North idaho fair august 16, 2013 by Cowles Publishing

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What’s New Under the Sun at the North Idaho Fair 2013 Annual Event August 21-25 By Holly Jones Marketing Correspondent In 1922, Kootenai County’s ﬁrst fair was the place to be for community members to share what they’ve worked for and crafted all year long. It was a celebration of the land, the people, and everyone’s successes. Ninety–one years later, the goal remains the same: bring neighbors together to celebrate each other and the beautiful area in which we live. But a lot of other things can change in 91 years. In fact, a lot changes in only one year, said Kristi Blaver, Kootenai County Fairgrounds and North Idaho Fair & Rodeo Marketing and Public Relations Manager. “This year’s Fair is not going to be the one you saw last year,” she said. “It’s still the greatest celebration of the North Idaho lifestyle, but this year we’ve got some twists up our sleeves that you won’t be expecting.” So what’s new at this year’s North Idaho Fair & Rodeo?

• Visitors will find a fresh layout that you can navigate using a brand new mobile app. The app allows you to see a map of the new layout, videos of the entertainers, plus, the schedule of events and shows. • There will be a new “Northwest Made” building, featuring products grown and crafted in our region. • “Horsing around” the Fair this year, you’ll find Bucky the Horse – North Idaho Fair’s new mascot. • Music fans can enjoy the music of Charley Jenkins, the up–and–coming country singer who was a finalist on NBC’s “Nashville Star”, for concerts and after–rodeo parties. • The fair has partnered with a new carnival company, Paradise Amusements, based out of Post Falls. The company will be bringing exciting fan–favorite rides, such as the 6–story high SkyMaster, the

gravity–defying Gravitron, the ever– popular Zipper, along with many more. • A new Miss North Idaho Fair & Rodeo Queen will be crowned. Young ladies ages 16–25 have the chance to take home the crown and become a community role model. • The fair will feature a new attraction called “A Walk on the Wild Side,” which showcases exotic animals of all kinds – from the cuddly to the venomous. Through community donations in partnership with the non–proﬁt Fair Foundation, the Fairgrounds have a new look for 2013, including barn– red and white paint to celebrate the Western heritage of the region. The Fair Foundation does more than support capital improvements at the fairgrounds, though, and less than 10 percent of the Fairgrounds’

annual budget comes from tax dollars. Donations and gifts to the Fair Foundation are critical in ensuring that the Fairgrounds will remain a central gathering place for the entire community to enjoy, as well as help to fund youth programs and student scholarships. This year’s theme is “Everything Under the Sun,” and the Fair promises to provide just that while still remaining a great value for visitors. That’s something that isn’t changing about the fair this year – the value for your dollar. For fewer than $10, you can spend a whole day immersed in your community, experiencing some of the best entertainment the country has to offer. For more info visit www.northidahofair.com.

Entertainment choices abound Event line–up appeals to all By Renee Sande Marketing Correspondent

FFrom rro om a ha h hand handsome and dso some som me ccrooner rooner ro on ner er iin na cowboy hat to a plate–spinning, slack–line dancing funny girl to two funny guys who hypnotize people and perform magic tricks, this year’s entertainment offerings at the North Idaho Fair have a little something for everyone. An anticipated big draw for fairgoers this year is Charley Jenkins, 2008 Nashville Star ﬁnalist, who has toured the country and opened for Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Montgomery Gentry. His “sincerely humble” personality and his love of connecting with his audience and making them laugh have made the 29–year–old from Utah a crowd

ffavorite. fa a Other musicians with rregional flavor include Pat C Coast, John Dunnigan and tth h band, Shiner. the Spokane–based Shiner’s m mission of “Bring the p party, BE the party,” m means there’s no sitting sstill at concerts as they p play tunes from the last 40 y years, infusing their show w with lots of laughs. John Dunnigan from M Montana has performed o original, often hilarious ssongs throughout the N Northwest when opening for Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and others. Described as the potential result if Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor and John Prine were somehow joined together in a bizarre musical cloning experiment, Dunnigan’s songs will make you laugh, think and want to sing along. Don’t miss bluesman turned multi–genre musician and Post Falls resident Pat Coast, an accomplished finger–style guitarist who has toured extensively and recorded five CDs. Other community entertainers are scheduled all week, including Blazen Divas Comedy, the Midnight Run Rockin’ Blues Band, Bill Bozley,

and Michael Swanson, a professional certiﬁed hypnotist. “We’ve tripled the number of community performing groups and strolling acts this year,” said North Idaho Fair General Manager Dane Dugan. “We have a great community and want to showcase our talent.” Other entertainers you should keep your eyes out for include strolling performer Lisa Lou and the magician Adam the Great. Lou is a graduate of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Clown College and is known for her plate spinning, rope spinning, juggling, and slack–wire dancing whereas Adam the Great, a two–time Armed Forces Entertainer from Portland, Ore., will astound and amaze you with his charm, wit, audience interaction, and innovative magic. Then check out sand art sculptor Bill Dow, and Rattle Tag artist, Matt Sorenson, who uses spray paint and ﬁre to create paintings that are out of this world! Other fair favorites include:

• Al ll Cr C eatu ea ture tu ure res Ba res B arn rny ya ard rd R accing a ing in All Creatures Barnyard Racing when pigs and ducks take to the racing track (at separate times) • The Draft Horse Show and Pull, a competition between 6–8 two–horse teams which pull sleds of 2,000 pounds of weight and maneuver an agility course; • Grandstand events like the Demolition Derby, Motocross and the PRCA Rodeo.

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