For four glorious days here in Sun Valley, the wine flowed like beer, the beautiful women instinctively flocked like the steelhead of Stanley, Idaho and some serious funding to foster future arts and humanities opportunities for the Wood River Valley was raised. The 32nd annual Wine Auction Weekend invited attendees to partake in copious amounts of world renown vino varietals, mouth watering bites from the valley’s finest culinary experts, and boot stomping live entertainment. While the long weekend showcased a wide variety of wine induced events, two major spectacles took center stage. Friday night played host to the Wine Auction Gala where, “high spirits, great wine, superb food, good company, and a little friendly competition” melded together for some serious fund raising.
A MASSV WEEKEND
The 4th of July weekend brought an alien invasion of sorts to the Sun Valley area this year with the arrival of the second edition of the MASSV Music Festival. The Music and Arts Showcase Sun Valley's (MASSV) vibe permeated the air from the Trail Creek parking lot filling the town's street with throngs of youth wearing costumes which no doubt turned many a head in our typically conservative little town. As the day turned to evening you could hear the excitement building with the thump of bass which gave way to night.
SHEEPTOWN DRAG RACES: FLAMING LOGS, SINGED NOSTRILS
Every good drag race has a Christmas Tree. Sheeptown is a good drag race. It didn’t seem likely that this event could ever have happened. The idea was in actuality a creative ruse, nothing was really supposed to come of it. But minutes after posting a photo of a drawing scrawled on wrinkled paper showing riders towing logs behind bikes in front of hundreds of screaming fans that had flames added to the logs in an attempt to garner more attention, the fire chief had called and demanded more information. “What was the fire chief doing on my blog during the middle of the day anyway?” I wondered. The Avenue of Sheeptown is littered with charred dreams Seven years later and the Hailey FD as well as the majority of the Sun Valley area has embraced the Sheeptown Drag Races. It’s a fairly simple event: fill up a single elimination bracket for head to head drag racing on bikes. The bikes tow logs. The logs are soaked in diesel. It’s free to enter and literally no clear rules exist. Once you make it to the round of 16 the logs are lit afire and the crowd begins …
The Meadows
With breathtaking views, crisp mountain air and a true community spirit, we welcome you to The Meadows. We are a year-round destination for nature-lovers looking for comfortable amenities in a spectacular setting. Paved RV Sites Full Restrooms with Showers Beautiful, well-maintained Landscaping Playground On-Site Coin-Operated Laundry Facilities 50-amp Full Hook-Up RV Sites On-Site Bicycle Storage Free WiFi Nearby Hospital On-Site Resident Manager
Silver Creek Outfitters Guided Fly Fishing
Fly-fishing is a lifelong sport and one that can always be enhanced by the presence and support of a professional guide. Whether you are new to the endeavor, unfamiliar with the area, or simply want to hone your skills or try something new, one of Silver Creek Outfitters' exceptional guides is sure to perfectly match your needs. We boast 30 certified casting instructors (CI) and two master casting instructors (MCI) on staff, accredited by the Federation of Fly Fishers. Both fishing guides and teaching guides are available. The former help you catch fish, the latter help you learn to fish while catching fish. Silver Creek Outfitters' guides are sure to enrich your entire fishing experience. A guided day on the river is a full-service day of fishing. Our professionals will bring you to the perfect stretch of water, help you manage your equipment, lines and knots, coach you on your casting, mending, stripping and landing techniques and even spread out a wonderful, riverside lunch. We will guarantee the best fishing day possible, surrounded by beauty and hopefully, a lot of fish! No matter your reason for getting out on the water, our best-in-the-business guides are here for you. Let us …
Not Bad. Friends Who Make Art and Other Awesomeness
Chatham Baker (L) and Andy McCabe (R) Twist and Pout outside Ochi for their "Not Bad" exhibition. Around these parts you can get a lot of action in before the sun sets for the day. It was a dream-like Friday and it felt like we all had senioritis all over again. Staring out the window at work, the 5 o'clock whistle could not come early enough. When it rang we went straight to the garages, grabbed the dirt bikes, geared up and took off. Within four hours we had covered half of Blaine County's trails and found ourselves walking into Ochi Gallery for our buddies', Chatham and McCabe's, Gallery Debut. Nate Farrell (Smith Optics Snowboard Team Manager) and the infinitely entertaining Chris Johnston DJ Zeb? Anything is possible, my friends continue to amaze me. Walking into the gallery the world could not have changed more dramatically in the matter of a few steps. From the woods to the refined space of Ochi Gallery, it was like taking a shower in light and art. Zeb was spinning (I didn't even know he had yet another talent) and outside an unlikely group of troubadours picked endlessly through a broad …
Recycling in Blaine County
Blaine County recycles mixed paper, plastics 1-5, and aluminum/tin curbside. We have several drop off locations for glass and cardboard, and our main Recycle Center accepts items such as batteries, household hazerdous waste, and electronics. We also participate in Hilex Poly's plastic bag recycle program. They accept items such as plastic grocery bags, produce/newspaper bags, dry cleaner bags, cereal box liners, and plastic wrapping. Drop off locations for these items can be found at all Atkinsons Markets, the ERC, The Community School, LL Greens, Kings, and the Blaine County Annex building. For complete list of drop off locations and acceptable items, visit www.5brecycles.org.
St. Thomas Playhouse
St. Thomas Playhouse is celebrating our 15th Season in 2016 and is proud to have become one of the Wood River Valley’s most popular community theater organizations. We are sincerely grateful to our community, generous supporters, and St. Thomas Episcopal Church for our continuing growth and success. Productions since 2001 include Godspell, The Wizard of Oz, Jesus Christ Superstar, Our Town, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Fantasticks, Annie, Tommy, The Secret Garden, Rumpelstiltskin, Pippin, Oliver!, Footloose the Musical, The Music Man, Fame and The King and I. Our summer camp shows for children have been Godspell Jr., Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr., Fiddler On The Roof Jr., The Pirates of Penzance Jr., Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Jr., Dear Edwina Jr., Seussical the Musical, The Ugly Duckling and Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. and In addition, STP provides many other educational opportunities, such as our wonderful sleep-away Summer Performing Arts Conservatory Camp and staged readings.
The Greatest Golf Tourney On Earth – The Ketchum Wide Open
The official score card of destiny Harley’s for hangovers, Banks Gilberti must still be looking for his passport. It began nearly a quarter century ago as a way to pass time during spring slack season at a time of year when the tourists are not on tour and the locals are getting a little restless. It’s a basic yet brilliant concept: the bars and restaurants in town rally together and each creates a mini-golf hole to try and befuddle even the savviest golfer. Athletes congregate in teams of two and play a round of ultimate mini golf. Bonuses are awarded for various actions and everyone tries to make it all the way around town before the closing bell rings. Costumes are taken seriously in Sun Valley and the KWO as it is affectionately known brings out the best of the best. The Vikings and the Americans battle for the title in a previous year’s KWO. It’s no joke and if there was ever a winter of preparation to get ready for this event Sun Valley has got it. Spend hours upon hours at après and you are the finely tuned machine who will come and represent. Registration starts promptly at …