Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair

The Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair is the summer event in North Idaho — no question. Sherman Avenue closes to traffic for three full days as hundreds of vendors, food booths, and live music stages take over the heart of downtown.

Why This Is the Big One

If you only go to one event all year, this is it. The street fair draws massive crowds from across the Inland Northwest and beyond. It's been a Coeur d'Alene tradition for decades, and the energy is unlike anything else in the region.

What to Expect

• Hundreds of vendors lining Sherman Avenue — art, crafts, handmade goods, clothing, and more
• Food booths with everything from kettle corn to gourmet options
• Live music on multiple stages throughout the weekend
• Family activities including face painting, games, and entertainment

Three Days of Fun

• Friday, July 31: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Saturday, August 1: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Sunday, August 2: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tips for Visitors

• Come early to beat the heat and the crowds
• Wear sunscreen — Sherman Avenue is fully exposed
• Bring a bag for your purchases
• Parking fills up — consider walking or biking if you're nearby
• Check the entertainment schedule for live performance times

Happening Alongside

The street fair overlaps with Art on the Green at North Idaho College — if you're in town for the weekend, you can hit both events.

About Downtown CdA

Downtown Coeur d'Alene's walkable core along Sherman Avenue provides the perfect backdrop for a street fair. The lake is just blocks away, restaurants and shops stay open late, and the whole town has a festival atmosphere all weekend.