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Welcome to Weiser

With a population of 5,412, Weiser is located in Southwest Idaho at the confluence of the Weiser and Snake rivers. The city was named more than 200 years ago after Peter Weiser, who was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and a Revolutionary War hero. Being home to the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival, Weiser has also been named the “Fiddlin’ Capital of the World”.

Weiser has a unique blend of rich history, strong traditions and innovation. The National Historic Register has recognized several original buildings in the city including the Union Pacific Train Depot and the Pythian Castle. The community’s motto “We Love Our Kids” says a lot about the family-friendly city. The casual smiles and “hellos” on the streets make visitors feel welcome. The community has had continued success with its legacy in agriculture, ranching and natural resources. The rejuvenated downtown, new parks and a new Vendome Events Center also give Weiser a contemporary feel.

National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festival

Held in the third full week of June, the festival has been going strong since 1953. Every year this nationally recognized event includes about 350 contestants and 1,100 volunteers and brings people of all ages together. The competition is held over a six-day period and the much anticipated crowning of the National Grand Champion takes place Saturday night. While the national contest focuses on old time fiddling, there are more than 200 accompanists who also show off their talents with the fiddlers.

Besides the competition, the festival includes numerous vendor booths with food, crafts and merchandise. There is also a carnival, “Fiddle Parade” and Battle of the Bluegrass Bands.

Slocum Hall, a building rich in Weiser history, now plays a big role in the Fiddle Festival as the new group’s headquarters. Slocum Hall was built in 1909 and named after Jane Slocum, a wealthy educator who built support for the Intermountain Institute. Slocum Hall was a part of the Institute’s 2,400 acres and was built to house the boys attending the prestigious school. Now, Slocum Hall has opened this year as the home of the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival.

Business District

In charming downtown Weiser, business has been booming for some of the locals. One of these locals includes Patrick Nauman, one of the owners of Weiser Classic Candy. Nauman has co-owned this candy shop since 2007 and has been busy rapidly expanding the business. According to Nauman, the central downtown location and a supportive city, along with a lower-cost environment, have helped his business succeed.

Staying true to Idaho, Weiser Classic Candy is very proud to be Buy Idaho and Idaho Preferred members.

“One of the things that we are very proud of is the fact that we use as many raw products from the state as we can in producing our candies and chocolates,” said Nauman.

Although he tries to stick to buying Idaho products, people around the world can’t get enough of his. Weiser Classic Candy has several regular customers outside of Idaho including: Italy, Korea, Japan, Washington, California, Nevada and more.

When asked what makes his candy so special Nauman replied “we are one of the few candy companies that still does everything by hand and we pride ourselves on producing a quality product using quality products”.








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Weiser Quick Facts

  • Population: 5,412
  • Top Employers: Appleton Produce, City of Weiser, Champion Home Builders, Hometown Ford, Weiser Memorial Hospital  
  • City of Weiser: http://weiser.govoffice.com/
  • National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festival: http://www.fiddlecontest.com/
  • Weiser Chamber of Commerce: http://www.weiserchamber.com/
  • Buildings and Land: http://www.gemstateprospector.com/
  • Camping/RV Parks: http://campgrounds.gorp.com/travel/campgrounds/location-Weiser--ID
  • Hotels/Motels: http://www.visitidaho.org/placestostay/hotelsmotels.aspx

       

      • Business District 

      Just across the street from Weiser Classic Candy is another successful local, Linda Roundtree, who owns Huckleberry Coffee Company. Roundtree has lived in Weiser all of her life and purchased the company in 2009. Roundtree is the main barista, but being a family-owned and operated company, she gets help from her daughters. Although this location has been Huckleberry Coffee for 16 years, the building was originally a national bank and the shop still has some of the original tiling and is rich with history. Since buying the shop, Roundtree has been transforming it from just an everyday coffee shop to a hang-out. She has turned part of the shop into a sitting area and has created a shaded patio out back that has an appeal of its own.

      “This is my hometown; it is a unique place to live. The people are charming, very genuine and unique and Weiser has an old town feel to it that you just can’t get anywhere else” said Roundtree about why she chose to buy a coffee shop in Weiser.

      Roundtree says it best. People come to Huckleberry Coffee for the “home town charm, a place to come to feel welcome, and a quality cup of coffee”.

      An Outdoorsman's Paradise

      With a unique location, Weiser has a lot to offer. It is an outdoorsman’s paradise. With the Snake and Weiser rivers and the Mann Creek Reservoir, there is plenty to do on the water including boating, fishing, water skiing and wakeboarding.

      The beautiful terrain has just as much to offer on land. With moderate temperatures, summer activities such as hiking, camping, golfing, rodeos and swimming are popular, as well as excellent hunting opportunities in outlying areas. Weiser’s parks are also a popular hangout. Equipped with BBQ pits, playgrounds and a nearby pool, they are a perfect place to relax and enjoy the good weather.