Kick Up Your Boots Downtown

Hospitality is our passion. Start and end your country adventures in downtown Caldwell.

“Amazing” is just one word that is often used to describe the retail district in downtown Caldwell. You’ll find great restaurants featuring local ingredients and fine merchants selling farm fresh and handcrafted goods nestled in beautiful historic buildings.

Plus, there is always something going on here. You’ll be entertained with festivals, farmers markets and live music in our public square during the summer months, and be mesmerized by our Winter Wonderland and outdoor ice skating rink in the winter.

Hospitality is our passion. Start and end your country adventures in downtown Caldwell. We pamper guests and make them feel right at home, so don’t be surprised when you leave with a new friend or two. If you need anything during your trip, our Welcome Center has printed brochures, maps, souvenirs, and can recommend things to do while you’re here.

What’s Happening in Downtown Caldwell

There’s always something new to discover downtown! Check out the events and live entertainment you can enjoy on evenings and weekends.

Downtown Merchants & Entertainment

Taste our chef’s newest creations. Enjoy a historic walking tour. Throw an Axe. Shop for locally made goods. Grab a souvenir. Learn more about the merchants, entertainment, and activities happening in downtown Caldwell.

How do we bring together our food and beverage community and strengthen our local food system? In March of 2020, in the midst of a pandemic, we decided to explore turning a moment into a movement. We realized that we needed to work together to create real change, however, something was missing.
Caldwell Night Rodeo is one of the largest and longest-running annual events in Canyon County, drawing rodeo fans in excess of 45,000 over 7 action-packed nights. Listed among the Top 20 Professional Rodeos AND Top 5 Large Outdoor Rodeos in the nation, Caldwell Night Rodeo features the best professional cowboys, cowgirls and animal athletes in the world and is an annual stop on the professional rodeo tour.
We’ve been fighting against the current since 1948 to bring you the finest hops and onions western Idaho has to offer. Following the example of our founder Ray Obendorf — who started farming back in 1937 as a sophomore in high school — we have persevered for over 70 years by walking the fields to ensure good stewardship with the land. As the third generation of our family-owned farm follows in our grandfather’s footsteps our operation has grown to include over 3,000 acres of hops, 1200 acres of row crops and 800 head of cattle. Grow together with us as we continue our family tradition of hard work and respect for the land that provides our fruitful crop year after year.
We were founded to make a difference. The University of Idaho's role in the state's economic prosperity dates back to our inception. Our research-driven, innovative spirit began in agriculture, engineering and military sciences. We continue this tradition today, making an impact on all areas of industry. From providing a high-quality, accessible education — to leading breakthroughs in clean water, cybersecurity, healthcare, agronomics and fire science — we forge partnerships to improve the lives of all Idahoans.

Ample FREE parking abounds in Downtown Caldwell.

For quick and easy parking, check out Caldwell’s free parking map!

DOWNTOWN NEWS

Use our resources to plan your getaway for a day or weekend.

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