Bagpipes, baby goats & the last market of the season 🐐🌾

Fall is officially here!
I spent the last day of summer at the beach soaking up our last 80-degree day of the year, and then kicked off the very first day of fall ziplining with my friend Kiana from @RoamCDA (she does a much better job on social media than I do, so make sure you give her a follow!). This was my second time ziplining at Zip Timberline and it is seriously so much fun. They’re staying open on weekends through October, so you still have time to check it out, and the views are going to be unreal once the leaves fully turn! 🍂🌲

Featured Finds & Coming Soon🌲

• Pumpkin season is officially upon us! 🎃 Starting this October, Lunceford Family Farms on Seltice is hosting their CDA Pumpkin Festival every Tuesday through Sunday. They’ll have U-pick pumpkins, apple cannons, baby goat petting, a corn maze, and fresh pumpkin donuts! Admission is $5 (which includes the corn maze), making it the perfect fall family outing. 🍩🐐
• Halloween lovers, rejoice! Every weekend in October, the Kootenai County Fairgrounds is hosting a new haunted attraction called Scream Harvest. If you miss the Hauser corn mazes, the Rathdrum Tunnel of Terror, or the Post Falls Haunted House, this one is for you! 🎃👻

Local Events & Updates 🎉

• 2nd Annual Farm Fest (Saturday, Sept 26 | 10 AM–5 PM): Celebrate local agriculture, farmers, and artisans at the Fairgrounds! Find homegrown produce, free workshops, and handcrafted goods during the free daytime festival. Plus, stick around from 6–10 PM for a locally sourced dinner, drinks, and line dancing with the Tamarack Ridge Band ($40 ticket required for the evening)! 🚜🌾🥩
• Coeur d'Alene Celtic Festival (Sept 26–27): Also at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds this weekend, you'll find bagpipes, Highland dancing, a kids' sword arena, storytelling, Celtic games, and local vendors! Open Saturday 10 AM–6 PM and Sunday 10 AM–4 PM. Admission is $5–$10, and kids 5 and under are free! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚔️
• First Responder & $2 Dog Night at Stateline Speedway (Friday, Sept 25 | 5 PM): Catch early stocks, modifieds, and sprint cars out at Mode Stadium in Post Falls—plus $2 hot dogs! All first responders get in FREE as a big thank you for all they do. 🏎️🌭
• Market in the Mountains (Sept 25–27): Head out to Moose Valley Ranch in Springdale, Washington all weekend long for an open-air, luxury Western market featuring 140+ premium vendors, live music, delicious food, and drinks! 🤠🛍️
• Final CDA Flea Market of the Season (Sunday, Sept 27): Don't miss the last CDA Flea Market of the year happening at the Museum of North Idaho! Stop by to hunt for vintage treasures and local finds. 📜🛍️
• Tuesday Farmstand at New Leaf Nursery (Tuesday, Sept 29 | 2–5 PM): Make sure to stop by for the final Tuesday Farmstand of the season! You can stock up on local flowers, honey, fresh eggs, seasonal veggies, sourdough, cookies, and more from local artisan vendors. 🍞💐

Ongoing Weekend Staples ☕

• Coeur d'Alene Cars & Coffee (Saturdays | 8–11 AM): Free to attend at the CDA Church of the Nazarene! Bring your ride or just walk around to check out the vehicles.
• Kootenai County Farmers' Market (Saturdays | 9 AM–1:30 PM): Grab fresh local produce, flowers, and artisan creations at Hwy 95 & Prairie Ave. Running every Saturday through October! 🧺🌸
• Rathdrum Craft & Farmers Market (Saturdays | 9 AM–2 PM): Indoor and outdoor local vendor booths at the Rathdrum Lions Club, with free admission and parking through Sept 26. (Last one of the year this Saturday!) 🚜

🍂 Local Spotlight: Fall Car Refresh

Treat yourself (and your car) to a fall refresh with Aaron at All in the Details Mobile Detailing! After a full summer of dirt roads, beach days, and road trips, he’ll clean out summer’s adventures and leave your ride looking good as new for pumpkin picking season. A clean car also makes a really thoughtful gift, so if you want to surprise your spouse, mom, or best friend, Aaron is your guy! You can learn more about his story on our local spotlight blog or book directly here to get on his schedule. 🧼🚗

Enjoy the crisp autumn air and have an incredible first weekend of fall! ✨