8 Events to Enjoy This Labor Day Weekend in the Magic Valley

Summer is coming to an end, and Labor Day, while not the official end, is the unofficial goodbye to summer. The weather will soon begin to feel like fall more consistently, football is returning, and the leaves will be falling soon. The best part about the end of summer though, is that it comes with a long weekend and a fun one at that. There is a ton of fun taking place to get out of the house this Labor Day weekend and enjoy one final weekend of summer activities. Here are some of the events to enjoy this holiday.

Thursday, August 29 Through Monday, September 2 - Twin Falls County Fair

It started earlier this week, but if you haven't been there is plenty of time to get out and enjoy the Twin Falls County Fair. There will be tons of entertainment, games, food, and browsing to do as well. Everyone has a different reason for going, but many agree the fair is one of the highlights of the season in Twin Falls. Gates open at 7 AM and don't close until around midnight, so you have all day to attend and it will be happening now until Monday night. For the full schedule and more on the Twin Falls County Fair, make sure to click the link above. 

Thursday, August 29 Through Saturday, August 31 - Monster Bounce

If you want to get out and have some fun, no matter with kids or as an adult, you have to check out Monster Bounce while it is in Twin Falls. The massive bounce town is in the Magic Valley Mall parking lot and is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this weekend. A session costs $12 and sessions begin at 5 PM on Thursday and Friday, with the last session beginning at 8 PM. On Saturday, the first session is at 9 AM with the last session being at 8 PM. For more on Monster Bounce, make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, August 31 - Dyno Day

For all those out there who have a big truck and think it is the strongest and best, this is the day for you. Dyno Day is back and is happening in Jerome this Saturday. The event will be happening at Syringa Networks Skate Park, located at 305 1st Ave E and the event will begin at 8 AM. To enter the Dyno Pull, it is $80 for two pulls, and for the Shown N Shine, it is a $30 entry. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above. 

Saturday, August 31 - Boise State Football Vs Georgia Southern

It is finally that time once again. College football is back, and Boise State will kick off their season with playoff hopes. Unfortunately, the Broncos will not be home this weekend, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the game. The Broncos will kick off their season this Saturday at 2 PM against Georgia Southern and the game will be on ESPNU. For more on the game and the matchup, click the link above. 

Sunday, September 1 - Hagerman Farmer's Market

With summer unofficially coming to an end, it means time to get out to a local farmer's markets is coming to an end soon. Make sure to catch the Hagerman Farmer's Market before it is gone for the season. The market takes place on Sunday from 9 AM to 2 PM and is located at 18049 HWY 30 in Hagerman. They have vendors, live music, food, produce, clothing, and much more. For more on the market, make sure to click the link above. 

Sunday, September 1 - Evel Knievel 50th Anniversary

Hard as it is to believe for some in the area, it has already been 50 years since the infamous jump over the canyon by Evel Knievel. There will be a celebration of the event happening this Sunday, and it starts with a motorcycle parade that will begin in Jerome and come over the Perrine Bridge. The parade will begin at 11 AM. There will also be live music by The Knievel Daredevil Band, and Evel Knievel's family will be on-site as well. For all the details on this special occasion, make sure to click the link above. 

Sunday, September 1 - Nate Smith Concert

While the rodeo grabs the headlines when it comes to the Twin Falls County Fair, there is typically a concert as well, and this year is no different. Nate Smith will be headlining this year on Sunday night, with the concert starting at 7:30 PM. He will be joined by special guest Drake Milligan. Tickets are still available for the show and start as low as $33. For more on the concert, make sure to click the link above. 

Monday, September 2 - Monster Truck Insanity Tour

Monday will be the final day of the Twin Falls County Fair and what better way to end the fair, than with a monster truck show? Monster Truck Insanity Tour will be closing out the fair this year and will be happening on Monday. Gates open at 1:30 PM, with a pit party from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and the main attraction beginning at 4 PM. Tickets are still available and begin as low as $17. For more on Monster Truck Insanity Tour, make sure to click the link above. 

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No work for three days sounds nice, and while parking it on the couch and watching college football might be tempting, how about getting out and having some fun? Go to the fair, enjoy some monster trucks, go to a concert, celebrate a historical anniversary, shop at the market, cheer on Boise State, have fun at Dyno Day, or bounce around at Monster Bounce. Whatever you do, have fun, be safe, and enjoy your Labor Day weekend.