Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival among 2026 Esto Perpetua Award recipients
Poster design for the 61st Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival on August 6 to 9, 2026. (Sho-Ban News design)
BOISE — The Shoshone-Bannock Festival is among the awardees in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) will present the 2026 Esto Perpetua Award Program honoring Idaho’s festivals, organizations, and enduring community traditions.
The program celebrates community—recognizing the volunteers, organizers, service members, and citizens whose dedication sustains meaningful traditions and strengthens the bonds that unite Idahoans according to an ISHS press release.
The distinguished recognition honors the people and events that carry Idaho’s story forward across generations. From longstanding local festivals to cultural and civic observances, the 2026 award highlights how history is not only remembered, but actively lived and renewed in communities throughout the state.
Reflecting the spirit of America 250, the 2026 Esto Perpetua Award acknowledges traditions that bring neighbors together, strengthen civic life, and embody the shared values shaping both the Idaho and American experience.
The awards are in Boise on Thursday, June 4, with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Other awardees include: American Dog Derby, Ashton; Paul Bunyan Days, St. Maries; Chief Lookingglass Pow-Wow, Kamiah; Grangeville Border Days, Grangeville; Idaho Days-Franklin, Idaho; Idaho Veterans Parade, Boise; Jaialdi, Boise; National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival, Weiser; Wagon Days, Ketchum and Wallace Fall for History Festival.
