Get to Know Idaho: The history of Julia Davis Park
More than 100 years after the park was established, it has become a must-see destination in the City of Trees. Author: Brian Holmes Updated: 5:34 PM MDT July 26, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Before the city of Boise was founded in 1864, two early pioneers turned what was once a thriving apple orchard into a downtown park that would eventually be known as Julia Davis Park.
Boise s oldest park is the first of what is known as the Ribbon of Jewels, a series of parks named after prominent local women, such as Ann Morrison and Esther Simplot.
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Purchase Early Bird Tickets for Boise Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival is a magical experience and feels like something straight out of a fairytale! After being postponed in 2020, it s coming back to Boise this August. Thousands of family, friends, and strangers gather each year to celebrate life bringing together individuals from all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. It s a pretty beautiful sight seeing thousands of lanterns lights reflecting upon the water in Julia Davis Park and being a part of a collective experience.
The Water Lantern Festival happens to be a traveling festival with locations all over the country. Mark your calendars to release your own lantern in Boise for Saturday, August 21st. Buy your tickets ahead of time for an early bird price of $25.99 until June 15th. After that regular price tickets go up to $35.99.
Updated: 6:04 AM MDT June 4, 2021
Art and Roses is an annual event where local artists bring and sell their original art work in Julia Davis Park and helps benefit the Rose Garden in the park along with the artists. This is a juried show of about 60 artists who are bring their best work. All is for sale and proceeds from the sales will be given to help the rose garden. This is a one day only event that is free to attend and it is this Sunday, June 6 and is from 10 am to 5 pm. Come enjoy the day and maybe find something new for your home.