Special Events and Traditions

Local Communities of Arco, Moore, and Howe pride themselves in supporting a wide variety of traditional activities each year. These range from rodeos, fairs, cross-country runs, and softball tournaments to paragliding competitions. Arco's signature event is Atomic Days which celebrates the present and past of Arco.

April

Annual Chamber Dinner - 3rd Saturday in April. Hosted by the Butte County Chamber of Commerce, a fun filled evening of Mystery Theater. Located at the Arco Elementary School. Contact Butte County Chamber of Commerce for more information at: 208-527-8977, e-mail: buttecountychamber@atcnet.net

May

Spring Fling on King - Memorial Day Weekend. First Hang Gliding/Paragliding competition of the season. Sponsored by King Mountain Gliders. Located on King Mountain outside of Moore. For more information call: (208)390-0205, or E-mail: goxc@kingmountaingliders.com  Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com
High School Rodeo - Generally the end of May. Part of the High School Rodeo Circuit, this event is always exciting. Held at the Arco rodeo grounds. For more information contact Cheryl Baker at 208-838-2269.

June

King Mountain Car & Tractor Show - June 26 & 27 2010 in Moore. Tractors old and new. Cars old and new. Poker run. Kids entertainment. Craft fair. Food vendors. Music in the park & more. For more information www.moorecommunityassociation.com

July

King Mountain Annual Competition - Located on King Mountain outside of Moore. Contest Web site: www.flykingmountain.com
For more information
Call: (208)390-0205
E-mail: goxc@kingmountaingliders.com
Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com

4th of July Parade - 4th of July. Located down Arco's Main Street.

Atomic Days - Closest Weekend to July 17th. Held in Arco, City wide celebration. Contact Butte County Chamber of Commerce for more information at: 208-527-8977, e-mail: buttecountychamber@atcnet.net 

Atomic Days Rodeo - Closest Weekend to July 17th. Located in the Arco Rodeo Grounds.

August

Men's Softball Tournament - August. Located in Arco City Park B. For more information call 208-527-8294

Butte County Fair - August. Located at Butte County Fair Grounds. For more information call 208-527-8587

Bud Marvel Tournament - August. Located at the River Park Golf Course in Mackay.

September

Paragliding Annual Competition - Labor Day Weekend. Located on King Mountain outside of Moore. For more information call: (208)390-0205, or E-mail: goxc@kinbountaingliders.com  Website: www.kingmountaingliders.com

December

Festival of Trees - 1st Weekend of December. Located in the Butte Middle School. Sponsored by the Lost River Hospital Auxiliary, for more information for 2010 call Judy at 208-527-3069