Calendar of Events for Southeast Idaho

Southeast Idaho Events Calendar

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec
Links to local Community Calendars and Live Performance Theaters

Jan

Potato Cup Nordic Ski Race - Mink Creek Nordic Center, Pocatello, ID

Soda Springs Winter Carnival, Fishing derby, Cross Country Ski Race and Snowmobile Poker Run at Clear Springs Fish Hatchery 8am - 4:00pm.

Scout Merit Badge Program at Pebble Creek Ski Area

19 - 21

Potato Expo at Idaho State University

22 - 23

Preston Pride Snowmobile Hill Climb at Glendale

Bear Lake Cisco Disco, Catch Cisco, Bear Lake Monster Plunge, Ice Skating, Snow Sculpture Contest, Cross Country Ski Race and Snow Shoeing. Call (800) 448-2327

Feb

5 - 6

Bear Lake Hill Climb near Geneva, RMSHA sanctioned (208) 847-0067

5 - 7

Fire and Ice Winter Fest in Lava Hot Springs. Idaho Wine Tasting, Comedy Night, Portneuf River Polar Bear Float, Disc Golf Tournament, Chili Cook Off, Kids Games at the Indoor Aquatic Center, Casino Night & Running of the Bulls. 208-776-5500

12 - 13

Bear Lake Spice and Ice Winter Festival & Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride. Ice Climbing Clinic, Chili Cook-off, Ice Sculpturing, Quilt and Photography Exhibit and much more in Montpelier. 208-847-1782

12 - 13

Bear Lake Rendezvous Chocolate Festival Chocolate Concession Fair, Raffle, Dinner & Dance, Sunday Brunch in Garden City 208-945-3333 or 800-448-BEAR

Arden Gaily & Friends at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer

Torch Light Parade and Snow Ball Idaho Winter Olympics, Stacy's Fun Race and Rockin The Ridge Slalom at Pebble Creek Ski Area

The Rock Cup Giant Slalom at Pebble Creek Ski Area

Scout Merit Badge Program at Pebble Creek Ski Area

18 - 20

Simplot Games in Pocatello's Holt Arena.

Idaho State High School Wrestling Championships in Pocatello

C.W. Hog Ski-A-Thon disabled skiers fundraiser at Pebble Creek Ski Area.

26 - 27

Extreme Dance Movement at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer

26 - 27

"Snowmobile Ride of the Year" in Montpelier. Plan your own ride or ride with our guide. Clover Creek Inn 208-847-1782.

27 - 28

Telemark Festival at Pebble Creek Ski Area

Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree

March

You Be The Star Karaoke at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer

5 - 7

Lava Meltdown 7th Contra Dance Gathering in Lava Hot Springs. A three day event with two dance bands, workshops and meals.

Amateur Boxing at Lava Hot Springs Elementary School at 7pm.

12 - 13

USA Wrestling Intermountain Warriors Ultimate Challenge Series in the Holt Arena. (208) 356-9687

Annual Snowboard Rally at Pebble Creek Ski Area

(PSA) Sunday & Town Challenge at Pebble Creek Ski Area

19 - 20

Chrome In The Dome Car and Bike Show in ISU's Holt Arena in Pocatello

20 - 21

Wild Hare Flea Market - Bannock County Fair Grounds. Sat 9-5 & Sun 10-4. 232-1111

Jason Aldean Concert Wide Open Tour 2010 at ISU's Holt Arena in Pocatello

20 - 21

USSA Master Slalom Race at Pebble Creek Ski Area

Pebble Creek Spring Celebration & Fools Fest

Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree

PMXP Enduro-X Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park

April

3 - 4

Pebble Creek Mogul Madness Snowmobile Hill Climb

Downey Easter Egg Hunt

Bunnyland USA at Buddy Campbell Park in Lava Hot Springs,
Breakfast, Karaoke, Easter Egg Hunt, more information 800-423-8597.

Easter Egg Hunt and Easter breakfast at the City Park in Malad

Blackfoot has two Easter Egg hunts. One is at 11 am at Jensen Grove and the other is a flashlight one at 7:30 pm at the Southern Baptist Church.

Downata Hot Springs Easter Egg Hunt & Activities

Resurrection Celebration on Easter Sunday morning at 11:00 am in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall at the Stephen's Performing Arts Center on the ISU campus

7 - 10

Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello Holt Arena

PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello

Del Parkinson at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer

16 - 17

Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves - Westwood Mall in Pocatello. 208-241-0868

The Monster Truck Grand Nationals at 7:00 PM at Holt Arena.

Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree

Pocatello Zoo Opening Day weekends

Black Canyon of the Bear Whitewater Festival in Grace for Kayakers

Go Green Pocatello Community Environmental Fair - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Tydeman/Optimist Parks

Preston High School Rodeo

May

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - Idaho Race Trucks (208) 232-5615

Preston High School Rodeo

Quartet-Strings & More at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho.

7 - 8

Friendship Cup Soccer Tournament in Pocatello

7 - 8

Grace High School Rodeo

7 - 8

American Falls High School Rodeo

8 - 30

Saturdays & Sundays- Pocatello Downs Flat Track Horse Races in Pocatello at the Bannock County Fairgrounds.

14 - 17

Annual Bear Lake Classic – 104/52 Mile Bike Race, 52 Mile Amateur Race.

14 - 15

High School Rodeo at the Eastern Idaho Fair Grounds in Blackfoot. (208) 785-2480

14 - 15

Malad High School Rodeo

Grand Opening of the Fort Hall Replica. Relive the Old West history. (208) 235-7659

Idaho Endurance Festival - Road Run, Road Cycling and Duathlon at Centennial Park

PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615

21 - 22

High School Rodeo at Eastern Idaho Fair Grounds in Blackfoot (208) 785-2480

21 - 22

Bear Lake High School Rodeo

Classy Country Classics Car Show in Malad

22 - 23

Lava Hot Springs Indoor Aquatic Center opens. The Olympic Swmming Complex and water slides cannot open because of bad weather.

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615

Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree

24 - June 11

Beware Of The Bears! Exhibit featuring Legendary Old Ephraim’s Skull and Bear Artifacts, History and Folklore. Free Admission at the Oregon/California Trail Center.

27 - 29

8th District High School Rodeo in Downey

Ross Park Aquatic Complex in Pocatello opens.

Downata Hot Springs Summer Season Opening Day

Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Garden Creek Gap Race

Chesterfield Memorial Day Celebration in Chesterfield, Idaho. Free dance on the 29th.

June

1 - Aug 30

Quilt Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. 866-847-3800

Paul Christiansen Concert at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer

4 - 6

Portneuf Valley Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous near McCammon, Idaho

Iris Festival at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello (208) 335-2232

PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615

Pocatello Heart and Sole 2.5, 5 and 10K fun run/walk 232-3901

11 - 12

Blackfoot Pride Days - Free tours at Potato Museum & Historical Museum.
Snow Machine races, Car show, Basketball Tournaments, Triathlon, Vintage Airplane Static Display, Kids Carnival, Breakfast, Potato Feed, Rupe’s 50’s Night

Bear Lake Marathon by Mammoth Marathons

Idaho Free Fishing Day, contact the Idaho Department of Fish & Game for details

12 - 13

Cleanin’ Out the Carp Fishing Derby in Lava Hot Springs, Grace, Preston & Pocatello.

Malad Junior Rodeo

Greenway Gala at Juniper Hills Country Club Dinner, Dancing, Dessert Auction

12 - 19

Idaho High School Rodeo Finals at the Bannock County Fair Grounds in Pocatello.

18 - 28

Old Town Actors Studio Summer Theatre Renaissance Festival. William Shakespeare's Richard III & Two Gentelmen of Verona. (208) 478-6886

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615

Pizza's Run Car Show by Main Street Cruises. (208) 547-2426 Soda Springs

Riverfest & Recycle Regatta at Taysom Rotary Park in Pocatello.

Tour of Marsh Valley - Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Race - Raymond Park

Elks Demolition Derby in Preston

19 - 23

Rodeo Bible Camp at the Downey Fair Grounds

20 - 26

USA Wrestling Western Regional Kids/Cadet Championships - Idaho Website - (208) 356-9309

24 - 26

Idaho Days And Pageant In Franklin, the oldest town in Idaho

Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Grace

25 - 26

Ranch Rodeo at the Eastern Idaho Fairgrounds in Blackfoot (208) 785-2480

25 - 26

Malad Welsh Festival with "Ocean's Apart" Welsh singing group. (208) 766-4010

Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Preston

Idaho Music & Wildflower Festival at Pebble Creek Ski Area in Inkom

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello, Idaho 6 Cylinders (208) 232-5615

A Beary Happy Birthday at the Pocatello Zoo

Miniature Bull Rodeo in Preston

July

1 - Oct 30

Quilt Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. 866-847-3800

Malad Independence Day Celebration - Bed Races, Parade, Shoot Out & fireworks

Paris 4th of July Celebration, Bear Lake Ranger Chuckwagon Breakfast, Pageant at Paris Tabernacle, Parade, Youth Rodeo.

Montpelier Lions Club-Chuck wagon Breakfast, 6-11 AM Montpelier, Fire Works on 'M' Hill after sunset.

Soda Springs - Independence Day Celebration - Foam Party, Live Music, Games, fireworks at Kelly Park at dusk.

Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce Summerfest Fireworks show. Children’s Games,
Flag Ceremony, Fireworks, Outdoor Movie (208) 785-0510

Bear Lake West Golf Course Scramble, 8 AM and 2 PM, (208) 945-2744

Lava Hot Springs Celebration with fireworks.

Pocatello 4th of July Parade 10am- noon, Fireworks & celebration 2pm - 1am
Biggest Show in Idaho - Bannock Co. Fairgrounds - (208) 237-1340

Soda Springs - Independence Day Celebration Continued - Lion's Club breakfast, parade, fun run, sports tournament, Miniature Bull Rodeo.

9 - 11

Annual Bear Lake Cowboy Gathering, (poetry and musicians) Bear Lake County Fair Grounds, Montpelier, ID. $8 entrance, children under 12 FREE. 208-847-3930

9 - 10

Marsh Valley Pioneer Days Rodeo, Miniature Bull Rodeo and Parade in McCammon

A Midsummer Night for the Pocatello Zoo

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615

Saddle Strings at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer

16 - Aug 28

Smithsonian Historical Exhibit, “Journey Stories” at The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. Hands on historical exhibits and workshops open to the public.

16 - 24

Historical Exhibit, “Journey through Time” at The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. Hands on historical exhibits and workshops open to the public. There will also be a craft fair & farmers market open to the public.

Auto Tour Route of the Old Freighters Wagon Route: Meet at the Afton Wyoming Civic Center at 8 am and travel the freighting route. The tour will end in Montpelier at the National Oregon/California Trail Center. Bring a sack lunch and a 4x4 vehicle is needed. (866) 847-3800.

Bear Lake Car Show - Wells Stock Park 847-0757

Skydive Idaho will be providing tandem skydives at Bear Lake County Airport on Saturday July 18th. he cost is $195 per person. Must be over 18 years old.Book your reservation today at (208) 455-0000.

22 - 24

WildHare Summer Festival/Art/Antiques/Fleamarket at the Fort Hall Replica in Pocatello.

Pioneer Celebration at The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. Smithsonian Exhibit and Pioneer activities. Historical presentation by Pioneer Adventures. Musical Jam session by Historical Musicians and Mountain Men. 866-847-3800

Pioneer Days Celebration at Bannock County Fairgrounds

Fireworks Show in Preston

Lava Hot Springs Founders Day Parade at 6 pm down Main Street. (208) 776-5500

Bancroft Pioneer Days Celebration Parade, dance, rodeo, kid's events, Dutch oven dinner. Contact Bancroft City Hall (208) 648-7648

Bear Lake County Search & Rescue, Salmon BBQ. 11:00 am to 6 pm. at St. Charles City Park. 208-221-6893, reservations: 877-727-1222

23 - 24

Samaria Celebration near Malad. 208-766-5381

Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - Idaho 6 Cylinders (208) 232-5615

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus in Malad.

PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello

29 - 31

Famous Preston Night Rodeo and Parade

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus at Montpelier Fair Grounds. Sponsor Montpelier Rotary Club, show times 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets call 208-847-0757

29 - 1

POW/MIA Motorcycle Rally Bannock County Fairgrounds, Pocatello

Montana Shakespeare in the Park performing Julius Caesar at ISU Quad. Free!

Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Fort Hall

Miniature Bull Rodeo in Fort Hall

Aug

1 - 30

Quilt Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier.

2 - 7

South Bannock County Fair and Marsh Valley Stallion Incentive in Downey.

2 - 7

Caribou County Fair - Carnival and Rodeo in Grace. (208) 574-2244

2 - 7

Bingham County 4-H fair in Blackfoot 208-785-8060

Pocatello Triathlon at Ross Park Aquatic Center. Run, Bike, Swim

Caribou County Demolition Derby at 7:30pm (208) 574-2244

5 - 7

Bear Lake Raspberry Days - parade, rodeo, marathon. (800)-448-BEAR

6 - 8

Portneuf River Blue Grass Festival at the Lion's Rodeo Arena in Lava Hot Springs.

Downey Lions Club Amateur Rodeo - Downey Fairgrounds

Raspberry Days Scramble at Bear Lake West Golf Course. 208-945-2744

A Midsummer Night for the Pocatello Zoo

7 - 8

Flat Track Horse Races at the Oneida Fairgrounds in Malad

7 - 14

Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival at the Fort Hall Reservation (800) 806-9229 or 208-478-3726

7 - 14

Southeast Idaho Senior Games - Pocatello area 208-233-2034

9 - 14

North Bannock County Fair at the Pocatello Fair Grounds (208) 237-1340

9 - 14

Bear Lake County Fair, Rodeo, carnival, Concert, Demolition Derby, Parade

12 - 13

Bear Lake County Fair Rodeo

Miniature Bull Rodeo in Fort Hall

12 - 15

Chubbuck Days Parade and Celebration - 208-237-2430

Pioneer Historic Byway Tour by the Caribou Historical Society. Starting at Franklin, Idaho and ending at Soda Springs. More information

Arena Cross at Preston

14 - 15

Intermountain Pro Rodeo in American Falls

14 - 15

Flat Track Horse Races at the Oneida Fairgrounds in Malad

Bear Lake Classic Triathlon by BBSC Endurance Sports at Rendezvous Beach.

Ice Cream Zoofari at the Pocatello Zoo

15 - 21

Franklin County Fair in Preston, Rodeo, Demolition Derby

16 - 21

Oneida County Fair in Malad

19 - 20

Cowboy Classic Rodeo in Malad

20 -21

Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Montpelier

20 -21

Cowboy Classic Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Malad

Franklin County Fair Bull Bonanza in Preston

Miniature Bull Rodeo in Preston

Caribou County Mud Challenge in Soda Springs. 4x4 Mud Race at Kelly Park. Dash for Cash, Tough Trucks (208) 547-4582

Lava Lion's Bulls Only Rodeo at Lava Hot Springs

Franklin Demolition Derby in Preston

27 - 29

Bannock County Bluegrass Festival at the Fairgrounds - 208-233-1340

27 - 6

Bear Lake Parade of Homes 12 homes on display. 801-725-8941

Sept

Grays Lake Rodeo (Wayan) Rodeo and western dinner.

1 - 6

Bear Lake Parade of Homes, 12 homes on display. 801-725-8941.

4 - 11

Famous Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot. (208) 785-2480

Pocatello Marathon - 208-233-4754 or 208-238-0327

5, 6, 10, 11

Flat Track Horse Races at the Eastern Idaho Fairgrounds at Blackfoot

6 - 7

Miniature Bull Rodeo in Blackfoot

LOTOJA - Logan, Utah to Jackson, Wyoming European style bicycle road race.

10 - 12

Sagebrush Art Festival and Sagebrush Wildlife Film Festival in Pocatello

PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello.

17 - 18

Idaho State University Bengal Roundup Rodeo - (208) 282-3216

Tour de Vins Wine Tasting Bike Tour Fundraiser by Family Service Alliance.

18 - 19

Pocatello Pump (Rock Climbing Event) at Ross Park

Scarecrow Festival/ Demolition Derby in Malad. Huge scarecrow display, vendors, rides, and more followed up by a demolition derby and Redneck Olympics.

TBA

Idaho Spud Day in Shelley - parade, demolition derby, free baked potato lunch, Dutch oven cook-off, World championship potato picking, and Spud Tug. (208) 529-9619

TBA

Arm Wrestling Championships at the Green T Bar & Grill

TBA

Idaho Miniature Bull Riding Finals at the Lion's Club Arena at 7 pm.