Palouse Empire Fair closes big run with big crowds

Heaping doses of calves, corn dogs and a carnival were had by all at the 61st edition of the Palouse Empire Fair last weekend.

While final attendance numbers were not available by press time, Fair Manager Bob Reynolds said Tuesday the fair’s attendance was likely up from last year’s total of 24,000.

“Every booth was jam-packed. The place was just electric,” said Reynolds. “Especially on Saturday.”

He said the fair had already banked 90 percent of its annually projected revenue as of Tuesday. That is well ahead of the typical income level two days after the fair. He added staffers still had mor...