Football, Comedy, and the Fair This Labor Day Weekend in the Magic Valley

The month of August has flown by, and with school back in session, the kids are busier through the week and no longer lounging around. This weekend will be the last time to enjoy some final summer activities, as the weather should be decent, it is a three-day weekend, and the last break until we get into the holiday season. Football will be back, the fair is in town, and many events are happening this weekend. Don't waste the Labor Day weekend on your couch, and get out and enjoy some of the events this holiday weekend in the Magic Valley.

Thursday, August 28 through Monday, September 1 - Twin Falls County Fair

The Twin Falls County Fair is underway, and residents in the Magic Valley are flocking to the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds in Filer. The fair will continue now through Monday, September 1. The rodeo will take place through Saturday, with Josh Turner performing on Sunday, and the Monster Truck Insanity Tour happening on Sunday. There are over 35 different food vendors to enjoy, the carnival, and pig racing as well. For all things on the fair, make sure to click the appropriate link above.

Thursday, August 28 - Boise State Football

The wait is finally over. After months and months, Boise State football is back. The last time fans saw them, they lost in the College Football Playoffs. They will look to build off last year's momentum and look at making the playoffs once again. Their season will start off on Thursday at 3:30 PM, but sadly, they will not be at home. The game will be on ESPN and be against USF. Make sure to set time aside and be near a television to cheer on the Broncos this weekend.

Thursday, August 28 - Paint and Sip Evening at Turf Club

If you are someone who enjoys sipping on a glass of wine and is artistic and enjoys painting, the Turf Club is where you want to be this Thursday. Paint and Sip will be happening on Thursday at 5 PM, and you can drink cocktails, wine, and have an appetizer while enjoying an instructor teaching you to paint on a canvas. It is $50 per person but includes a drink, an appetizer, and all supplies. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above. 

Friday, August 29 - CSI Women's Soccer

Soccer season is here, and after a few weeks of scrimmages, the CSI women's soccer team will start its season this Friday at 2 PM in Jerome against Casper College. This is only the second season of the team as they look to build off their first season last year. Get out and cheer on the girls as they kick off their season this weekend. For more on the team, make sure to click the link above.

Friday, August 29, and Saturday, August 30 - CSI Men's Soccer

The women's team won't be the only ones in action as the CSI men's team will be in action twice this weekend. They, too, will play on Friday, with their game at 4 PM against Casper College as well. They will play the following day, on Saturday at 4 PM, against Laramie County Community College. Both games will be played in Jerome this weekend. For more on the team, make sure to click the link above.

Friday, August 29 and Saturday, August 30 - The True Crime Comedy Show

Do you enjoy comedy? Do you enjoy true crime? If the answer is yes, then come out and enjoy The True Crime Comedy Show this Friday and Saturday at the Orpheum Theatre. Showtimes will be at 7 PM both nights, and tickets start as low as $17.50. Enjoy a night of dark humor, crime stories, and laugh all at the same time. For more on the show or to get your tickets, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, August 30 - Meat & Tater BBQ Fest

When it comes to food in Idaho, nothing represents the state more than meat and taters. The Meat and Tater BBQ Fest will be happening this weekend in Meridian on Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM. The event is free to enter, and all proceeds raised will go towards a good cause. There will be a BBQ competition, live music, family fun, a beer garden, and much more. If you are in the area, stop by and check it out. You can get all the details and location by clicking the link above.

Saturday, August 30 - Movie Matinee

A great way to spend a holiday weekend is always checking out a movie, and what better way to enjoy one than to do so for free? This Saturday, you can watch a free movie at Movie Matinee at the Twin Falls Public Library at 3 PM. This month, they have been doing Retro by Decades, playing a movie from a different decade every weekend, and this Saturday, they are showing 'Sky High' from 2005. For more on Movie Matinee and other events happening at the Twin Falls Public Library, make sure to click the link above.

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Don't waste the holiday weekend and the final days of summer. Get out and enjoy the fair, cheer on the men's soccer team, cheer on the women's soccer team, enjoy a crime comedy show, see a free movie, do some painting while sipping wine, eat at a BBQ and tater festival, and cheer on Boise State football. Whatever you decide to do, have fun, be safe, and have a happy Labor Day weekend.