Western Idaho Fair

Violin On Fire
2025-08-17 18:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-17 21:00 - 21:30, 2025-08-18 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Boise) | Garden Stage, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Experience the electrifying fusion of classical, rock, soul, blues, and Latino music with Violin on Fire featuring the incomparable Patrick Contreras. Drawing inspiration from Santana, Gipsy Kings, and Jimi Hendrix, Contreras blends Latin, pop, and R&B to create a completely unique sound that sets him apart from other rising stars in the music industry. With an arsenal of original music and explosive interpretations, Violin on Fire is an unforgettable show complete with dynamic lighting and effects that will leave audiences mesmerized.

Canines in the Clouds
2025-08-17 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-18 14:00 - 14:30 | Kendall Auto Group Pavilion, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Canines in the Clouds features World Champion Frisbee Dogs, World Record holding Diving Dogs, unimaginable stunts, crowd participation, and audience meet and greets. From shelter to show dogs, this show features the most diverse casts of world class canine athletes, providing high-energy, gravity-defying stunts like never seen before, in every show.
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Jeremy the Juggler
2025-08-17 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-18 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-18 14:30 - 15:00 | Strolling, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Jeremy the Juggler’s live show performance bring together comedy juggling, unicycling, origami and other zany, high-energy variety acts.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
2025-08-17 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Rose Garden Grass, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Kid’s pedal a vintage 1950’s highly modified tractor with an attached weight transfer sled. Metal plates are loaded according to their age category for them to pedal and pull the sled down a 25 ft track. If reaching the end, they achieve a “full pull” or a “pull out”. From there they move into the finals with increased weight with some kid’s being known to pull up to 500lbs. The suspense and drama are action packed with music to build the excitement with the audience.

Chris Mabrey
2025-08-17 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-08-18 13:00 - 13:45 | Commercial Tire Stage, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Chris Mabrey is the master of comedy hypnosis. He has become known nationwide as one of the most entertaining, amusing, hysterical shows in the country, from coast to coast. Chris leaves no stone unturned knowing his hypnotized subjects and the audience all have the same amazing, hysterical, life lasting experience.

Barrel O' Fun
2025-08-17 19:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-18 13:30 - 14:00 | Strolling, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Charles Chesterfield’s Barrel O’ Fun is a classic presentation of magic and comedy that will have you amazed and rolling on the ground laughing. So, saddle up when you hear the old-time saloon music because Charlie is about to give you a holler!

Dinos & Dragons
2025-08-17 19:30 - 20:00 | Carnival Gate, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
A chance to meet prehistoric and fantastical life-like creatures! Experience the thrill of prehistoric and mythical worlds colliding, where life-like animatronic dinosaurs and dragons roam free, offering an unforgettable entertainment spectacle for all ages.

Lyric Michelle
2025-08-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Garden Stage, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
With a passion for music and a unique style, Lyric Michelle Fernandes offers an unforgettable listening experience with live performances blending originals and cover music. As a singer songwriter, Lyric stands out in the music industry with soulful melodies and heartfelt performances that resonate with audiences of all ages.

Ready. Aim. Fire.
2025-08-17 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Carnival Gate, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Sara Twister, a world-renowned acrobatic archer, brings her one-of-a-kind show Ready. Aim. Fire. to audiences worldwide. Combining elite contortion skills with daring foot-archery, she has captivated crowds at top festivals, corporate events, and TV appearances. With a dynamic stage presence and gravity-defying precision, Sara continues to push the limits of performance art, thrilling audiences wherever her bow takes her.

Dinos & Dragons
2025-08-17 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-08-18 13:30 - 14:00 | Roving, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Aces Flying Pig Races
2025-08-17 20:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-18 14:30 - 15:00 | Rose Garden Grass, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Pig Racing is a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly entertainment experience that has been delighting audiences at fairs, festivals, and events across the country. Specializing in the whimsical sport of pig racing, this unique show blends humor, competition, and fun as trained piglets race around a track, vying for the top spot.

Sea Lion Splash
2025-08-17 20:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-18 14:00 - 14:30 | Western Town Parking Lot, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Get ready for the wettest, wildest ground act around with Sea Lion Splash! Through a combination of education and comedy, these clowns of the sea will keep you entertained and engaged throughout the day, with plenty of audience participation and comical routines. Don’t miss your chance to see these amazing animals perform tricks such as balancing balls, catching rings, gymnastic performances, handstands, and much more, all while demonstrating their skills in their natural habitat alongside their trainers.

Skip Banks
2025-08-17 20:30 - 21:00 | Strolling, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Be prepared for non-stop laughter with Skip Banks! His hysterical visual comedy acts combine classic songs, sound effects, and colorful props. The show features side-splitting renditions of famous figures like Cheech and Chong, Michael Jackson, and William Shatner, as well as family-friendly characters like The Presidancers – Bill Clinton, George Bush, Jimmy Carter, and Tricky Dicky Nixon. With his ever-changing cast of characters, Skip is a must-see for anyone seeking a hilarious, unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining performance!

Radio Ready
2025-08-17 21:00 - 21:45, 2025-08-18 14:30 - 15:15 | Commercial Tire Stage, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Radio Ready is Southern California’s premiere popular dance-band, embracing everything from the 1940s jazz standards to today’s hottest dance music. This super-group of young professionals are ready to get you up and dancing!

The Clowns - Bubbie, Cheddee & Dottie
2025-08-18 12:00 - 19:00 | Strolling, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Come join in the fun with our lively group of clowns! These zany performers roam the grounds, delighting children of all ages with their silly antics and impressive balloon animals. From the classic red noses and oversized shoes to rainbow-colored wigs and polka-dotted outfits, these clowns are sure to bring a smile to your face. With endless energy and a talent for comedy, they’ll have you laughing and cheering as they perform their wacky tricks and stunts.

Cowtown
2025-08-18 12:00 - 23:00 | Cowtown, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
This live exhibit contains an old-time creamery where patrons participate in preparing a cow for milking by hand. Through their bilingual demonstrations they show that agriculture has no barriers. Kids get hands-on experiences with the process of making, butter, ice cream and soap using historic tools and machines in these processes, and they learn the concept of “Home Made”
