Fair gets a new name
<p>Josie Lyons, 5, flips upside down at a trampoline attraction Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at what will now be called the North Idaho State Fair at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.</p>
The fair held in Coeur d’Alene each year has a new name.
The organization announced Thursday that the fair’s name has been changed to the North Idaho State Fair.
Already the largest fair in the northern 10 counties of Idaho, the name change will increase the fair’s geographical presence. As the North Idaho State Fair, the area of eligible fair participants will expand from five counties to 10, giving the fair an opportunity to showcase more open class exhibit entries, as well as attract additional guests from the surrounding counties.
The transition to being a state fair will also help develop new community partnerships and draw diverse vendors to the fair, further enhancing the event for all guests.
“This is an exciting time for the North Idaho State Fair. We are proud of the high-caliber fair we offer our guests, and look forward to this chance to evolve our attendance, exhibits and business relationships while still keeping our well-known rural charm. We’re eager to invite new and returning guests to celebrate this opportunity with us,” said Dane Dugan, general manager.
The fair’s expansion will allow exhibit participants from the following counties: Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone, Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis and Idaho. 4-H entries will continue to be limited to those residing in Kootenai and Shoshone counties.
The 2016 fair, “A World of Fun!”, runs Aug. 24-28, and will showcase entertainment and attractions from 11 different countries. The fair is also the host of the Gem State Stampede — two evenings and one matinee performance of sold-out PRCA rodeo action.
Visit www.northidahostatefair.com for regular updates, presale tickets, exhibitor information, entertainment and attractions schedules, promotions and sponsorship information.