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🍂 September in East Idaho is stacked with live music, hometown festivals, rodeos, markets, and more! As summer winds down, the fun heats up—with everything from the Eastern Idaho State Fair and potato festivals to masquerade balls, art strolls, demolition derbies, and concerts that’ll have you dancing into fall. Whether you're soaking up the last of the sunshine or diving into sweater weather, there’s something happening in every direction. Scroll down to see what’s coming to Rexburg, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Blackfoot, and beyond! 🎡🎶🍁

Fair INFO

🎡 Ready for 8 days of fried food, fun, and family tradition?
Head to funatthefair.com — your official guide to the Eastern Idaho State Fair! From rodeos and roller coasters to big-name concerts, stunt shows, livestock, and legendary fair food (hello, tiger ears 🐯🍩), this site has everything you need to plan the perfect fair day. 🎠🎤🎟️

🗓️ August 29 – September 6
📍 Blackfoot, Idaho
🎫 Concerts • Grandstand Events • Vendor Info • Maps • Tickets • More

Don’t just go to the fair — do it right at funatthefair.com! 🎉

📍 Rexburg

• 🎨 Art Stroll – Sept 5 • 5–8 PM
  📍 Romance Theater, City Hall Hallway
  🖼️ Free community art & culture night
  🔗 rexburg.org

• 🎪 Experience Rexburg 2025 – Sept 20 • 10 AM–3 PM
  📍 Porter Park
  🏘️ Community showcase & vendor fair
  🔗 rexburgchamber.org

📍 Idaho Falls

• 🎶 TPZS Concert Series – Sept 12 • 5:30–8:30 PM
  📍 Idaho Falls Zoo, Tautphaus Park
  🐾 Live music + wildlife = perfect Friday
  🔗 Event Info

• 🎭 Masquerade Ball at the Zoo – Sept 19 • 5:30–8:30 PM
  📍 Tautphaus Park Zoo
  🎟️ Masks, music, and magic under the stars
  🔗 Details

• 🖼️ Kelly Coates Exhibition – Sept 4 to Nov 2
  📍 Willard Arts Center
  🔗 View Exhibit

• 🎨 Idaho Watercolor Society Exhibition – Sept 4
  📍 Willard Arts Center
  🔗 Details

• 🖌️ September Art Walk & Reception – Sept 10
  📍 Willard Arts Center
  🔗 More Info

• 🎤 Pam Tillis Concert – Sept 13
  📍 Colonial Theater
  🔗 Tickets

• 🎉 Season Street Party – Sept 17
  📍 Colonial Theater plaza
  🍔 Food trucks, music, giveaways
  🔗 Event Link

• 🎬 Twilight In Concert – Sept 25
  📍 Frontier Center
  🧛‍♀️ Live orchestra + iconic movie scenes
  🔗 Details

• 🎩 Bill Blagg Magic Show – Sept 27
  📍 Colonial Theater
  ✨ Mind-blowing illusions for all ages
  🔗 Get Tickets

• 🍽️ A Seat at the Table – Gala Fundraiser – Sept 18
  📍 The Waterfront at Snake River Landing
  🔗 Event Info

• 🛡️ BSides Cybersecurity Conference – Sept 19
  📍 1770 Science Center Dr
  🔐 For tech pros & curious minds
  🔗 Eventbrite

📍 Blackfoot

• 🎡 Eastern Idaho State Fair – Aug 29 – Sept 6
  📍 Fairgrounds, 97 Park St
  🍭 Concerts, food, rodeos & more
  🔗 Fair Schedule

• 🎇 Harvest Lantern Festival – Sept 20
  📍 Fairgrounds
  🏮 Glow night & family fun
  🔗 Event Info

• 🎤 Night Grandstand Show – Sept 4
  📍 Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
  🔗 More Info

• 🚗 September Slam – Demolition Derby – Sept 6
  📍 Fairgrounds
  🔥 Smash it up!
  🔗 Facebook Video

📍 Pocatello

• ⚽ ISU Soccer vs Utah Tech – Sept 5
  📍 Idaho State University
  🏟️ College sports action

• 🎸 Nathan Spenser Live – Sept 6
  📍 Off the Rails Brewery
  🍻 Live music & brews

• 🎨 Crafters Market – Sept 6, 13, 20
  📍 Station Square, 200 S Main
  🧶 Local artisans & handmade goods
  🔗 Details

• 🖼️ First Friday Artwalk – Sept 6
  📍 Historic Downtown
  🎨 Local art, food & music

• 🥕 Portneuf Valley Farmers Market – Sept 6, 13, 20
  📍 Lookout Point
  🌽 Produce, crafts, and treats

• 🐍 Wild Reptile Adventure – Sept 7
  📍 Location TBA
  🐊 Family-friendly wildlife encounter

• 👵 Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo – Sept 7
  📍 Pocatello Zoo
  🐾 Free entry for grandparents

• ⚽ ISU Soccer vs Univ. of St. Thomas – Sept 10
  📍 Idaho State University

• 🎶 Tylor & the Train Robbers – Sept 11
  📍 First National Bar
  🤠 Americana & folk band

• ⚽ ISU Soccer vs Wyoming – Sept 11
  📍 Idaho State University

• 🚒 ISU 9/11 Stair Climb – Sept 12
  📍 ISU Campus
  🎗️ In honor of first responders

• 🎤 Shine Sweet Moon @ Goody’s Deli – Sept 13
  📍 Goody’s Deli
  🪕 Indie folk performance

• 🧗 Pocatello Pump – Climbing Comp – Sept 13
  📍 Ross Park
  🧱 Longest running outdoor climbing comp

• 👻 Haunted Bus Tour – Sept 13
  📍 Boarding location TBA
  🚌 Ghosts & giggles

• 🏃 Pocatello Fall Ultra – Sept 13
  📍 Trailhead TBA
  🏞️ Long-distance trail run

• 🏠 Historic Home Tour – Sept 13
  📍 Throughout Pocatello
  🕰️ Explore classic architecture

• 🎉 Ross Park Rendezvous – Sept 13
  📍 Ross Park
  🛍️ Vendors, food & music

• 🎸 Shine Sweet Moon @ Wanderlust – Sept 20
  📍 Wanderlust Taproom
  🍺 Live music + cold pours

• 🏈 ISU Football vs Lincoln Oaklanders – Sept 20
  📍 Holt Arena
  🏟️ Home game energy

• 🐶 Splash Dance – Dog Pool Party – Sept 22
  📍 Location TBA
  🐕 Bring your pup to swim!

• 🎭 Little Shop of Horrors – Sept 19, 20, 23
  📍 Westside Players or ISU
  🧪 Musical mayhem on stage

• 🥔 Pocatello Potato Festival – Sept 25
  📍 Historic Downtown
  🥳 Spud-themed fun
  🔗 More Info

Chukars Game Schedule

• September 2 – vs Glacier Range Riders (7:05 PM)

• September 3 – vs Glacier Range Riders (7:05 PM)

• September 4 – vs Glacier Range Riders (7:05 PM)

• September 5 – vs Glacier Range Riders (7:05 PM)

• September 6 – vs Glacier Range Riders (7:05 PM)

📍 Idaho Falls
🌻 Idaho Falls Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays, 9AM - 2PM (May–October)
📍 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls

📍 Iona
🍅 Iona Farmers Market
📅 Thursdays, 4PM - 8PM (June–September)
📍 3548 N Main St, Iona, ID 83427

📍 Pocatello
🛒 Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays, 9AM - 1PM
📍 Historic Downtown, 435 W. Center Street

📍 Rexburg
🥕 Rexburg Farmers Market
📅 Fridays, 4PM - 8PM (May 9 – Sept 26)
📍 452 West 2nd North, Rexburg, ID 83440

🎟️ Thats A Wrap!
That wraps up our September spotlight! 🍁 Whether you're chasing thrills at the fair, cheering at a football game, or soaking in the local art scene, there's no shortage of ways to make memories this month in East Idaho. Don’t forget to support local vendors, tag your adventures, and share this guide with friends and neighbors. We’ll be back with more insider picks soon—until then, stay curious, stay cozy, and keep exploring! 🎟️🎨🎤

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