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Homedale
boasts an active, thriving community
with many amenities you might not
expect to find in a small town. |
Community
events are scheduled throughout the
year including:
| International Smorgasbord |
February |
| Txoko Ono Basque Dance |
March |
| Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg
Hunt |
Easter Weekend |
| Summer Block Party and Carnival |
June |
| Lions Club Demolition Derby |
July 4th |
Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo with
Buckaroo Breakfast |
August |
| Christmas Parade |
December |
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| Recreation
is at hand with City Parks, Tennis Courts,
and a community Swimming Pool. Kids
and parents get involved with soccer,
baseball, and football leagues. |
| Additional
opportunities for boating, hunting,
and other activities abound in the area
surrounding Homedale. |
| The
Owyhee Avalanche provides news of
the area to over 8,000 homes with its
weekly newspaper and also keeps the
community informed of breaking news
on its website. |
| The
Txoko Ona Basque club celebrates
the Basque heritage of the area and
its residents. In June 2007, the club
dedicated its new community center which
offers the community a gathering place
and meeting facilities. |
The surrounding area boasts a thriving agricultural industry. Row crops grown in the area include potatoes, corn, wheat, alfalfa, sugar beets, and onions. Enjoy just-picked apples, cherries, peaches, and pears at local orchards and fruit stands. Area vineyards produce grapes for the developing Idaho wine industry and visitors can taste the wares at any of the 15 wineries in the area.
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