A little local coverage from the communities.

January 25-February 3, McCall Winter Carnival, McCall
Come join this nine day event of fun, food, and festivities. Dating back to 1924, the entire family will be sure to enjoy Winter Carnival traditions including amazingly unique and detailed ice sculptures along with winter games, fireworks, a fun run, parade and much, much more. For more information, call the McCall Chamber of Commerce at 208-634-7631 or visit www.mccallwintercarnival.com

February 16-18, Snowriders Presidents Day Weekend, Mountain Home
A fun-packed snowmobiling weekend at Anderson Ranch Recreation Area near Mountain Home including food, snowmobile dice runs and a dance. For more information, call 208-587-4334.

February 28-March7, 2008 Masters World Cup, McCall Idaho
The Masters World Cup is an unofficial World Championship for veterans in cross-country Skiing. Held at Ponderosa State Park, this McCall venue offers Nordic ski trails that run the length of a 1000 acre peninsula with a combination of great scenery, good terrain and great snow. Come see a format for top competitive skiers by uniting all Masters cross-country skiers world-wide for whom the desire to excel still burns strongly. AmeriTitle is a proud sponsor of this event. Call 208-315-3600 or visit http://mwc2008.com

May 19-24, Apple Blossom Festival, Payette Idaho
Payette's week long Apple Blossom Festival held in May of each year. The festival includes vendors, yard sales and a flea market. The event also includes paint ball and laser tag in Central Park and a carnival every day in Kiwanis Park. A parade, car show and fireworks also take place. For more information, call 208- 642-2362.

June 16-21, National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest, Weiser
Life is full of surprises, we are happy to say that the National Oldtime Fiddlers. Contest and Festival is one of the best surprises around. Since 1953, Weiser, Idaho has played host to fiddlers and friends from around the world. Dedicated to preserving and perpetuating fiddle music for generations to come, this annual festival offers many opportunities to listen and learn from some of the best musicians in the country. For more information, call 208-414-0255 or visit http://www.fiddlecontest.com

July 12, 3rd Annual Sawtooth Botanical Garden Tour, Wood River Valley
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden's Garden Tour is an eagerly anticipated event for gardeners from all over the Pacific Northwest. The Tour features private gardens in the Wood River Valley area specifically selected for their beauty, creativity and plant selection. Participants enjoy musicians and artists performing at each location on this self-guided tour along with a silent Auction held during the Finale. For more information call the Garden at 726-9358 or visit http://www.sbgarden.org

July 24-26, 27th Annual Sun Valley Center Wine Auction, Sun Valley
The Auction is The Center's only fundraising event and draws thousands of participants from all over the country. For the past four years The Auction has been ranked one of the Top 10 U.S. Charity Wine Auctions by Wine Spectator. Join us at one or all of the events and support the arts in Sun Valley! For more information call 208-726-9491 or visit http://www.sunvalleycenter.org/wine.html

July 27-August 18, Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Sun Valley
The Sun Valley Summer Symphony celebrates the majesty of its Alpine setting with the beauty of outstanding free classical music performances, and enriches our lives through its artistic, educational and cultural programming, made possible through the philanthropic generosity of its community. For more information call (208) 622-5607 or visit http://www.svsummersymphony.org/

August 1-3, Northern Rockies Folk Festival, Hailey
This event is one of the largest weekend gatherings of locals and tourists alike that come to chill, dance, and take in the rhythm of the Folk. Bands range from the most famous to the good ol' local bands that keep the beat alive. Your cooler, chair, blanket and kids are welcome. Don't forget to bring a pocket full of dollar bills because the local food for sale is cheap and as good as you can imagine hometown cooking can be. For more information visit http://www.nrff.net/index.asp

August 29-August 31, Coors Light Basecamp Music Experience, Ketchum
The Honda Ski Tour returns with three days of music in conjunction with the Atkinson's Market Ketchum Criterium, a category 1, 2 and professional bike race. Basecamp will be the biggest multi-day music festival to ever come to Ketchum and features an unmatchable lineup of artists such as Chris Isaak, Kenny Loggins, Matisyahu, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Brandi Carlile, Rose Hill Drive, Joseph Israel, Ivan Neville.s Dumpstaphunk, Wisdom and more to be announced. To purchase, please visit any Ticketweb outlet including Newt & Harolds, The Record Exchange, The Boise Co-Op, A New Vintage Wine Shop or Atkinsons. Markets, order by phone at 1-800-965-4827.

October 15-19, Sun Valley Swing 'n Dixie Jazz Jamboree, Sun Valley
300 live performances, dancing, and dixieland fun. This Annual Event is notable among Jazz enthusiasts, locals, and travelers alike. For more information call (877) 478-5277 or visit http://www.sunvalleyjazz.com