GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Bob Batista, the director of the Western Idaho Fair for the past 26 years, is calling it quits after this year.

“I’ve been doing this a long time here,” Batista said. "I love the fair, love working for the county. After a while, like my old boss says, there’s a shelf life for everything."

Watch to hear from Batista about his time with the fair and what's next for him — Long time Western Idaho Fair Director Bob Batista says goodbye

Over the years, Batista has seen many changes at the fair. “I’ve always wanted to add something to this ground that was unique,” he said.

One notable addition is the chairlift, installed about eight years ago. “When we designed it and put it in there, we took it almost parallel down the midway where all the people are, where all the li

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