expedient manner, it was very eye appealing and tasty. 3. Azar's (Beef/Lamb Gyro). Always the first thing we get, because....it's always the first thing we get. Perhaps not as big as we've had in recent years, but no less delicious. They are pros. 2. Oyster Bay (Oysters on a Stick/Lobster Roll). These guys can come back every year. Lobster Roll was a surprise for the affordable price, and the oysters were fresh. Bonus that fries came with both. 1. Doner Haus (Steak Doner). So good. Obviously hand made bread, fresh veg fixin's, generous meat component, and a nice squeeze of sriracha. Thank you sir, may I have another. Congratulations to the event planners, and all the hard working vendors. We'll do it all again in 2019. I'm sure we will have lost all the weight we put on this weekend by then...