Calendar
of Events
Special Events
and Traditions
Local Communities of Arco, Moore, and Howe pride themselves in supporting
a wide variety of traditional activities each year. These range from rodeos,
fairs, cross-country runs, and softball tournaments to paragliding competitions.
Arco's signature event is Atomic Days which celebrates the present and
past of Arco.
April
Annual Chamber Dinner - 3rd Saturday in April. Hosted by the Butte
County Chamber of Commerce, a fun filled evening of Mystery Theater. Located
at the Arco Elementary School. Contact Butte County Chamber of Commerce
for more information at: 208-527-8977, e-mail: buttecountychamber@atcnet.net
May
Spring Fling on King - Memorial Day Weekend. First Hang Gliding/Paragliding
competition of the season. Sponsored by King Mountain Gliders. Located
on King Mountain outside of Moore. For more information call: (208)390-0205,
or E-mail: goxc@kingmountaingliders.com
Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com
July
King Mountain Annual Competition - July 14 - 19, 2008. Located
on King Mountain outside of Moore. Contest Web site www.flykingmountain.com
For more information call: (208)390-0205, or E-mail: goxc@kingmountaingliders.com
Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com
4th of July Parade
- 4th of July. Located down Arco's Main Street.
Atomic Days - Closest Weekend to July 17th. Held in Arco, City
wide celebration. Contact Butte County Chamber of Commerce for more information
at: 208-527-8977, e-mail: buttecountychamber@atcnet.net
Atomic Days Rodeo
- Closest Weekend to July 17th. Located in the Arco Rodeo Grounds.
August
Men's Softball Tournament - August. Located in Arco City Park.B
Butte County Fair
- August. Located at Butte County Fair Grounds.
Bud Marvel Tournament
- August. Located at the River Park Golf Course in Mackay.
September
Paragliding Annual Competition - Labor Day Weekend. Located on
King Mountain outside of Moore. For more information call: (208)390-0205,
or E-mail: goxc@kinbountaingliders.com
Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com
October
Fall Festival - October. City wide celebration. Come join the motorized
bar stool races or enter your favorite pumpkin recipe in the pumpkin bake
off. Loads of fun for the whole family. Located in Arco. Contact Butte
County Chamber of Commerce for more information at: 208-527-8977, e-mail:
buttecountychamber@atcnet.net
December
Festival of Trees - 1st Weekend of December. Located in the Butte
Middle School. Sponsored by the Lost River Hospital Auxiliary, for more
information call: 208-527-3287 or 208-527-8960
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