Bulls, Cowboys and Much More!
- North Idaho Fair & Rodeo promises lots of
- Aug 16, 2015
- 3 min read
It’s here! The Grand Finale of summer in Coeur d’Alene — the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo. A popular event and fun for the whole family, this year’s fair again promises to provide something for everyone. And what better way to end your summer than spending it celebrating our community.
From August 26 to 30, there will be much activity at Kootenai County Fairgrounds, and you won’t want to miss out! There will be nearly 200 vendors, over 10,000 exhibits, a daily parade, 35 food locations and much more.
This year’s theme is Dive Right In. “We’re excited about this year’s theme and the new featured attractions we can offer both new and returning attendees in the surrounding areas,” said Ty Thomas, marketing manager for the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.
Billed as the largest carnival in the state, Paradise Amusement will have thrilling rides for all ages. With rides such as a kiddie coaster, super slide, merry-go-round and bounce tiny tot area for the little ones, there will be rides for those seeking big thrills as well. Just a sample of those include the zipper, gravitron and dive bomber.
If it is entertainment you are looking for, be sure to check out the events in store at this year’s fair. On opening night, Wednesday, August 26 at 7pm, country singer Craig Campbell will take the stage followed by a fabulous fireworks show. His music and interactive performance will be a hit with the whole family.
Thursday will bring the PRCA Xtreme Bulls to town followed by the Draft Horse Show & Pull on Friday, and the highly anticipated Demolition Derby on Sunday. And no one wants to miss the PRCA Rodeo, which will run all weekend.
Some of the incredible attractions you will find at this year’s fair are things not one typically encounters in North Idaho. There is the live shark encounter where trained professionals will interact with the crowd and perform stunts that are sure to amaze both young and old. And the kids especially will enjoy being entertained by the sea lions that will balance balls, shoot hoops and perform acrobatic tricks. There will also be a magician, hypnotist, clowns, a petting zoo and much more!
While we all enjoy going to the fair and taking part in all it has to offer, what many people may not realize is that both the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo and Kootenai County Fairgrounds receive less than 10 percent of its annual budget from taxpayers. So just how is it that this wonderful event can be offered year after year?
The Fair Foundation, which is governed by a Board of Directors, works year round to raise funds for capital improvements to the fairgrounds and to help bring educational programs to area youth. In addition to grants from private foundations, the board’s work in fundraising goes a long way to financing new and existing programs, youth opportunities and major fairgrounds improvements.
Admission tickets to this year’s North Idaho Fair & Rodeo are available online at www.northidahofair.com or at the Fairground’s box office. Presale tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for youth and seniors and children five and under are free. These discounted tickets will be available until Tuesday, August 25th. Concert and main arena event tickets are also available at these locations.
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