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AUGUST 17 Idaho National Laboratory Tour Tour the idaho National Laboratory to discover about their mission and research. TIME: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. COST: Free Tour, Lunch is $7 per person LOCATION: Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 127 e Main Street, Rexburg CONTACT: 356-5700; rexcc.com AUGUST 19-21 Madison County Fair offers commercial, arts, crafts and food booths indoors and outdoors TIME: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. LOCATION: County Fairgrounds, Rexburg CONTACT: 356-5700; rexcc.com AUGUST 21 The HeART of Idaho Century Ride The bicycle ride features flat to rolling 25-, 62-, and 100-mile options through the upper Snake River valley. COST: $40 or $65 LOCATION: Snake River Landing, idaho Falls CONTACT: mabe@theartmuseum.org; www.theartmuseum.org AUGUST 21 Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce FREE Baked Potato Bar enjoy a free baked potato with all the trim- mings, courtesy of the Rexburg Are Chamber of Commerce. TIME: Noon–2 p.m. COST: Free LOCATION: Madison County Fairgrounds, Rexburg CONTACT: 356-5700; rexcc.com AUGUST 21 Rush Triathlon Challenge the athlete within yourself and tackle three different courses; swim, bike, and run. The Rush Triathlon takes place in Rexburg, iD every year. Athletes from all over come to enjoy the scenery and the sport. COST: $40 to 105 (depends on race division) LOCATION: Rainbow Lake Campground, Rexburg CONTACT: 359-3020 ext. 2349; www.rushtriathalon.com AUGUST 21 Rigby Early Iron Car Show COST: Free admission LOCATION: Rigby CONTACT: 538-5455 AUGUST 27–28 Aston Fall Festival in conjunction with the Mesa Falls Marathon, the locals celebrate the end of the harvest sea- son. A harvest dinner, raffle and entertainment are just a part of the fun! CONTACT: 652-3355; ashtonidaho.com AUGUST 28 Mesa Falls Marathon The Mesa Falls Marathon is truly one of the 50 great Marathons in the nation. Beginning in the Targhee National Forest near the famous upper Mesa Falls, the marathon route travels through wildlife laden woods to the town of Ashton offering the runner breathtaking views of the Teton Mountain Range and other beauti- ful landmarks. CONTACT: 652-7771; mesafallsmarathon.com September SEPTEMBER 4–11 Eastern Idaho State Fair Rock around the Stock! A week of community fun at the fair includes lots of free entertain- ment to go along with the rodeo events, crafts, food, music, rides and more. LOCATION: Fairgrounds, Blackfoot TIME: 8 a.m.–10 p.m. COST: $6 adults; $2 children 6-11; under 5 Free CONTACT: 785-2480; funatthefair.com SEPTEMBER 11 Rexburg Unplugged event filled with music and entertainment to welcome new BYu-idaho students. TIME: 2p.m.–6 p.m. COST: Free admission LOCATION: Center/Main Street, Rexburg CONTACT: 356-5700; rexcc.com SEPTEMBER 16–19 Parade of Homes The Parade of Homes is an annual event hosted by the eastern idaho Homebuilders Association. every year, dozens of builders put their best homes on display. TIME: Thur-Sat 10 a.m–8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. COST: $10 CONTACT: 552-7032; eihba.org SEPTEMBER 18 Idaho Annual Spud Day events will begin with the annual breakfast, Spud Run and Spud Day Parade. Carnival events will be in the park and will include the World’s Potato Picking Championships, the Spud Tug and a free baked potato giveaway. TIME: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COST: Free Admission LOCATION: Dawn Lloyd Park, Shelley CONTACT: 357-3457 SEPTEMBER 18 Harvest Fest This 5th annual fall-time celebration will feature contests, kids’ games, a tractor show, a pump- kin carver and craft booths. Live entertainment as well. The event will also host the Secret ingredient Cook-off (Apple). TIME: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. COST: Free admission LOCATION: Snake River Landing, idaho Falls CONTACT: 528-7512; www.ifharvestfest.com SEPTEMBER 18 Mackay Free BBQ “Tons of Meat! it’s Mackay’s Treat!” This free barbecue is an annual tradition sponsored by local residents and businesses. The event draws over 3,000 people annually. TIME: 11:30 a.m. COST: Free LOCATION: Tourist Park, vaden Street, Mackay CONTACT: 588-2611 SEPTEMBER 21 Idaho Falls Magazine Golf Scramble idaho Falls magazine hosts the 8th annual four- person golf scramble. get your team ready today. TIME: 10 a.m. COST: $60 LOCATION: idaho Falls Country Club CONTACT: 542-2256; idahofallsmagazine.com IDAHOFALLSMAGAZINE.COM | 15