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January

 
 9 Potato Cup Nordic Ski Race - Mink Creek Nordic Center, Pocatello, ID
  16 Soda Springs Winter Carnival, Fishing derby, Cross Country Ski Race and Snowmobile Poker Run at Clear Springs Fish Hatchery 8am - 4:00pm.
18 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
23  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

February

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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
12 Arden Gaily & Friends at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer
14 Torch Light Parade and Snow Ball Idaho Winter Olympics, Stacy's Fun Race and Rockin The Ridge Slalom at Pebble Creek Ski Area
14 The Rock Cup Giant Slalom at Pebble Creek Ski Area
15  Scout Merit Badge Program at Pebble Creek Ski Area
18 - 20 Simplot Games in Pocatello's Holt Arena.
25 Idaho State High School Wrestling Championships in Pocatello
27 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
27 - 28 Telemark Festival at Pebble Creek Ski Area
  Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree

March

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5 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.  Registration is required. 
 TBA Idaho State Snowmobile Association Annual Trail Ride in Montpelier. 208-847-1782
12 - 13 USA Wrestling Intermountain Warriors Ultimate Challenge Series in the Holt Arena. (208) 356-9687
13 Annual Snowboard Rally  at Pebble Creek Ski Area
TBA RiverDance - A Winter Celebration Dance by the Portneuf Greenway
14 (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
21 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
28 Pebble Creek Spring Celebration & Fools Fest
  PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello

April

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3 - 4 Pebble Creek Mogul Madness Snowmobile Hill Climb
3 Downey Easter Egg Hunt
3

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

3 Easter Egg Hunt at City Park in Preston
3 Easter Egg Hunt and Easter breakfast at the City Park in Malad
3 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.
4 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
  Rocky Mountain Golden Gloves - Westwood Mall in Pocatello. 208-221-4177
  PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello
7 - 10 Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Pocatello Holt Arena
16 Del Parkingson at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer
17 The Monster Truck Grand Nationals at 7:00 PM at Holt Arena.
  Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree
  Pocatello Speedway Cars Show at Fred Myer Building
  Pocatello Zoo Opening Day
  Johnson Family Wild West Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier.
  Go Green Pocatello Community Environmental Fair - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Tydeman/Optimist Parks
  Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree
  PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello

May

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7 Quartet-Strings & More at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer
Saturdays 9th - 31st - Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing in Pocatello at the Bannock County Fairgrounds
  Classy Country Classics Car Show in Malad
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  Miniature Bull Rodeo at Living Springs Arena in Pingree
  Kerry Christensen, Master Yodeler, at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier.
  Annual Bear Lake Classic – 104/52 Mile Bike Race, 52 Mile Amateur Bike Race Around-The-Lake   800-756-0795 
  Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex Opening Day
  Idaho Endurance Festival - Road Run, Road Cycling and Duathlon at Centennial Park
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
7 - 8 Friendship Cup Soccer Tournament in Pocatello
  LavaRama XC Wild Rockies Cross-Country Series in Lava Hot Springs
  Ross Park Aquatic Complex in Pocatello opens.
  Environmental Day Pocatello Zoo
  Chesterfield Memorial Day Celebration in Chesterfield, Idaho. 
  Annual Sun Run Bike and Car Show by Street Rods of Idaho - Bannock County Fairgrounds in Pocatello (208) 233-2879
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  Iris Festival in Pocatello (208) 238-8474
  Preston High School Rodeo
  Mother's Day Boutique Craft Show in Downey
  High School Rodeo at the Eastern Idaho Fair Grounds in Blackfoot (208)785-2480
  Migratory Bird Day at the Pocatello Zoo
  PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello
  Annual Multicultural Festival - Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds in Blackfoot
  Downata Hot Springs Summer Season Opening Day
  Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Garden Creek Gap Race

June

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1 - Aug 30 Quilt Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. 866-847-3800
4 Paul Christiansen Concert at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer
  PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello
4 - 6 Portneuf Valley Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous  near McCammon, Idaho
  Preston Junior Rodeo
  Pocatello Heart and Sole 2.5, 5 and 10K fun run/walk 232-3901
  Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Grace
  Blackfoot Pride Days - 785-0510
  Bear Lake Marathon by Mammoth Marathons
12 Idaho Free Fishing Day, contact the Idaho Department of Fish & Game for details
12 Free Fishing Day at Massacre Rocks State Park - Free fishing lessons and hot dogs
12 - 13 Cleanin’ Out the Carp Fishing Derby in Lava Hot Springs, Grace & Pocatello.
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  Malad Junior Rodeo
12 - 19 Idaho High School Rodeo Finals at the Bannock County Fair Grounds in Pocatello.
 19 Riverfest & Recycle Regatta at Taysom Rotary Park in Pocatello.
19 - 23 Rodeo Bible Camp at the Downey Fair Grounds
  Elks Demolition Derby in Preston
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 Preston
  Malad Welsh Festival with "Ocean's Apart" Welsh singing group. (208) 766-4010
  A Midsummer Night for the Pocatello Zoo
 26 Idaho Music & Wildflower Festival at Pebble Creek Ski Area in Inkom
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  Miniature Bull Rodeo in Grace
  Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts Race - Tour of Marsh Creek Valley - Raymond Park
  Pizza's Run Car Show by Main Street Cruises.  (208) 547-2426 Soda Springs
 
"Good Ol' Days" Tractor Show in Grace.  208-221-7321

July

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1 - Aug 30 Quilt Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. 866-847-3800
3 Malad Independence Day Celebration - Bed Races, Parade, Shoot Out & fireworks
3 Paris 4th of July Celebration, Bear Lake Ranger Chuckwagon Breakfast, Pageant at Paris Tabernacle, Parade, Youth Rodeo.
3 Montpelier Lions Club-Chuck wagon Breakfast, 6-11 AM Montpelier, Fire Works on 'M' Hill after sunset.
  3 Soda Springs - July 4th Celebration Parade, fun run, sports tournament, family bingo, Lion's Club breakfast, food and kid games in the park, bi-annual theatrical entertainment, aerial and ground display fireworks at Kelly Park to start at dusk.
3 Lava Hot Springs Celebration with fireworks.
4 Pocatello 4th of July Parade 10am- noon, Fireworks & celebration 2pm - 1am
Biggest Show in Idaho -  Bannock Co. Fairgrounds - 237-1340
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Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce Summerfest Fireworks show

3 Bear Lake West Golf Course / Scramble, 8 AM and 2 PM, (208) 945-2744
11 - 13  Annual Bear Lake Cowboy Gathering, (poetry and musicians) Bear Lake County Fair Grounds, Montpelier, ID. $8 entrance, children under 12 FREE. 208-847-3930
  Miniature Bull Rodeo in Soda Springs
  Marsh Valley Pioneer Days Rodeo and Parade in McCammon
  Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Fort Hall
  Miniature Bull Rodeo in McCammon
  Arena Cross at Preston
15 - 17 Idaho National Choral Festival
16 Saddle Strings at the Oregon Trail Center at 7:30pm in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800. Flyer
   A Beary Happy Birthday at the Pocatello Zoo
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  Bear Lake Car Show - Wells Stock Park 847-0757
24 Pioneer Days Celebration at Bannock County Fairgrounds
  The Life Run 2.5,5,10k fun run/walk Pocatello Recreation Dept (208) 232-3901
29 - 1 POW/MIA Motorcycle Rally Bannock County Fairgrounds, Pocatello (208) 233-1616
  Samaria Celebration in Malad
  Bancroft Pioneer Days Celebration Parade, dance, rodeo, kid's events, Dutch oven dinner. Contact Bancroft City Hall (208) 648-7648
  Butch Cassidy Days in Montpelier - Shootout, bed races, parade, free pancake breakfast, Friday night dinner and fireworks. (800) 448-2327 or (208) 847-0067
24 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
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  Lava Hot Springs Founders Day Parade at 6 pm down Main Street.
Entries welcome - 208-776-5500
  Fireworks Show in Preston
  American Falls Junior Rodeo
  "Gate City Grind Stage Race" Bicycle Competition Route TBD -  (208)282-2503
  Famous Preston Night Rodeo and Parade
  Bingham County 4-H fair in Blackfoot  208-785-8060

August

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1 - Aug 30 Quilt Show at the The Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. 866-847-3800
  Pari-Mutuel Horse Races in Malad
  Bingham County 4-H fair in Blackfoot  208-785-8060
  Rocky Mountain Extreme Cowboy Race at the North Bannock County Fair Grounds 851-581-4866, 851-767-0524
  Famous Preston Night Rodeo, Rodeo Parade, Sidewalk Sale
  Pocatello Triathlon at Ross Park Aquatic Center. 8:00am mass start. Run. Bike, Swim
2 - 7 South Bannock County Fair and Marsh Valley Stallion Incentive in Downey.
2 - 7 Caribou County Fair, carnival, rodeo, horse racing in Grace.  (208) 574-2244
7 Downey Lions Club Amateur Rodeo - Downey Fairgrounds
5 Caribou County Demolition Derby at 7:30pm (208) 574-2244
5 - 7 Bear Lake Raspberry Days - parade, rodeo, marathon. (800)-448-BEAR
7 7th Raspberry Days Scramble at Bear Lake West Golf Course. 208-945-2744
7 - 8 Caribou County PRCA Rodeo at 7:30 PM
7 - 14 Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival  Shoshone Bannock Tribe/Fort Hall Casino  
(800) 806-9229 or 478-3726
7 - 14 Southeast Idaho Senior Games - Pocatello area  208-233-2034
  Miniature Bull Rodeo in Downey
9 - 14 North Bannock County Fair at the Pocatello Fair Grounds (208) 237-1340
  Intermountain Pro Rodeo in American Falls
12 - 15 Chubbuck Days Parade and Celebration - 208-237-2430
  Ice Cream Zoofari at the Pocatello Zoo
  Music On The Mountain at Pebble Creek Ski Area
  Bear Lake County Fair, Rodeo, carnival, Concert, Demolition Derby, Parade
  Oneida County Fair in Malad
  Franklin County Fair in Preston
  Cowboy Classic Rodeo in Malad
  Intermountain Pro Rodeo in Montpelier
  Bear Lake County Fair Rodeo
  Miniature Bull Rodeo Bull Wars in Preston
  20th Annual Caribou County Mud Challenge in Soda Springs. 4x4 Mud Race at Kelly Park. Dash for Cash, Tough Trucks  (208) 547-4582
  Franklin County Fair Bull Bonanza in Preston
  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

September

 
  Grays Lake Rodeo (Wayan) Rodeo and western dinner.
  Bear Lake Parade of Homes, 12 homes on display, sponsored by the Bear Lake Home Builders Association, for more info call 801-725-8941.
  Famous Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot. (208) 785-2480
4 Pocatello Marathon - 208-233-4754 or 208-238-0327
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  LOTOJA - Logan, Utah to Jackson, Wyoming European style bicycle road race.
  Idaho Endurance Festival - season finale run, walk, hike, and bike party in fall colors.
10 - 12 Sagebrush Art Festival and Sagebrush Wildlife Film Festival in Pocatello
18 - 19 Pocatello Pump (Rock Climbing Event) at Ross Park
  Harley Davidson's Lavapalooza Charity Ride to Lava Hot Springs
  Idaho State University Bengal Roundup Rodeo  -  (208) 282-3216
  Pocatello Pump (Rock Climbing Event) at Ross Park
  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
  Pocatello Super Speedway Races in Pocatello - (208) 232-5615
  PMXP Motocross Race at the Pocatello Motocross Park in Pocatello.
  Arm Wrestling Championships at the Green T Bar & Grill
  Idaho Miniature Bull Riding Finals at the Lion's Club Arena at 7 pm.

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   Idaho Kite Festival in Pocatello
  Jayce Denton Concert at the The Oregon/California Trail Center. 866-847-3800.
  Rail Jam at Barrie’s – Snow season kickoff. Skiers and boarders compete on ramps with snow brought in especially for the event. 232-8996
  Grand Stands of Terror Spook Alley,  7:30-11:30pm, every day except Sunday’s.
 Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds, Blackfoot 208-785-2480
  WildHare Flea Market and Antique Sale at the Bannock County Fairgrounds
Sat. 9am to 5pm, Sun. 10am to 4pm.
  Pocatello Zoo Boo at the Pocatello Zoo
 

Trick or Treat the Old Town Street Pocatello Old Town from 2 to 5 pm

  Nightmare on Main Street Haunted House, 829 Washington, Montpelier

November

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  Soda Springs Craft Bazaar - Crafts, food, entertainment at the Tigert Middle School. 10 to 5 pm. 208-547-2000
  Lava Hot Springs Free Day for Veterans on Veterans Day 800-423-8597
  “Riders in the Sky” at Frazier Hall ISU Pocatello 282-3595
  Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker at Stephens Performing Arts Center at Idaho State University at 7:30pm.
  Ginger Bread House Tour in Lava Hot Springs. 208-776-5204
26 Ring In The Holidays Celebration & Night Lights Parade and Annual Gingerbread Bake-off in Old Town Pocatello. 208-232-7545
  Blackfoot Holiday Light Parade and Bonfire at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds at 6:00 pm. 208-785-0510
27 Pocatello Christmas in the Nighttime Sky, Bon Fires, Food & Fireworks. Bannock County Fair Grounds 208-237-1340
  Preston Parade of Lights - Fireworks, Christmas Parade.  208-852-2703
  Holiday Craft Fair - National Oregon/California Trail Center, Montpelier 208-847-3800
  Stampede! Western music, Humor, Yodeling at the National Oregon/California Trail Center, in Montpelier, Idaho. 208-847-3800.
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Paris Craft Fair - Paris Elementary from 10am- 3 pm, 208-945-2468

  Soda Springs Parade of Lights, Santa Claus. 208-547-2600
  Festival of Trees at Stephens Performing Arts Center 208-239-1155

December

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  Christmas Tree Fantasy in Blackfoot ID
  Malad Winter Festival - Crafts, artists, food, entertainment and auction. Lighted Parade and Santa visit on the 5th. 208-766-4515
  A Rockapella Holiday at the Stephens Performing Arts Center, Pocatello 208-282-3595
8 Lava Hot Springs Customer Appreciation Day Free Admittance! 800-423-8597 

 

Nutcracker Ballet at ISU's Frazier Hall in Pocatello. 208-233-1525
  Kurt Bestor Christmas at the Stephens Performing Arts Center, Pocatello 208-282-3595
  Pocatello Regional Transit Holiday Lights Tour 208-234-6248
  Nutcracker at Blackfoot Community Players in Blackfoot 208-317-5508
 

Live Nativity at Jensen’s Grove in Blackfoot, 5 - 8 pm. 208-680-2477

  Downata Hot Springs New Year's Eve Party for adults near Downey
  Montpelier Lighted Christmas Parade at 6:00 PM. 208-847-0067
   

Community
Calendars

American Falls Calendar
Bear Lake/Montpelier Calendar
Blackfoot Calendar
Downey Calendar
Lava Hot Springs Calendar
Malad Calendar
Pocatello Calendar
Pocatello City Parks & Recreation
Preston Calendar
Soda Springs Calendar
KPVI NBC News Calendar

KIDK 3 Community Calendar
KIFI Local News 8 Calendar

Area Live Performance Theaters
L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center
National Oregon/California Trail Center
ISU Holt Arena Special Events
ISU Event Calendar
Theatre ISU's Performance Calendar
Old Town Pocatello Calendar
Marsh Valley Performing Arts Center
Mistique Theater in Pocatello
Gem Valley Performing Arts Center
Old Town Actors Studio
Westside Player Dinner Theatre

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