Eastern Idaho State Fair breaks attendance records

The pursuing is simply a news merchandise from nan Eastern Idaho State Fair.

BLACKFOOT — The 2024 Eastern Idaho State Fair has conscionable ended, marking different successful twelvemonth filled pinch unforgettable moments and moreover MORE FUN. A record-breaking 254,209 group attended nan fair, surpassing nan erstwhile attendance grounds group successful 2022. It is nan sixth clip successful nan past 10 years that nan adjacent has group a caller attendance record, solidifying its spot arsenic 1 of nan region’s premier events.

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The EISF would for illustration to convey Grand Champion Sponsors Bingham Healthcare and Teton Auto Group for their support and dedication. The Bank of Commerce besides proudly sponsored nan Grandstand Arena, wherever enthusiastic fans gathered to bask performances by nan legendary stone set Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan. Their unthinkable shows were among nan highlights of this year’s intermezo lineup and drew crowds from each complete Idaho and beyond.

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This year’s adjacent continued to build connected past successes pinch 3 nights of nan Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo, a two-time Small Market Rodeo of nan Year by PRCA. The Bank of Commerce Grandstand Arena besides hosted fan-favorite events specified arsenic nan Western Truck and Tractor Pulls, nan Bull Riding Championships, and nan always-sold-out September Slam Demolition Derby.

During 9 consecutive days of awesome weather, galore from nan five-state region came out, starring to record-breaking attendance. Once again, adjacent nutrient took halfway shape pinch caller and delicious offerings specified arsenic The Devil’s Delight from Sweet Temptation, Surf, and Turf from Between The Buns, Better astatine nan Fair Cake by Creamy Creations, and Hog connected a Log from Blackhawk BBQ winning nan apical honors successful this year’s Fair Food Contest. Attendees were impressed by nan unsocial and imaginative entries that person excited Fair Foodies.

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In keeping pinch tradition, this year’s Kick-Off Parade featured galore floats and entries to unfastened up nan fair. The National Indian Relay Championships and Pari-Mutuel Racing brought an electrifying power to nan fairgrounds.

This year’s expansive marshal nickname was awarded to an unthinkable duo: lifelong adjacent supporters and organization leaders Bill and Sharol Coon. They were honored for their contributions to nan Sheep and Boer Goat manufacture and 4H programs, embodying nan Fair’s long-standing values of family, tradition, and organization spirit. 

The Fair Board’s committedness to increasing its livestock competitions culminated successful a grounds number of mini-horse entries and a increasing dairy goat and beef competition. 

“The livestock broadside of our competitions are an integral portion of what we do astatine nan fair.  Our ngo is to supply wholesome, affordable family acquisition and intermezo successful a safe cultivation environment, and livestock competitions are integral to our mission,” said Corey Foster, Board Chairman from Madison County.

“Every year, nan concessionaires, vendors, sponsors, contractors, and our squad of adjacent labor make this awesome arena special.  We convey you for making this adjacent a resounding success,” said Brandon Bird, wide manager.  “As we look up to adjacent year, we’re already readying different lineup of world-class entertainment, exhilarating competitions and unforgettable experiences.”

Mark your calendars for nan 2025 Eastern Idaho State Fair from Aug. 29 to Sept. 6, 2025.

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