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“Historic Downtown Pocatello is a place where businesses thrive, local history is honored, and the community gathers together.”
A magnet for people looking to experience the unique places Downtown has to offer. From specialty shops to fine dining, all amongst the beautiful historic buildings that speak of the past and create the perfect ambience. Explore our site for even more information of the day-to-day life in Historic Downtown Pocatello!
This Friday and Saturday, July 10 & 11, join us for Pocatello's 2nd Annual Neon Fest
A two day celebration of the historic neon signs in Historic Downtown Pocatello!
On Friday, July 10th, residents and visitors are invited to come shop Downtown and enjoy a delicious meal at one of our restaurants. Then join us for hosted walking tours with our local neon experts. Gather at The Chief Neon Sign located on the 200 block of North Main St. Tours will begin at 8:30 p.m. Walk through Downtown, sign to sign, and learn about the history and charm of the restored neon signs.
*Due to unexpected circumstances, the planned painting of the The Chief Theater Neon Sign has been postponed.
The Coloring Contest will continue! Kids ages 8-12 are invited to pick up a Neon Capital Coloring Sheet this week at Purpose Tea. Return the colored sheets to Purpose Tea before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 8. One lucky winner will receive a custom painted pair of Vans shoes compliments of Nick Hottmann Art, a Relight the Night custom neon sign blanket, a Relight the Night t-shirt and a $50 Purpose Tea Gift Card. Prize will be awarded on Saturday evening during the Chopstick Cafe relighting.
On Saturday, July 11th, shop and play Downtown at the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market, Crafters Market at Station Square and at our beautiful shops, boutiques, bookstores, and more! At 6:00 p.m. come to Lookout Point for live music by “Old School Combo,” food trucks and neon giveaways. At 8:30 p.m. we will relight our newest neon sign, the “Chopstick Cafe” Neon Sign followed by a movie in the park featuring "The Karate Kid." Free popcorn, cookies, ice cream and neon drinks!
The Chopstick Café Neon Sign restoration is being funded by a grant from the Idaho Heritage Trust which will cover half the cost of the project. Fundraising for the remaining half is currently underway. Donations can be made at www.historicdowntownpocatello.com/relightthenight or mailed to Relight the Night, PO Box 222, Pocatello ID 83204.
Special Reminder: The Center Street Underpass will be closed beginning January 6 as the final stage of the restoration project begins. Throughout the project one lane of traffic may be open periodically. By mid-November the project will be substantially complete. Dates may change as the project progresses. We will do our best to keep our residents and visitors as up to date as possible. Thank you for your patience as this multi-year project comes to a successful completion!
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