Eastern Idaho State Fair returns, sees massive crowd opening day


BLACKFOOT — Hundreds upon hundreds of community members gathered at the Friday afternoon at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.

Despite a chill breeze blowing through and a nearby thunderstorm threatened to downpour on fair-goers, it didn’t stop people from enjoying tiger ears, elotes, turkey legs and other tasty foods alike.

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One of the many vendors at the fair, the Bread Barn has been a staple source of carbs and sweets during the week long celebration. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
One of the many vendors at the fair, the Bread Barn has been a staple source of carbs and sweets during the week long celebration. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com

The Eastern Idaho State Fair goes until Sept.6, for those interested in the events and daily fair schedule, visit funatthefair.com

A teenager holding on during a mechanical bull ride at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A teenager holding on during a mechanical bull ride at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A girl holdes on during the Hawaiin Express ride | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A girl holdes on during a ride | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Rather unique feature this year at the Merchant Square, fair-goers can pay to get inked up at the fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Rather unique feature this year at the Merchant Square, fair-goers can pay to get inked up at the fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Girls showing a carnie's dog some love at the Eastern Idaho State Fair | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Girls showing a carnie’s dog some love at the Eastern Idaho State Fair | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Alex Clark, a comedian who happens to juggle, juggling giant knives in front of a mom and daughter. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Alex Clark, a comedian who happens to juggle, juggling giant knives in front of a mom and daughter. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Jared Rogerson & Rodeo Wreck performing at the AgWest Farm Credit Free Stage at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
Jared Rogerson & Rodeo Wreck performing at the AgWest Farm Credit Free Stage at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
T.C. Hatter wondering the fair grounds interacting with fair-goers. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
T.C. Hatter wondering the fair grounds interacting with fair-goers. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A man winning a prize while those around him are in awe. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A man winning a prize while those around him are in awe. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A boy on a water boatd ride at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A boy on a water boatd ride at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A mother walking with her daughter as she rides a pony. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A mother walking with her daughter as she rides a pony. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A girl playing one of the many fair games for a chance to win a prize. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com
A girl playing one of the many fair games for a chance to win a prize. | Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com

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