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Daniels Family to be Recognized as Family of the Year at Nevada County Fair

Daniels Family of the Year 2014
Daniels Family of the Year 2014

 

Don and Anita Daniels have been named the 2014 Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors. The Board chose the Daniels Family for their long time commitment, participation, and volunteer efforts at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

For more than 50 years, Don and Anita have been actively involved in the Nevada County Fair.  Don has been involved in the Fair since 1951, when he participated in his first horse show at Lions Lake. He was a charter Nevada Union FFA member, has roped calves and steers at the Fairs rodeos, and judged horse shows. Additionally, he has played in several bands at the Fair, served as a local 4H Beef Leader, and volunteered at work days at the Fairgrounds.

Throughout the years, he and Anita have also volunteered in numerous booths on Treat Street. Continue reading Daniels Family to be Recognized as Family of the Year at Nevada County Fair →

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U.S. Forest Service and Partners Talk Wildland Firefighting in Connection with Disney’s Movie Planes: Fire & Rescue; July 18 & 19

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Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue” Trailer 1 – Courage

On Friday, July 18, 2014 from 12:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The U.S. Forest Service’s Smokey Bear will be at Sierra Cinemas located at 840 E. Main Street in Grass Valley, for the matinee premiere of Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue. Smokey will greet movie goers before the 12:30 p.m., 2:35 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. showings.

Then, on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. the USFS, along with Cal Fire, will host visitors at the Grass Valley Interagency Air Attack Base located at 13083 John Bauer Ave, Grass Valley. There will be guided air base tours and firefighting aircraft on display. In addition, a Helitack Crew, Smoke Jumpers and other firefighting professionals will be on hand to answer questions.

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Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue” Trailer 2 – Thunder

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Nevada County Fairgrounds Welcomes Strawberry Music Festival

 

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is pleased to announce that this year’s Strawberry Music Festival will be held at the beautiful tree-covered Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on September 11 – 14.

This popular music festival – which features four days of music, camping and recreation – draws thousands of musicians, entertainers, and music enthusiasts from across the United States each year.  The festival features a wide range of musical acts, representing many different musical genres, including Americana, bluegrass, blues, folk, swing, rock, Cajun, Celtic and gospel.

Last year, Strawberry Music’s Fall Festival was cancelled due to the Rim Fire that burned around their festival home near Yosemite.  After being denied a permit for this year’s fall festival at Camp Mather, they came to the Nevada County Fairgrounds to ask for sanctuary so that the festival could continue.

The Strawberry Music Festival is one of several popular, world-class music festivals held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds each year. This year’s line-up includes the California Bluegrass Festival, June 12 – 15; Music in the Mountain’s SummerFest Outdoor Series,
June 26 – July 3; California WorldFest, July 10 – 13; and the Celtic Fest, September 26 – 28.

For more information about the Strawberry Music Festival, call (209) 984-8630 or visit www.strawberrymusic.com. For information about the Nevada County Fairgrounds, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

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Destruction Derby is Back to the 2014 Nevada County Fair

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Community planning meeting scheduled for May 8 at 6 pm at Ponderosa Hall 

It’s back – the Destruction Derby at the Nevada County Fair!  This year’s Derby, held on Sunday of the Nevada County Fair, will be locally produced by five of Nevada County’s Rotary Clubs – The Rotary Club of Nevada City, Rotary Club of Nevada County South, 49er Breakfast Rotary of Nevada City, Penn Valley Rotary, and Rotary Club of Grass Valley.

To prepare for this exciting Fair-time event, Rotary has scheduled a planning meeting for the community – for potential drivers, sponsors and derby enthusiasts – on Thursday, May 8, from 6 – 7 pm at Ponderosa Hall at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

This is a chance to get together to discuss the Derby, find out how to be a driver in this event, learn more about this year’s plans for the Derby, and give feedback on how to make this one of the best events of the Nevada County Fair.  Additionally, registration forms will be available for drivers interested in entering the Derby.

“The Nevada County Fairgrounds is extremely pleased that the Rotarians, who are leaders in our community, are taking on the production of the Destruction Derby at the Fair,” said Sandy Woods, CEO of the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

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Seeking Community Showcase Acts for the Nevada County Fair

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Applications available for those interested in performing or demonstrating at this year’s Fair 

The Nevada County Fair is now accepting applications for local entertainers and community acts to perform at the 2014 Nevada County Fair, August 6 – 10.  Do you have a dance group you’d like to see perform at the Fair? Does your group have a skill they’d like to demonstrate to Fair-goers? Want to do a martial arts demonstration or a cheerleading demonstration or show off your baton twirling skills? If so, the Fairgrounds wants your application. This is a great way to share your talents with the community!

Applications are now available on the website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com.  To be considered, the application must be returned to the Fairgrounds by June 2. There is no paid compensation for community showcases and demonstrations.

The application is for those interested in performing on the Dance Pad (available afternoon and evening hours); The Green (available during afternoon hours); or the Tumbleweed Stage (available evening hours only).

This year’s Fair is August 6 – 10, and the theme is “Simply Fun.” For more information, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

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Win $250 in Artwork Design Contest – Nevada County Fair

Winner 2012 artwork design by Sandy Gold of Grass Valley

Winner 2012 artwork design by Sandy Gold of Grass Valley

Submit the winning artwork for the 2014 Nevada County Fair and you could win $250

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is sponsoring a contest to find the best artwork to illustrate the 2014 Nevada County Fair theme. This year, we have two themes to choose from – “Simply Fun” OR “Lambs, Ham, Quilts and Jams.”  The winning art will determine which of these two themes we choose for the 2014 Nevada County Fair. If you’re a talented artist, and you’d like $250, this is the contest to enter!

The contest, which is open to Nevada County residents only, takes place now through Friday, January 17.  If you submit the winning artwork, you will win $250 and a 2014 Nevada County Fair package that includes admission tickets, parking and carnival coupons. Additionally, the winning artwork will be used on various Fair promotional pieces, print ads, buttons, banners, posters, and flyers.

Interested artists may use any medium and can submit up to three entries, which must be on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper. Artists can submit artwork for either or both themes. Entries can be delivered to the Fairgrounds Office at 11228 McCourtney Road or mailed to the Fair Office at PO Box 2687, Grass Valley, CA  95945. A complete set of rules can be found on the Fair’s website at NevadaCountyFair.com, or by calling the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217.

Dawn Narvaez of Penn Valley submitted the theme of “Simply Fun,” and Carol Jarosik of Grass Valley submitted the theme of “Lambs, Hams, Quilts and Jams.” Both theme names were chosen from the more than 185 theme names submitted during our community contest to determine the theme for the 2014 Nevada County Fair, held August 6 – 10.
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Ginerbread House Contest at Nevada County Fairgrounds

2012 Best of Show: Wanda Dunn

Create a gingerbread house and win!  

Submit your entry form by Friday, November 22

Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical Gingerbread House to enter into the 11th annual Gingerbread House Competition at the Country Christmas Faire, held November 29, November 30 and December 1 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.

Houses, bungalows, cottages, and castles fashioned from spicy gingerbread will be displayed for holiday shoppers to enjoy at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend festivities.

Competitors may enter any of the many categories, including children, teens, adults, special needs, families, and groups.  There’s even a category for children under 8 years of age who want to enter a house made by a kit.

Ribbons are given to all winners, and, additionally, the Best of Show winner will receive $100. A special gift basket from Tess’ Kitchen Store will be also awarded to the Best of Show winner and the People’s Choice Award.

Entry forms must be received at the Fairgrounds between now and Friday, November 22 by 4 pm. The actual gingerbread house entry must be delivered to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 26 between the hours of 11 am – 6 pm.  The cost is $2 to enter, and all Gingerbread House exhibitors will receive two free passes to the Country Christmas Faire.

Entry forms and a complete list of rules can be picked up at the Fairgrounds office on McCourtney Road, or downloaded from the Fair’s website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

The 29th annual Country Christmas Faire begins Friday, November 29, and runs through Sunday, December 1.  The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday; and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is $5; however, Faire-goers will receive one free admission for each paid parking pass.

Talented artisans fill the Fairgrounds exhibit buildings with quality hand-made crafts and unique gifts, so you can get all your holiday shopping done in one location. Visitors to the Faire will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, wagon rides, and a community bon-fire. Santa Claus will be on hand to greet children, so bring your camera to get that special photo. Santa will be available each day until an hour before closing time.

Free babysitting will be offered so parents can drop off their children while they enjoy holiday shopping, and errand elves will be available to assist shoppers throughout the event.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is located at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. For more information, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.
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Cal-Fire Lifts Barn Ban in Nevada County November 1, 2013

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Residential Debris Burn Demonstration

However, burn permits are required.

Burning can only be done on a PERMISSIVE BURN DAY. You must call 530-274-7928 in Western Nevada County and 530-582-1027 in the Truckee area to see if it is a Permissive Burn day before you start burning

Escaped residential debris burns continue to be a leading cause of fire suppression calls in Nevada County. Learning to safely and cleanly burn vegetation debris helps to minimize smoke emissions and allows firefighters time to respond to true emergencies. It is your responsibility to know and follow local and state burning regulations. Failure to follow these regulations is a misdemeanor offense and you may be fined and prosecuted for the expense of containing a wildfire.

Visit the Fire Safe Council website to:

Burning is banned in the city limits of Grass Valley & Nevada City

Try the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County’s Chipping Program instead
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Halloween Fun at the Nevada County Fair Grounds

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 FROM 2 – 5 PM

Join in the fall festivities and Halloween fun at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 26. Rain or shine, in costume or in street clothes, don’t miss out on the fun!

Bring your family and friends for some Halloween fun from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, October 26.  Hot dogs will be served by Bill’s Chuckwagon, and there will be treats for the kids, a cupcake walk, and lots of games. Plus, you don’t want to miss the costume contests and a chance to win some great prizes!

The cost for the Halloween event at the Fairgrounds is only $5 per person and includes food, treats, games, and entertainment!  Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event. This family-friendly Halloween event is hosted by the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, and sponsored by Cirino’s at Main Street.

For additional information, call the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217 or visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com

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Nevada County Fairgrounds Change for 2014 Draft Horse Classic

 

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New Dates: September 18 – 21, 2014

The dates for the 2014 Draft Horse Classic in Grass Valley have been changed to September 18 – 21, 2014.   All ticket sale orders will begin May 1, 2014.  At that time, you’ll be able to order your tickets by FAX, mail, phone, or walk-in. On-line ticket sales will begin June 2. To get the best seats, place your ticket order early!

Mark your calendar and save the date for the 2014 Draft Horse Classic, which takes place September 18 – 21 at the tree-covered Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, 50 miles northeast of Sacramento.  For additional information, visit the Fairgrounds website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call the Fairgrounds Office at (530) 273-6217.

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