Bear Lake Valley Events
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Check out the Bear Lake Community Calendar!
July 25@2:00 pm-8:30 pm
“Meet me in Paris” Historic Home Tours of the James Nye Home, Landon Rich home, Fredrick Roger home, Alfred Budge home, and the Joe Price Home. Tour 8 homes and enjoy live music and local art.
Pick up your map on Main Street in Paris. Free admission.
Some historical homes and sites to explore in Paris, Idaho, include:
- J.R. Shepherd House: Situated at 58 West Center Street, this 1890 Queen Anne home is considered the largest and most architecturally exquisite in the city.
- Alfred Budge House: Located near N. 1st West and W. 1st North, this striking 1880 home is noted for its beautiful Second Empire styling and mansard roof.
- Thomas Sleight Cabin: Found at 163 South Main Street, this 1863 cabin is the last remaining structure of the roughly 30 cabins built by the area’s first vanguard pioneer company.
- Wives of Charles C. Rich Historic District: Located in the southwest corner of town, this area preserves a cluster of 1860s adobe brick cabins originally built for the plural wives of the town’s chief colonizer.
Bear Lake hosts great events year round!
- Holiday Celebrations: Parades, Fireworks, Raspberry Days and the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest.
- Christmas Events: Community tree lightings, light festivals, and visits with Santa Claus.
- Live Music and Theater: Live band outdoor concerts, and stage plays at Pickleville Playhouse.
- Community Markets and Car Shows: Classic cars and automotive builds and summertime farmers’ markets
- Sporting Events: Marathons, Triathlons, Races and Golf Tournaments.