First Friday Art Walk
ALL Year Long
5:00-8:00pm
First Friday of Each Month
Old Town is alive with crowds of visitors on the first Friday of each month. from 5-8pm. Don't miss this opportunity to view and experience art by local artists as well as regional and national artists. The walk includes over twenty businesses, restaurants and galleries, some with art on display, some with the artist on hand and some providing a live demonstration. Refreshments are available. You may 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 Thursday before the walk. Just click on the Art Walk tab.
Gate City Brewfest 2012
Saturday March 3rd
Noon - 6pm
Locations throughout Old Town
Tickets Available Now for the Gate City Brewfest on March 3, 2012. Purchase in advance and save $3 per ticket. Over 50 beers from 20 brewers, plus local home brewers, all in fourteen popular Old Town venues. Don't miss this event. Noon to 6pm on Saturday March 3, 2012. Click here to purchase your tickets today http://business.pocatelloidaho.com/Events/details/gate-city-brewfest
Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
Saturdays May 5th to October 27th
Wednesdays May 23rd to September 5th
400 Block N. Union Pacific Avenue
The Portneuf Valley Farmers Market will be open for the 2012 Season every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and every Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00pm. 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 .
Community Wide Clean Up & Free Breakfast
Saturday May 19th
8:00am - 10:00am Breakfast
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main St.
10:00am-3:00pm Clean Up Areas of our Cities
Time to get out and help clean up our community! Start with breakfast at the Pavilion then head out to a designed area to collect trash. It takes a community to keep a community beautiful. Join us in our efforts to keep Pocatello and Chubbuck beautiful. To sign up for a specific clean up area or project, please call the Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce at 208-233-1525.
Revive @ 5 Summer Concerts Hosted by Bannock Civitans
May 23rd to September 12th
5-8pm Every Wednesday
Old Town Pavilion - 420 N. Main Street
Watch for the 2012 Schedule to be posted in April!
Just click here for more information about the Bannock Civitan Club.
Old Town Sidewalk Sale
Friday July 13th & Saturday July 14th
Locations throughout Old Town
Join the Old Town Pocatello merchants and businesses as they open their doors for an old fashioned sidewalk sale. Art, music, food and fun add to the excitement. Be sure to put these dates on your calendar and come Shop, Dine & Play in Old Town!
Old Town Block Party
Saturday August 25th
5:00pm - 1:00am
100 South Main Parking Lot
The FlipSide Lounge will host the Old Town Block Party on Saturday August 25th. After a huge success last year, the block party is back and even bigger. Featuring live music, vendors, art, beer garden, food and crafts, the 100 block will definitely be rockin' in August.
Haunted History Walking Tours
October 12th & 13th and 19th & 20th
Tours begin at 6:00pm
Tickets On Sale Beginning in August, 2012
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main St.
Back By Popular Demand - The Southeast Idaho Paranormal Organization and Old Town Pocatello are excited to once again host "The Haunted History Walking Tours." This year the tours will be hosted walking tours, in small groups, featuring the Historic Warehouse District. The tours will visit four locations with haunted stories shared along the walk.
Tickets will go on sale in August!
For more information about the Southeast Idaho Paranormal Organization, visit their website at www.seipo.org .
Old Town Pocatello Inc. Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 25th
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Old Town Pavilion
420 N. Main St.
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.
Trick-or-Treat the Old Town Streets
Wednesday, October 31st
3:00-5:30pm
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 and treats 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!
Old Town Merchants Holiday Open Houses
Friday November 9th, 5-8pm
Saturday November 10th, 10am-6pm
Locations throughout Old Town
The 2012 Holiday Season begins as the Old Town Merchants welcome you to their traditional Holiday Open Houses. Each store will be decorated and ready for the holidays. Do you need gift ideas? Want to see what's new this year? How about wonderful decorating ideas as well as trendy fashions and beautiful art? Everything you want and need for the Holidays can be found in Old Town, just come down and see whar our shop owners have prepared this year. And, don't forget to pick up your "Red Bag!" The bags list participating merchants who will be offering shopping specials, discounts and treats throughout the entire Holiday Season. Shop local, support your local small businesses and keep your dollars local!
Syringa Wireless Presents "Ring in the Holidays Celebration & Night Lights Parade"
Friday November 23rd & Saturday November 264h
10am-4pm "Red Bag" shopping specials & treats for the kids at participating merchants throughout Old Town all day, both days!
Friday
4pm Santa arrives at the Old Town Pavilion
4-6pm Santa visits with kids inside the Pavilion
6:30pm Night Lights Parade begins
Saturday
"Red Bag" shopping specials and treats for the kids continue.
2012 Parade Registration Form Night Lights Parade Theme for 2012 "Peace on Earth."
2012 Parade Route & Instructions Form Parade will line up on 1st Avenue.
Mark your calendars for this year's kick off to the holiday season. The weekend after Thanksgiving Old Town comes alive with activities, music, live entertainment, shopping and wonderful food. This year the "Red Bags" return as participating Merchants have fun holiday treats and activities for the kids all day Friday and Saturday. Remember, the "Red Bag" shopping specials will continue throughout the entire Holiday Season. Bring your Red Bag and shop in Old Town for all of your gift giving. Support our local, small businesses and keep your money local!
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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