The Preston area has excellent schools, low unemployment, exceptional medical personnel, an outstanding health care facility, city and county governments, unsurpassed scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and a variety of cultural activities for the entire family.

Preston is famous throughout the world for the hit movie "Napoleon Dynamite"! Preston Idaho became a tourist attraction for fans. People came from all over the world to take a tour. You can still tour the places featured in Napoleon Dynamite movie. We look forward to a revival of interest with the upcoming new Napoleon Dynamite Cartoon, coming to the Fox Network 2012

That Famous Preston Night Rodeo

Summer in Preston is marked by the PRCA and WPRA approved, more than half-century-old "That Famous Preston Night Rodeo", when cowboys and girls from national and international fame come to compete and rise to the challenge only buckin' broncs and bulls can offer.

 There's nothing quite like sitting in the stands, tasting the dust and experiencing the courage of these participants and cheering them on to victory. The Rodeo, begun in 1936, is the second oldest night-time rodeo, under lights, and to add to it's excitement is the charm of Rodeo Days - a sidewalk sale extraordinaire! And of course what Rodeo would be complete without a carnival, hamburger stands and world class entertainment.

Winter adds to Preston's reputation as the place to be in Idaho when the Idaho Festival of Lights illuminates the city with myriads of sparkling lights and warm holiday cheer. The Feast, with three sittings, and a prime rib dinner to die for, is a traditional part of the Festival, along with a lighted parade - all beginning the day after Thanksgiving and running the entire month of December. Both of these events bring thousands of visitors from all over the country.

So many other activities and events fill our year. Check out our Calendar for events all year long here in Preston.

Beautiful parks, an 18-hole championship golf course, gorgeous boutiques and other specialty shopping, close-by canyons, snowmobiling trails, breathtaking fall colors in nearby mountains, hiking trails, friendly people, easy access to fishing (including excellent fly fishing) on several reservoirs and the Bear and Cub Rivers and other streams, hunting, excellent restaurants, motels, lodges, RV parks, hot springs for soaking and recreation, wilderness areas, State and National Parks, convenience stores, gas stations, rock climbing, exploring or relaxing. Preston has it all - perhaps that's why we call it the jewel in Idaho's crown. Come and sparkle with us!!