Activities and Events At Blue Diamond Marina & Resort you can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Just five miles away is the town of Coolin, where you can take a self-guided tour of the town's historic buildings or browse the Entree Gallery, featuring artwork of the Northwest. Whether you are looking to treat a special someone, bring family and friends together, or relax in solitude, we have something for everyone. View our calendar below to find ways to celebrate the holidays, find wonder in the everyday and enjoy the beauty of Priest Lake. For a day-to-day update on Priest Lake current events, check out As the Lake Churns, Priest Lake's community blog. Additional information regarding North Idaho recreation is available from the Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce and the International Selkirk Loop. Summer Fathers' Day June 19 Fathers' Day Brewers Bash Seatings at 12 noon, 3 PM and 6 PM (reservations required) July 4 Fourth of July BBQ On the Deck at Blue Diamond 12-3 PM July 23 Wine Tasting & Dinner The Waterfront Restaurant 6PM (reservations required) August Best month to pick huckleberries! August 6 Blue Diamond Boaters BBQ On the Deck at Blue Diamond 5-9 PM September 5 Labor Day BBQ On the Deck at Blue Diamond 12-3 PM September 10 Blues, Brews & BBQ Beginning at 12 noon Fall Sept-Nov Great time to fish for Mackinaw trout! Call for our Fishing and Lodging Special. October Kokanee Spawning & Eagle Viewing Season November Thanksgiving Dinner at The Waterfront Winter December Rocky Point Ski and Snowshoe trails open Click to view trail map Access to 400 miles of Snowmobile trails Click for grooming update Dec-March The Waterfront is open for special events and holiday parties (reservations required) February Valentine Sweetheart Dinner Spring March-May Go fish! The Big Macks are coming up. When you stay at Blue Diamond, you're a stone's throw away from the best fishing on Priest Lake. Lodging special available! April-May Priest Lake's waterfalls are at their best in springtime. Two of the most beautiful, Lion Creek and Hunt Creek, are just 15 minutes from Blue Diamond. The Waterfront Restaurant is open on weekends in May, serving Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Mother's Day The Waterfront Restaurant offers a special dinner menu Saturday 6-9 PM and beautiful Champagne Brunch on Sunday 10 AM-2 PM. All Season The varying terrain around Priest Lake makes the area ideal for hikers of all experience levels. Try the hike to Lookout Mountain. It's a great family trip with some of the most spectacular views in the area.