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 [...]
By Wendy Oaks Local thespians to dazzle the audience with classic country music of Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton Spectators at this weekend’s Draft Horse Classic will enjoy special musical entertainment provided by local performers Chris Crockett, Kris Stepanian, and Nancy Keith. Throughout the evening performances and at Sunday’s late afternoon performance, this [...]
By Wendy Oaks Jim Poole from St. Louis, Missouri, has been selected as the judge of this year’s Draft Horse Classic, September 22 – 25, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Poole has been judging horse shows across North America for more than 35 years, and this is his third time judging the Draft Horse Classic. [...]
By Wendy Oaks “TASTE OF THE GOLD” AND RIB COOK-OFF PART OF THE FESTIVITIES AT THE DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC “Taste” event is held on Saturday, September 24; Rib Cook-Off held on Sunday, September 25 In between Draft Horse performances at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, September 22 – 25, take time to visit two community events [...]
By Wendy Oaks Get behind-the-scenes and meet the stars of the Classic – the beautiful Draft Horses Guided Barn Tours will be offered to visitors to this year’s Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair – giving them an up close and personal visit with the magnificent Gentle Giant Draft Horses. The behind-the-scenes Guided Barn Tours, [...]
Harvest Fair Entry – Produce By Wendy Oaks It’s free and all exhibitors will receive free tickets to a Draft Horse Classic performance Entries are now being accepted for the Harvest Fair, which takes place during the Draft Horse Classic, September 22 – 25, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The deadline for Nevada County [...]
By Wendy Oaks Canned Food Drive, Junior Livestock Auction, Ag Mechanics Auction, and Treat Street all Benefit Nevada County Beautiful weather, a successful canned food drive, more than $380,000 raised for Nevada County youth, and several community partnerships made the 2011 Nevada County Fair a success. Below are some fun Fair facts. On the Tuesday [...]
