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Friday, August 21, 2015
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WELCOME TO THE 2015 FAIR! Are you ready to “Dive Right In” to five days of world-class entertainment, incredible food, community exhibits, the state’s largest carnival and so much more? We are very excited to present the 2015 edition of your North Idaho Fair & Rodeo. Our theme was selected with the intention of highlighting our two main grounds attractions – Sea Lion Splash and a Live Shark Encounter! Both of these are extremely rare as travelling shows and usually only attend some of the largest fairs and festivals in the country. You will also want to be on the lookout for our other new entertainers including a strolling T-Rex, Pippi the Clown (she is hard to miss) and Cecil the Magician.
Craig Campbell
The main arena lineup is once again jam-packed full of thrills! Don’t miss the Craig Campbell concert and fireworks spectacular, PRCA Xtreme Bulls, PRCA Rodeos, draft horse show/
pull and the demolition derby. Other returning entertainment includes Lady Houdini (featuring her new “jaws of death”
stunt), spray can artist Matt Sorenson, Incredible Hypnotist Richard Barker, Uncle Curley’s Funtastic Kid’s Zone, Cute as a Bug Petting Zoo, sand sculptor Bill Dowe, All Aboard Express Train, daily parade and four programmed stages. Thanks to the generous financial and volunteer support from the community, we continue to make significant capital improvements to the facility. This can be seen at the new Arena Gate entrance, Farm to Table Park, Sky Lounge VIP arena seating area, improved landscaping and other smaller projects. We hope this year’s Fair makes for a perfect end-of-summer splash here in North Idaho! Best wishes,
Dane Dugan
General Manager
entertainment for all five days of the fair The show also includes an interactive component – volunteers from the crowd may be selected to be part of this thrilling experience.
Sea Lion Splash By NICOLE SKINNER Marketing Correspondent
The North Idaho Fair is aiming for a perfect score with this year’s entertainment line-up, which includes animals, clowns and plenty of fun for all ages. Two of the larger additions sure to be a draw are the Live Shark Encounter and the Sea Lion Splash, two attractions that let people get up close and personal with two types of aquatic critters that aren’t so common to the Inland Northwest. There’s also plenty of fun in store.
Balancing balls, shooting hoops, dancing and flipping are just a few acrobatic moves these adorable friends perform. Root on friendly sea lions as they interact with the crowds and educate fairgoers.
Richard Barker: Incredible Hypnotist Richard Barker’s amazing feats of hypnosis (plus maybe his British accent) make him the international celebrity hypnotist that has begun to take the world by storm! His fresh approach to comedy and hypnosis make his show a truly entertaining and laughter-filled experience. Plus don’t miss Lady Houdini, Cecil the Magician, Matt Sorensen Spray Can Art, Pippi the Clown, the petting zoo, Uncle Curley’s Funtastic Kid Zone, sand sculptor, a daily parade, competitive exhibits and more. Find out more about these and other fair information at northidahodair.com or download the North Idaho Fair app for your instant access to fair information.
Incredible T-Rex Live Shark Encounter. The show featuring Philip Peters helps educate people about these fascinating creatures. Trained scuba divers interact with nurse sharks in their tank and showcase incredible stunts, including putting the sharks in a trance-like state.
Proceed with caution as you walk the grounds at this year’s fair. There will be a 10-feet tall and 16-feet long T-Rex prowling around. While scary-looking, the ginormous dino still will be willing to stop and pose for pictures. We promise he will be friendly and won’t bite!
The Kootenai County Fairgrounds is located at 4056 N. Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, at the corner of Government Way and Kathleen Avenue, approximately 1/4 mile east of U.S. 95. From Interstate 90, take Exit 12 and head north approx. one mile. Turn right on Kathleen Ave, then left on Government Way. Gate B is the Main Parking Lot.
Fair hours: • Gates open at 9 a.m. • Exhibit buildings open at 10 a.m.
General Admission: • Adults: $10 • Seniors (60+)/Youth (6-12): $7 • Children (5 and under): Free • Parking: $5/vehicle
Grandstand attractions: Some grandstand events require separate tickets: • Craig Campbell (Aug. 26) $16 • PRCA Extreme Bulls (Aug. 27) $7 bleachers, $10 grandstand • PRCA Rodeo (Aug. 28, 29 and 30) $8 • Demolition Derby (Aug. 30) $8 Tickets for carnival attractions are separate from fair admission. Discounted carnival tickets are available at area Jifi Stop locations. www.northidahofair.com
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