Wallace Huckleberry Festival and 5k Fun Run
- Date Fri 14th August 2026 - Sun 16th August 2026
- Time 5:00PM PDT
- Location Wallace, Idaho
- Price Free - $54.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the Wallace Huckleberry Festival and 5K Fun Run, taking place from August 14th to 16th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Wallace, Shoshone. This vibrant event invites you to immerse yourself in the charm of historic downtown Wallace, where the community spirit shines and huckleberries take center stage! Start your day with a delicious huckleberry pancake breakfast that will energize you for a weekend filled with exploration and enjoyment.
Wander through the streets and discover a variety of food and craft vendors offering unique handcrafted goods and mouthwatering treats. Enjoy live music performances that will keep the energy high and the atmosphere lively, catering to every musical taste from folk to rock. Families can delight in a host of kid-friendly activities, including face painting and carnival games. Don’t miss the chance to participate in the 5K race, perfect for runners of all levels, allowing you to take in the breathtaking landscapes of Wallace. With so much to see and do, this festival promises to be an unforgettable weekend getaway!
Wander through the streets and discover a variety of food and craft vendors offering unique handcrafted goods and mouthwatering treats. Enjoy live music performances that will keep the energy high and the atmosphere lively, catering to every musical taste from folk to rock. Families can delight in a host of kid-friendly activities, including face painting and carnival games. Don’t miss the chance to participate in the 5K race, perfect for runners of all levels, allowing you to take in the breathtaking landscapes of Wallace. With so much to see and do, this festival promises to be an unforgettable weekend getaway!
Organiser's Description
COME AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE CHARM OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALLACE,
IDAHO, DURING A WEEKEND BRIMMING WITH EXCITEMENT, COMMUNITY SPIRIT,
AND, OF COURSE, HUCKLEBERRIES!
START YOUR DAY RIGHT
KICK OFF YOUR MORNING WITH A DELIGHTFUL HUCKLEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, WHERE YOU CAN INDULGE IN THE SWEET AND TANGY FLAVORS OF FRESHLY HARVESTED HUCKLEBERRIES. IT'S THE IDEAL WAY TO ENERGIZE YOURSELF FOR A DAY PACKED WITH EXPLORATION AND ENJOYMENT.
EXPLORE AND DISCOVER
TAKE A LEISURELY STROLL THROUGH THE STREETS AND UNCOVER A DIVERSE SELECTION OF FOOD AND CRAFT VENDORS. WITH EVERYTHING FROM UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED GOODS TO SCRUMPTIOUS TREATS, THERES SOMETHING TO DELIGHT EVERYONE.
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC
LET THE VIBRANT SOUNDS OF LIVE MUSIC FILL THE AIR AS TALENTED ARTISTS PERFORM ON STAGE, CREATING THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE. WHETHER YOUR TASTE LEANS TOWARDS FOLK, ROCK, OR COUNTRY, THE FESTIVALS LINEUP IS SURE TO ENTERTAIN.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
CHILDREN WILL HAVE A BLAST WITH A VARIETY OF GAMES AND EVENTS TAILORED JUST FOR THEM. FROM FACE PAINTING TO CARNIVAL GAMES, THE LITTLE ONES ARE SURE TO HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE TIME.
PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K RACE
JOIN THE EXCITEMENT OF THE 5K RACE, WHICH IS PERFECT FOR SEASONED RUNNERS, CASUAL JOGGERS, AND WALKERS ALIKE. LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND TAKE IN THE SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH THE BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES OF WALLACE.
MORE THAN JUST HUCKLEBERRIES
SET AGAINST THE STUNNING BACKDROP OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALLACE, THE FESTIVAL OFFERS MUCH MORE THAN JUST HUCKLEBERRIES. TAKE THE TIME TO EXPLORE THE CHARMING SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, AND MUSEUMS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE AREAS RICH HISTORY AND CULTURE. MAKE IT A WEEKEND GETAWAY BY STAYING IN ONE OF WALLACES MANY HOTELS OR VACATION RENTALS!
KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST HAPPENINGS ON OUR SOCIALS!
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM @WALLACEHUCKLEBERRYFESTIVAL
IDAHO, DURING A WEEKEND BRIMMING WITH EXCITEMENT, COMMUNITY SPIRIT,
AND, OF COURSE, HUCKLEBERRIES!
START YOUR DAY RIGHT
KICK OFF YOUR MORNING WITH A DELIGHTFUL HUCKLEBERRY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, WHERE YOU CAN INDULGE IN THE SWEET AND TANGY FLAVORS OF FRESHLY HARVESTED HUCKLEBERRIES. IT'S THE IDEAL WAY TO ENERGIZE YOURSELF FOR A DAY PACKED WITH EXPLORATION AND ENJOYMENT.
EXPLORE AND DISCOVER
TAKE A LEISURELY STROLL THROUGH THE STREETS AND UNCOVER A DIVERSE SELECTION OF FOOD AND CRAFT VENDORS. WITH EVERYTHING FROM UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED GOODS TO SCRUMPTIOUS TREATS, THERES SOMETHING TO DELIGHT EVERYONE.
ENJOY LIVE MUSIC
LET THE VIBRANT SOUNDS OF LIVE MUSIC FILL THE AIR AS TALENTED ARTISTS PERFORM ON STAGE, CREATING THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE. WHETHER YOUR TASTE LEANS TOWARDS FOLK, ROCK, OR COUNTRY, THE FESTIVALS LINEUP IS SURE TO ENTERTAIN.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
CHILDREN WILL HAVE A BLAST WITH A VARIETY OF GAMES AND EVENTS TAILORED JUST FOR THEM. FROM FACE PAINTING TO CARNIVAL GAMES, THE LITTLE ONES ARE SURE TO HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE TIME.
PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K RACE
JOIN THE EXCITEMENT OF THE 5K RACE, WHICH IS PERFECT FOR SEASONED RUNNERS, CASUAL JOGGERS, AND WALKERS ALIKE. LACE UP YOUR SNEAKERS AND TAKE IN THE SCENIC ROUTE THROUGH THE BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES OF WALLACE.
MORE THAN JUST HUCKLEBERRIES
SET AGAINST THE STUNNING BACKDROP OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WALLACE, THE FESTIVAL OFFERS MUCH MORE THAN JUST HUCKLEBERRIES. TAKE THE TIME TO EXPLORE THE CHARMING SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, AND MUSEUMS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE AREAS RICH HISTORY AND CULTURE. MAKE IT A WEEKEND GETAWAY BY STAYING IN ONE OF WALLACES MANY HOTELS OR VACATION RENTALS!
KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST HAPPENINGS ON OUR SOCIALS!
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM @WALLACEHUCKLEBERRYFESTIVAL
Races
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5k Fun Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Huck Fest 5k T-Shirt
Sun 16th August 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$54.00
OPENS 28 FEB 26Course begins at the Wallace Elks Lodge and climbs 1.5 miles up King Street/Placer Creek Road. The course is out and back. Kids, strollers and leashed dogs are invited to participate. Costumes are welcomed and encouraged! There will be awards for best human costume and best dog costume. Enjoy the festival and live music in downtown Wallace after the race! -
Vendor Application - 10x10 Merchandise
Fri 14th August 2026 (5:00PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 28 FEB 26Vendor selection will be juried. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Upon approval, an email will be sent with a link to make your payment online. Accepted and waitlisted vendors will be notified of selection no later than July 1, 2026. $130 fee for a 10'x10' booth space Vendors MUST be open Friday, 8/14, from 5-8pm; Saturday, 8/15, from 9am-8pm; and Sunday, 8/16, from 9am-3pm. Vendor keeps all event proceeds. There will be overnight security Friday and Saturday. -
Vendor Application - 10x20 Merchandise
Fri 14th August 2026 (5:00PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 31 JAN 26Vendor selection will be juried. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Upon approval, an email will be sent with a link to make your payment online. Accepted and waitlisted vendors will be notified of selection no later than July 1, 2026. $180 fee for a 10'x20' booth space Vendors MUST be open Friday, 8/14, from 5-8pm; Saturday, 8/15, from 9am-8pm; and Sunday, 8/16, from 9am-3pm. Vendor keeps all event proceeds. There will be overnight security Friday and Saturday. -
Vendor Application - Food Truck
Fri 14th August 2026 (5:00PM PDT)
Free
OPENS 28 FEB 26Vendor selection will be juried. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Upon approval, an email will be sent with a link to make your payment online. Accepted and waitlisted vendors will be notified of selection no later than July 1, 2026. $200 fee for a food truck space Vendors MUST be open Friday, 8/14, from 5-8pm; Saturday, 8/15, from 9am-8pm; and Sunday, 8/16, from 9am-3pm. Vendor keeps all event proceeds. There will be overnight security Friday and Saturday. -
Huckleberry Bake-Off
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 15th August 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$11.60
OPENS 19 JUL 26Bring us your tastiest huckleberry baked goods and vie for the title of Best Baker! Trophies and cash prizes awarded!
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