Activities at the Festival

Paddle through the crystal clear waters surrounding the island and see the waterfall up close! Olin & Shelley Gardner of Idaho Guide Service Inc. and Kelvin & Connie Jones of Nova Craft Canoe Dealers/Distributors will be donating time and equipment for the benefit of the Southern Idaho Land Trust to support and contribute to the good work SILT does.

Guests will be able to take an incredible trip around Ritter Island that is self guided, or they can get help from the tour guide staff, including instruction. A canoe tour takes approximately one hour. You could get wet if you tip your boat over. All crafts are equipped with life jackets and there is no danger other than the possibility of getting WET.

These tours are appropriate for kids and seniors, and you can fit two to four people per boat. This activity is a memory-maker, for sure! Donations are appreciated ($25 per boat is suggested) and ALL funds raised will go towards the conservation projects of Southern Idaho Land Trust and the care of Thousand Springs State Park.

Thanks to the Gardners and Joneses for providing this great service and being such wonderful supporters of SILT and the Nature Conservancy!

Tour the island on one of several horse or mule drawn wagons during the weekend. This is a real treat for the kids. Take your camera as you'll pass by the waterfalls across the way. The friendly folks of the Southern Idaho Draft Horse and Mule Association have brought their teams down to the festival for years and are always a favorite. A portion of donations goes towards conservation projects in the Magic Valley.

Bring your little ones by the Kids Corner where they can paint a pumpkin, draw or paint pictures, or use stamps (with parental supervision) to stamp their hands and face!