The Fair
The Palouse Empire Fair in Colfax is a four-day September fair serving Whitman County and the broader Palouse region, one of the most productive dryland wheat-growing areas in the world. Colfax sits in the dramatic coulees of the Palouse River, and the fair has deep roots in the region's agricultural history.
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The Palouse is one of the most visually stunning agricultural landscapes on earth — the rolling golden hills are especially beautiful at harvest time in September.
What You'll Find There
Livestock shows, grain and crop exhibits, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, fair food, and entertainment celebrate the farming and ranching heritage of Whitman County.
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