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Nevada County Fairgrounds Country Christmas Faire Results

Last weekend’s 34th Annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgroundswelcomed more than 8,000 visitors and 115 vendors, featured 45 gingerbread houses and 75 coloring entries, and hosted a canned food drive.

The 16 th Annual Gingerbread House Competition featured 45 entries. Of those entries, Best of Show ribbons and gift baskets donated by Tess’ Kitchen Store were awarded to Leeam Eaton, Owen Strolle, Johanna Pease, and Avery Lawson/Joanne Perilman. The People’s Choice/Best of Show Winner was Kathy Kinney, who received a gift basket from Tess’ and a cash prize.

First place winners in the Gingerbread House Competition include Charlie McCollum, Breck Lumbard, Emelina Lumbard, Christian Augustine, Lilah Black, Evie Black, Hazel Duran, Annabelle Husak, and Deacon McCollum (age 5 & under); Leeam Eaton (age 6-8); Finn Beckin (age 9 – 12); Jessa Jaskier (Kits); Owen Strolle (age 13-17); Kathy Kinney (age 18 -64);

Johanna Pease (Special Needs); S.S.J. Stalcup and Ramey Cousins (group – children); Avery Lawson/Joanne Perilman, and Margo Murphy (family); and Christie Harris (group – adult). At Sunday’s canned food drive, Interfaith Food Ministry collected more than 578 pounds of food for families in need.

In addition, the Clear Creek School Errand Elves raised funds for science camp; and Big Horse Works, who provided carriage rides at the Faire, donated more than $300 to those impacted by the Camp Fire.

The names of all the Gingerbread House Competition winners can be found on the Fairgrounds’ website at NevadaCountyFair.com

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    Red Barn Craft Company Booth (corner of Main St)
    Red Barn Craft Company Booth (corner of Main St)

    Mark your calendar for the 30th annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on November 28, 29 and 30. 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, as well as from Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, and New York.

    Exhibit buildings will be filled during the Thanksgiving weekend, giving shoppers a chance to start their holiday shopping with quality hand-made holiday items, ornaments, jewelry, wooden crafts, soaps and lotions, hand-woven baskets, stained glass, candles, beadwork, and dozens of other unique gifts.

    Visitors to the Faire will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, the magical Gingerbread House exhibit, errand elves, and a community bon-fire. Wagon rides around the Fairgrounds will be offered; and Victorian singers, the bell ringing RiverBells, and the Sierra Symphony quartet will perform throughout the event.

    Santa will be available each day until an hour before the event closes, so bring your camera to capture that special photo with Santa. Free babysitting will be offered by Girl Scouts of the Northern Mines Service Unit, so parents can drop off their children while they enjoy holiday shopping.  Errand Elves from Clear Creek School will be available to assist shoppers throughout the event.

    On Sunday of the Faire, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will partner with Grass Valley Elks for a canned Food Drive. Bring a can of food on Sunday, November 30, from 10 am to 4 pm, and receive $1 off Sunday’s admission price (one coupon per person). All food donated will help feed those in need in Nevada County.

    The Country Christmas Faire begins Friday, November 28, and runs through Sunday,

    November 30. Admission is $4 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday.

    The Nevada County Fairgrounds is located at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, 50 miles northeast of Sacramento, off Highway 49. For more information, visit the Fairgrounds’ web site at NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

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    Gingerbread House Competition Results and Canned Food Drive Results

    A successful canned food drive, more than 120 vendors, and 42 gingerbread houses built made the 29th Annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds a success.

    The 11th Annual Gingerbread House Competition was once again a crowd favorite, with 42 entries received. Of those entries, the Best of Show winner was Cathy Rodgers of Browns Valley, and the People’s Choice Award went to Joanne Perilman and Crew of Grass Valley. The Best of Show is chosen by the judges, and the People’s Choice is selected through ballots cast by individuals who attend the Craft Faire.

    People’s Choice winner Joanne Perilman and Crew of Grass Valley
    People’s Choice winner Joanne Perilman and Crew of Grass Valley

    First place winners in the traditional categories include Bailey Ingalis and Jillian Beaver (age 5 & under); Willow West, Hunter Casteel, and Finn Becker (age 6-8); Owen Strolle, Nate Becker, and Molly Becker (age 9-12); Jenna Deutschman (age 13-17); Tina Ennis (age 18 -64); Joan Morton (age 65 & over); Keith Wemple (special needs); Girl Scout Troup 1024, The Awesomes, Sunday School Class, S. Lemons 3rd Grade Class, GVSD 4th Grade, GVSD 2nd Grade, and 1st Grade Clear Creek School (group – children); Yvonne Read (family); and Andres Price (Adult/Group – ages 18 and over).

    The first place winner in the non-traditional categories is Cathy Rodgers (adult/group – ages 18 and over).

    With the help of Grass Valley Elks, Sunday’s canned food drive collected enough food to feed 30 Nevada County families during the Christmas season.

    The names of all the Gingerbread House Competition winners can be found on the Fairgrounds’ website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com. The 2014 Country Christmas Faire is planned for Thanksgiving weekend, November 28, 29, and 30.

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    Nevada County Fairgrounds And The Food Bank Of Nevada County Team Up To Feed Those In Need

    Nevada County Food Bank
    Nevada County Food Bank

    By Wendy Oaks

    Visit the Nevada County Fair and help your community at the same time

    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! The Nevada County Fairgrounds and The Food Bank of Nevada County are teaming up to help feed those in need.

    Bring a can of food (or two or three) to the Fair on Sunday, August 14, and the Fair will give you a coupon for $1 off general admission to the Fair on that day.  The Food Bank will have food collection bins available at the Fairgrounds from 10 am – 5 pm at Gates 1, 3 and 5, which is also where you’ll receive your coupon. It’s that simple!

    All food collected on that day will be given to The Food Bank of Nevada County, which distributes food to those in need in our county.  At last year’s canned food drive, 1,600 pounds of food were collected – enough to feed 750 – 800 families.

    It’s the best of both worlds – fun at the Fair, while helping out in the community. It’s all part of Community Involvement Day, sponsored by YubaNet.com, on Sunday, August 14, at the Nevada County Fair.

    This year’s Fair is August 10 – 14. Visit www.foodbankofnc.org or call (530) 272-3796.

    Wendy Oaks
    Publicist, Nevada County Fairgrounds
    (530) 273-6217
    wsoaks@gmail.com

     

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    Country Christmas Faire Results

    Ginger Bread House Best of Show
    Ginger Bread House Best of Show

    Gingerbread House Competition Results and Canned Food Drive Results

    A successful canned food drive, more than 100 vendors, sixty five gingerbread houses built, and nearly 10,000 attendees made the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds a huge success.

    The 7th annual Gingerbread House Competition was a crowd-favorite this year, with more than 65 entries received. Of those entries, the Best of Show winner was Wanda Dunn of Penn Valley, and the People’s Choice Award went to the gingerbread house built by Joanne, Megan and Sydney Perilman and Cody Lawson (entered as The Perilman’s plus Cody and Crew), all of Cedar Ridge. The Best of Show is chosen by the judges, and the People’s Choice is selected through ballots cast by individuals who attend the Craft Faire.

    First place winners in the individual categories include Madison Nestell (child 5 & under); Sonora Slater (child – ages 6-8); Maura Devlin (child – ages 9-12); Jenna Hook (kits – ages 8 & under); Toria Kinney (teen – ages 13-17); Wanda Dunn (adult – 18 -64); Mary Abbott (adult – 65 & over); Hennessy Tiger Cubs After School Program (group – children 12 & under); That 70’s Group (group – teen 13-17); The Casto Family (group – family); The Perilman Family and Cody Lawson and crew (group – adult 18 & over); and Brailey Sears (special needs).

    With the help of HOPE (Help Other People Eat) in Nevada County, Sunday’s canned food drive collected 547 cans of food and cash donations. These donations will be used at the organization’s December food distribution. HOPE in Nevada County is a program established through the Grass Valley Elks, who partner with the Food Bank of Nevada County to feed those in need. HOPE distributes food once a month to anyone in the county in need of food.

    Ginger Bread House Peoples Choice
    Ginger Bread House Peoples Choice

    The 2010 Country Christmas Faire is planned for Thanksgiving weekend, November 26 – 28, 2010. For information, visit Nevada County Fair or call 273-6217.