HAY DAY
Saturday, October 3, 2026• 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fall•Family•Fun
Heritage & Harvest
Hay Day celebrates the beauty of autumn, Caldwell’s western heritage, and the agricultural traditions—past and present—that make this region so special. With a focus on the grape harvest, hops, pumpkins, seeds, antique tractors, industrial equipment, local vendors, and hands-on agricultural activities for families and kids, Hay Day offers a warm and welcoming way to experience the season. It is a festive afternoon that brings together community, heritage, and harvest in a way that feels uniquely Caldwell.
This is a new Signature Fall event for 2026!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
1–5 PM | Vendors and Ag Activities
1–5 PM | Harvest Hunt Passport
1–5 PM | Giant Tractor Bounce House
1–2:30 PM | Live Music from Boulder Hill
2:30–3:30 PM | Country Swing and Line Dance from Dirt Road Dancing
3:30–4:30 PM | Live Music from Fiddle Express
4:15 PM | Chicken Drop Bingo
Live Music | Boulder Hill | 1:00-2:30 pm
Boulder Hill blends Newgrass and Traditional music genres with meticulously layered vocal harmonies. Their ensemble includes a standup bass, mandolin, acoustic guitar, two fiddles and a dobro.
Line Dancing | Dirt Road Dancing | 2:30-3:30 pm
DRD always brings the party! It’s the perfect chance for families, friends, and first‑timers to jump in, learn a few steps, and add a little extra rhythm to the harvest celebration. DRD offers easy‑to‑learn moves and a welcoming teaching style anytime they lead the dance floor.
Live Music | Fiddle Express | 3:30-4:30 pm
Fiddle Express is a well-known group renowned for their tight harmonies on mandolin, guitar, and fiddle. This trio of siblings has achieved great success in the world of bluegrass music, winning various competitions at the state, regional, and national levels. Their music combines traditional tunes with a modern twist, showcasing their unique talent and creativity.
Antique Tractor Show | 1-5 pm
Celebrate Idaho’s agricultural heritage through generations of farming families at the Antique Tractor Show, featuring classic machines that helped build the state’s farming legacy.
Chicken Drop Bingo | 4:15 pm
What is "Chicken Drop Bingo?" It's similar to traditional bingo, but the chicken calls the shots. Instead of numbered balls, you’ve got a live chicken strutting around a giant, numbered bingo board. Participants purchase at least one numbered square on the board. Wherever the chicken poops, that square becomes the winning number and the money pot is yours!
It’s absolutely hilarious, surprisingly suspenseful, and quite competitive. This one's a crowd-pleaser every time.
Harvest Hunt Passport | 1-5 pm
Get ready to explore, learn, and celebrate the bounty of the season!
Pick up your Harvest Hunt Passport at the Indian Creek Plaza Information Booth and set out on an agricultural adventure.
Visit 5 of the featured Agriculture & Harvest booths to discover fun facts about how each vendor plays a role in local agriculture, harvest, and fall traditions.
HAY DAY VENDORS
GRAB A DRINK! | INDIAN CREEK PLAZA BAR
THE BAR
INDIAN CREEK PLAZA ~ BAR HOURS
Saturday, October 3: | 1-5PM
Stay Tuned | Bar Menu & Specials Will Drop Closer to the Event!
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