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Jr Fair Advisory Board

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The Junior Fair Advisory Board (JFAB) is made up of residents in the northern 10 counties of Idaho, age 14-19 as of January 1, 2025. Their purpose is to provide valuable input to the North Idaho State Fair staff and fair board from different perspectives to aid in making our fair a unique and amazing place to call home. This is the perfect opportunity for those seeking leadership experience and community involvement, and that are driven to encourage growth. This group meets monthly before the Fair Board meeting, second Tuesday of every month at 4 pm. Contact fair@northidahostatefair.com for more information.

Individuals meeting the age and resident requirements are welcome to join the Junior Fair Advisory Board at any point through the year, simply complete and submit the membership form and submit to blake@northidahostatefair.com. JFAB members have an additional opportunity to apply for a scholarship program representing various committees of the board; applications to become available after January 1.

Meet our current Jr Board

The North Idaho State Fair is very excited to welcome our Jr Fair Advisory Board Members:

Claudia Campbell-Chair
Alex Mertens-Vice Chair
Maddie Andres-Livestock Committee Representative
Matthew Greene-Fair Planning Committee Representative
Shayla Tyler

These individuals have unique experiences, a passion for agriculture, and drive to be involved which makes them special additions to the fair family and we look forward to their insight and assistance in making this year an unforgettable experience for the local community.

Info and Application

Junior Fair Board Information

Junior Fair Board Application Form

Jr Fair Board Committee Application Form

2025 Junior Fair Board Agreement Form

Claudia Campbell

Claudia Campbell is 18 years old and will be graduating in May from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. She has attended Charter for the last 4 years. Claudia has also been involved with 4-H for 6 years, completing the market hog project for the 5th and final year in 2024. She will be attending University of Idaho in the fall and will be looking at a future in agriculture.

Alex Mertens

Alex Mertens likes to work with his animals, spend sometime with his friends, hangout with his family, help out at his 4-H club, and help out around the fair by volunteering at Rascal Rodeo.

Claire Kelley

Claire Kelley is 17 years old. She has been involved in 4-H for seven years and FFA for three. She has been showing pigs across the nation since she was nine years old and has fallen in love with it. She is currently vice president of her FFA chapter at Lakeland High School and continues to advocate for the agricultural community.

Shayla Tyler

Shayla Tyler is 15 years old and currently working at Safe Splash to teach young children how to swim. She enjoys 4-H and has been a member for about 7 years. Shayla is also an officer at her school's Key Club, and an active swimmer, and skier.