Idaho Festival of Lights

12/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to decorate and share your beautiful holiday displays with us! Your creativity, effort, and festive spirit help make our community shine a little brighter every year.
We’ve put together this friendly map to help everyone enjoy the lights and celebrate the season together. Whether it’s a simple string of lights or an entire winter wonderland, every display brings joy — and we’re grateful for each and every one of you.
Happy exploring, and thank you for making our community glow! 💡🎄💛

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12/07/2025

We are working on a map for the house with lights. If you would like to be added to the map please message us with your address.

11/30/2025

Coming up this weekend. The holiday season is in full swing.

11/24/2025

Here is list of our fun family activities this coming Saturday.

11/10/2025

Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who joined us on Saturday night, sharing a fantastic evening. We feel blessed by our community's outstanding support.

Also, don't forget to join us downtown on Saturday the 29th for more family fun.

11/05/2025

Fun opportunity for thanksgiving weekend. Go get an old time family Christmas photo done. They print them right there on the spot. So you take your photo home that day.

10/29/2025

Let us support this great cause

10/29/2025

This happens this weekend. tickets are still available.

10/23/2025

Hello 2025 Participants, 👋🏻

We’re so excited to invite you to this year’s Gingerbread House Competition — proudly sponsored by Hemsley Ranch Gardens! ✨

This year, we’re going bigger than ever. Our goal is to make this the largest and most magical Gingerbread House Competition our community has ever seen — and we need your help to make it happen! Whether you’re a returning builder or joining for the first time, we’d love for you to participate, invite friends and family, and help spread the word. Let’s fill the room with creativity, holiday cheer, and community spirit! 🎅🏼🎄

Event Details:
• Entry Fee: $10
• Entry Form Deadline: Saturday, November 23
• Drop-Off: Deliver your completed gingerbread house to the former Gingerbread Shoppe (72 South State St.) on Friday, November 29, between 4:00-5:00p.m.
• Pick-Up: All houses must be picked up on Monday, December 2, between 4:00-5:00p.m.
• Prizes & Ribbons: Cash prizes for top winners and special ribbons for standout designs!

Sign up here: 👇🏼

📲 https://shorturl.at/UTBRg

We can’t wait to see your creativity come to life and to make this the most festive year yet. Let’s build something truly special together! ☃️

Warmly,
The Hemsley Ranch Gardens Team

ENTRY FORMS AND FEE ARE DUE BY November 21st at 5:00 p.m ENTRY FEE: $10 DROP OFF: All completed homes must be delivered to the former Gingerbread Shoppe (72 South State St.) Tuesday, November 25th at 5:00pm. PICK UP: Bakers must pick up their Gingerbread House on Monday December 1st at 5:00 p.m RULE...

09/16/2025

Silent Auction Donations Needed
As we prepare for our upcoming Candlelight Dinner & Silent Auction, we are reaching out to our generous community for support.
If you feel moved to contribute, we are gratefully accepting donations for our silent auction. Your support—whether big or small—helps make this event truly special and meaningful.
For more information on how and where to bring your donation, please contact:
Terri Green, Evelyn Rawlins, Vickie Friedli, or Nikki Sorenson.
Thank you for considering being a part of something beautiful. 💛

08/09/2025

As the summers days fade into the distance. The warm air turns crisp and cool. As your thoughts turn to the winter season ahead…don’t forget about the Festival of Lights and what it brings to our community.
If you are looking to join us for our Candlelight dinner, tickets can be purchased at the city office.
If you are looking for ways to donate. We take whatever you are willing to give.
Our dinner has a silent auction for both seatings and we are always looking for donations to auction off.
If you are looking to volunteer we have people you can contact.
The committee is composed of members that are always willing accept any and all help.
To contact someone just pm us from this page or you can contact the city office and they will get you in contact with the right member.
Help us keep this wonderful tradition alive by donating or joining us for one of the dinners.
Thank you for your continued support