The 22nd Annual
(Featuring the two local
cool dudes shown above.)
Always the 3rd weekend in August
at
Council, Idaho
Friday, August 16
Saturday, August 17, 2024
In all previous years, we have not charged a set admission fee,
but relied on donations..
This year we may charge for admission. Stay tuned.
Bring your lawn chairs
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT DALE FISK:
OR EMAIL:
Visit dalefisk.com
Location: Veteran's Memorial Peace Park
2046 Highway 95, Council, ID
This park is behind the old Grange Hall--which is now the American Legion Hall--right along the highway at the north end of town
Past performers: Bill Coffey, Innocent Man, Blaze & Kelly, Jimmy Bivens, Buckskin Bible Review, Chicken Dinner Road, Bitterroot, Jonathan Warren & the Billy Goats, Hotwire, Hecktor Pecktor, Shakin Not Stirred, Possum Livin, Wanigan, JD Webb, Kyleigh Jack, The Knights, Beargrass. High Desert, Will Williams & Gravel Road, B-Town Hitmen, Dave Nudo, The Lack Family, Dry Buck, High Street Band, Soul Patch,
The Bottom Line, Van Paepeghem Quartet, Fiddle Express, Tim Noah, Sweet Briar
Tracy Morrison Trio, .....
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How to get to Council and the Festival Site
RV Parks Campgrounds Motels Vendor information
Things to see and do around Council
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Photos of how we made our portable stage
HOW TO SET UP TH E PORTABLE STAGE
RV spots with power and water (no sewer) at the rodeo grounds, next to the fairgrounds and the festival park. $25/night. Call Michael (208-741-2148) or Heather (208-741-2510)
In Council: Weiser River Trail RV Park -- tents and RVs
--415 S. Hornet Street--- Council, ID 83612 --phone: 208-253-6042
Quail Hollow RV Park (3 miles north of Council)
208-271-6638
https://quailhollowrvpark.com:
CAMPING
Dry camping is available at the Fairgrounds right next to the festival park. $15 per day. Contact the Adams County Extension Office: 208-253-4279 during business hours.
OUT OF TOWN
Cambridge (22 miles south
on Hwy. 95)
Frontier Motel & RV Park -- 208-257-3851
New Meadows --
Zims Hot Springs (4 miles north of New Meadows and 30 miles north of
Council) 208-347-2686
Meadows RV Park 208-347-2325
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Council
Unfortunately, Council is without a hotel at the moment.
Elkhorn Bed & Breakfast--South of Council at 1327 Highway 95, Mesa, ID --Contact Debra Buckner: 208-741-2071 debrat@elkhornbnb.com
website: elkhornbnb.com Ask about a SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR MUSICIANS ATTENDING THE MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Elkhorn B&B has added a Jacuzzi to the amenities list!
The Elkhorn offers a cozy and
warm log home ambience located in Mesa, Idaho. We are located between the
Middle Fork and the Little Weiser River with the awesome views of Cuddy, Hit,
Indian and Council Mountains. We are approximately 6 miles south of Council on
Highway 95, two hours north of Boise, Idaho.
For our guests, snowmobile parking is available, a non-smoking environment
and we are pet friendly offering horse & mule motel.
Lazy J Ranch Bed & Breakfast - Indian Valley (about 17 miles from Council) https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5750075
Cambridge (22 miles south on Hwy. 95)
Frontier Motel & RV Park -- 208-257-3851
New Meadows (30 minutes north
on Hwy. 95)
Heartland Inn & Motel --208-347-2114 (AAA Approved, 5 B&B
rooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, 4 Suites with fireplaces, hot tub, non-smoking
rooms, in-room phones)
Meadows
Motel -- 208-347-2175
Cuprum (quaint little burgh 40
miles up in the mountains toward Hells Canyon and the Seven Devils Mountains):
Hedges
Cabin --208-258-4649
McCall (45 minutes northwest):
Hotel
McCall -- 1-866-800-1183 (toll free) or 208-634-8105
Scandia
Inn Motel -- 1-800-622-2554 (toll free) or 208-634-7394
Super 8
Motel -- 1-800-800-8000 (toll free) or 208-634-4637
Woodsman
Motel & Restaurant -- 208-634-7671
Bear
Creek Lodge -- 208-634-3551
Brundage
Bungalows -- 208-634-2344
Best
Western --208-634-6300
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Dry camping is usually available at the Fairgrounds right next to the festival park.
Limited hookups to power or water. Policy on this is being worked out.
Primitive camping
spots (no water taps, toilets,
benches, electricity or hot tubs) can be found around every corner of the
area's hundreds of miles of National Forest roads.
More civilized campgrounds (water, outhouse type toilets, often
picnic tables--cost is usually $8.00 per night):
Council
--Cold Springs
Campground (about a half hour to 45 minutes north...west of Highway 95 near Lost
Lake) 30 spots-- trailers up to 22' long
--Big Flat --12 miles south via Hwy 95, then 14 mi. east on gravel road.
$5.00/night 13 spots trailers up to 45' long
--Cabin Creek --4 mi. S of Council via Hwy 95, then 10 mi. E on Forest Rd. 186
--Evergreen --about 15 miles north on Hwy 95, right off the highway (Just totally rebuilt with new facilities!)
--Lafferty -- About 30 minutes up Hornet Creek road (paved), northwest of
Council. Outhouses, water, beautiful spot.
New Meadows
--Last Chance Campground (4 miles east of New Meadows) 28 spots--trailers up to
45' long
Very civilized camping:
McCall
(45 minutes northwest)
McCall Campground -- 208-634-5165
Weiser
(1 hr. south on Hwy. 95)
Monroe Creek Campground & RV Park --208-549-2026
New
Meadows
Zims Hot Springs (30 miles north of Council) 208-347-2686
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Vendors (craftspeople, food vendors, etc.) are welcome to set up at the performance area.
Contact Barb: dixmcl@gmail.com
Vendor Fees:
Food / Drink vendors = $50 for the weekend or $25 for one day. Non-food = $30 for the weekend or $15 for one day
Vendors need to supply their own tables, shade awnings, etc. If you need electricity, please make this known in advance.