Opening Day - Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
Saturday, May 1st
9:00am - 1:00pm
400 Block Union Pacific Avenue
The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will open the 2010 Season on Saturday, May 1st at 9:00am. The Market will be open every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm until October 30th. To find out what's happening at The Market, please visit their website at www.portneufvalleyfarmersmarket.com . Interested in becoming a vendor? Please contact Melannie Jones-Volbrecht, the Market Manager, at 208-705-7333 or manager@portneufvalleyfarmersmarket.com .
Free Community Breakfast & Community-Wide Clean Up
Saturday, May 22nd
Breakfast 8:00-10:00am
Clean Up Throughout the Day
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main Street
Come join the fun as the communities of Pocatello and Chubbuck come together for a day or hot food and hard work to clean up parks, neighborhoods, roadways and more! Enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast, pick up your trash bags and head out to clean up. If you have a group or organization that would like to sign up to clean up a specific area, please contact the Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce at 208-233-1525.
Revive @ 5 Summer Concerts Hosted by Bannock Civitans
Every Wednesday
May 26th to September 1st
5:00 - 8:00pm
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main Street
Join the Bannock Civitans as they once again host the Revive @ 5 Summer Concerts, every Wednesday night all Summer long. This popular event draws hundreds of people to enjoy live music, delicious food, cold drinks and wonderful company. Fun for the entire family! This year's performance schedule should be available soon!
Remember, the Farmers Market will be back again on Wednesday nights, too! The Market will be open from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Buy your favorite produce and handmade crafts while you enjoy the music.
FINALLY FRIDAY - Party Gras
Friday, June 25th
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main Street
It's FINALLY FRIDAY! Come celebrate the last Friday of June at the "Party Gras Party" at the Old Town Pavilion. Live music, great food, cold drinks, lots of friends, and a great cause! Bring the kids, dogs, family and friends for a fun night in Old Town. All proceeds from beverage sales will help fund the hanging flower basket program. Those flowers make Old Town so beautiful every Summer!
Old Town Side-Walk-Sale
July 8th - 10th
Participating Merchants and Area Businesses
Throughout Old Town Pocatello
Back by popular demand, this historic tradition will be returning to the streets of Old Town. The Old Town Merchants and Businesses invite you to come spend the day shopping, eating, and enjoying Old Town Pocatello. Watch for special merchandise, special discounts and special sales.
4th Annual Old Town Luau
Saturday, July 10th
6:30 - 10:00pm
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main Street
It's time to drag out that Hawaiian shirt and those comfy flip-flops! The Historic Old Town Pocatello Foundation will host the 4th Annual Old Town Luau on Saturday, July 10th. We promise another exciting evening with traditional Polynesian Cuisine & Dancing! How many shells and what size diamonds will we be giving away this year? Tickets will be limited again so please RSVP early by calling the Old Town office at 208-232-7545.
FINALLY FRIDAY - Dog Days of Summer
Friday, July 30th
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main Street
It's FINALLY FRIDAY! Come let loose the last Friday of July with the "Dog Days of Summer" Celebration. Featuring live music, great food, cold drinks and old friends! Bring the entire family, including Fido! This month all proceeds from beverage sales will go toward the development of the Old Town Dog Walk and Dog Park. Dog lovers don't miss this! Help us build a place you and your best friend can enjoy all year long!
FINALLY FRIDAY - Cruisin' Night Car Show & Competition
Friday, August 27th
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main Street
FINALLY FRIDAY AGAIN! It's "Cruisin' Night" in Old Town Pocatello on Friday, August 27th. We're gonna celebrate the last Friday of August and the last FINALLY FRIDAY of the Summer. Got a hot car? How about a chopper, cycle, bike, or whatever....as long as it has wheels, bring it down and compete for some great prizes. We'll have live music, great food, cold drinks and fun for the whole family. Poodle skirts, leather jackets, white T-shirts and sun glasses welcome! All proceeds from beverage sales this month will be used to purchase bike racks in Old Town Pocatello.
Old Town Pocatello Inc. Annual Meeting
Thursday, September 30th
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location To Be Announced
Join Old Town Pocatello, Inc. for the Annual Meeting of Property Owners, Merchants and Businesses. This annual event is hosted by the Board of Directors.
Haunted History Tour
October 15th & 16th and 22nd & 23rd
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Downard Funeral Home
241 N. Garfield Avenue
The Southeast Idaho Paranormal Organization and Old Town Pocatello are excited to once again host the "Haunted History Tour." Last year we had to turn people away so this year we've added an entire additional weekend! Tour some of the most haunted buildings in Pocatello with our resident ghost investigators. This year's tour promises to be even more thrilling, more exciting, and of coure scarier! Tickets will go on sale in August.
Trick-or-Treat the Old Town Streets
Saturday, October 30th
2:00-5:00pm
Put on those costumes and come downtown for this traditional Halloween event. Children of all ages will walk the sidewalks of Old Town collecting candy from all participating businesses. Just look for the bright orange pumpkin posters. The safest way for your family to enjoy Halloween is in Old Town Pocatello!
Ring in the Holidays & Night Lights Parade
Friday, November 26th
1:00-6:00pm Activity Venues
6:30pm Holiday Light Parade
Mark your calendars for this year's kick off to the holiday season. The day after Thanksgiving Old Town comes alive with activity venues, music, live entertainment, shopping and wonderful food. This year the activity venues will open at 1:00pm and delight our visitors until 6:00pm when Santa and Mrs. Claus depart for the parade which will begin at 6:30pm. Watch for more details coming soon.
First Friday Art Walk
5:00-8:00pm
First Friday of Each Month ALL Year Long
Old Town is alive with crowds of visitors on the first Friday of each month. Don't miss this opportunity to view art by local artists. The walk begins on Main St. and includes over fifteen businesses some with art on display, some with the artist on hand and some providing a live demonstration. Refreshments are available at each stop. You will also find live music along the way. All local residents and visitors are welcome. There is no charge to attend this monthly event. Art Walk guides are available right here on this web site the week of the walk. Just click on the Art Walk page.
First Friday Coffeehouse
First Congregational Church
309 N. Garfield Ave.
7:30pm
First Friday of Every Month
Be sure to visit the First Congregational Church on the first Friday of each month for the First Friday Coffeehouse. Beginning at 7:30pm, right as the First Friday Art Walk is winding down, local, regional and national acoustic musicians perform in the church hall. The general public is invited to attent. A small donation of $4 per person is requested and refreshments are available for purchase. Half of the proceeds from these monthly concerts go to the musicians and the other half is donated to local non-profit agencies such as Family Services Alliance, Aid for Friends and the Idaho Food Bank.
Additional events we hope to bring to Old Town
Our staff and Promotions Committee are continuously working to bring additional events to Old Town. If you have events you would like to bring to Pocatello, are interested in hosted building tours or simply would like more information about our area, please contact the Old Town staff at 208-232-7545 or write spalagi@oldtownpocatello.com. Our events would not be possible without the generous help and support of many community volunteers like you!
There's Always Something Exciting Happening in Old Town!
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