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FIND YOUR OASIS
Garden City has always been green thanks to its location along the beautiful Boise River. Here, you can fly fish in the middle of town, meander down a nature path, or test your skills on our famous surfing wave. Whether you’re looking for thrills or a little bit of peace, you’ll find it outside in Garden City.
Arts & Makers
Artists have long been attracted to Garden City’s affordable rents and thriving DIY scene.
Culture & History
Cruise down Chinden Boulevard and you’ll drive through what used to be acres upon acres of riverside fields.
Craft Beverage Corridor
There are more wineries, cideries, and breweries per square mile in this town than anywhere else in Idaho. The question is: Which one will be your favorite?
Get inspired by Garden City
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Western Idaho Fair
The Western Idaho Fair boasts a summery mix of time-honored fair events (4-H competitions, bake offs, fried indulgences) with intoxicating fun for the whole family (big-name concerts and a hopping fairway). It’s no wonder this is the biggest, most well-attended fair in Idaho!
REPEAL DAY CELEBRATION
The local wineries and craft breweries of Garden City are celebrating the day in 1933 when pesky Prohibition was repealed.
BOISE MUSIC FEST
You’ll hear everything from rock to hip hop, country to acoustic. But there’s more than music here! Check out the carnival rides, food vendors, and activities for kids.
EXPERIENCE GARDEN CITY
Experience more than 80 local vendors, live music, summer fun for kids, and more.