Eastern Idaho Photographic Society

07/29/2026

Field Trip: Ammon Days

Hot Air Balloon Glow Night
Date
Friday, July 31
Time & Location:
Leaving the Hillcrest High School parking lot at 8:30 pm on the free shuttle.
Bring:
Camera; Extra Batteries & Memory Cards (optional); Tripod & Remote; Flashlight (red for night sight); and maybe bug spray
Notes:
Free shuttle buses: 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Balloons: 9pm - 10pm

Schedule:https://ammonrec.activityreg.com/clientdata/AMMON/280_Site1.PDF

Map: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBPLEzbzYCQk25NrnbJDbaE5bpy5JgdpK8OGttyRGHGRFvQ6gTN-OQuw1O&s=10

Aug Third Wednesday: Critique/Photo Share Meeting

The meeting will be in-person and online on Google Meets if requested.
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Bridge Club Building, 1421 Benton Street in Idaho Falls (please contact us the day before the meeting if you are interested in having it online)
Bring:
Theme: Energy
2-3 photos of the theme or your personal choice on a thumb drive or by email (please send them no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday)
Ideas and dates for the activity meeting in the future.
Note:
These can be photos you just want to share or photos that you would like to receive feedback on.

Informal Field Trips (Please let us know if you want any of these switched to coordinated field trips.)

War Bonnet Round Up
Dates:
July 29 - Aug 1
Time:
gates open at 4:30 pm
kid's rodeo at 5:45 pm
regular rodeo at 7:00 pm
Location:
Sandy Downs is located at 6855 S 15th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Note: Wednesday night is free

Eastern Idaho State Fair
Dates:
Sept 4 - 12
Location:
97 Park St, Blackfoot, ID
Note:
https://funatthefair.com/general-info/maps

06/17/2026

June Informal Field Trip (Please let us know if you want any of these switched to coordinated field trips. July's at the end of the email.)

Rigby Stampede Days
Friday & Saturday, June 19-20
Gates open 5:30pm, Mutton Bustin starts at 7:00pm, Rodeo Starts at 7:30pm.
Rigby Rodeo Grounds
Bring: Camera; Telephoto Lenses; Tripod & Remote (optional); outdoor essentials shoes, hats, jackets, etc
https://cityofrigby.gov/june-19-20-rigby-stampede-days/

July Third Wednesday: Critique/Photo Share Meeting
The meeting will be in-person and online on Google Meets if requested.
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Bridge Club Building, 1421 Benton Street in Idaho Falls (please contact us the day before the meeting if you are interested in having it online)
Bring:
Theme: Red, White, or Blue
2-3 photos of the theme or your personal choice on a thumb drive or by email (please send them no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday)
Ideas and dates for the activity meeting in the future.
Note:
These can be photos you just want to share or photos that you would like to receive feedback on.

July Informal Field Trips

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
Time:
Roughly 10:00 pm
Date:
Saturday, July 4
Location: Snake River Landing or on the pathway near South Tourist Park (2800 S Yellowstone Hwy, Idaho Falls)
Additional Information:
www.freedomcelebration.com
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-fireworks/

Teton Valley Balloon Rally
Time:
Gates open at 5:30 a.m.
Dates:
July 2-5
Location:
Teton County Fairgrounds in Driggs, ID
Additional Information:
Admission cost http://tetonvalleyballoonrally.org/how-to-attend.html

East Idaho Renaissance Faire
Time:
Friday 2-8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Dates:
July 10-25
Location: Krupp Scout Hollow just off Exit 325 (not at LaBelle Lake Resort)
688 N 4200 E, Rigby
Additional Information:
Admission cost www.idahorenaissancefaire.com/fair-info

Notes:
https://www.sfnpcc.org/blog/2015/1/21/tips-for-photographing-a-rodeo

RIGBY STAMPEDE DAYS 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! Join us June 19–20 as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a weekend packed full of hometown fun, western tradition, and community pride! 🎉 Stampede Days Highlights Include:🐑 Mutton Bustin’🐂 Casperson Mini Bulls🐴 Wells Barney Memori...

05/06/2026

May First Wednesday: Critique/Photo Share Meeting
The meeting will be in-person and online on Google Meets if requested.
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Bridge Club Building, 1421 Benton Street in Idaho Falls (please contact us the day before the meeting if you are interested in having it online)
Bring:
Earth, Fire, Wind, or Water
2-3 photos of the theme or your personal choice on a thumb drive or by email (please send them no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday)
Ideas and dates for the activity meeting in the future.
Note:
These can be photos you just want to share or photos that you would like to receive feedback on.

Potential Field Trip
Field of Honor Memorial (1,000 American flags)
Date:
May 23-25
Location:
Russ Freeman Park
1290 Science Center D, IF
Hours:
https://fieldofhonor.net/event-volunteer/
Set up Flags – Friday, May 22, starting at 9:00 am, Russ Freeman Park.
Information Booth – May 23-25
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Visitors Assistance – May 23 and 25 – 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Take Down Flags – Monday, May 25, starting at 3:30 pm.

Upcoming Informal Field Trip:
World Migratory Bird Day
Market Lake
May 17
https://www.facebook.com/events/646969938093640/

Citizens of and visitors to Idaho Falls, ID, on May 23-25, 2026 (Saturday through Monday) will experience an amazing display of patriotism with 1000 U.S. Flags flying atop 8-foot poles in perfect rows with the Snake River and Vietnam Memorial as magnificent backdrops.Called the Field of Honor Memori...

04/15/2026

April Third Wednesday: Critique/Photo Share Meeting
The meeting will be in-person and online on Google Meets if requested.
Time:
7:30 p.m.
Location:
Bridge Club Building, 1421 Benton Street in Idaho Falls (please contact us the day before the meeting if you are interested in having it online)
Theme:

Photographer's Choice
2-3 photos of the theme or your personal choice on a thumb drive
Ideas and dates for the activity meeting in the future.
Note:

These can be photos you just want to share or photos that you would like to receive feedback on.
Photo Opportunities:
Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park Reopens
Thursday, April 16, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/758/Hours-Prices
Earth Day Celebration at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
https://ifearthday.com/
World Migratory Bird Day
Market Lake
May 17
https://www.facebook.com/events/646969938093640/
Field of Honor Memorial with 1,000 American flags
Freeman Park
May 23-25
https://fieldofhonor.net/

View hours and admission prices for the Idaho Falls Zoo.