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September 4th - 7th, 2026 | Lowman Idaho
Life happens at the lodge | This is Lodge Life™
Lowman Days | Monday, September 7th, 2026
Coffee and Pastries | Fireside
7:30am - "First Light at the Fire: Coffee on the SouthFork"
Ease into the day with fresh coffee by the fire as the river wakes up around you. A quiet, unhurried start built for conversation, reflection, and taking in the morning light.
8:00am - “Sunrise Buffet at SouthFork”
Demo / Activities | Riverside
A hearty breakfast served in the lodge, featuring fresh, satisfying options to fuel the day ahead. Gather, refuel, and get ready to head back out into the SouthFork experience.
Panel - Discussion | Stage 01
10:00am - TBD
A conversation with Idaho storytellers and creators on capturing life in the outdoors. Hear how they share the state’s landscapes, families, and adventures with a wider audience.
1o:00am to 1:00pm - “Fragments: The SouthFork Brunch”
Kick-off Dinner | Patio
A relaxed late-morning gathering inspired by the flavors, stories, and fire-driven meals that shaped the weekend. Familiar ingredients return in new ways through a brunch menu that blends breakfast and lunch with comforting dishes, fresh preparations, and a few final favorites from the SouthFork table. It’s a chance for guests to slow down, reconnect over one last shared meal, and celebrate the closing moments of Lowman Days before summer drifts into fall.
10:10am - TBD
Panel - Discussion | Stage 02
A live fire cooking demo focused on small, shareable bites packed with flavor. Watch techniques come together and get a preview of what’s possible over open flame.
10:50am - “Fire Beneath the Forest: Idaho’s Hidden Heat”
Panel - Discussion | Stage 01
A conversation about simple living in the outdoors—from camp setups to daily rhythms in the forest. Hear practical insight and stories from those who spend their time under the trees.
11:00am - “Good Fire: The Role of Flame in the Forest”
Panel - Discussion | Stage 02
An introduction to avalanche safety, awareness, and decision-making in winter terrain. Learn how to recognize risk and move responsibly in mountain environments.
10:20am - “From Hide to Heirloom: The Art of Preservation”
Panel - Discussion | Stage 01
A breakdown of how to read insects, water conditions, and timing to select the right fly. Understand the patterns that drive success on the river.
12:00am - “Last Run on the Payette”: The Great Slow Float
Demo / Activities / All Ages / Hands-On | River
Close out summer with one final family-friendly float from SouthFork Lodge to the Deadwood takeout as Lowman Days comes to an end and another Idaho river season begins to fade into fall. Bring your friends, your family, and your cooler for a relaxed afternoon on the Payette filled with cold water, good conversation, and the kind of memories that only happen at the end of summer. It’s a celebration of the river, the community that surrounds it, and one last chance to drift through the Boise National Forest before the seasons change.
1:00pm - “Stitched in Time: Stories Told in Thread”
Panel - Discussion | Stage 01
A breakdown of how to read insects, water conditions, and timing to select the right fly. Understand the patterns that drive success on the river.
1:00pm - “The SouthFork Showdown: Relay & Rivalry”
Demo / Activities / All Ages / Hands-On | River
A breakdown of how to read insects, water conditions, and timing to select the right fly. Understand the patterns that drive success on the river.
Staying at SouthFork
At Southfork Lodge, we believe where you stay should be just as memorable as the adventure itself. Tucked deep in the heart of the Boise National Forest, our accommodations offer a range of experiences for every kind of guest—from cozy comfort to rustic immersion.
Choose from our ridge-top one- and two-bedroom cabins, where forest views meet lodge-style charm. Stay steps from the water in our Payette Flats, a row of modern, riverside rooms that let the sound of the river lull you to sleep. For those seeking a touch of wilderness with a hint of luxury, our wall tent glamping offers the best of both worlds. And for the purists, we offer primitive meadow camping under a sky full of stars.
Whether you're here for a weekend getaway, a family adventure, or a fireside reset, there’s a place for you at Southfork.
Fragments: The SouthFork Brunch
Lowman Days | Sunday, September 7th, 2026
As Lowman Days begins to wind down, Fragments brings the weekend back to the table one final time. This brunch experience is inspired by the flavors, fire, and shared meals that shaped the previous days—reimagined into a relaxed but elevated late-morning gathering designed to celebrate the close of the weekend.
The menu blends breakfast and lunch with dishes built from the spirit of the fire-driven dinners, fresh preparations from the kitchen, and seasonal Idaho ingredients. Familiar flavors return in new ways, creating a meal that feels both comforting and unexpected. Guests are invited to slow down, revisit conversations from the weekend, and enjoy one last long meal together before the final float and farewell to another Idaho summer.
VOLUNTEER AT LOWMAN DAYS | Volunteers are a huge part of what makes Lowman Days feel real.
From tending fires and helping with culinary experiences to guest hospitality, setup, activities, and keeping the grounds moving smoothly, our volunteers help shape the energy of the entire weekend.
This isn’t just event staffing—it’s being part of a community gathering rooted in Idaho, the Boise National Forest, and the spirit of SouthFork Lodge. Whether you’re helping guests find their way, supporting demonstrations, working alongside chefs, or simply keeping the firewood stacked, every role matters.
As a thank you, volunteers will receive complimentary event access during their scheduled day, meals during shifts, and the opportunity to be part of one of Idaho’s most unique Labor Day weekend experiences.
Interested in joining the team? Click below to fill out a volunteer application and help bring Lowman Days to life.
Open Year-Round – Because nature never closes | No Matter the Season, the Wild Awaits
The Ridge
Welcome to Trailhead Café—your first stop before the day’s adventure. Whether you're headed out to hike, fish, or just relax by the river, we’ve got fresh coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and grab-and-go bites to fuel your morning. Simple, satisfying, and ready when you are.
Payette Flats
Welcome to Timbers, the heart of dining at Southfork Lodge. Set inside our 1938 log lodge, Timbers offers a seasonal menu rooted in local ingredients and inspired by the land, the river, and the stories of the forest. Warm, welcoming, and crafted with care.
Meadows
Welcome to The Fork, our open-air café along the banks of the Payette River. It’s the perfect spot for a laid-back lunch, an afternoon drink, or a quick bite between adventures. Casual, scenic, and just steps from the water.