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Welcome to the Indoor Arena which houses the Beef and Dairy Cattle during the Interstate Fair each year. The barn has several breeds represented and is broke into two sections. First Half includes youth exhibitors, longhorn cattle, lowline cattle, and a few additional open breeds. Second Half includes additional breeds for adult exhibitors. Enjoy your tour of the barn and then visit your local Big R with the coupon below for big savings!
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 1964 (one the the facilities oldest buildings).
SUPERINTENDENTS: Dick Blakley (First Half) and Joe Coppersmith (Second Half).
FAIR FUN: Can you answer all four questions? The answers are located at the bottom of the page.
- What breed of cattle (here the first half only) is smaller than most and part Angus?
- In which corner of the building is the milking parlor located?
- What breed of cattle (here the first half only) originates in Scotland?
- Used to produce a distinct flavor of cheese in one of France's valleys this breed of cattle (here the second half only) was bred to thrive in tough rangeland conditions and high altitudes.
NUMBER OF EXHIBITS: To clarify the numbers, each time an animal goes into the arena to be judged, it is counted as an exhibit. Some cattle enter up to 2 or 3 classes each.
- 2010 – 115 (Youth / 4-H)
2010 – 384 (Adult)
- 2009 – 166 (Youth / 4-H)
2009 – 643 (Adult)
- 2008 – 144 (Youth / 4-H)
2008 – 527 (Adult)
FUN FACT ABOUT THE FAIR: In 2010, sixteen percent (16%) of the Fair's exhibitors were from areas outside of Spokane County. Visit other barns for more fun facts.
DEPARTMENT SCHEDULE: Don’t miss seeing your favorite events with this quick daily guide.
- September 8 – Youth and first half open exhibitors arrive from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- September 9 – Market Steer weigh in for youth exhibitors from 8 to 10 a.m.
- September 9 – Youth Classes begin at 6:00 p.m.
- September 10 - Percentage Lowline judging begins at 10:00 a.m.
- September 10 - NRLA Longhorn judging begins at 1:00 p.m.
- September 10 - Full Blood Lowline judging begins at 2:00 p.m.
- September 11 - Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Clinic begins at 9:00 a.m.
- September 11 - Youth Dairy Cattle judging begins at 10:00 a.m.
- September 11 - NWLA Longhorn judging begins at 10:00 a.m.
- September 11 – Animal Costume Class begins at 1:00 p.m.
- September 11 – Round Robin Competition begins at 2:00 p.m.
- September 12 – FFA Livestock Judging Competition begins at 10:00 a.m.
- September 12 - Adult Highland judging begins at 1:00 p.m.
- September 12 - Adult Pinzgauer judging begins at 3:00 p.m.
- September 12 - Adult Other Breeds / Grade Animal judging begins at 5:00 p.m.
- September 12 - Longhorn Cattle are released at 6:00 p.m.
- September 13 – Youth exhibits are released at 6:00 a.m.
- September 13 – Adult and Youth Dairy exhibits are released at 7:00 p.m.
- September 14 – Second Half Open Cattle arrive between 6 and 10:00 a.m.
- September 16 – Adult Simmental judging begins at 10:00 a.m.
- September 16 – Adult Angus judging begins at 1:00 p.m.
- September 16 – Adult Charolais judging begins at 3:00 p.m.
- September 17 – Adult Murray Grey judging begins at 10:00 a.m.
- September 17 – Adult Shorthorn judging begins at 1:00 p.m.
- September 17 – Adult Santa Gertrudis judging begins at 3:00 p.m.
- September 17 – Adult Tarantaise judging begins at 5:00 p.m.
- September 18 – Adult Second Half exhibits are released at 6:00 p.m.
BREEDS EXHIBITED: Depending upon the day of your visit, different breeds will be available for viewing. The arrival date and times are also listed for you to determine the best time to visit this barn.
- Sept. 9 - 13: Various breeds exhibited by youth exhibitors as well as Brahman, Grade, Hereford, Highland, Limousin, Longhorn, Lowline, and Pinzgauer by adult exhibitors.
- Sept. 14 - 19: Angus, Charolais, Murray Grey, Santa Gertrudis, Shorthorn, Simmental, Tarantaise exhibited by adult (open) exhibitors.
FAIR FUN ANSWERS: How many did you get correct? Find additional QR Codes throughout the barns to access additional Fair Fun questions.
- Lowline Cattle
- Southwest Corner of the Building
- Highland Cattle
- Tarentaise
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