Nez Perce County Fair 2026

Plan a family visit to the Nez Perce County Fair, September 24–27, 2026, at 1229 Burrell Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501.

Daily hours — Pacific Time

• Thursday, September 24: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; gates close at 8 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday, September 25–26: 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; gates close at 9 p.m.
• Sunday, September 27: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; gates close at 2 p.m.

No admission or re-entry during the final hour each day.

Admission

At-fair prices: adults ages 13–59, $12; youth ages 6–12 and seniors 60+, $9; ages 5 and under, free. Thursday admission is free before 3 p.m. Friday senior admission is $4.

Presale through Wednesday, September 23 at 7 p.m.: adult admission $8; youth and senior admission $5. See the official ticket page for family bundles and season passes.

Carnival wristbands cost $35 during the fair or $30 presale, valid for one day. The fair does not recommend wristbands for children under 36 inches tall. Carnival hours differ from fair hours.

Additional parking is available off Airway Avenue by the east and north ends of Orchards Swimming Pool.

Official prices and hours | Tickets | Carnival hours

Family entertainment

Visit the Kids’ Zone at the Red Gate for the petting zoo (Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.) and Wild West Fun Park (Thursday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.). Entertainment also includes the Magic of Louie Foxx, Leapin’ Louie comedy, balloon twisting, live music and a photo booth. Check the official entertainment schedule for individual show times.

Carnival hours — Pacific Time

• Thursday, September 24: 4–10 p.m.
• Friday, September 25: 3–11 p.m.
• Saturday, September 26: noon–11 p.m.
• Sunday, September 27: noon–4 p.m.

These are the carnival’s separately published hours; fair gate admission and re-entry close earlier as listed above. Plan to enter before the gate cutoff. Check individual ride height requirements before purchasing wristbands.