The Festival at Sandpoint is an outdoor summer music festival that hosts nine nights of live music, and exists to make exceptional musicians and great performances accessible to the community and the surrounding region. The 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization was founded in 1982 by a group of local volunteers who wanted to introduce symphonic music to the area and provide an economic boost for their community. Since its first season featuring three concerts with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, The Festival has grown and diversified. The two-week series, which always takes place the last weekend of July and first weekend of August, now includes an eclectic range of country, jazz, blues, folk, world, rock & pop concerts. The Festival at Sandpoint strives to provide a rich music experience presenting a wide range of concerts in an intimate outdoor setting accessible to local and regional audiences, cultivate culture and ethnic diversity, foster a love of music through ongoing youth education programs, and stimulate economic growth for our community.