Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair

Sherman Avenue closes to cars for one August weekend, turning six downtown blocks into an open-air marketplace with 200+ vendor booths, food stands, live music stages, and the kind of browsing that feels like vacation even if you’re local. The fair runs Saturday and Sunday (typically 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days), with artists, crafters, jewelers, woodworkers, and specialty food producers lining the street alongside bounce houses, face painters, and brewery pop-ups.

Go Saturday morning for first pick of handmade goods and lighter crowds, then retreat to the beach or your rental’s deck during peak afternoon heat (August temps often hit 85-95°F). Return Sunday for final-day deals and more relaxed browsing. Park in the free lots east of 15th Street or walk from lakeside accommodations. Bring cash for smaller vendors, sunscreen for full-sun exposure, and a reusable bag for purchases.

Book a Lake.com property within walking distance of downtown, ideally with air conditioning and a covered porch for mid-day breaks between fair sessions. You’ll have easy access to morning coffee runs, late-afternoon swims at City Beach, and sunset walks along the resort boardwalk when the street fair winds down. The weekend doubles as a great excuse to explore Coeur d’Alene during peak summer, when the lake is warmest and boat rentals are in full swing.