Western Idaho Fair Announced the Final Huge 2026 Concert and Big Changes For 2027

We’re still months away from the opening of the Western Idaho Fair for 2026, but the excitement is growing as the Grandstand acts were announced by the organizers over the last few weeks. The 5th and final act was just announced today.

The Western Idaho Fair is also planning big changes for 2027, including extending the dates for the fair.

The Western Idaho Fair Just Announced the Final Grandstand Act For 2026

The Western Idaho Fair will take place from August 21st through the 30th this year in Boise at Expo Idaho. Advanced tickets are on sale for admission, carnival rides, and the grandstand concerts.

The fair organizers announced the final artist this morning. The first artist was announced two weeks ago as Brantley Gilbert.

The second artist was announced as Skillet.

The third act will be Third Eye Blind.

And the 4th concert will be a combo act with multiple artists. The Art of Rap includes Ice-T and Sir Mix-A-Lot.

Prior to announcing the artists, the fair posted a teaser on social media and had followers guess who they think the next announcement will be. The final musician was announced today and it will be country star Lee Brice.

Western Idaho Fair Grandstand Concerts

• August 24th - Brantley Gilbert
• August 25th - Skillet
• August 26th - Third Eye Blind
• August 27th - The Art of Rap
• August 28th - Lee Brice

The next artist will be announced on May 12th, and the final act on May 15th. Who do you think the final artists will be?

The fair recently made another big announcement regarding the length of the fair. Beginning in 2027, the fair will take place over three weekends and won't be open on Mondays and Tuesdays and will begin earlier in August.

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