SLIDESHOW > Final touches & ribbon cutting

SPOKANE— Attendance is up this year at the Spokane County Interstate Fair which opened on Friday.

Officials say first day attendance was up by 1,022 people.

More than 17,000 people enjoyed the fun on the fair’s first day.

Will Mueller, KREM 2 News

Spokane County Interstate Fair runs through Sept. 5th-14th.

The fair runs through the September 14^th and includes rides, food, and the annual rodeo.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children ages 7 to 13. Children 6 years-old and younger get in for free.

The fair is open each day from 10 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.