Sandpoint Beerfest For those of us city folk who haven’t been up to Sandpoint in a while, I highly recommend making it a priority this summer. Besides camping out all day along the sandy shores of Lake Pend Oreille to splash around in the water, there are many ways to enjoy this scenic North Idaho gem: shopping, arts, dining, recreation and more. Among the lakeside town’s many summer draws is the annual Sandpoint Beerfest, hosting more than two dozen of the region’s best beer, cider and seltzer makers this weekend. Held on the grassy lawn of Trinity at City Beach, attendees are invited to set up chairs and sunshades to enjoy live music from popular local band Tennis while sampling through the festival’s lineup. Tickets include a commemorative glass and six tickets, redeemable for a half pour each or a full pint for two. Kids soda tasting tickets ($10) are also available at this family-friendly event.