Air Force Appreciation Day

Air Force Appreciation Day Air Force Appreciation Day is an annual event in Mountain Home Idaho honoring our Armed Forces.

Air Force Appreciation Day is the largest annual event in Elmore County, Idaho. AFAD began in 1961 when members of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce held a sales event and dubbed it "Air Force Appreciation Day". The Chamber wanted to encourage neighborly growth and express their gratitude for the economic benefits Mountain Home Air Force Base brought to the community. In 1962, Chamber and base

officials joined together to coordinate the first parade and free barbeque! Today AFAD has grown to a weeklong celebration culminating in Idaho's longest parade!

Congrats, Mountain Home! We beat last year's time and shucked 3500 ears of corn in 6 minutes, 34 seconds!πŸ’Ž Inara S. fou...
09/06/2025

Congrats, Mountain Home! We beat last year's time and shucked 3500 ears of corn in 6 minutes, 34 seconds!

πŸ’Ž Inara S. found the Sapphire Ticket as she shucked corn and is our last winner for the 65th AFAD!

Tomorrow is the big day! Parade starts at 10:30! See you there!

πŸ’Ž Congrats to Nicole Moore for winning the Sapphire Ticket at tonight's Movie in the Park event! It was a fun night! T...
09/05/2025

πŸ’Ž Congrats to Nicole Moore for winning the Sapphire Ticket at tonight's Movie in the Park event!

It was a fun night! Thanks to everyone who came out!

πŸ’Ž Don’t miss the last Sapphire Ticket giveaway! One lucky person will be the winner of $100 cash, just by helping us shu...
09/04/2025

πŸ’Ž Don’t miss the last Sapphire Ticket giveaway! One lucky person will be the winner of $100 cash, just by helping us shuck corn! πŸ’Ž

Join us tomorrow, Friday, September 5th at 6 PM at Carl Miller Park for one of our favorite Air Force Appreciation Day traditions, our Corn Shucking Social and Volleyball Tournament!

Come be part of the fun and help kick off Air Force Appreciation Day weekend, as we prepare the free BBQ for AFAD.

09/04/2025

We’ve got 4,000 ears of corn coming in and we need YOUR help shucking it all. Last year, the community knocked it out in less than 10 minutes… can we beat that record this year? πŸ’ͺ

Join us at Carl Miller Park tomorrow, Friday September 5th at 6:00 p.m.!

We can't wait for Idaho's Longest Parade! The line-up has been published by the Mountain Home News and can be picked up...
09/04/2025

We can't wait for Idaho's Longest Parade! The line-up has been published by the Mountain Home News and can be picked up for $1.25. All parade registrants will be emailed their line up information on Friday. Check out the parade route below!

Thank you City of Mountain Home Idaho for helping us put on a safe and fun community tradition that grows every year!

Don't forget to come out to family night at Carl Miller Park for a movie in the park, 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘡𝘰 π˜›π˜³π˜’π˜ͺ𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘢𝘳 π˜‹π˜³π˜’π˜¨π˜°π˜― (π˜“π˜ͺ𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘀𝘡...
09/04/2025

Don't forget to come out to family night at Carl Miller Park for a movie in the park, 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘡𝘰 π˜›π˜³π˜’π˜ͺ𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘢𝘳 π˜‹π˜³π˜’π˜¨π˜°π˜― (π˜“π˜ͺ𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘀𝘡π˜ͺ𝘰𝘯)⁣. This free event kicks off at 7 p.m. and FUBAR Drinks and Jackson Street Sweets - Ice Cream Truck will be there!

Bring your family, your blankets, and your lawn chairs.

πŸ’Ž Don’t miss the Sapphire Ticket giveaway! One lucky person will be the winner of $100 cash, just by coming! πŸ’Ž

This $100 is burning a hole in our pocket... come find us and claim it for yourself!
09/03/2025

This $100 is burning a hole in our pocket... come find us and claim it for yourself!

Happy Wednesday of Armed Forces Appreciation Days. We are excited to kick this day off with our virtual scavenger hunt. ...
09/03/2025

Happy Wednesday of Armed Forces Appreciation Days. We are excited to kick this day off with our virtual scavenger hunt. Take a selfie in front of the five businesses below, share with or tag our page and be entered to win $50 in Chamber Bucks. Winner will be drawn on September 6th, so you have the rest of the week!

Don’t forget to tune in around 5 p.m. for our last clue to be released for your chance to win the Sapphire Ticket!

1. Take a selfie and β€œlet your tail wag before stopping in at this local business

2. Where relaxation meets adventure. This local business is located at the start of HWY 20 and they love having you stay there

3. Be a β€œVery Important Person” at this game store located on American Legion

4. Head on down to the bargain market, take a selfie and get the best deals on groceries at this locally owned grocery store

5. Known as Mountain Home’s only trade school. Head on down to this sponsor’s location for education beyond high school

Congrats to Brenda Raub , our first Sapphire Ticket winner at AFAD Trivia Night Tonight!You still have three more chance...
09/03/2025

Congrats to Brenda Raub , our first Sapphire Ticket winner at AFAD Trivia Night Tonight!

You still have three more chances to win a Sapphire Ticket too! Join us for the AFAD Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, Movie Night at Carl Miller Park on Thursday and Corn Shucking at Carl Miller Park on Friday!

See you there!

Thank you to our Eagle Sponsor, US Bank. US Bank has been a local supporter in Mountain Home for decades and we are exci...
09/01/2025

Thank you to our Eagle Sponsor, US Bank. US Bank has been a local supporter in Mountain Home for decades and we are excited for their partnership with AFAD. US Bank is committed to strengthening communities by providing trusted financial services and supporting local businesses, families, and organizations. They have been named in the top 50 companies for diversity and inclusivity and now you can do almost all of your banking needs online! Over 80% of their transactions and 65% of their loan sales are now online. Learn more about US Bank and their investment in our community and technology here: https://www.usbank.com/about-us-bank.html

We are ONE WEEK away from the 65th Annual Air Force Appreciation Day! πŸŽ‰ Join us Saturday, Sept. 6th starting at 10 a.m. ...
08/31/2025

We are ONE WEEK away from the 65th Annual Air Force Appreciation Day! πŸŽ‰ Join us Saturday, Sept. 6th starting at 10 a.m. for a day packed with community fun:

✨ Idaho’s Longest Parade
πŸš— Car Show
πŸ›οΈ Vendors at Carl Miller Park
πŸ” FREE BBQ for all
🏐 Volleyball Tournament

This year's theme is 65 Years Strong: A Sapphire Salute to Our Air Force.

Check out the poster below and swipe left to see highlights of years past!

Thank you to our Eagle Sponsor the Mountain Home Adult Training Academy MHATA. At MHATA adults are empowered to step int...
08/31/2025

Thank you to our Eagle Sponsor the Mountain Home Adult Training Academy MHATA. At MHATA adults are empowered to step into high-paying skilled trades through hands-on, accelerated training. Programs cover fields like welding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more, with flexible apprenticeships and courses designed to fit busy schedules. They also offer safety training, technical helper programs, and corporate classes like leadership and Microsoft Office, with evening options for classes. You can learn more about MHATA here: https://mountainhomeata.com/

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