County Fair Entries Open as Prairie Youth Prep Exhibits
Ferdinand, ID · September 20, 2026
Clear September sunshine is spilling across the stubble fields this morning, offering prime conditions for anyone rolling out on two wheels or four. Grab a fresh cup of coffee before the afternoon warms up and the week gets underway.
The Lead
Preparations are gathering momentum across the Camas Prairie for the upcoming Lewis County Fair, running October 1–4 at the county fairgrounds in Nezperce. Bearing this year’s theme, “From the Fields to the Forest to the Fair,” the annual showcase represents months of dedication for local 4-H and FFA youth finishing livestock projects, from show pigs to breeding heifers. For farm families wrapping up a busy late-summer grain harvest, the gathering provides a cherished seasonal pause to compare yields, display homegrown produce, and celebrate rural craftsmanship. Alongside traditional livestock auctions, community organizers are assembling an extensive lineup of open-class home arts, mechanical exhibits, and the beloved Saturday parade through downtown Nezperce. Exhibitor premium books and parade entry forms are available for pickup at the county extension office through month’s end.
Today's Outlook
- High 75°F · Low 50°F — Clear
- Keep a light jacket handy for the cool fifty-degree morning before clear skies warm up.
What's On Around Town
Today
Highway 12 Scenic Byway Cruise Kamiah to Lolo Hot Springs, Kamiah, 9:30 AM Ride the scenic canyon route as autumn colors begin to show.
Trivia with Tina Rivaura Estate Vineyard (21622 Rivaura Ln), Juliaetta, 4:00–6:00 PM Test your team trivia skills on the outdoor patio.
Tomorrow
- Girls Volleyball: Asotin vs. Orofino Orofino High School (300 Dunlap Rd), Orofino, 5:30 PM
Tuesday
Watercolor with Pearl River Arts Kamiah (416 Main St), Kamiah, 12:30–2:30 PM
Library On the Go Hereth Park (1534 Powers Ave), Lewiston, 3:00–5:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Uhlorn Family Farms Ever since Mary Uhlorn purchased the George Willoughby homestead just outside town in September 1901, five generations have stewarded this dryland wheat operation. Their commitment to prairie soil stewardship and family collaboration continues to guide combines across the golden hills each autumn.
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