By Wendy Oaks Sandy Woods, Chief Executive Officer of the Nevada County Fairgrounds, has been elected as President of the Western Fairs Association’s (WFA) Board of Directors. Woods was recently inaugurated at the association’s annual conference in Anaheim. Woods will serve a one year term as President. During the past two years, she has also [...]
WIN IN $250 IN ARTWORK DESIGN CONTEST Submit the winning artwork for the 2012 Nevada County Fair and you could win The Nevada County Fairgrounds is sponsoring a contest to find the best artwork to illustrate the 2012 Nevada County Fair theme – “Barnyard Safari.” If you’re [...]
By Wendy Oaks Gingerbread House Competition Results and Canned Food Drive Results A successful canned food drive, more than 100 vendors, and 50 gingerbread houses built made the 27th Annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds a success. The 9th Annual Gingerbread House Competition was once again a crowd favorite, with 50 entries [...]
By Wendy Oaks Submit your entry form by Friday, November 18 Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical Gingerbread House to enter into the 9th annual Gingerbread House Competition at the Country Christmas Faire, held November 25 – 27 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Houses, bungalows, [...]
By Wendy Oaks The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a costume contest at its Halloween event on Saturday, October 29, from 2 – 5 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The costume parade and contest will take place at 3 pm at the Main Exhibit Building, with prizes awarded following the contest. There [...]
By Wendy Oaks Join us for a ghoulishly good time at the Graveyard Ghoul-a at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29, from 8 pm to midnight. As part of the fun, there will be numerous costume contests, including one for the most original costume, one for the scariest/goriest costume, and one for the [...]
By Wendy Oaks Event part of Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds on October 29 from 2-5 pm As part of the Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29, Nevada Union and Bear River High School FFA students will compete in a Pumpkin Chuckin’ competition, as well as host several interactive booths throughout the [...]
Click on poster to enlarge By Wendy Oaks Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds: 2 – 5 pm Graveyard Ghoul-a: 8 pm – midnight Join in the fall festivities and Halloween fun at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29. This year, there are two events to choose from – “Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds” [...]
By Wendy Oaks Awards for the 25th annual Draft Horse Classic, held September 22 – 25 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, have been announced. Jim Poole of St. Louis, Missouri judged the Draft Horse competitions and halter show. Dwight Gilbert from Nevada was the judge of the pulling contest; and Jake Engler, [...]
By Wendy Oaks Mark your calendar for the 27th annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on November 25, 26, and 27. Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, the Country Christmas Faire features unique gifts and crafts from top artisans from across the state. Exhibit [...]
