pound for pink
Oct
7

pound for pink

This is the 6th and final workout in our “Pound for a Purpose” Workout series! Join the Treasure Valley Pound Posse each month at Green Acres for a free Pound Workout to benefit a different local cause each month.

Channel your inner rockstar w/ this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infections, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. This is a donation-based workout & proceeds will benefit Bustin Out of Boise! This non profit’s mission is to help bridge the gap for women going through cancer treatments. So those women can focus on healing and spending their time with their families. They will have representatives from their team onsite so people can stop by and meet the team and learn more about their organization!

Channel your inner rockstar w/ this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infections, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. This is a donation-based workout & proceeds will benefit Game Changers of Idaho.

For any donation of $10 or higher, you will receive a free drink from the Green Acres Bar or Ice Cream & Soda shop :)

Fill your bellies after the workout with 7 local vendors onsite: Rib Shack BBQ, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, Bistro Babe, A3 Carribean, Basquenese - Basque + Vietnamese fusion and LBE Wagyu - Hamburgers! Live Music starts at 11am!

A little about PoundFit: Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

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idaho trails association End of season party
Oct
5

idaho trails association End of season party

Free to the public!

Bring your friends as we give a big hooray for a great trail season. Music, Food, Prizes, Drinks - all benefiting a great cause! The Idaho Trails Association promotes the conservation and enjoyment of Idaho’s backcountry on foot.

ITA is a nonprofit that works with volunteers, organizations, and government partners to preserve Idaho’s incredible trail system through education, maintenance projects, and public lands advocacy. Join us in their mission to keep Idaho’s hiking trails open for all!

Enjoy live music from the Lonesome Jetboat Ramblers and enter the raffle to win several amazing raffle prizes.

6 Food Trucks on site for the evening! Crisp, Rib Shack BBQ, Gilly’s Hamburgers, Lola Le Eggrolls, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop and The Green Acres Bar!

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“light the night fundraiser” - leukemia & lymphoma society
Sep
27

“light the night fundraiser” - leukemia & lymphoma society

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Join us in bringing light to the darkness of cancer by donating towards our support of the LLS “Light the Night Fundraiser”. Their team will be set up onsite - go meet them and learn more about their mission to cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease, Myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Enjoy an evening with live music, food trucks, yard games and being outside by the greenbelt. Enjoy music from 6-8pm from Captain Snafu! Captain Snafu is a local rock & roll band playing a mixture of american rock originals and new age takes on timeless classics.

Food trucks scheduled for the evening are:

  • Rib Shack BBQ

  • Benny’s Chick N Spuds

  • Machu Picchu Peruvian

  • The Green Acres Bar

  • The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop

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pound IN THE PARK
Sep
23

pound IN THE PARK

This is the 5th workout in our “Pound for a Purpose” Workout series! Join the Treasure Valley Pound Posse each month at Green Acres for a free Pound Workout to benefit a different local charity each month. For September, we are supporting Game Changers of Idaho. This organization’s mission is to find those who seek to spread goodness, so that others may be fulfilled, by offering a variety of opportunities for kids with and without disabilities. We often use sports as a vehicle to create relationships and to focus on the ability of children, rather than the disability.

Channel your inner rockstar w/ this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infections, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. This is a donation-based workout & proceeds will benefit Game Changers of Idaho.

For any donation of $10 or higher, you will receive a free drink from the Green Acres Bar or Ice Cream & Soda shop :)

Fill your bellies after the workout with 7 local vendors onsite: Rib Shack BBQ, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, Just Bee Acai, Darjeeling Momo, Howboys and Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese! Live Music starts at 11am!

A little about PoundFit: Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

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“say so long to summer” benefit concert - bustin’ out of boise
Sep
16

“say so long to summer” benefit concert - bustin’ out of boise

“Say So Long to Summer” Benefit Concert - Bustin’ Out of Boise is an organization whose mission is to fill the gap providing a range of services for women undergoing cancer treatments. Come listen to live music and enter to win dozens of fantastic prizes in their raffle and silent auction (prizes include 2 round trip airfare tickets, a lakeview vacation rental on Cascade Lake and a lot more!) All proceeds support this amazing organization. Additional details can be found here!

Also enjoy live music this evening from 4pm-8pm from Steve Eaton - an Idaho-based singer-songwriter and a recipient of the prestigious Idaho Governor’s award.

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Wine and Design- ON WHEELS AT GREEN ACRES
Sep
13

Wine and Design- ON WHEELS AT GREEN ACRES

Sign up, Show up, Sip up, PAINT! Have a glass of wine and paint a masterpiece outside, steps away from the Boise River and Greenbelt. 1 beverage of your choice is included in your registration, sign up here! Just show up and let one of the Wine & Design master instructors guide you step by step to create a masterpiece. No artistic talent is required. Make sure to register in advance, $40 per person.
All art materials will be set up and provided for you!

Choose any beverage of your choice - there are plenty of options from the Green Acres Bar offering a variety of beer, wine, canned cocktails and ciders. Nonalcoholic options are available at the Fizzy Cow Ice Cream and Soda Shop including Italian sodas, iced tea, lemonade and other craft soda options!

Also enjoy live music this evening from 5:30-8:30pm from Great Bait - a five-piece Americana, Country-Funk and Rock band.

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Celebrate labor day at Green Acres Food Truck Park
Sep
4

Celebrate labor day at Green Acres Food Truck Park

Come celebrate Labor Day at Green Acres

For food and drink options on Labor Day:

The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop
Rib Shack BBQ
Crisp
Kanak Attack
Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese
Lola Le Eggrolls
Green Acres Bar

On top of our 7 vendors featured, we have the following lineup of music:

11:45am - 2:45pm | Charlie and the Changelings
4pm - 7pm | The Main Event

Interested in getting your face painted while hanging at the park, well we also have that available to you while you get your drink/food and dance on!

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BOISE ROCK SCHOOL
Aug
31

BOISE ROCK SCHOOL

Get ready for the Boise Rock School Showcase featuring 23 youth bands!  Truly a show for all ages – come support these young musicians as each band performs a 15-minute set showcasing their best material.

Unfamiliar with The Boise Rock School? The BRS is a non profit that empowers youth through music education, after-school programs, summer camps and different outreach programs. Students learn musical excellence as well as essential life skills such as group problem solving, compromise and the value of positive social interaction.

The BRS team will be onsite – stop by to learn more about their programs and how you can volunteer or join the school! If you donate $10 or more to the BRS this evening, you will get a free drink from The Green Acres Bar or the Fizzy Cow Ice Cream shop!

Enjoy an evening of young musical talent, food trucks, yard games and being outside by the greenbelt.

Food trucks scheduled for the evening are:

  • Rib Shack BBQ

  • Machu Picchu Peruvian

  • HowBoys - Tacos/Nachos

  • The Green Acres Bar

  • The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop

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pound for PAWS
Aug
26

pound for PAWS

This is the 4th workout in our “Pound for a Purpose” Workout series! Join the Treasure Valley Pound Posse each month at Green Acres for a free Pound Workout to benefit a different local charity each month. For August, we are supporting Idaho Humane Society. This non-profit organization is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization and veterinary charity in the state.

Channel your inner rockstar w/ this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infections, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. This is a donation-based workout & proceeds will benefit So Good.


For any donation of $10 or higher, you will receive a free drink from the Green Acres Bar or Ice Cream & Soda shop :)

Fill your bellies after the workout with 9 local vendors onsite: Rib Shack BBQ, Crisp, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, Blue Pine Coffee, BoxCar Bistro, Big Fry, A3 Carribean and Benny’s Chick N Spuds! Live Music starts at 11am!

A little about PoundFit: Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

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the friendshop marketplace
Aug
25
to Aug 26

the friendshop marketplace

The Friendshop is a small group of friends and small businesses that create unique shopping experiences around the Treasure Valley. Check out their Summer Pop Up Shop which will feature different local artisans and businesses selling unique crafts and homemade items. Below are some of the vendors that will be at the pop-up shop.

Esmerald mountain Designs - Husband and wife owned who specialize in all things wood and acrylic such as signs, cutting boards, military awards and much more.

Felt Pretty Handmade - Hanna makes handmade felt toys & Accessories are unique and often one-of-a-kind items.

Cactus Rose Glass Art - Rose is the creator behind these beautiful stained-glass pieces. Each piece is designed to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home or office, creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Crafted Bling Permanent Jewlery - Chey and Erica are the sister duo behind this jewelry, they provide a variety of chain styles and charms to help you create your perfect piece.

Blooming Buds 4 kids - Caitriana specializes in fun, handcrafted, educational handmade items for kids.

Blue Summit Woodworking - Katie enjoys designing and creating beautiful pens in both wood and acrylic rings in sterling silver, titanium with waves or mountain designs, indestructible ceramic and black carbon fiber. In addition to woodworking, Katie loves to make low sugar jams from fruit around the Treasure Valley. Lots of various flavors available and always delicious!

Fill your bellies while shopping with 6 local vendors onsite: Rib Shack BBQ, Crisp, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, Sizzlin’ Stone Pizza, Basquenese! Live Music starts at 5:30pm!

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Idaho Wildlife Federation - Public Lands Alefest 2023
Aug
5

Idaho Wildlife Federation - Public Lands Alefest 2023

Join the Idaho Wildlife Federation and hundreds of like-minded sportsmen, their families, friends and other public lands enthusiasts from 4:00 - 9 PM on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 for Public Lands Alefest 2023! The IWF is a non-profit that advocates for the conservation of Idaho’s fish, wildlife, habitat and outdoor heritage.

Enjoy the summer with a celebration of public lands. Drink some beer, play yard games, enjoy live music and win some Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Gear & Experiences! Support the IWF by buying some raffle tickets. Get one bonus basket raffle ticket for every $20 in raffle tickets purchased. Prizes include:

  • Jim Schwartz Sturgeon Pond Rod rental and fishing for 2

  • Archery Central Range passes

  • 3 night stay at Beckwith’s Lodge in Stanley

  • Quail Hunt for 3 on private land

  • A guided fishing for 2 on the Kootenai River

  • + Many more prizes and experiences

You will be able to purchase a ticket/wristband here, and drink some Ale from 10 Barrel, Grand Teton, UTOG Brewing, Bend Cider, White Dog Company, Edge Brewing, Spring Creek Brewing, Barbarian Brewing, Idawild Brewing, Boise Brewing and Loose Screw Beer Co.

The first 500 attendees will receive a branded souvenir cup!

$30 | Purchase your ticket/wristband online June 18 - August 4

$35 | Purchase your ticket/wristband at the event.

Your wristband gets you sample drinks from the 11 breweries onsite for this event, an awesome tasting cup and 5 raffle tickets.

Food Trucks onsite this day:
A3 Caribbean
Kanak Attack
Rib Shack BBQ
Johnson’s Wieners
Crisp
The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop
+ The Green Acres Bar!

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pound for Patriotism
Jul
29

pound for Patriotism

This is the 3rd workout in our “Pound for a Purpose” Workout series! Join the Treasure Valley Pound Posse each month at Green Acres for a free Pound Workout to benefit a different local charity each month. For July, we are supporting a patriotic non-profit called So Good. This non-profit organization is where an Idaho USMC Veteran determined to make a difference in this world through kindness.

Channel your inner rockstar w/ this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infections, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. This is a donation-based workout & proceeds will benefit So Good.


For any donation of $10 or higher, you will receive a free drink from the Green Acres Bar or Ice Cream & Soda shop :)

Fill your bellies after the workout with 7 local vendors onsite: Rib Shack BBQ, Crisp, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, Bistro Babe, Bochi Bochi and Sizzlin’ Stone Pizza! Live Music starts at 11am!

A little about PoundFit: Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

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pound for boise pride
Jun
17

pound for boise pride

This is the 2nd workout in our “Pound for a Purpose” Workout series! Join the Treasure Valley Pound Posse each month at Green Acres for a free Pound Workout to benefit a different local charity each month. June is Pride Month and we’re hosting this workout to support our LGBTQIA community!

Channel your inner rockstar w/ this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infections, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. This is a donation-based workout & proceeds will benefit Boise Pride.


For any donation of $10 or higher, you will receive a free drink from the Green Acres Bar or Ice Cream & Soda shop :)

Fill your bellies after the workout with 7 local vendors onsite: Rib Shack BBQ, Crisp, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, A3 Carribean, Bochi Bochi and Sizzlin’ Stone Pizza! Live Music starts at 11am!

A little about PoundFit: Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

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Idaho Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Beer, Deer & Gear
Jun
10

Idaho Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Beer, Deer & Gear

The 7th Annual Beer, Deer & Gear event is a one-day consignment sale of lightly used hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor gear with a portion of the proceeds going to the Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and anglers to support public lands, waters and wildlife in Idaho. 

The event will include a large raffle package and up to 6 local Idaho gear company vendors showcasing their best merchandise! Snag a great deal on some lightly used outdoor gear! You can purchase raffle tickets onsite - the winners will be announced on stage at the end of the event.

Plus, with every purchase of $20 or more at the event, you will receive a free set of two lost and found gear tags from Karmik Outdoors! Sweet. 

Food Trucks onsite:
Lola Lee Eggrolls, Rib Shack BBQ, 10 Barrel Food Truck, Hops and Hogs Barn and Grill, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop + The Green Acres Bar

Music Lineup:
12pm – 4pm | Backwood Ramblers
4pm – 5:30pm | Wilder
7pm – 9pm |
Buddy Devore & The Faded Cowboys

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Brewshed Brew Festival with Idaho Rivers United
Jun
3

Brewshed Brew Festival with Idaho Rivers United

Good beer starts with clean water.
Idaho Rivers United is excited to present for the 2nd time, Idaho Brewshed Beer Festival hosted at Green Acres! The Brewshed Festival will feature Idaho breweries and cideries who have committed to protecting the wild watersheds that make delicious craft beer possible.

Brewshed Festival guests will be able to sample brewery beers and ciders and then vote for their favorite “BEST RIVER BREW” – whatever they find the most thirst-quenching, seasonable, and drinkable for those perfect summer days on a river.

The festival will feature food trucks, live local music and some excellent raffle prizes

Kiddos and dogs welcome!

All proceeds from ticket/beer sales will support Idaho Rivers United. Tickets are $30 if you buy tickets in advance or $35 at the door. Please note - Green Acres is still free and open to the public, tickets are solely for participating in sampling beers and the raffle.

Come sample great libations from Payette, Lost Grove, Mother Earth, Mad Swede, 10 Barrel, Sockeye Brewing, Meriwether Cider, Alliterations Ales & Western Collective!! These breweries will be set up onsite to pour you some beloved brews!

Food Trucks onsite:
Bistro Babe, Rib Shack BBQ, Crisp, 10 Barrel Food Truck, A3 Caribbean, Darjeeling Momo The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop + The Green Acres Bar

Live Music Lineup:
4pm - 5:15pm | Turtle Poppers
5:30pm - 7pm | Various Lazy
7:15pm - 9pm | Cliff Miller Band

What an amazing day!

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springgrass 2023
May
29

springgrass 2023

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!
11am - 8pm | SpringGrass 2023 -
We have partnered with the Idaho Bluegrass Association to put on an epic Bluegrass Memorial Day Concert. Enjoy NINE local Bluegrass bands playing all day long!


11am - 12pm |
Wilder
12pm - 1pm | Backwood Ramblers
1pm - 2pm |
Wooly Buggers
2pm - 3pm |
Dry Buck
3pm - 4pm |
Red Boots & Basil
4pm - 5pm |
Tater Patch
5pm - 6pm |
Tree City Travelers
6pm - 7pm |
Chicken Dinner Road
7pm - 8pm |
Turtle Poppers

Enjoy live music all day with 7 local vendors onsite: Boise Bagel, Rib Shack BBQ, Crisp, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, Emily’s Mexican Grill, Sizzlin’ Stone Pizza

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pound for camp rainbow gold
May
20

pound for camp rainbow gold

This is the 1st workout in our “Pound for a Purpose” Workout series! Join the Treasure Valley Pound Posse each month at Green Acres for a free Pound Workout to benefit a different local charity each month.

Channel your inner rockstar w/ this full-body cardio-jam session inspired by the infections, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. This is a donation-based workout & proceeds will benefit Camp Rainbow Gold. Camp Rainbow Gold is a local Idaho charity that serves Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families. This organization does such meaningful work - come say hi and meet their team onsite at Green Acres from 11am-3pm to learn more about what they do!

For any donation of $10 or higher, you will receive a free drink from the Green Acres Bar or Ice Cream & Soda shop :)

Fill your bellies after the workout with 7 local vendors onsite: Rib Shack BBQ, Crisp, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, The Green Acres Bar, Emily’s Mexican Grill, Bochi Bochi and Hops and Hogs Barn and Grill! Live Music starts at 11am!

A little about PoundFit: Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities.

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LIMBO CONTEST WITH CAMP RAINBOW GOLD!
May
3

LIMBO CONTEST WITH CAMP RAINBOW GOLD!

In honor of Idaho Gives, we’re hosting a Limbo contest fundraiser for Camp Rainbow Gold. Their mission is to provide emotionally empowering experiences to Idaho’s children diagnosed with cancer and their families. The CRG Team will be onsite from 5pm-8pm - stop by to learn more about their organization and upcoming volunteer opportunities! The limbo contest starts sharply at 6:30pm. To enter the Limbo contest, you must donate to Camp Rainbow Gold, this can be a donation of any size, $1 or $20, it is up to you! Any donation helps! We’ll be raffling off prizes to people who donated as well as the winner(s) of the limbo contest. Prizes include gift cards to Green Acres, Chick Fil-A, Dutch Bros, CRG Merchandise and more!

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idaho trails association End of season party
Oct
5

idaho trails association End of season party

Free to the public!

Bring your friends as we give a big hooray for a great trail season. Music, Food, Prizes, Drinks - all benefiting a great cause! The Idaho Trails Association promotes the conservation and enjoyment of Idaho’s backcountry on foot.

ITA is a nonprofit that works with volunteers, organizations, and government partners to preserve Idaho’s incredible trail system through education, maintenance projects, and public lands advocacy. Join us in their mission to keep Idaho’s hiking trails open for all!

Enjoy live music from the Lonesome Jetboat Ramblers and enter the raffle to win several amazing raffle prizes. They will be giving away two Osprey backpacks, Proof Sunglasses, and much more!

All attendees who RSVP will receive an extra entry into our door prize drawing.

5 Food Trucks on site for the evening! Sushi Bros, Little Red Kitchen Southern BBQ, Sizzlin’ Stone Pizza, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop and The Green Acres Bar!

FB event info here!

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Wine and Design- Road Trippin’ Dog
Sep
28

Wine and Design- Road Trippin’ Dog

Sign up, Show up, Sip up, PAINT! Have a glass of wine and paint a masterpiece outside, steps away from the Boise River and Greenbelt. 1 beverage of your choice is included in your registration, sign up here! Just show up and let one of the Wine & Design master instructors guide you step by step to create a masterpiece. No artistic talent is required. Make sure to register in advance,$40 per person.

All art materials will be set up and provided for you!

Choose any beverage of your choice - there are plenty of options from the Green Acres Bar offering a variety of beer, wine, canned cocktails and ciders. Nonalcoholic options are available at the Fizzy Cow Ice Cream and soda shop including Italian sodas, iced tea, lemonade and other craft soda options!

Also enjoy live music this evening from 5-7:30pm from Ron Wood, a local acoustic guitarist.

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"Start-ups and Suds" with the Boise Chamber of Commerce
Sep
14

"Start-ups and Suds" with the Boise Chamber of Commerce

Come out and join us for one of the Chamber's most popular events: Start-Ups and Suds! Start-Ups & Suds brings together Chamber members and local start-up companies in a fun and casual setting. And the best part? Your first drink is free for members of the Chamber of Commerce! So come enjoy a free drink while learning more about start-ups right here in Boise!

Today we feature Vivid Roots Collective - Their mission is simple. Inspire people to live life to the fullest and help those in need along the way. So, “impact” is truly the heart of Vivid Roots. They focus on increasing access to clean water, education and health services in underserved communities. When you join an impact adventure you will be helping to fund a project. Your dollars will help purchase materials, then you will be working alongside the community and the rest of your group to implement the project during the impact portion of your trip!

Enjoy live music from Bo Elledge from 3:15 to 5:30

5 Food Trucks on site for the day! Sushi Bros, Little Red Kitchen Southern BBQ, Banada Burger, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop and The Green Acres Bar!

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Wine and Design- clementine THE goat
Aug
17

Wine and Design- clementine THE goat

Sign up, Show up, Sip up, PAINT! Have a glass of wine and paint a masterpiece outside, steps away from the Boise River and Greenbelt. 1 beverage of your choice is included in your registration, sign up here! Just show up and let one of the Wine & Design master instructors guide you step by step to create a masterpiece. No artistic talent is required. Make sure to register in advance,$37 per person.

All art materials will be set up and provided for you!

Choose any beverage of your choice - there are plenty of options from the Green Acres Bar offering a variety of beer, wine, canned cocktails and ciders. Nonalcoholic options are available at the Fizzy Cow Ice Cream and soda shop including Italian sodas, iced tea, lemonade and other craft soda options!

Also enjoy live music this evening from 6-8:30pm from Ransom Moonshine, a local acoustic guitarist.

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Wine & Design - Pastel piggie
Jul
13

Wine & Design - Pastel piggie

Sign up, Show up, Sip up, PAINT! Have a glass of wine and paint a masterpiece outside, steps away from the Boise River and Greenbelt. 1 beverage of your choice is included in your registration, sign up here! Just show up and let one of the Wine & Design master instructors guide you step by step to create a masterpiece. No artistic talent is required. Make sure to register in advance,$40 per person.
All art materials will be set up and provided for you!

Choose any beverage of your choice - there are plenty of options from the Green Acres Bar offering a variety of beer, wine, canned cocktails and ciders. Nonalcoholic options are available at the Fizzy Cow Ice Cream and soda shop including Italian sodas, iced tea, lemonade and other craft soda options!

Also enjoy live music this evening from 5:30-8:30pm!

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Jul
1
to Jul 4

Celebrate 4th of July at Green Acres Food Truck Park

Come celebrate 4th of July at Green Acres this weekend and to top it off, we WILL be open on Monday with extended hours!

What a perfect place to hang out before you walk on down to Ann Morrison park to watch the fireworks.

For food and drink options this weekend:

Viking Coffee
The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop
Sushi Bros
The Void
Karuna Kava
Machu Picchu Peruvian
A3 Caribbean
Wheee Doggies
Darjeeling Momo
Emily’s Mexican Grill
Little Red Kitchen
Green Acres Bar

On top of our 12 vendors featured this weekend, we have a jam-packed line up of music:

Ranger Station
Wayne White
Classic Vinyl
DMG- The Debbie Michels Gang
Natalie Soma
Lauren & The Nostalgics
The Ashley Rose Band
Bronson Sandvik
Darian Renee
Gerry and the Dreambenders

Interested in getting a caricature done while hanging at the park, well we also have that available to you while you get your drink/food and dance on!

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The GREEN GROVE Cornhole Tournament with Lost Grove Brewery!
Jun
29

The GREEN GROVE Cornhole Tournament with Lost Grove Brewery!

We’re partnering with Lost Grove Brewery to bring you an evening of cornhole, food trucks, beer, and wine - all while supporting Camp Rainbow Gold, nice! Show your bags skills and sign up to compete. 2 players per team. Double Elimination. $30 per team to play (includes 1 free beverage of your choice from the Green Acres Bar or Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop per team member!).

$$$ prizes for the winning team, 2nd place team and the consolation bracket winner. Spots are expected to fill up so it is not guaranteed that sign-ups the day of will be available. Register below! *Must register in advance. Walk-in teams not guaranteed.

Lost Grove will be onsite hosting a beer tasting of their brews for all players. Proceeds from the tournament and $1 from any Lost Grove Beer purchase will be donated to Camp Rainbow Gold :)
Camp Rainbow Gold is a non-profit whose mission is to serve Idaho children diagnosed with cancer and their families. Let’s support this amazing organization!

Plenty of great food and drink options this evening from The Green Acres Bar, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, Sushi Bros and Little Red Kitchen (Southern BBQ). Live music starts at 6:30pm!

To register your team, fill out the form below. After you submit the form, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to pay the registration fee. If you don’t have a teammate yet, you can still sign up to reserve your team’s spot and send us your teammate’s info later. Note - you are not officially signed up for the tournament until you pay your registration fee and get a confirmation email.

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Coffee with a Cop
Jun
29

Coffee with a Cop

Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation.

No agendas or speeches planned, just a chance to ask questions, share thoughts and get to know the cops that work in our neighborhood.

Grab some coffee, food and a chair and let’s chat.

Plenty of food and drink options for this Wednesday luncheon: Viking Coffee, Crisp, Sushi Bros, Little Red Kitchen, Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop, Green Acres Bar.

Take a stroll on the greenbelt for lunch and come hang!

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Idaho Wildlife Federation Public Lands Alefest 2022
Jun
11

Idaho Wildlife Federation Public Lands Alefest 2022

Join the Idaho Wildlife Federation and hundreds of like-minded sportsmen, their families, friends and other public lands enthusiasts from 2:00 - 5:30 PM on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 for Public Lands Alefest 2022! The IWF is a non-profit that advocates for the conservation of Idaho’s fish, wildlife, habitat and outdoor heritage.

Kick-off summer with a celebration of public lands. Drink some beer, play yard games, enjoy live music and win over $20k (yes, seriously - 20k) worth of Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Gear & Experiences! Support the IWF by buying some raffle tickets. Prizes include:

  • A 3-day guided fishing and hot spring horseback trip in the Frank Church Wilderness

  • Beginners Fly Fishing Package from Angler's Fly Shop

  • 1 Half-day rafting adventure for two on the Payette River from Bear Valley rafting!

  • A guided Snake River sturgeon/bass trip and guided quail hunt!

  • + Many more prizes and experiences

And drink some Ale from 10 Barrel! It will be a 10 Barrel tap take over today (proceeds from 10 Barrel beer go will go toward IWF!)

Food Trucks onsite this day:
A3 Caribbean
10 Barrel Food Truck
The Void
Wheee Doggies!
Sushi Bros
The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop
+ The Green Acres Bar!

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Wine & Design - Serene Sea Turtle
Jun
8

Wine & Design - Serene Sea Turtle

Sign up, Show up, Sip up, PAINT! Have a glass of wine and paint a masterpiece outside, steps away from the Boise River and Greenbelt. 1 beverage of your choice is included in your registration, sign up here! Just show up and let one of the Wine & Design master instructors guide you step by step to create a masterpiece. No artistic talent is required. Make sure to register in advance,$40 per person.
All art materials will be set up and provided for you!

Choose any beverage of your choice - there are plenty of options from the Green Acres Bar offering a variety of beer, wine, canned cocktails and ciders. Non alcoholic options available at the Fizzy Cow Ice Cream and soda shop including italian sodas, ice tea, lemonade and other craft soda options!

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Brewshed Brew Festival with Idaho Rivers United
Jun
4

Brewshed Brew Festival with Idaho Rivers United

Good beer starts with clean water.
Idaho Rivers United is excited to present the inaugural Idaho Brewshed Beer Festival hosted at Green Acres! The Brewshed Festival will feature Idaho breweries and cideries who have committed to protecting the wild watersheds that make delicious craft beer possible.

Brewshed Festival guests will be able to sample brewery beers and ciders and then vote for their favorite river drink – whatever they find the most thirst-quenching, seasonable, and drinkable for those perfect summer days on a river.

The festival will feature food trucks, live local music and some excellent raffle prizes

Kiddos and dogs welcome!

All proceeds from ticket/beer sales will support Idaho Rivers United. Tickets are $20 for IRU (Idaho River United) members and $25 for non IRU Members. You can buy tickets in advance or at the door! Please note - Green Acres is still free and open to the public, tickets are solely for participating in sampling beers and the raffle.

Come sample great libations from Payette, Lost Grove, Mother Earth, Mad Swede, 10 Barrel, Sockeye Brewing, Meriwether Cider and Loose Screw!!

Food Trucks onsite:
Sushi Bros, Wheee Doggies, 10 Barrel Food Truck, Lime & A Coconut, The Fizzy Cow Ice Cream & Soda Shop + The Green Acres Bar

Live Music Lineup:
5 - 6:15pm | Andy Good
6:30 - 7:45pm | Charlie Sutton & Dave Manion
7:55 - 9pm | The Whiskey Flats

What an amazing day.

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Boise Beer Buddies 8 Year Anniversary Party!
May
24

Boise Beer Buddies 8 Year Anniversary Party!

Celebrate the Boise Beer Buddies’ 8 Year Anniversary at Green Acres!
The Boise Beer Buddies is a membership program that gets you discounts on beer, wine, food, and more at 100+ locations across the Treasure Valley and all of Idaho.

This special celebration will include live music, food vendors, a canned cocktail tasting from a new cocktail company based out of Bend, Oregon and a beer tasting from Boise Brewing! Get some free stickers, koozies and spin the Boise Bewing prize wheel for some more prizes. Plus, make sure to enter the raffle for a Green Acres gift card - no purchase necessary.

This event is open to anyone. Interested in becoming a Boise Beer Buddy? Sign up this night and get a free drink! The membership cost is $20 and easily pays for itself

Green Acres is a “buddy hub” which means you can get $2 off all beers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with any purchase from any Food or drink vendor onsite at Green Acres that day!

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