How it all started
It was in 2011 when Cody Chytka found what he thought would be the perfect place at 1882 East King Road. That first night, Cody was insistent on a couple of things… that he would buy a box of beer, a mailbox, and just sleep on the floor. As the numbers were being put on the mailbox, one of the 8’s ended up quite crooked! Crazy as it seems, it was this moment in which the Crooked 8 was born. The dream would soon follow of turning the C8 into the premier rodeo and concert venue in Idaho.
Originally from Belle Fourche, South Dakota, Cody had only just begun building a new life and social circle in Kuna. “I’ve always been a social person and enjoy great music,” says Cody. Much of his spare time has been spent working on the property, attending and hosting rodeos with his friends, and—of course—enjoying concerts and music festivals.
In 2023, Cody had the idea to launch a music festival of his own. With the help of many friends, the Crooked 8 HoeDown was born. “Considering I can’t sing and I have a passion for music, my role is to support the people I look up to,” says Cody. This 2-day, 10-band festival of fun became the catalyst for what the Crooked 8 is today. From rodeos to concerts to weddings, there’s always something going on at the Crooked 8!
