The Fair

The 2023 Bonner County Fair will be held August 16-19, 2023. The fair policies are set by a seven-member volunteer board that meets traditionally the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., at the Bonner County Fair Office, as required by Idaho Code. The Fair Board is a governing board under the direction of the Bonner County Commissioners. The policies are administered by the Fair Director. The meetings are open to the public. To be placed on the agenda, call the Fair Office (208) 263-8414 at least one week prior to the meeting. Presentations to Fair Board are limited to three minutes. A response will be mailed, within seven working days following the meeting. Funding of the Bonner County Fair is partly funded from property tax funds proportioned by the Bonner County Treasurer and Fairgrounds Rentals. All booking is done by the Fair Director. The actual workings of the Fair are done by many volunteer superintendents under direction of the Fair Director and Extension Office Personnel.

A training session for superintendents is held Thursday, August 10th prior to the fair at 1:30 p.m. At this time, Fair Rules and Procedures are reviewed and information on new policies will be presented. A lunch voucher will be given to each Superintendent to redeem at one of the Food Booth Vendors. Judges of exhibits and staff are employed by the Fair. The Bonner County Fair Book is edited by the Fair Office Manager and available prior to July 1st.

A Daily Parking Fee of $3.00 per car, per day will be charged at the gates. You may purchase a Week Parking Pass prior to opening day of the Fair for $10.00. Your Parking Pass must be displayed in the window of your vehicle and be visible. If not visible, your vehicle will be towed at your expense. During Fair, all vehicles must have a Parking Pass to enter the Fairgrounds! Half the monies collected go towards scholarships and the other half to assist with High School Programs in Bonner County.

The Bonner County Fairgrounds is located in Sandpoint, Idaho. Sandpoint is located in the panhandle of North Idaho on the northern shores of Lake Pend Oreille and the foot of the Selkirk Mountains. There is always something happening on the fairgrounds. Rodeos, motor sports, horse shows, indoor soccer, volleyball, trade shows, fundraisers, reunions, weddings and in August the award-winning Bonner County Fair.

The fairgrounds are located less than two miles north of downtown Sandpoint and one mile east of Ponderay, the fairgrounds are within minutes from lodging, food, shopping, and Highway 95.

We have 32 dedicated campsites including restrooms, showers and a covered pavilion. Each site has water and electrical hook-ups, and a dump station is located at the front entrance to the fairgrounds. Reservations may be made by calling our Camp Host # 208-304-2890.

We have 92 horse stalls available for overnight rental, rent includes stalls bedded. Reservations are required by calling the Fair Office.

In front of the Main Exhibit Building, there is a SPOT Bus stop. The SPOT Bus provides free transportation to both Sandpoint and Ponderay several times daily, for the schedule go to www.seespotroll.com or call (208) 597-7606.

The Bonner County Fair will be HELD August 16-19, 2023. The fair theme for 2023 will be "MeMOOries in the Making!"

We have an excellent line-up of entertainers, bands, specialty acts and of course contests!