Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest open this weekend
The Third Annual Star Valley Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest is opening this weekend, December 5-6 in the south extension building of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Doors will be open to guests from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m….
Find gifting success at the Holiday Craft Bazaar
Star Valley’s annual Holiday Craft Bazaar is open for shoppers Saturday, November 22 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local folks in need of support throughout the coming year….
New parade route in Afton
In response to the steady growth in attendance at community parades, the Afton Town Council has decided to adjust the parade route to enhance safety for participants, spectators, and emergency services. The current route, while steeped in tradition, has become…
Join the fun at the Willie Lawrence Memorial Shoot, Shop and Show
The excitement is building for the annual Willie Lawrence Memorial Shoot and Shop, set to take place on August 22 and 23 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. This event promises a weekend filled with thrilling mounted shooting competitions and…
(Photo Gallery) Afton Junior Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls from the area converged on the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Friday morning to show off their skills from stick ponies to snorting broncs in the annual Afton Junior Rodeo. The event is the beginning of the Afton…
2025 Mountain States Stockdogs features family day
Family Day will be one of the highlights the 2025 Mountain States Stockdog Association (MSSA) June 16-21 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. Family featured activities will include a bounce house, water slide and face painting on Saturday,…
UW Extension Hosts North Lincoln County 4-H Shoot
The UW North Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports program held its annual County Shoot for air rifle and archery this past Saturday at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Young participants showcased their skills in precision shooting and archery, demonstrating the…
High school rodeo results from May 16 & 17 in Afton
• District Finals this week in Grace, ID The regular season for the Idaho District 8 High School Rodeos concluded over the weekend with two rodeos held at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. The district schedule concludes with…
(Photo Gallery) – Idaho District 8 Rodeo in Afton
High school rodeo cowboys and cowgirls competed over two days as part of the Idaho District 8 competition at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds this past weekend. Look for results in the May 21, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent….
High school rodeo results from May 9 & 10 in Montpelier, ID
• District 8 competes in Afton this Friday and Saturday The spring schedule of the high school rodeo season continued in Montpelier, Idaho over the weekend, with a rodeo held on Friday, May 9 and another on Saturday, May 10….