Join us for a ghoulishly good time at the Graveyard Ghoul-a at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 27, 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, one for the best costumed couple, [...]
By Wendy Oaks It’s three for three! Bring three cans of food to the Fair on Sunday and receive $3 off adult ticket. Imagine being able to visit the annual Nevada County Fair at a discount, and be able to help the local Food Bank at the same time? At this year’s Fair, you can! [...]
By Wendy Oaks Free glaucoma and vision screenings provided at the Fair on Friday, August 10 The Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley Foothill Lions, and Higgins Diggins Lions are teaming up to provide free glaucoma and visual screening services for adults and children at the Nevada County Fair on Friday, August 10. The services [...]
By Wendy Oaks FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION HERITAGE HOG TO BE SHOWCASED AT JUNIOR LIVESTOCK AUCTION AT THE NEVADA COUNTY FAIR 2012 Heritage Hog Being Raised by Bear River FFA Student Sierra Mitchell The 2012 Heritage Hog will be showcased at the Junior Livestock Auction on Sunday, August 12, at the Nevada County Fair. Proceeds from [...]
By Wendy Oaks Join the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation for its Annual Barbecue Dinner and a Night at the Rodeo on Thursday, August 9, at 5:30 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This fun event is held during the Nevada County Fair, and includes a delicious barbecue dinner that is served on the VIP Patio [...]
By Wendy Oaks The Smith Family of Nevada City has been named the 2012 Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors. The Board chose the Smith Family because of their ongoing participation in the Nevada County Fair and their commitment to youth in agriculture. Chip and Liz Smith moved to [...]
View Larger Map New striping creates safer access to businesses and more efficient traffic flow during Fair This weekend, the County of Nevada completed restriping on McCourtney Road, in front of the Nevada County Fairgrounds, from Brighton Street to Auburn Road. The new striping includes a center two-way left turn lane, through lanes in each [...]
By Wendy Oakes Butch Butler, along with Art and Ann Grosse, have been named to the Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame. The Fair’s Board of Directors recognized the individuals for their long-time support and dedication to the Nevada County Fair. Butch Butler, CEO and President of Butler Amusement, helped start Butler Amusement in 1970 [...]
The deadline to turn in entry forms to enter a still exhibit in the Nevada County Fair has been extended – so there’s more time to enter an exhibit or two in the Nevada County Fair. The deadline for submitting paper entry forms or to enter [...]
July 13, 2012 Want to enter something in the Nevada County Fair? There’s still time! The deadline for submitting paper entry forms or to enter on-line using the Fair’s on-line entry system is July 20 at 4 pm. There are no entry fees for most categories, so simply visit the Fair Office on McCourtney Road [...]
