OUR MISSION

To produce an exceptional county fair, administer the year round use of the fairgrounds, and bring the community together to promote our western heritage and rural traditions.

Our board consists of seven local citizens who volunteer their time to carry out the board’s mission. We report directly to the Board of County Commissioners and are subject to open meeting laws and follow county budgeting procedures. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm in the commissioner’s room of the county courthouse. Our meetings are always open to the public. Minutes from our meeting are posted on the Teton County website the following month.

Zoom link for Fair Board meeting

Fair Board members:

John Smaellie, Chair
Roger Kaufman, Co Chair
Cara Olaveson
Brenda Simril
Jared Bevan
Kade Mangum
Open seat - please complete an application if interested in joining our board.

Fair Board Staff:

Lane Hillman
Hallie Poirier

Fair Board Application

Expectations - Board Info

Public Meeting Participation info

Fair Board Minutes:

2024 Master Plan

The Fair Board has worked on a revised master plan to accommodate the goals and future events for potential community use at the County Fairgrounds. Teton County Fairgrounds is geographically located in the center between the municipalities of Victor, Driggs and Tetonia. The Fairgrounds is an incredible place with top notch views for the community to celebrate life. Whether it is a small family picnic at the park, a volleyball game after work, a horse clinic, watching the rodeo, experiencing the Balloon Rally festival, entering a homemade favorite in open class during Fair, or buying a sheep to help support the hard working 4-H kids, life is experienced at the Fairgrounds. Major life events are also celebrated at the Fairgrounds. Celebrations include birthdays, baby showers, weddings, family reunions, memorials and Quinceaneras. How fortunate our community is to have a place big enough to accommodate these wonderful celebrations -including parking!

The County High School programs, University of Idaho Extension, Teton County and 4-H clubs are all frequent users of the County Fairgrounds. The Fair Board also supports and sponsors a number of non profit year round events. With the growing popularity and demand for use of the fairgrounds buildings and amenities, the Fair Board has updated their master plan to address the current and future needs of our valley.

The Fair Board is responsible for planning, organizing, and producing the annual County Fair. The annual Fair provides open class exhibits, workshops, livestock shows and night time events offering a range of community opportunities and experiences. Last year the Fairgrounds sponsored over 500 people to visit the Historical Museum. What a great way for locals and visitors to learn about the history and traditions of this Valley!
The Fair Board is responsible for fundraising, advertising, and collaborating with our 4-H, Rodeo, local non- profits and other partners for year round events.
The Fair Board is responsible for the oversight and care of the fairground's public land and building facilities as well as maintaining any equipment/supplies used in the building, pavilion and arena.

Current Fairgrounds Facilities and Amenities:

The fairgrounds sits on nearly 40 acres, with approximately 20 acres of open space for public use .It is also available for rent for large events including hot air balloon rallies, outdoor adventure training, grass drags, skijoring, motorsport exhibitions and future concert venues.
The 5,500 sq ft Fair Building includes a modern kitchen, smaller meeting room and a 3,500 sq ft open room.
The building is available for rent whether you need an hour or to host a week long event. It is the only affordable venue for larger events and parties in the county including weddings, family reunions, Quinceaneras, non-profit events and parties.
Custom 8.5 x 20 Food Trailer. Currently we offer the food trailer to our Fairgrounds Partners: 4H, the School District and County entities for free. It is also available for private rentals providing an alternative way to cater a wedding or family reunion.
The outdoor Riding Arena is Teton Valley’s largest public outdoor arena. It is the perfect venue for rodeos, roping, barrel racing and horse events, lessons and clinics.
The 25,000 sq ft Pavilion is Teton Valley’s largest public indoor riding facility. It is the perfect venue for horse events, ranch ropings, lessons and clinics.
Lewis-Parish Park and Picnic Shelter consists of 4 acres of mowed fields, a sand volleyball court and horse shoe pit. It is a perfect open area to set up an event tent or host a field day. The picnic shelter may be rented for private gatherings. It is a covered and lighted 1350 sq ft area that includes 16 large picnic tables.

The Fair Board has an incredible vision of the Fairgrounds' potential which includes: rezoning the property for RV camping sites, an indoor arena, a bigger outdoor arena with covered grandstands, new administration offices for both the Fairgrounds and 4-H, classroom and storage space for both Fair Board and 4H purposes. With the help of the updated County Improvement Plan, funds should be allocated to improve and grow the Fairgrounds’ amenities. Our phases are listed below in our 2024 Fairgrounds Master Plan.