POCATELLO — Spring is heating up at the Bannock County Event Center. Check out the exciting events happening this week.

— Friday to Sunday — The Portneuf Valley Soccer Club is hosting its largest tournament this weekend at the Portneuf Wellness Complex. More than 140 youth soccer teams will compete in one of the longest-running soccer tournaments in Idaho. For a schedule of events, visit pvscunited.com.

— Friday to Saturday — Don’t miss District 8’s Marsh Valley Rodeo this weekend at the Bannock County Event Center’s Indoor Arena. Events begin Friday at 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday. For the full schedule of events, visit ihsrad8.com. Admission is free.

— Friday to Sunday — For the first time, Cirque Ma’Ceo is coming to the Bannock County Event Center with a sensational spectacle that will leave you breathless. This theatrical European-style, equestrian-themed cirque show tells a beautiful story with a contemporary blend of acrobatics, aerial, dance and equestrian arts woven together to the acoustic beats of rich Spanish guitar. For show times and tickets, visit cirquemaceo.com.

— Friday to Sunday — Tour more than 30 fully staged new and pre-owned RVs at the Camping World RV Expo at the Bannock County Event Center. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, you can take advantage of special RV expo pricing and enter to win a new RV. Admission is free. For more information or to schedule a VIP appointment, visit https://go.campingworld.com/rv-expo-pocatello-idaho/.

— Wednesday — Finally, it’s Wednesday: Time for Load ‘em in the Dark Cattle Company’s regular Wednesday night team roping, presented by Courtesy Ford & Lincoln. Team roping is held from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Indoor Arena. Admission is free. For entry fees and more information, visit the Load ‘em in the Dark Cattle Co. Facebook page.

— May 3 to 4 — Bring the family to SRD’s SE Idaho Days at the Bannock County Event Center. The event will kick off on May 3 at 5 p.m. with live music, food trucks, vendors and free baked potatoes for the first 100 attendees. May 4 will start with a parade at 10 a.m. that will end at the car show, inflatable carnival, stage and festival. Admission is free. For more information, visit the Pocatello Events Facebook page.

— May 4 — Local Scout units will host a Scout Expo from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Portneuf Wellness Complex’s Pavilion No. 3. The free community event will feature around a dozen activities for youth and families with the theme “Why the Outdoors.” Planned activities include canoeing, casting for fishing, marble racers, monkey bridge, knots and lashings, climbing wall, rain-gutter regatta, archery, Lego derby, search and rescue gear and vehicles, ham radio demonstration, and more. For more information about Scout opportunities, contact 208-233-4600.

— May 5 Pocatello Downs horse races are returning to the Bannock County Event Center. Gates open at 3 p.m., and the first post time is 4 p.m. Admission is $5, and children 12 and younger get in free. Special Cinco de Mayo concessions will be available.

Facility updates: Exciting things are happening at the event center. The event center recently signed a three-year agreement with Nederlander Concerts, an independent event promoter, to book concerts for the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre. Upgrades are almost done on the grandstands at the race track, just in time for the Pocatello Downs season to begin. Additionally, a new water truck is being purchased to better maintain the race track. The Ag Extension building is getting some much-needed renovations, and the event center is investing in adding security cameras to the facility. More updates will follow as the season continues.

To find out about events happening at the Bannock County Event Center, sign up for our email list at bannockcountyeventcenter.us.

The Event Center, located at 10588 Fairgrounds Drive in Pocatello, comprises the Portneuf Wellness Complex, Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre, an indoor arena, grandstands, soccer fields and an RV park. For questions or to reserve the facilities, please call 208-237-1340.