Twin Falls Western Days Coming Soon

Summer in the Magic Valley really begins with Western Days in Twin Falls.  Festivities begin on Friday, May 29^th, and the big parade is the next day.  The festival will wrap up on Sunday, the 31^st.  You can get more details by tuning in to Newsradio 96.1 FM and 1310 KLIX on Friday morning, the 15th, at 7:00. The event draws tens of thousands of people not only from southern Idaho but also from a couple of neighboring states.

The Event Usually Attracts Broadcast N'er Do Wells, and Worse, Even Politicians

I was on the reviewing stand one year (2015), and was impressed by the length of the event.  Summers are marked in the Magic Valley by a series of parades and festivals, such as Buhl Sagebrush Days in July.  All of these summer events will be highlighted this year as the country celebrates its 250^th anniversary.

Navigating the Massive Crowd is a Challenge for the Brave

In the next couple of weeks, we’ll pass along more details on how to manage traffic, parking, and weather during these events.  Also, being a big election year in Idaho, we’ll see a lot of politicians in the parades, many decked out in western gear, or perhaps as founding fathers.  As a friend in Murtaugh once remarked, you know it’s campaign season when the hats and boots come out!

Western Days Translate Into Money

Western Days is also a major boost to the local economy, as many out-of-town visitors stop to eat, shop, and sometimes spend the night.