Kootenai County Fairgrounds

10/20/2026

🐑 Something NEW is growing at the Fairgrounds in 2027!

North Idaho State Fair Farm featuring the Youth Ag Experience is bringing exciting new hands-on agricultural opportunities to local youth!
And it all starts with sheep and goats. 🐐

🌱 Curious about what's coming?
👉 https://www.kcfairgrounds.com/p/about/state-fair-farm

🐑 Something NEW is growing at the Fairgrounds in 2027!

North Idaho State Fair Farm featuring the Youth Ag Experience is bringing exciting new hands-on agricultural opportunities to local youth!

And it all starts with sheep and goats. 🐐

🌱 Curious about what's coming?

👉 https://www.kcfairgrounds.com/p/about/state-fair-farm

10/13/2026

Join us at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the Embrace Equine Ministry Unbridled Fundraiser!

Come out for a special evening supporting Embrace Equine Ministry and the work they do in our community.

📅 October 16
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Building 3 | Enter through the Main Parking Lot off Government Way

Gather your friends and come enjoy an evening for a great cause!

🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.embraceequineministry.org/unbridled-fundraiser

10/12/2026

The Kootenai County Fairgrounds office will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day.

We will reopen tomorrow for regular business hours, 9 AM–5 PM.

10/06/2026

📣 We’re hiring! Put your professional experience to work for a place that brings our community together.

We are seeking experienced professionals for two part-time positions with flexible scheduling:

▪️ Finance Manager — Bring your accounting, payroll, QuickBooks and financial reporting expertise to support the Fairgrounds and North Idaho State Fair.

▪️ Foundation Development Manager — Use your proven fundraising experience to grow annual giving, build lasting donor relationships and lead fundraising events, including the Cowboy Ball.

These roles offer the opportunity to do meaningful work while supporting the future of our fairgrounds and the community we serve.

Learn more: https://www.kcfairgrounds.com/jobs.aspx

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this post!

10/01/2026

🤠🎄 Cowboy Christmas vendor applications are NOW OPEN!

We’re adding more vendor spaces!

📅 December 12–13 | Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Apply here 👇
https://eventhub.net/events/North-Idaho-s-Cowboy-Christmas-2026_7739

09/27/2026

ONE MORE DAY of the Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival!

If you didn’t make it out yesterday, there’s still time to join the fun at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds!

Come experience the sights and sounds of Celtic culture with music, bagpipes, Highland Dance, storytelling, Celtic Games, historical exhibits, kids activities and more.

📅 Sunday, September 27 | 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Adults $10 | Youth $5 | Kids 5 & under FREE
🚗 Enter through the Main Gate off Government Way.

Don’t miss your last chance to experience the Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival! ☘️

09/26/2026

Come out to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds today for Farm Fest, presented by Kootenai-Shoshone Farm Bureau!

Spend the day connecting with local agriculture through vendors, presentations, demonstrations and activities highlighting the people and businesses that help keep agriculture strong in our community.

Don't miss out on live music and dinner starting at 6:00PM.

📅 Vendors & Demonstrations 10AM - 5PM
📍 Buildings 1 & 2

We’ll see you there!

09/25/2026

☘️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO | Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival

The Celtic Festival kicks off TOMORROW at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds! Here’s what you need to know before you head our way:

📅 Saturday, Sept. 26 | 10 AM–6 PM
📅 Sunday, Sept. 27 | 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Adults $10 | Youth 6–17 $5 | Kids 5 & under FREE
🚗 Enter through the Main Gate off Government Way

Check out the schedule below to plan your day full of Celtic culture, entertainment and family fun! ☘️

More festival details: https://www.thebrucefestival.com/celtic-festival-2/

We’ll see you there!

09/24/2026

Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival is THIS WEEKEND at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds!

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 10 AM–6 PM
📅 Sunday, September 27 | 10 AM–4 PM

Enjoy a weekend of Celtic music, culture, history, games, vendors and family fun!

🎟️ Adults $10 | Youth 6–17 $5 | Kids 5 & under FREE

🚗 Enter through the Main Gate off Government Way.

Find the full schedule and festival details here:
https://www.thebrucefestival.com/celtic-festival-2/

09/22/2026

The Coeur d’Alene Celtic Festival is coming to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds this weekend! Experience a celebration filled with live entertainment, Celtic traditions, history and activities for the whole family.

🎶 Bagpipes & Celtic music
💃 Highland Dance
⚔️ Kids Sword Arena
📖 Storytelling & Celtic history
💪 Celtic Games & demonstrations
🛍️ Vendors & more!

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 10 AM–6 PM
📅 Sunday, September 27 | 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Adults: $10
🎟️ Youth ages 6–17: $5
🎟️ Kids 5 & under: FREE

Make plans to join us and experience a little bit of Celtic culture right here in North Idaho!