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Sunset Auto Vue Drive-In Tickets
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- In – Grangeville, ID
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About Sunset Auto Vue Drive-In
Welcome to Sunset Auto Vue Drive-In, a classic open-air cinema in Grangeville, Idaho. Operating primarily from May to October, this single-screen venue seats up to roughly 300–350 cars and delivers a nostalgic movie-watching experience with FM radio sound. Owned and operated by Blue Fox Theatres, Sunset Auto Vue has a storied history dating back to its 1955 debut, a period of closure in the 1980s, and a revival in the late 1990s. The drive-in continues to be a staple for locals and visitors seeking a simple, family-friendly night under the stars.
Below you’ll find practical details to help you plan your visit—from seating and parking to nearby hotels and dining options. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-nonsense information to make securing your seats easy.
For the most current showtimes and to reserve seats, check the interactive seating charts offered by Box Office Ticket Sales. If you’re traveling from out of town, consider nearby accommodations like Super 8 Grangeville or Gateway Inn for a convenient stay. Intercity bus services (Greyhound/FlixBus) are accessible in Grangeville via the Grangeville Cenex stop at 901 W Main St, making day trips or weekend getaways hassle-free. Whether you’re a longtime drive-in fan or exploring Grangeville for the first time, Sunset Auto Vue offers a quintessential Idaho movie night with a touch of local history.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Venue type: Open‑air, single‑screen drive‑in theatre in Grangeville, ID.
- Capacity: reported as 300 cars (Cinema Treasures) with some sources listing 350 (DriveInMovie).
- Address variations reported: 132 Mount Idaho Grade Road, Grangeville, ID 83530; other listings cite 91 Mount Idaho Grade Rd or 147 Mount Idaho Grade Rd.
- Season: typically May–October (some sources cite May–Sept).
- Sound: FM radio (no fixed theater speakers on poles).
- Owner/Operator: Blue Fox Theatres / Blue Fox Theatre Group (Grangeville).
- Notable history: opened in 1955, closed in 1986, reopened in the late 1990s; 2020 wind damaged the screen but was being repaired/replaced.
- Status: open; not demolished or renamed; linked to Blue Fox Theatre in Grangeville.
- Nearby hotels: Super 8 Grangeville (801 SW 1st St) and Gateway Inn (700 West Main St).
- Transit: nearest intercity bus service available in Grangeville (Greyhound/FlixBus stops at Grangeville Cenex, 901 W Main St).
- Seating chart/ticketing: interactive seating charts available via Box Office Ticket Sales for Sunset Auto Vue Drive‑In.