Regional Events in East Idaho

There’s always something happening in Eastern Idaho. Here are some of the signature events locals look forward to every year. Check each organizer’s website for this year’s dates.

Summer

  • Melaleuca Freedom Celebration (July 4th, Idaho Falls) is one of the largest Fourth of July fireworks shows in the western United States, launched over the Snake River and drawing well over 100,000 spectators.
  • Idaho Falls Fourth of July Parade takes place downtown on the morning of the 4th.
  • War Bonnet Roundup (August, Idaho Falls) is one of the oldest professional rodeos in Idaho, held at Sandy Downs.
  • Teton Valley Balloon Rally (around July 4th, Driggs) fills the sky over the Tetons with hot air balloons.
  • Idaho Falls Chukars baseball plays summer home games at Melaleuca Field. It’s a great family night out.
  • Pioneer Day (July 24th) brings parades, rodeos and celebrations to many small towns across the region.
  • County fairs come to Jefferson, Madison, Bingham and Fremont counties in late summer, with livestock shows, rodeos and carnival rides.

Fall

  • Eastern Idaho State Fair (Labor Day week, Blackfoot) has been a regional tradition since 1902, with concerts, rodeo, livestock, food and rides.
  • Harvest season brings corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall festivals throughout the farm country around Idaho Falls, Rigby and Rexburg.
  • Fall colors along the Palisades and Swan Valley (late September) make for a beautiful drive.

Winter

  • Holiday lighting, parades and tree lightings happen in downtown Idaho Falls and many surrounding towns.
  • Snowmobiling and ski season kicks off in Island Park and at Kelly Canyon, Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole.

Year-round

  • Downtown Idaho Falls hosts art walks, concerts and community events throughout the year.
  • Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls has concerts, plays and performances.
  • Farmers markets run in Idaho Falls and other towns from spring through fall.

For up-to-date local happenings, EastIdahoNews.com keeps a great community calendar.

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