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Caldwell Area Guide

Welcome to the City of Caldwell, “The Treasure of the Valley.” Caldwell is a city in and the county seat of Canyon County, Idaho. As of 2008, Caldwell’s estimated population was 42,000. Caldwell is considered part of the Boise metropolitan area. Here you'll find a community full of friendly, sincere people and the beautiful Boise River ready to greet you.

History

In the 1870s and 1880s, Caldwell was home to hundreds of Chinese immigrants, but the town was central in Idaho's aggressive anti-Chinese backlash that culminated in an 1886 convention of the Anti-Chinese League in Boise. By 1890, however, every last immigrant had been driven from town by social pressures and outright violence.

In March 1908, at the end of a series of trials relating to a Coeur d'Alene miners' uprising and the Colorado Labor Wars, Albert Horsley, pleaded guilty in District Court in Caldwell to the assassination of former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg. Judge Fremont Wood sentenced him to hang, but his sentence was commuted, and he lived out the rest of his life in an Idaho prison. This result flowed from Orchard's having turned state's evidence and having become the prosecution's star witness against Big Bill Haywood and two other leaders of the Western Federation of Miners whom the prosecution alleged had masterminded Steunenberg's assassination. Heywood and his colleagues, however, represented by Clarence Darrow, were acquitted.

Parks and Recreation

The Caldwell Recreation Department’s mission is to provide a variety of high quality and cost effective recreational activities for the citizens of Caldwell while enhancing the well-being and lifestyle of the community. Caldwell Recreation offers a variety of programs for you and your family to participate in. The area offers many parks, sports, and pools for all to enjoy.

Attractions

Caldwell is home to many great attractions that will occupy you and your family all year long. The Caldwell Fine Arts community is proud to provide cultural experiences for those of all ages. Come check out Music of the Vine or one of the great golf courses. Whatever you choose, you’re set to have a great time here in Caldwell!

Caldwell Fine Arts
http://www.caldwellfinearts.org/
Caldwell Fine Arts provides cultural experiences for all ages, bringing to the stage dance, opera, solo artists, children's theatre, historical and ethnic traditions.

Music of the Vine
http://www.musicofthevine.com/
The Music of the Vine’s mission is to have a quality space with a positive atmosphere staffed by pleasant, efficient people to provide a memorable experience of wining and dining. Music of the Vine is a place where Caldwell residents can come and enjoy fine wine, quality food and great live music.

Fairview Golf Course
http://www.pasturegolf.com/courses/fairview.htm
Fairview Municipal Golf Course was built in the 1930's and has great charm and turf. A wonderful variety of trees provides a true park-like setting and a friendly staff is willing to serve you at a well stocked Pro Shop.

Purple Sage Golf Course
http://www.purplesagegolfcourse.com/Home.html
The beautiful 18-hole Purple Sage course in Caldwell has been open since 1962 and is available for the public to enjoy. It is well maintained and provides a great golfing experience.

Events

Caldwell is the place to be for fun! The city features many festivals, celebrations, and more to gather with your friends and neighbors. Come enjoy the Farmer’s Market, Buckaroo Bazaar, the Canyon County Fair and Festival, the rodeo, and much more!

Farmers' Market
This is the third year for the Caldwell Farmers’ Market. The market will run from May 14th through September 30th. Watch the Idaho Press Tribune's Wednesday paper every week for for the "Recipe of the Week" and the market's "Vendor of the Week".
Buckaroo Bazaar

In the afternoon, head over to the Caldwell Night Rodeo grounds to shop the Buckaroo Bazaar vendor booths, looking for that perfect hat or pair of boots. The booths are open from 5:00-11:00pm.

4th Of July Celebration
This event starts with a parade beginning at Caldwell Memorial Park. Following the parade there will be baseball games, food vendors and activities for everyone in the park. Events will last until 4:30. Fire works are at Simplot Stadium. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Admission just $1.00!

Canyon County Fair and Festival
http://www.canyoncountyfair.org/
The Canyon County Fair is a mission of community. In its desire to create a facility which expresses the rich culture of the Canyon County heritage, the fair will create a multipurpose complex focusing on education, family and agriculture.

Caldwell Night Rodeo
http://www.caldwellnightrodeo.com/
The Caldwell Night Rodeo was organized in 1935 as part of the festivities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the beginning of irrigation on the Boise project.
Today the Caldwell Night Rodeo is listed among the top 20 professional rodeos in the nation and draws crowds in the neighborhood of 40,000 over five nights. The best professional cowboys in the world make the Caldwell Night Rodeo an annual stop in their schedule. It has been featured on nationwide television and is one of the rodeos listed on the professional rodeo tour.

Blues on the Banks
http://www.bluesonthebanks.com/
Blues on the Banks is going to take place from Friday, August 13th to Saturday, August 14th at The Bent Fork Bar and Grill and On the Creek between 7th St. and Kimball Avenue. Come enjoy a great weekend of music with your friends and family!