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Bonner County Fair - Country fair with livestock, crafts, produce, displays. Gates open at 10 a.m. Runs through Saturday. Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint. (208) 263-8414.

Deer Park Fair - Featuring livestock, 4-H shows, crafts, vendors, booths, exhibits, and Pee Wee Rodeo. Friday – Sunday. Deer Park. 276-2444.

AKC Agility Trials - Dogs registered with the American Kennel Club will compete against each other in agility. Saturday – Sunday. 8 a.m., University Elementary School, 1613 S. University, Spokane Valley. Free to watch. 299-5538.

The Late Late Open Horse Show - This horse show is open to all breeds from local breeders and trainers. Sept. 17 - 18. 8 a.m., Valley Mission Horse Arena, Bowdish and Mission. 624-2468, www.nonprofitnw.org /morganhorses /id35.html.

Idaho Draft Horse and Mule International - The largest draft horse expo in the Northwest. Sept. 23 - 26. Bonner County Fairgrounds, 4203 N. Boyer Ave., Sandpoint. $7 adults, $6 students and seniors. Grandstand seating: $8 adults, $7 students and seniors. (208) 263-8414.

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