August 2026 Events in Pocatello, ID

If you're looking for the best Pocatello, Idaho events in August 2026, you've come to the right place. August is one of the busiest months of the year in Southeast Idaho, with everything from community festivals and farmers markets to live music, outdoor recreation, family activities, and local events happening throughout Pocatello, Chubbuck, and the surrounding area.

One of our favorite things about living here is how much there is to do, especially during the summer. Whether you're new to the area, planning a visit, or you've called Pocatello home for years, we put together this monthly calendar to help you make the most of everything happening around town.

As a Pocatello, Idaho Realtor, we believe loving where you live is about more than just finding the right home—it's about getting connected with the community. We hope this guide helps you discover a new event, support local businesses, and enjoy everything Southeast Idaho has to offer this August.

August 2026 Events and Activities in Pocatello, ID

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Saturday, August 1st, 2026

• Car Wash Fundraiser | 1055 Yellowstone | 7am

• Bannock County Fair/Rodeo | 156 N 2nd West | 8am-8pm

• Saturday Sculpt | 120 Ward Dr. | 9am

• Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm 

• Celebrity Appraisal Antique Showcase | 200 N Eastern Ave | 10am-6pm

• Crafter’s Market | Station Square | 11am-3pm

• West Side Story | The Palace Theatre | Brunch- 11:00am, Show Only- 11:45am

• Thriftopia’s Soft Reopening | 308 N Main Street | 1pm

• Rock For The Animals | Bannock County Events Complex | 2pm-8pm

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

• Free Yoga In the Park | Lookout Point | 10am-11am

• Whimsy Market | Red Lion Hotel Pocatello | 10am-6pm

Monday, August 3rd, 2026

• Curbside Cravings Food Trucks | Lookout Point | 4pm-8pm

• Tic-Tac-Toe | Pond Student Union | 5-8pm

• West Side Story | The Palace Theatre | Show Only- 7:00pm

Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

• Free Cooking Class | 1951 Bench Rd, Pocatello | 11am

• Ribbon Cutting- Bunnie Bakes | 324 S Main Street | 5:15pm-5:45pm

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

• Revive | Lookout Point | 5pm-8pm

Thursday, August 6th, 2026

• Read Talk Play | 711 S 2nd Ave | 3pm-6pm

• Open Climb | Ross Park | 5pm-Dark

• Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival | Fort Hall Idaho | 7pm

• West Side Story | The Palace Theatre | Show Only- 7:00pm

Friday, August 7th, 2026

• Business Women of Pocatello’s Night Out & Fashion Show | 4pm-8pm

• 2026 BWP Women’s Marketplace | Lookout Point | 4pm-8pm

• First Friday Art Walk | Downtown Pocatello | 5pm-8pm

• West Side Story | The Palace Theatre | Dinner-6:00pm, Show Only-6:45pm

• Open Mic | Impressed Coffee Co. | 7pm-9pm

• Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival | Fort Hall Idaho | 7pm

• Aaron Ball Band LIVE | Bannock County Fairgrounds | 9:30pm

Saturday, August 8th, 2026

• Four Peaks Grand Fondo Race

• Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm

• Chubbuck Days Kickoff and Parade | 9:45am-10:15am

• Chubbuck Days-Parade and Festival | Cotant Park | 11am

• West Side Story | The Palace Theatre |Brunch-11:00am, Show Only-11:45am

• Crafter’s Market | Station Square | 11am-3pm

• Charity Bingo | Senior Activity Center | 12pm-3pm

• 13th Annual Skate Jam | Skate Park on Mission Rd. | 11am

• Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival | Fort Hall Idaho | 1pm-7pm

• Loud & Sober Concert & Block Party | 600 Block of Central Avenue | 2pm-8pm

• Food Truck Fest Opening DAY! | 1855 Flandro Dr, Pocatello | 3pm-7pm

• Fremont County Showdown Demolition Derby | Fremont County Fair | 5pm

• West Side Story | The Palace Theatre |Dinner-6:00pm, Show Only-6:45pm

• Molinelli’s Jewelers “Rock the Block” Block Party | North Main Street | 6pm-9pm

• Lava Flow Live presents Aaron Ball Band | N Center St, Lava Hot Springs | 7pm

Sunday, August 9th, 2026

• Shoshone Bannock Indian Festival | Fort Hall Idaho | 1pm

Monday, August 10th, 2026

• Youth Basketball Camp | Mountain Event Center | 9am-12pm

• Curbside Cravings Food Trucks | Lookout Point | 4pm-8pm

• Wanderlust Paint and Drink | 1799 Hurley Dr. Ste. A | 8pm

Tuesday, August 11th, 2026

• Youth Basketball Camp | Mountain Event Center | 9am-12pm

• Adult Sewing | Pond Student Union | 12:30pm

Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

• Youth Basketball Camp | Mountain Event Center | 9am-12pm

• Open House The Avenue Event Center | 711 S 2nd Ave | 4-7pm

• Revive | Lookout Point | 5pm-8pm

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

• Shoshone-Bannock Festival 13th Annual Skate Jam | Fort Hall Skate Park | 11am

• Ribbon Cutting- Parade of Homes Kick-off | 5012 Yellowstone Ave | 12pm-12:30pm

• Open Climb | Ross Park | 5pm-Dark

• Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening | The Port, Pocatello | 7pm

Friday, August 14th, 2026

• Botched Burial | 310 E Center St, Pocatello | 6pm

• Movie Night | Historic Downtown Pocatello | 8pm-11pm

Saturday, August 15th, 2026

• Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm

• Age vs Beauty Pickleball Tournament | Silverback Pickleball Co. | 10am

• Poky Summer Fest | 1567 The Way to Grace, Pocatello | 10am-4pm

• Crafter’s Market | Station Square | 11am-3pm

• Bikewash Fundraiser | 172 E Main St | 1pm

• Keith Sweat and Pretty Ricky | Shoshone Bannock Casino | 7pm

Sunday, August 16th, 2026

• Free Yoga In the Park | Lookout Point | 10am-11am

Monday, August 17th, 2026

• Curbside Cravings Food Trucks | Lookout Point | 4pm-8pm

Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

• Revive | Lookout Point | 5pm-8pm

• ISU Night with the Chukars! | Melaleuca Field, Idaho Falls | 6:15pm-9:15pm

Thursday, August 20th, 2026

• Open Climb | Ross Park | 5pm-Dark

• 55 Years of Pocatello Free Clinic | Jim Dandy | 5:30-8pm

Friday, August 21st, 2026

• Health Innovations Customer Appreciation | 190 W Burnside | 3pm-6pm

• Snake River Showdown | Sandy Downs | 7pm-10pm

• 5th Street Bagelry 30 Cent Bagel! | 5th Street Bagelry Pocatello | 7:30pm

• Lee Brice | The Port Pocatello | 8pm

Saturday, August 22nd, 2026

• Heroes Defense Annual Shootout | 702 N Center Rd | 8am

• Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm

• 6th Annual Unplug Pocatello | 1150 Booth Dr, Pocatello | 10am-3pm

• Crafter’s Market | Station Square | 11am-3pm

• Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser | 10588 Fairground Dr. | 3:30pm  

• Pocatello Potato Festival | 711 S 2nd Ave. Pocatello | 4pm-9pm

• Snake River Showdown | Sandy Downs | 6pm-9pm

Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

Monday, August 24th, 2026

• Curbside Cravings Food Trucks | Lookout Point | 4pm-8pm

Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

• Coffee and Commerce | Glean Coffee Roasters | 240 South Main Street | 8am-9pm

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

SD25 First day back to school!

• Special Needs Mixer | The Glen Allen Project | 11am-2pm

• End of Summer Bash | Lookout Point | 5pm-8pm

• The Beach Boys | The Port | 7:30pm

Thursday, August 27th, 2026

• Open Climb | Ross Park | 5pm-Dark

Friday, August 28th, 2026

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

• Portneuf Valley Farmers Market | Lookout Point | 9am-1pm

• Crafter’s Market | Station Square | 11am-3pm

• Greek Fest | N. 5th Ave and Wyeth | 11am-7pm

Sunday, August 30th, 2026

Monday, August 31st, 2026

• Curbside Cravings Food Trucks | Lookout Point | 4pm-8pm

Indoor and ongoing Activity Ideas:

Every Thursday is OPEN CLIMB at Ross Park! 5pm-Dark

Extreme Rush Go Karts are now open!

The Palace Theater Dinner Shows

Poky Pickleball

Museum of Clean/My World Discovery Museum

Deleta Skating

Geronimo’s

Go see a cheap movie ($2.50 Tuesdays!)

Rec Center Indoor Pool

Bowling (Tough Guy Lanes, ISU Game Center)

Laser Tag/Arcade

Lava Hot Springs Indoor Pool and Kid’s Water Park

Lava Hot Springs Hot Pools

Mom Meet Up Walks-stroller and wagon friendly

Pocatello Rec Center Activities

Free Kids Sports Clinics

West Side Players

Old Town Actor’s Studio

Veterans Coffee Shop | Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building | Mon-Thurs 9-11am

We update our local events calendar every month, so be sure to check back for more Pocatello, Idaho events throughout the year. If you know of an event we should add, we'd love to hear from you!

And if you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing in real estate, we'd be happy to help. As local Pocatello, Idaho Realtors, we don't just help people move-we love helping people discover everything that makes this community such a great place to call home.

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Pocatello, ID Realtors

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