![Rainy Zupan of the Silver Valley smiles as she enjoys a ride at the North Idaho State Fair on opening day, Aug. 20.](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2021/08/20/fairride_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Rainy Zupan of the Silver Valley smiles as she enjoys a ride at the North Idaho State Fair on opening day, Aug. 20.
August 21, 2021
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Yes, that was a heck of a fair
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August 21, 2021 1:08 a.m.
Friday night brings fair firsts alongside tried-and-true family fun
Opening night at the North Idaho State Fair
Opening night at the Kootenai County Fair offers first time fair experiences as well as the tried and true events visitors count on