Memorial Water Garden
Our Facilities
Did you know that you can rent the fairgrounds for your: wedding, company party, convention, fundraiser auction, show, horse shows, or just about any occasion. We have buildings and grounds to facilitate almost any event. The fairgrounds is just the place for your event. By reservation, we also can meet your winter storage needs, summer camping and we provide overnight stall rentals.
The fairgrounds also has 92 stalls available for overnight rental, camping, and an RV dump station. Newly renovated campgrounds will be ready spring 2010 with 33 dedicated sites including restrooms w/showers and covered pavilion. Reservation will be required (call office).
Schedule of fees, rules and regulations and policies are available at the Fair Office and on a link on this website..
Aerial Photo of the Fairgrounds
Bonner County Fair Board Members Bonner County Fair Staff
Tim Cary- Chairman Rhonda Livingstone- Fair Manager
Gail Curless- Vice Chairman Robert Snider- Head Groundskeeper
Roberta Knudsen- Treasurer Barbie Aney- Administative Assistant
Monica Gunter Christina Balch- Janitor
Sharon Dalton
Marj Tilley-Sargent of Arms
Billie Cochran
About The Fair Board
The Bonner County Fairboard is comprised of 7 people who bring a diversity of skills, talents and professional experiences together for the common purpose: to provide a free educational opportunity for the residents of Bonner County to display (for competition) ideas/articles from their areas of expertise and interest, as well as allowing local organizations and businesses an opportunity to present their products to the public. Our Mission statement "Promote the agricultural heritage and future of the county by providing opportunities for education and entertainment, while preserving rural traditions". The members meet monthly on a regular basis to decide policy and make sound, knowledgeable decisions about the Fairgrounds and the business of the Fair. Members are appointed by the County Commissioners and serve 4-year terms, without pay. Terms are renewable, at the will of the Commissioners. The Fairboard assists the Fair Manager in setting budget, makes decisions on personnel, facility improvements, safety issues, building rentals and fair entertainment. A main concern with the Fairboard is to ensure that the fair and fairgrounds always reflect the educational and entertainment requirements and interests of our growing community.
2010 Meetings: Monday, February 1st, 6:00 pm, Monday, March 1st, 6:00pm, Monday, April 5th, 6:00pm, Monday, May 3rd, 6:00pm, Monday, June 7th, 6:00pm, Monday, July 5th, 6:00pm, Monday, August 2nd, 6:00pm, Wednesday, September 1st, 6:00pm, Monday, October 4th, 6:00pm, Monday, November 1st, 6:00pm and Monday, December 6th, 6:00pm.
Minutes: Feb 2010 Special Meeting Feb 22 2010 March 2010 Special Meeting Draft Horse Mar 2010 April 2010 Agenda May 2010
Contact Information
Guest Service
| ATM |
During fair, one ATM will be located outside the back entrance of the Main Exhibit Building |
| Food |
We have 5 food Booths located in Food Booth Building and 7 outside vendors |
| Wheelchairs |
We have 2 wheelchairs and 1 walker, first-come basis |
| First Aid |
Bonner County EMS, located just outside the indoor arena |
| Lost Patrons |
The fair office is the location where lost souls will be reunited. If someone is lost, check there. |
| Customer Service |
Fair programs, ground maps, vendor locations and general information are available in the fair office. |
Sponsorship Information
The Bonner County Fairboard provides creative venues for sponsors to make consumer awareness and branding opportunities available and to help sponsors achieve their goal. We can make available the marketing impact and the opportunity for your business to stand out.
In these economic times, we can offer affordable, cost effective ways to reach their market and customers. Our vibrant exposure is what Bonner County Fair and Rodeo's Sponsorship Program is all about. We offer several advertising channels; our Sponsorships provide non-traditional advertising that will provide your company with impact, exposure and other benefits that increase buying motivation, acceptance and preference. We are offering a partnership. We offer other measurable benefits; discount ticket offers, register to win promotions, advertising tags and on-site sales.
We have an assortment of Sponsorship levels to fit every marketing necessitate. We will construct the perfect sponsorship for you.
For more information call (208) 263-8414
Scene from "Worlds Smallest Rodeo,”
sponsored by Panhandle State Bank and Wrangler Jeans.
The Bonner County Fair provides clean, old-fashion, wholesome entertainment, which in turn provides fun for each member of any family. It affords an opportunity to reminisce about old times and to make new friends. The exhibits promote friendly rivalry among those who participate and make others want to participate.
In 2010 we will introduce several new contests and activities. The theme is "Fiesta at the Fair". We will open pre-fair by kicking off with the Bonner County Rodeo on Friday, August 20th and Saturday, August 21st. Both performances will start at 7:00pm. Grand entry will introduce Miss Bonner County Rodeo 2010 Liz Pitts and Miss Teen Bonner County Rodeo 2010 Savannah Pitts. We will provide local barrel racing and muttin bustin' for your enjoyment. On Sunday, August 22nd, you may enter your static exhibits from 1:00pm-7:30pm and again on Monday, August 23rd from 7:30am-12:00 noon. Fair will begin Tuesday, August 24th through Saturday, August 28th. Tickets are available at Panhandle State Bank, Sandpoint Super Drug, Les Schwab Tire Center and the Fair Office.
One of the Fair Board member's main objectives is to help rural youth-those who are involved in 4-H and other youth organisations. Bonner County Fair provides a place to "showcase" their animals or products to compare them, to compete in the selling of them, and in the process, build character and prepare these same youngsters to become the adult leaders for the future.
The Bonner County Fair is successful due to the volunteers, sponsors, merchants and local government. Without citizens in our community, the fairgrounds would not be the beautiful facility it is today. The Fairboard and Fairground's staff appreciates all the assistance, love and loyalty given. The Bonner County Fair is where Memories are made. A time for reunion and reflection in an atmosphere where past meets present.
We remain to stay true to our mission statement "Promote the agricultural heritage and future of the county by providing opportunity for education and entertainment, while preserving rural traditions".
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