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Be the Dinosaur Exhibit
Travel back in time when dinosaurs roamed the earth and Be the Dinosaur! Walk in their footsteps, hunt, eat, hide and survive by using computer simulation, interactive and traditional exhibits. Be the Dinosaur uses state-of-the-art video game technology. The exhibit will be at the IMNH until September 6, 2017. IMNH is open six days a week from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM, closed Mondays.
Find out more »Bannock County Bluegrass Festival
Featuring Bluegrass bands Dry Mill Road , New South Fork, Wild Coyotes, Portneuf Gap, Red Desert Ramblers, Teton Shadow Band, Lochwood Bluegrass Band and Scratchdog Stringband.
Find out more »George Lopez
George Lopez's multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy and late-night television. Time magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities.
Find out more »Total Solar Eclipse
Southeast Idaho is within an hour (60 to 90 miles) of the Total Solar Eclipse viewing area. We have great lodging available since everything is already booked within the Eclipse path. We also have fun events and recreation to keep you busy that weekend. Find more information about the Eclipse on Visitidaho.org.
Find out more »Intermountain Pro Rodeo Finals
Bull Riding, Saddle Broncs, Bareback, Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing championships
Find out more »Lala-POOL-ooza at Riverdale Resort
Lala-POOL-ooza is the yearly music festival at Riverdale Resort in Preston Idaho. 50 bands, all genres, multiple stages, water slides, pools, camping, food and fun!
Find out more »Fuel Glow Run
FUEL's Annual Glow Run will be tons of fun, and you won't want to miss out!! Designed it for people of all ages and athletic abilities. Runners and walkers are welcome to join in for an evening filled with glow sticks, black lights, and great music!
Find out more »Pocatello Raceway Races
Enjoy car racing at the Pocatello Raceway. Each race night has a different theme including Midgets, Project Filter Pro 4 Series, Lawn Mowers, Driver Appreciation, Night of Destruction, Pro Trucks and Fan Appreciation. Check their website for more race times and details.
Find out more »Annual Greek Festival
Gourmet foods and ethnic Greeks Dance Performances. Free admission. Held at the Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello.
Find out more »Sagebrush Art Fest
Features artists and craftspeople from Southeast Idaho and the Intermountain West. Extensive children's art activities.
Find out more »Eastern Idaho State Fair
Carnival, Rodeos, Tractor Pulls, Freestyle MX, Demolition Derby, Concerts and great Food! Farm animals and 4-H exhibits, Arts & Crafts. Don't miss out on this old fashioned Country Fair fun!
Find out more »Foxworthy/Engvall Red Barn Comedy
2 nights of entertainment that will leave you aching from laughter. Friday, September 1st, Jeff Foxworthy is widely known for his redneck jokes. On Thursday, September 7th, Bill Engvall will take the stage with his quick wit and humor and Blue Collar Comedy.
Find out more »The Australian Pink Floyd Show
The Australian Pink Floyd Show brings their Best of the Moon 2017 Tour to the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre in Pocatello.
Find out more »Pari-Mutuel & Indian Relays
Each day has 8-10 Pari-Mutuel races with 3 Indian Relay races. Indian Relay Races is a centuries-old tradition of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes culture. Anyone over the age of 18 can place a bet.
Find out more »Bull Riding Championships
The “most dangerous eight seconds in sports,” the fine art of bull riding requires a rider stay atop a whirlwind of chaos using only one hand to hold on. Don't miss the Bull Riding Championships at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.
Find out more »Western Tractor Pull Nationals
The best truck and tractor pulling vehicles from across the entire western US! Multiple competition classes, from the 10,000+ horsepower multi engine tractors, to ground pounding super modified 2 wheel drive pickups, and local competitors with gas and diesel pickups!
Find out more »Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo
Are you ready for two outstanding nights of bare-back riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping and more as the Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo returns for the fifth consecutive year to the Eastern Idaho State Fair?
Find out more »Monster Truck Insanity Tour
The biggest, baddest trucks on the face of the earth! Fire breathing, car crushing beasts like Captain USA, D’Sturbed, Kamikaze, and the Dragon Slayer! Extreme Tough Truck Challenge and monster truck rides!
Find out more »Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Joan Jett is the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” and “Crimson and Clover.”
Find out more »DOG*A*POOL*OOZA Open Swim For Dogs
Wiener Dog Races! Dog Art Masterpieces! Games! Informational booths from local canine clubs & businesses, a great Dog Treat Bake Sale, and contests for Cutest Dog, Ugliest Dog, Best Dog Trick, Best Dog Costume, Owner-Doggie lookalike!
Find out more »LoToJa Classic Bike Race
Cyclists will enjoy another epic autumn day pedaling 200+ miles from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY!
Find out more »Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon
Short Sprint, Intermediate/Olympic, a Gold Medal Racing event, Sprint and Olympic distances. The race starts and finishes on the Idaho side of the lake at Bear Lake Hot Springs.
Find out more »Splash Dance For Dogs
The Pocatello Animal Shelter's Annual Splash Dance for Dogs will be held at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex. Bring your dog for a splashing great time!
Find out more »Raiders of the Lost Ark
Enjoy a night under the stars and see Raiders of the Lost Ark in high definition with the score performed live by the Utah Symphony at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre.
Find out more »September Slam – Demolition Derby
Combining classic cars with creative driving and mud, the Derby never disappoints the packed grandstand arena. There is only one rule for the Derby: keep moving . . . if they can. No matter how we say it, the Demolition Derby is still one of the most exciting events of the Fair.
Find out more »Grandparents’ Day at the Zoo
Grandparents will receive 50% off their admission when they are accompanied by a paid child.
Find out more »ISU Bengal Roundup Rodeo
Bull Riding, Roping, Steer Wrestling, Bareback, Saddle Broncs, Barrel Racing and more wild west fun!
Find out more »Pocatello Pump
The oldest and most fun rock climbing competition in America. Held on the east side of Ross Park in Pocatello.
Find out more »Naughty By Nature & Sir Mix-a-Lot Concert
Fort Hall Casino is excited to announce that Naughty By Nature & Sir Mix-A-Lot are set to perform at the Chiefs Event Center. Naughty By Nature, has great Hip Hop hits and party anthems. Sir Mix-A-Lot is famous for the single "Baby Got Back".
Find out more »Wild Adventure Corn Maze
The Wild Adventure Corn maze has acres of family fun to make memories that will last forever. Barrel train rides, shooting the corn cannon, paintball matches and Mexican Crazy Corn.
Find out more »Into The Woods
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. See website…
Find out more »Bear 100 Endurance Run
A Cool, Autumn loop through the pines, golden aspen and red maples in Bear Lake. 100 Miles, 22, 518' of climb. Begins at the mouth of Logan Dry Canyon and ends in Fish Haven, Idaho.
Find out more »Snake River Comic Con
If you are a fan of comic books, super hero movies or Harry Potter you will be excited to attend Comic Con in Pocatello! Some of the star guest include Adrian Ropp, The Space Balrogs, D. J. Butler, James Wymore, Jason King, David J. West, Holli Anderson, Brittany Lindstrom, Cat Rambo, Christine Taylor-Butler, David Vincent, Steve Nunez and Russ Adams.Three great days in three different places. Please check website for exact locations.
Find out more »Southeast Idaho Harvest Festival
Join for a Harvest celebration, car show, potato expo, pumpkin painting, farmers market, craft market, obstacle course, beer gardens, local vendors, face painting, food and end with a concert by capella group HOME FREE!
Find out more »Home Free Concert
Enjoy Home Free's capella renditions of country hits like Maren Morris’ “My Church”, pop slams like Shakira’s “Try Everything”, and fan favorite classics like the calypso-infused arrangement of Johnny Cash’s “Ring Of Fire.”
Find out more »Swore Farms Corn Maze
Swore Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, face painting, tractor-wagon rides, concessions and play area. near Pocatello.
Find out more »Oktoberfest Celebration in Lava Hot Springs
Fun, Fun, Fun! Costumed Fun Run (Walk or Bike), 5K or 10K, Music, Food, Vendors, Kids Carnival, Duck Race, Raffle, Wagon Rides, Crazy Hamster Race, Punkin' Chunkin' and Fire Spinning!
Find out more »Lee Greenwood & Crystal Gayle
Lee Greenwood is famous for “God Bless the USA” which has been voted the most recognizable patriotic song in America. Crystal Gayle is best known for her 1977 country-pop crossover hit song, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue".
Find out more »The Soda Screamer Thirteener
Join in the 13.1 Half-Marathon along Soda Springs' beautiful park trails and enjoy the scenery of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. Then enjoy the largest captive geyser in the world and drink from the park springs. Participants will receive a shirt, goodies, a finisher's medal and more.
Find out more »Zoo Boo
Put on your Halloween costumes and come to the Zoo for trick or treating, costume contests, games, crafts, and more!
Find out more »Idaho State University Jazz Band
Coming from Pocatello, Idaho, the Idaho State University Jazz Band is dedicated to the authentic performance of jazz. The band performs a variety of jazz styles including swing, Latin, fusion, and ballads. If you love jazz, this performance will keep your foot tapping and your ears feeling good! Two shows: 4pm and 7:30 pm.
Find out more »Veterans Day at Lava Hot Springs
The World Famous Hot Pools offers all Veterans FREE ENTRY All Day November 11th. If you are a Veteran, we want to Thank You for your service.
Find out more »14th Annual Veterans Powwow
Join us as we Honor Our Veterans during our annual powwow. Free Community Event. Contest Powwow, Grand Entry at 1pm and 7pm.
Find out more »Travis Tritt
More than 27 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock influenced artist continues to display strong sales activity, sell-outs shows, and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Some of Tritt's biggest hits include "It's A Great Day To Be Alive," "Here's A Quarter," "Country Club," "Help Me Hold On," "I'm Gonna Be Somebody," "Drift Off to Dream"and "Anymore".
Find out more »Old Town Christmas Night Lights Parade
Night Lights Parade: “Expedition: Old Town Pocatello Christmas.” Think adventure: polar bears, penguins, igloos and trekking through the snow! Activities along the parade route begin at 6pm. Parade Begins at 6:30pm.
Find out more »Old Town Christmas Candy Cane Hunt & Santa
Candy Cane Hunt & Santa - Trek through the stores and restaurants of Old Town to discover Candy Canes just waiting to be found. Each Candy Cane has a value, up to $100. Free rides on the Old Town Polar Express Trolley from 11am until 3pm which includes cookies, milk, story telling and visits with Santa.
Find out more »Preston Idaho Festival of Lights
Bed Races on State Street, Free Movie at the Worm Creek Opera House, Live Entertainment. Fireworks & Parade - The Lighted Parade will be held immediately after the fireworks.
Find out more »The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
This delightful comedy from the best-selling young adult book will bring lot of laughs! A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas Pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids–probably the most inventively awful kids in history. Enjoy lots of mayhem and the fun when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! See website for show dates.
Find out more »Lava Hot Springs Customer Appreciation Day
Lava wants to say thank you to their customers with free admission to the Lava Hot Springs Hot Pools all day. Held each year on the 2nd Wednesday of December.
Find out more »Jim Curry presents John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas
A family holiday tradition comes to life in “A Rocky Mountain Christmas” as Jim Curry performs the music from John Denver’s many Christmas music collections. Memorable melodies include “Silver Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “O Holy Night,” along with John’s own “Christmas for Cowboys,” “Noel, Christmas Eve,” “Aspenglow,” and “The Peace Carol.” Two shows: 4pm and 7:30pm.
Find out more »Gate City Brewfest
The Annual Gate City Brewfest in Old Town Pocatello. Pocatello's favorite brewers will be offering some new selections for sampling. Over 70 beers, great food and live music. Trolley service provides safe transportation to each pub.
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