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18
Mar

Scholarship Applications Due

When: Wed-Wed, Mar 18 - Mar 18, 2020
Where: Main Office

The Eastern Idaho State Fair in partnership with Butler Amusements offers six $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors who participate in 4-H or FFA. This year the applications are due on March 18. Click on this link for instructions and to download the application: Scholarshipss


22
Feb

Make a feeder, MUG style

When: Sat-Sat, Feb 22 - Feb 22, 2020
Where: Demonstration Garden

Come to the Needlecraft Building on the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 22nd and make a Bird Feeder from a coffee/cocoa mug!

We’ll talk about the birds that winter over in our area and how we can help them through the cold weather and ease into Spring, well fed and happy.

 

What you need to bring:

A 8-12 ounce ceramic mug, with an intact handle, and with the open end as large or larger than the base.

Your happy and smiling self.

 

We will supply everything else! And that includes some light refreshments.

 

Located in the GARDEN at EISF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


21
Dec

Winter Solstice Observance

When: Sat-Sat, Dec 21 - Dec 21, 2019
Where: Demonstration Garden

 

Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 am at the Needlecraft Building at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds

Join us to celebrate that point in the year when the days start getting longer and the nights shorter. This is when we move toward spring and the gardening season. Learn about Solstice observances around the world and how this occasion is used by various cultures to plan their agricultural and horticultural years.

This is a family friendly activity. Light refreshments will be served.

There is no cost for this activity, but to help us plan, we ask that you mark yourself and family as “Going” on our Facebook Event Page.

 

Facebook Event

 


04
Dec

Bingham County Christmas Tree Fantasy 2019

When: Wed-Sat, Dec 4 - Dec 7, 2019
Where: Needlecraft Building

 

OPEN December 4th-7th.

December 4th-6th, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

December 7th, 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Event Schedule:

Holiday Tea
Tuesday, December 3rd.
5:00 p.m.  $17.00 ea

Fantasy Auction
Thursday, December 5th
7:00 p.m.
Planning on bidding? Come early to register!

 

 

 

 

 


02
Nov

Christmas gift and craft boutique

When: Sat-Sat, Nov 2 - Nov 2, 2019
Where: Needlecraft Building

Get your shop on! You don’t want to miss this fun event. Free Entry!!

10 a.m- 5 p.m.

 

 


14
Oct

Winter Storage Begins

When: Mon-Sat, Oct 14 - Oct 19, 2019
Where: Various Buildings

Winter Storage Begins October 14th

WINTER STORAGE IS NOW FULL. THANK YOU FOR STORING WITH THE EASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR, SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

During the winter, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has over 100,000 square feet of indoor storage for boats, jet skis, RV’s, golf carts, travel trailers, and classic or performance automobiles.  Eastern Idaho’s largest venue is also the best value for indoor winter storage, the EISF is the perfect place to keep your toys safe from the harsh weather.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS/DIRECTIONS: Bring your item to store to the Service Gate located at 97 Park St., Blackfoot.  If there is a line waiting to get in, the vehicles will line up along HWY 91 from the north turning west onto Park St. to the Service Gate entrance of the fairgrounds.  Once on the fairgrounds your item will be measured and have an inspection completed of the exterior of the item being stored.  You will be directed where to drop your stored item, after completion of drop off you will be instructed to go to the Main Office and pay & complete a storage contract.

ITEMS OVER 12′ TALL

Items over 12 feet tall will start to be accepted on Wednesday, October 9 thru Friday, October 11, 2019 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.  (This is a first come first serve basis, space is limited).

ITEMS ACCEPTED: Large Houseboats, Large 5th Wheels, Toy Haulers, etc. items that are OVER 12′ tall.

ITEMS UNDER 12 ‘ TALL

Items under 12 feet tall will start to be accepted on Columbus Day, Monday, October 14 thru Friday October 18 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Saturday, October 19 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon). After above listed dates, items will only be accepted during regular business hours of Mon. – Fri. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until storage is full.

ITEMS ACCEPTED: Boats, bumper pulls, RV’s, smaller 5th wheels, automobiles, etc. that are UNDER 12′ tall.

First Day of  Regular Storage, October 14, 2019–Columbus Day, except large items over 12′ tall, please see special instructions listed above.

 

Cost: One-time price of $8.00 per linear foot, measured from end-to-end (longest points of RV/vehicle)

Storage Period: 6 months, from October through the second week in April. Stored items will be released beginning on the second Tuesday in April, courtesy reminder post cards will be mailed out in March 2020 with the designated date of release for your storage item.

Payments: Cash, Check, & All major credit/debit cards

NO Reservations: First come, first serve only!

 

Contact:  Eastern Idaho State Fair at (208) 785-2480 with any questions.

 

 


30
Aug

Eastern Idaho State Fair

When: Fri-Sat, Aug 30 - Sep 7, 2019
Where: 97 Park st Blackfoot, Idaho
Time: Gates open at 8:00 am Buildings and barns open at 10:00 am

Wholesome education and entertainment opportunities are endless at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. The low-priced entry into the fair gives you access to over 200 commercial exhibitors, 70 concessionaires, free entertainment, home arts and livestock exhibits, and more!
The EISF is proud to have the best fair food in the Intermountain West! In celebration of the delicious array of fair food, the EISF is filled with a buffet of food giveaways and contests through the week.
The Fair offers a variety of FUN with all of the great FREE entertainment on the Free Stages and in the West Events Area. Our large grandstand arena featured in the center of the fairgrounds is packed with entertainment day and night.

 

Adult tickets (12 & up): $7.00

Child Tickets (6-11):$3.00

Children 5 & under free!

Senior Rate(65 & up):$5.00


26
Jul

4-H Bingham County Fair

When: Fri-Wed, Jul 26 - Jul 31, 2019
Where: Fairgrounds

4-H Bingham County Fair July 26-31.

Local youths have stayed busy this summer raising livestock and participating in various projects as part of the 4-H program. Now they are showing off their animals and projects for the chance to earn some ribbons and cash!

4H Market Animal Sale is Wednesday July 31st , 2019 at 6:30p.m.

 


20
Jul

Games in the Garden

When: Sat-Sat, Jul 20 - Jul 20, 2019
Where: Demonstration Garden

Games in the Garden

10:00 AM

July 20th

A family oriented activity. We’ll have garden sized versions of some of your favorite games and some new ones.

While our plants are growing and producing, we have other ways of having fun in our garden spaces.
All ages. Remember sunscreen and hats!

 

Located in the GARDEN at EISF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


04
Jul

Independence Day – Office Closed

When: Thu-Fri, Jul 4 - Jul 5, 2019
Where: Fairgrounds

The Eastern Idaho State Fair office will be closed on Thursday July 4th and Friday July 5th in observance of Independence Day.

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