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Guidelines & Fees

Deposit:

A $250 non-refundable deposit + 20% rental refundable deposit due at booking.

Rental Contract & Event Checklist Form: Both must be completed, signed, and returned within 2 weeks of receipt

Discounts Available:

Non-Profit Discount: A 20% discount is available for 501 (c) status entities, lessee must provide proof of non-profit status for discounted rate.

Other Fees:

Trash Fee:
A fee of $55 per 2-yard dumpster used will be charged. All events will receive two (2) 2-yard dumpsters free of charge. (Price is included in Building Rental)

Heat: (cold-weather months) Gas heat billed as-used at going rate, unless otherwise specified

Set-up/Tear-Down:
  • Premises are taken as-is.
  • All reserved tables, chairs, and equipment will be placed in the rental area.
  • Lessee is responsible for all event set-up and tear-down, and agrees to leave the premises in the same condition as found. If Fairgrounds Staff is to Set Up / Tear Down, $250 will be added for each.
Cancellation:
  • Deposit is non-refundable if the event is cancelled.
  • 60% of building rental is assessed if cancelled 30 days or less prior to event.
Insurance:
  • A $500,000 minimum general liability Certificate of Insurance must be on file in the Fair Office before move-in.
  • Kootenai County, Kootenai County Fairgrounds, North Idaho Fair Board and its agents must be named as additional insured.
  • Liquor liability must appear for any events having alcohol.

Pets: Pets are not allowed at the Fairgrounds unless they are certified service animals.

Security & Telephone: Lessee’s responsibility

Food Vendors:
  • A separate contract is needed any time food is SOLD to patrons.
  • The fee is a percentage of the gross sales: 17%
For more information and rates please contact us at 208-765-4969 or fair@northidahostatefair.com.

Important Equine Update:

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is recommending a temporary stop to all equine movement in Idaho due to confirmed cases of neurologic EHV-1 linked to out-of-state events. Idaho currently has no confirmed cases, but horse owners and event organizers are urged to pause hauling and follow strict biosecurity precautions.

Because of this, the Fairgrounds will not be accepting any horse boarding or horses on grounds until further notice.

More information and biosecurity guidance: agri.idaho.gov/EHV
If your horse shows symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Food Vendor Application for Interim Events

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