Western Idaho Fair

Draft Horses - Performance - Hitches
2025-08-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Boise) | Legg Arena, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Culinary 101: Labeling for Safety and Storage
2025-08-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Culinary Department – South Expo, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Chris Mabrey
2025-08-23 14:30 - 15:15, 2025-08-23 12:00 - 12:45 | 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.

Sea Lion Splash
2025-08-23 14:30 - 15:00 | 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.

Aces Flying Pig Races
2025-08-23 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.

Jeremy the Juggler
2025-08-23 14:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-23 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.

Hobby Craft Demo: Idaho Heritage Artists Decorative Painting
2025-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Hobby Craft Area – South Expo, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Discover the joy of painting! Join us for a creative and fun experience where you’ll learn essential techniques and unleash your inner artist.

Hobby Craft Demo: Idaho Gourd Society
2025-08-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Hobby Craft Area – South Expo, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Come learn how to transform gourds into art! From selecting the right gourd to cleaning, painting, carving, sealing and everything in between.

Slim & Curly
2025-08-23 14:00 - 14:30 | Strolling, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Get ready to ride with Slim & Curly, the biggest little cowboys on the Old West trail. You’re sure to get a ‘kick’ from the Fables Of The West gang and their trusty steeds, as they head out on the trail.

Canines in the Clouds
2025-08-23 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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American Mile
2025-08-23 13:30 - 14:15 | Garden Stage, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
American Mile is bringing a high-energy blend of southern rock and country to Western Idaho Fair. known for their soaring three-part harmonies and electrifying stage presence, they’ve captivated audiences at major festivals and legendary venues across North America. With nearly 200 shows a year and performances alongside icons like 38 Special and Blue Oyster Cult, American Mile continues to carve their name into the modern country rock scene.

Violin On Fire
2025-08-23 13:30 - 14:00 | Strolling, 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.

Eric Buss
2025-08-23 13:30 - 14:00 | Commercial Tire Stage, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Eric Buss has transformed magic to an all-new level. His high-energy, and hilarious act that has been called, “Pure Art, Pure Madness!” combines magic, crazy inventions, and Eric’s high-octane sugar rush of comedy into a non-stop ride of mischief.

Dinos & Dragons
2025-08-23 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.

Ready. Aim. Fire.
2025-08-23 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.

Kids Pedal Tractor Pull
2025-08-23 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.

The Clowns - Bubbie, Cheddee & Dottie
2025-08-23 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.

The Farmer's Daughter
2025-08-23 11:30 - 12:15 | Garden Stage, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Join Molly as she brings her hoops, loops and her country boots from the farm to the stage. Farmtastic gymnastics, rowdy rope tricking, and homegrown humor combine for an udderly amazing show (filled with corny humor). This one woman show harvests bales of belly laughter and truck loads of unique tricks. Yee hah!!

Butler Carnival
2025-08-23 11:00 - 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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Cowtown
2025-08-23 11:00 - 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”

Project Filter Day
2025-08-23 11:00 - 23:00 | Entire Western Idaho Fairgrounds, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, Idaho, 83714, United States
Today is Project Filter Day!
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Make & Take Activities
2025-08-23 11:00 - 20:00 | Western Town, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
Come roll up your sleeves, craft something together, and take home a unique keepsake. It’s hands-on, fun, and a great way to spend quality time while creating something memorable.

Hidden Wonders Scavenger Hunt
2025-08-23 11:00 - 20:00 | ID
Grab your map from the 4-H Department in South Expo 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.

Idaho Career Technical Education Project Judging
2025-08-23 11:00 - 14:00 | South Expo Building – 4-H Area

Rabbit Show
2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00 | ID

Reg. Light Horse English Performance
2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00 | D&B Arena, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States

Draft Horses - Halter & Riding
2025-08-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Draft Horse Barn/Legg Arena, 5610 Glenwood St., Boise, ID, 83714, United States
