Bonner County Fairgrounds celebrates expansion.

SANDPOINT — The Bonner County Fairgrounds, home to the Bonner County Fair and a plethora of events, is pleased to announce the expansion of their facilities. 

After receiving a $302,316 grant from the Idaho Parks & Recreation Department, they will build thirty-three campsites for RVs and trailers with ADA accessible bathrooms and showers in addition to a covered pavilion with a seating capacity of 36.  The pavilion is at no cost to users but reservations are recommended, and sites will be $15 per night. 

The grant was made possible through the support of cash match from Crane Construction, Northern Lights, Carter Country Farm & Feed, and the Bonner County Fair Foundation and the support of J.A. Sewell, City of Sandpoint, and Bonner County.  The sites are scheduled for completion by the Lost in the 50s weekend in May and will be open until the end of October each year.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce congratulates the Fairgrounds and their Board of Directors on this successful addition and recognizes the significant contribution these sites will have to keep visitors here to shop, dine and recreate during peak visitor months.

“I hope all members of the community, visitors and events will enjoy the new campgrounds,” said Fair Manager Rhonda Livingstone.  “I appreciate all the work, support, and vision of the Fair Board, Commissioners, BCFF, and other contributors towards this project. Thanks to the Chamber for coverage and support. We love the partnership that has developed between us.”