General Fair Information
Are pets allowed at the fair?
NO. For the safety of our patrons and the animals, pets are NOT allowed on the grounds during the fair, with the exception of service dogs or animals that are competing or are part of a booked entertainment attraction.
Please see our Service Dog Policy
PLEASE do not leave your pets in your car - they will be much happier at home.
What is the Fair's Service Dog Policy?
Service Dog Policy
PURPOSE
No dogs or any animals not exhibiting or competing are permitted on the fairground except for service animals for persons with disabilities, The Eastern Idaho State Fair’s service animal policy governs the use of service animals on grounds by persons with disabilities only.
DEFINITION OF A SERVICE ANIMAL
“A service animal is a DOG that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.” (Americans with Disabilities ACT)
PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING LAWS AND GUIDELINES IN MIND WHEN SERVING A DISABLED CUSTOMER AND HIS/HER SERVICE ANIMAL. NOT OBEYING THE LAW EXPOSES YOU AND THE FAIR TO SERIOUS LEGAL PENALTIES. UNDER THE LAW, YOU MUST:
Treat disabled guests with service animals like any other guest.
Service Animals are allowed on the fairgrounds.
Remember that some disabilities are “invisible”- such as hearing loss or seizure disorders, under the law, you may reject a service animal if it is aggressive, unsafe, disruptive, or causes damage.
Comfort animals do not meet the definition of a service animal.
GENERAL QUESTIONS & RULES
The ANIMAL must be trained to perform a task or do work to assist a person with a disability, The six functions of a service animal are as follows:
GUIDE ANIMAL: this would service an individual who is blind
SEIZURE ANIMAL: the animal would identify the onset of a seizure before the person has one
ASSISTANCE ANIMALS: for someone with a physical This animal can pick a dime or card off the ground as well as assist with opening doors
HEARING ANIMAL: someone who is deaf or hard of hearing
THERAPEUTIC ANIMAL: for someone with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This will be the most confusing. If someone notes their animal keeps them calm, that should be considered an appropriate response under this category.
DIABETES ANIMAL: Would inform their owner they need to address low/high sugar counts.
Comfort Animals are NOT service animals. If anyone gives any indication that this is also their pet, they should not be permitted on the grounds. HOWEVER, when in doubt, allow admittance.
What can I ask to verify service animal status?
Service animals do not need to wear any identifying gear or have an ID card. If it is not obvious that the animal is a service animal, the staff can ask 2 questions:
Is this a service animal that is required because of a disability?
What work or task has the service animal been trained to do?
We as a Fair can prohibit service animals from areas where dogs are the natural prey of an enclosed animal or where the dog is the natural predator. These areas are the Rabbit Barn and Poultry Barn, or any area where those animals are competing and on display.
SERVICE ANIMALS CAN BE REMOVED FROM FAIR IF:
Only if a Service animal is “out of control” and the handler cannot effectively control the animal, then the animal can be asked to leave the property. This should be addressed by an employee/manager of the fair who oversees groups of employees.
Hours Of Operation
Daily Hours
Friday 8/21 - 2 PM to 10 PM
Saturday 8/22 - 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday 8/23 - 11 AM to 9 PM
Monday 8/24 - 2 PM to 10 PM
Tuesday 8/25 - 11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday 8/26 - 11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday 8/27 - 11 AM to 10 PM
Friday 8/28 - 11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday 8/29 - 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday 8/30 - 11 AM to 7 PM
Carnival
Hours & Pre-Sale Prices
Friday: 3 PM to close
Saturday: 12 Noon to close
Sunday: 12 Noon to close
Monday: 2 PM to close
Tuesday: 2 PM to close
Wednesday: 2 PM to close
Thursday: 2 PM to close
Friday: 2 PM to close
Saturday: 12 Noon to close
Sunday: 12 Noon to 7PM
Ticket Prices
Pre-Sale Prices are available online, in the office and all area Jifi Stops
POP Pass - $40 in advance, $45 during Fair - One person, all you can ride, any 1 day of the Fair
Wristbands are valid for one guest on one day, and are good on all rides, no additional tickets needed.
Golden Ticket - $140 - One person, all you can ride all 10 days of the Fair. Only available by pre-sale. NOT available on-site.
Where Can I Find...
Handicap Parking?
Available at IFG Main Gate, Jacklin Gate, and Arena Gate with designated spaces. Please have your handicap stickers visible for parking attendants. We DO NOT have scooters or strollers for rent.
Restrooms?
Inside Building 1 in Southwest corner (handicapped accessible)
Inside Between Buildings 2 and 3 (handicapped accessible)
Under the Grandstand (handicapped accessible)
Building 18 on Main Midway (handicapped accessible)
West end of Building 25 (Jacklin Building) (handicapped accessible)
Port-a-Potties are located throughout the grounds and parking lots with hand washing stations.
ATMs?
Building 1 & 4
Food Court
North end of the grandstands
At each of the four entry gates
Carnival Ticket Offices
Drinking Fountains
Located between Building 1 & 2 inside next to concession
West end of Building 25
First Aid Booth
Kootenai County Fire and Rescue will man the First Aid Station located just Northwest of the Jacklin Building. Hours are 11 am to close.
Customer Service & Information Booth?
Fair programs, grounds maps, exhibitor’s location and general information is dispensed at this booth located on the Main Midway and at the IFG Main Gate
Security?
Security personnel are on the grounds 24 hours per day beginning at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 16, through 7 am, Monday, August 25.
In case of an emergency call 911
Lost & Found?
Items found can be taken to the Information Booth or the Fair Office at the South side of Building 1.