Bonner County Fair kicks off Aug. 12 with full schedule of events

By Reader Staff

There are few local summertime events more iconic than the Bonner County Fair, which this year kicks off Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds (4203 N. Boyer Road).

Featuring all the exhibits, food and entertainment that area residents have enjoyed for generations, gates open at 10 a.m. each day through Saturday, Aug. 16.

In addition to all fun and games during the day, events continue into the evening, beginning with NWBHA barrel racing — presented free to the public by Pape Machinery — at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12. Next, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, is ranch sorting from 5:30-9:30 p.m., which is also free to the public.

Xtreme Bronc Riding will be the main event Thursday, Aug. 14 from 7-9 p.m., with mutton busting, bull poker and barrel racing. Presented by Wood V-X Ranch, general admission is $20.

Wynn Williams and Devon Wade will provide the signature sounds of the fair at the Summer Nights Concert from 7-9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Presented by H&S Unlimited, general admission is $11.60.

Finally, the evening festivities will conclude Saturday, Aug. 16 with the Bonner County Brawl Demolition Derby, with an epic night of action from 7-10 p.m. Presented by CO-OP Gas and Supply, general admission is $20.

Children 2 and under get in free to all ticketed events, though are expected to be seated in a lap for capacity considerations.

Get tickets and more information at bonnercountyfair.com/p/tickets-and-merchandise.