Western Idaho Fair

4-H/FFA Rabbit Meat Pen Judging
2025-08-15 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Boise) | Small Animal Building, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Mule & Donkey Show
2025-08-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Legg Arena, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H/FFA Horse - Trail & Versatility Ranch
2025-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 | D&B Arena, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H/FFA Large Animal Judging Contest
2025-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Farnum Show Ring, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H/FFA Dog Show
2025-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Dairy Ring, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H/FFA Cavy Quality
2025-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Small Animal Building, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H/FFA Small Animal Judging Contest
2025-08-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Small Animal Building, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Llama & Alpaca Fleece Judging
2025-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Western Town Barn, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H/FFA Beef Cattle Breeding Classes
2025-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Farnum Show Ring, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H/FFA Rabbit Quality
2025-08-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Small Animal Building, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

CBS2 Opening Day
2025-08-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Entire Western Idaho Fairgrounds, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, Idaho, 83714, United States
FREE Admission with Food Donation! Celebrate Opening Day at the Western Idaho Fair with FREE admission from 12–4 PM when you bring a non-perishable food item to support the Boise State Food Pantry.
One donation = one free admission!
Valid Friday, August 15, at the gate from 12 PM – 4 PM.
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The Clowns - Bubbie, Cheddee & Dottie
2025-08-15 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.

STEM Day
2025-08-15 12:00 - 20:00 | Near Small Animal Building, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
August 15th is STEM Day from 12 PM – 8 PM! Explore hands-on science fun with robots, LEGO builds, cool experiments, and tech demos from awesome local groups.
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Hidden Wonders Scavenger Hunt
2025-08-15 12:00 - 20:00 | South Expo Building – 4-H Area
Grab your map and get ready to explore! Follow clues, crack puzzles, and uncover surprises on a quest made just for young adventurers at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds.

Cowtown
2025-08-15 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”

Butler Carnival
2025-08-15 12:00 - 23:00 | Butler Carnival & Games, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Come check out the rides, the Midway, and the bright lights and have some fun! Brought to you by Butler Amusements.
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Jeremy the Juggler
2025-08-15 12:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Violin On Fire
2025-08-15 12:30 - 13:00 | 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.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
2025-08-15 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.

Ready. Aim. Fire.
2025-08-15 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.

Chris Mabrey
2025-08-15 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.

4-H/FFA Sheep - Breeding Classes
2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Sheep Ring, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

4-H Southern District Oral Presentations
2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Expo Building – 4-H Area, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Llama 101
2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Western Town Barn, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Alpaca 101
2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Western Town Barn, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Barrel O' Fun
2025-08-15 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
2025-08-15 13:30 - 14:00 | Roving, 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
2025-08-15 13:30 - 14:30 | 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.

Canines in the Clouds
2025-08-15 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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