A glowing debut: Pocatello’s Neon Fest lights up downtown
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POCATELLO – A perfect summer evening set the stage for the inaugural Neon Fest in historic downtown Pocatello on Saturday. Organized by Randy Dixon and the Relight the Night Committee, the event drew a great crowd to enjoy the festivities.
Local favorites Eaton and Sanders, a duo well-known in the Pocatello music scene for nearly two decades, reunited on stage for the first time since 2018.
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The highlight came when the restored Idaho Motel sign was lit for the first time at its new home at LookPoint, making it the 22nd sign since the Chief Theater sign, which started it all, was lit in 2013.
Before leading the countdown and flipping the switch, Dixon — who has spearheaded efforts to bring historic neon signs back to life — declared Pocatello the “Neon Capital of Idaho.”
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As darkness settled in, families gathered on the grass to watch the movie “Cars” under the stars, closing out a night full of fun and community spirit.
If you couldn’t make it, here’s a look at some of the night’s moments:
