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RecFest 2023
Join us Saturday, June 03, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eagle Island State Park to showcase and celebrate outdoor recreation in Idaho!
Eagle Island’s 40th Anniversary celebration will be from 10 am to 11 am. Festival activities will begin at 11.
Food trucks, fishing, paddling, and fun!
Don’t miss booths by:
– Idaho Trails Association
– US Forest Service
– The Idaho Falconers
– Idaho Boating
– REI
– Idaho Fish and Game
– and so many more!
Hosted by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR), the Idaho Outdoor Recreation Festival is a full day of fun, featuring recreational lessons for kids and adults, exhibits, demonstrations, youth activities, giveaways, and exploring new outdoor activities offered around the Treasure Valley.
The Idaho Outdoor Recreation Festival is a perfect opportunity to learn about and experience Idaho recreation firsthand. Whether you’re an avid adventure seeker, or new to recreation, you will find great recommendations and instruction on taking advantage of Idaho’s outdoors.
¡VAMOS A PESCAR! Let’s go fishing! Join Idaho Fish and Game and on Saturday June 3 for a day of fishing! The RecFest Celebration will include countless family friendly activities, food trucks, and entrance to the park and fishing is free! Fishing equipment, instruction, and bait is provided, so all you need to do is show up! Se habla Espanol.
The festival goal is to host an educational and informative event with an exhibit area that will provide attendees with a wide variety of exhibits, highlighting some of the many recreational opportunities in Idaho.
Showcasing recreation in Idaho starts with you!
Nike XC Regionals Northwest
The NXR Northwest meet is a 7-state regional championship cross country meet for middle and high school-level athletes.
The disc golf course will be closed to the public for the duration of this event.
Mountain West XC Championships
Eagle Island State Park and Boise State University will be hosting the Mountain West XC Championships race for over 15 men’s and women’s XC teams.
The disc golf course will be closed to the public for the duration of this event.
Bob Firman XC Run
The Bob Firman XC Run is a middle and high school cross country race for high-caliber athletes attending from 10 states.
The disc golf course will be closed to the public for the duration of this event.
Aaron Butler Memorial Purple Heart Run
Eagle Island State Park is proud to host the Aaron Butler Memorial Purple Heart Run courtesy of the Aaron Butler Memorial Foundation!
This event serves to honor all U.S. Armed Forces service members who have dedicated their lives or limbs in combat operations around the globe, with particular emphasis on remembering the abnormally courageous character of SSG Aaron Butler. There will be a 5K, 10K, and unlimited distance options for the run itself. There will be entertainment, food, and beverages available.
The disc golf course will be closed to the public for the duration of this event.
Cops & Bobbers
Grab your fishing poles and join the Eagle Police Department for a fun day of fishing at Eagle Island State Park! Eagle PD will be on-site at the lake near the Visitor’s Center.
Baked Potato Open Disc Golf Tournament
Disc Golf Idaho presents the Baked Potato Open Disc Golf Tournament now at Eagle Island State Park!
The disc golf course will be closed to the public for the duration of this event.
Civil War Living History Reenactment – Eagle Island State Park
Come learn about the American Civil War with the Idaho Civil War Volunteers! The Idaho Civil War Volunteers (ICWV) is a group of educational volunteers who are passionate about history and are eager to share their knowledge with the public. The Idaho Civil War Volunteers provide Civil War educational programs throughout Southern Idaho at a number of events during the year.