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North Idaho's North Pole

Date: Nov 23, 2026 - Jan 02, 2027
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday 5PM - 9PM Friday - Saturday 5PM - 10PM

Experience the magic of the season from the comfort of your car at North Idaho’s North Pole, a festive Christmas light drive through at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. Load up the family, turn on your favorite holiday music, grab a warm drink, and cruise through a sparkling winter wonderland filled with glowing displays, cheerful scenes, and plenty of Christmas magic.

Perfect for families, date nights, group outings, and anyone who loves the holidays, North Idaho’s North Pole is a fun and cozy way to celebrate the season without stepping out into the cold. Make it part of your Christmas tradition and enjoy a merry, bright drive through holiday experience right here in North Idaho.

Food and Hot Drinks

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Northwest Catering and Events


Open Thursday - Sunday (excluding Holidays)
Sundays and Thursday's 5PM - 9PM
Friday and Saturday 5PM - 10PM

Savory Favorites
Gourmet Hamburgers
Juicy, grilled to perfection, and stacked with flavor.
Regular Curly Fries
Crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned.
Loaded Curly Fries
Golden curly fries topped with cheese, sour cream, bacon, and green onions.
Beer-Battered Mushrooms
Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor in every bite.
Corn Dogs
Classic, hand-dipped corn dogs fried to golden perfection. Sweet Treats
Deep-Fried Oreos
Warm, crispy, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Funnel Cakes
Crispy, golden funnel cakes topped with powdered sugar. Refreshing Drinks
Slushy Lemonade
Ice-cold, sweet, and bursting with flavor.
Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
Made fresh with real lemons for the perfect refreshment.


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Holiday Lights
Nov 23, 2026 - Jan 02, 2027 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday - Thursday 5PM - 9PM
Friday - Saturday 5PM - 10PM
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Saylor Sips


Open Thursday - Sunday (excluding Holidays)
Sundays and Thursday's 5PM - 9PM
Friday and Saturday 5PM - 10PM

Specialty Drinks The Wild Bandit: Chocolate, vanilla and espresso
Saylor’s Sunset: Caramel, vanilla and espresso
Backroad Branson: Mango and watermelon with Red Bull or Lotus, topped with orange juice
Rustic Rhett: Strawberry and peach with Red Bull or Lotus, topped with lemonade

Espresso Drinks Americano
White Mocha
Mocha Latte
Dirty Chai

Other Favorites
Hot Chocolate
Chai Tea
Italian Soda
Lemonade

Energy Drinks
Red Bull
Lotus
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