Weiser
Around Weiser
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Countryside and towns · Idaho · 11k people
Weiser
“Fiddle Capital”
Where the river meets the fiddle
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Welcome to Weiser, the fiddle capital of the Northwest! Whether you're here for the music, the river, or the wide-open farmland, you'll find a friendly community that loves to gather. Come say hi at the fairgrounds or along the trail.
Clubs for Weiser
No clubs for Weiser yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Weiser. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Weiser. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Weiser River Trail 24-mile rail trail along the Weiser River
- Snake River Border with Oregon, great for fishing and boating
- Washington County Fairgrounds Home to the county fair and rodeo
- Weiser City Park Central park with picnic areas and playgrounds
- Historic downtown Weiser Small-town main street with old storefronts
- Brownlee Dam Hydroelectric dam on the Snake River, popular for boating
- Outdoors Fishing on the Snake River
- Outdoors Hiking/biking the Weiser River Trail
- With kids Attending the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest
- With kids Visiting the Washington County Fair
- Evenings Live music at the fiddlers contest
- Evenings Small-town bars with local bands
- Locals love River access points
- Locals love Farm stands
Through the year
- National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest June The town's signature event, drawing fiddlers from across the country.
- Weiser Classic Rodeo July PRCA rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, and a small-town carnival.
- Washington County Fair August Agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and carnival rides.
- Weiser Christmas Stroll December An evening of caroling, lights, and shopping on Main Street.
Semi-arid with hot summers and cold winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are mild and pleasant.
Talk like a local
- “The river”
- The Snake River
- “The valley”
- The Weiser River Valley
- “The bench”
- Elevated farmland above the river
- “The ditch”
- Irrigation canal
Getaways
- Ontario Cross the river for shopping and the Oregon Trail
- Baker City Historic town with the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
- Boise State capital with dining, arts, and the Boise River
- West Central Mountains Mountain recreation, skiing, and small towns
Local flavour
Rooting for Boise State Broncos
Eat and drink
- Finger Steaks Deep-fried strips of beef, a Idaho staple
- Fry Sauce A mix of ketchup and mayo, served with fries
- Ice Cream Potato A dessert shaped like a potato, made of ice cream and cocoa
Where people go
- Snake River The river that forms the western border
- Irrigated farmland Fields of sugar beets, onions, and wheat
- Small-town main streets Quaint downtowns with local shops and diners
- Rodeo grounds Arenas for local rodeos and county fairs
- Grain elevators Tall structures dotting the skyline, symbols of agriculture
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Nearby
Every areaOntarioOregonWhere the river bends and the fields stretch wide.Baker CityOregonWhere the Oregon Trail meets the mountains and the heart stays wild.BoiseIdahoA friendly city where the river meets the foothills.West Central MountainsIdahoWhere pines meet the water's edge.Wallowa CountyOregonAlpine valleys, bronze artistry, and wide-open skies.La GrandeOregonBig skies, wild rivers, and small-town heart.Mountain HomeIdahoWhere the desert sky meets the Snake RiverHaileyIdahoMountain air, small-town heart.
Washington County, ID. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.