Fairs in Idaho Counties, 2012We all like a county fair, and everyone loves the fairs in Idaho. They are a tradition. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the old-fashioned mood found at county fairs. Nearly every Idaho county schedules an annual fair, complete with 4H and other exhibits, contests, entertainment, parades, good food and, in many cases, a rodeo. Lots of fun!
Try to include one or more of these interesting events in your travels through Idaho. Each one has a local flavor. Young and old will have a great time at these traditional gatherings. Following is a listing of county fairs in Idaho for 2012. Note: Dates are subject to change. To verify dates, call the information number listed for the event.
Ada County (Western Idaho State Fair) - August 17-26 @ Boise - Information: (208) 287-5650
Adams County - July 22-28 @ Council - Information: (208) 253-4968
North Bannock County - August 6-11 @ Pocatello - Information: (208) 237-1340
South Bannock County - July 30-August 4 @ Downey - Information: (208) 237-1340
Bear Lake County - August 6-11 @ Montpelier - Information: (435) 946-2197
Benewah County - August 15-19 @ St. Maries - Information: (208) 582-2217
Bingham County (Eastern Idaho State Fair) - September 1-8 @ Blackfoot - Information: (208) 785-2480
Blaine County - August 8-11 @ Carey - Information: (208) 788-5585
Gem/Boise County - August 1-4 @ Emmett - Information: (208) 365-6828
Bonner County - August 21-25 @ Sandpoint - Information: (208) 263-8414
Bonneville County - Dates TBA @ Idaho Falls - Information: (208) 529-1390
Boundary County - August 15-18 @ Bonners Ferry - Information: (208) 267-7041
Butte County - August 13-18 @ Arco - Information: (208) 527-8587
Camas County - August 2-5 @ Fairfield - Information: (208) 764-2230
Canyon County - July 25-28 @ Caldwell - Information: (208) 455-8500
Caribou County - July 30-August 4 @ Grace - Information: (208) 425-3200
Cassia County - August 13-18 @ Burley - Information: (208) 678-9150
Clark County - Dates TBA @ Dubois - Information: (208) 374-5405
Clearwater County - September 13-16 @ Orofino - Information: (208) 476-4335
Custer County - July 23-28 @ Mackay - Information: 208-879-2344
Elmore County - July 8-14 @ Glenns Ferry - Information: (208) 587-2136
Fremont County - Dates TBA @ St. Anthony - Information: (208) 624-3102
Gooding County - August 13-17 @ Gooding - Information: (208) 934-4529
Idaho County - August 15-18 @ Cottonwood - Information: (208) 983-2667
Jefferson County - Dates TBA @ Rigby - Information: (208) 745-6979
Jerome County - August 7-11 @ Jerome - Information: (208) 324-7209
Kootenai County (North Idaho Fair) - August 22-26 @ Coeur d'Alene - Information: (208) 765-4969
Latah County - September 13-16 @ Moscow - Information: (208) 883-5722
Lemhi County - August 18-25 @ Salmon - Information: (208) 756-2824
Lewis County - September 28-30 @ Nezperce - Information: (208) 937-2311
Lincoln County - Dates TBA @ Shoshone - Information: (208) 886-2406
Madison County - August 16-18 @ Rexburg - Information: (208) 356-3020
Minidoka County - July 30-August 4 @ Heyburn - Information: (208) 436-9748
Nez Perce County - September 20-23 @ Lewiston - Information: (208) 743-3302
Oneida County - August 6-11 @ Malad City - Information: (208) 317-1827
Payette County - August 8-11 @ New Plymouth - Information: (208) 278-5000
Power County - August 8-11 @ American Falls - Information: (208) 226-7621
Teton County - July 22-29 @ Driggs - Information: (208) 354-2905
Twin Falls County - August 29-September 3 @ Filer - Information: (208) 326-4396
Valley County - July 31-August 4 @ Cascade - Information: (208) 382-3984
Washington County - July 23-28 @ Cambridge - Information: (208) 257-3533
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While at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, stop by the Idaho Potato Museum. You'll find it easily! There's a huge sculpture of a baked Idaho potato out front of the museum!
