Palouse Empire Fair a success

Annual fair comes back with a bang

Teresa Simpson, Gazette Reporter | Sep 15, 20220

Teresa Simpson | The Gazette count

Palouse Empire Rodeo Sept. 8-11, 2022. See more fair and rodeo content in the B Section.

After all the restrictions of the pandemic, Palouse residents and surrounding communities were excited to celebrate at the Palouse Empire Fair Thursday Sept. 8-11.

The Palouse Empire Fair's mission is to promote, develop and improve the agriculture, livestock, business, industry and home life of resident families, youth and visitors.

Gates and animal barns opened at 8 a.m. Thursday Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 11. The Fair kicked off with a Senior Citizen Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Council on Aging, which was served by Whitman County Elected Officials in the community building. A Goat...