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Nevada County Fairgrounds Announces New CEO

The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Dale Chasse. Mr. Chasse will assume his role on Tuesday, February 1, 2022….(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Announces Resignation of CEO

The Nevada County Fairgrounds has announced that Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Eidman, has resigned in order to pursue a job opportunity out of state. His resignation is effective September 10, 2021…(more)

Longtime Fair Supporter Bart Riebe to Be Inducted into the Nevada County Fair Hall of Fame

Bart Riebe has been attending the Nevada County Fair for 65 years. He has supported the Junior Livestock Auction by purchasing market animals for four decades. He has sponsored fundraisers, giveaways, and special events…(more)

Joint Statement on the 2021 Nevada County Fair

Attached is a joint statement from the Nevada County Fair, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, the Nevada County Public Health Department, and other local health leaders on protecting the health and safety of fairgoers…(more)

Blue Ribbons Already Awarded to Two Nevada County Fair Supporters

Before judges get to work examining the first exhibits of the Nevada County Fair, two special blue ribbons have already been awarded…(more)

Community Involvement Day Aug. 2, 2021

Community Involvement Day is an opportunity for people to donate goods to local nonprofits in exchange for 2-for-1 advance sale ticket coupons for the Fair.  Those who donate blood to Vitalant will receive a free admission ticket to Fair…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Fundraiser: Drive Thru Italian Pasta Dinner

The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, in partnership with the Foothill Lions Club, is hosting a Drive Thru Italian Pasta Dinner as a fundraiser for the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now at NevadaCountyFair.com for a delicious Italian pasta dinner….(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation Makes $100,000 Donation to Fairgrounds

The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation made a generous donation of $100,000 to the Nevada County Fairgrounds and will begin a membership drive for 2021 to continue raising much-needed funds for the Nevada County Fairgrounds…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search for 2021 Fair Slogan

Given the unprecedented year of 2020, and in hopeful anticipation of the 2021 Fair, the Nevada County Fair theme for 2021 is all about optimism, resiliency, and coming together as a community. To find the perfect slogan for the 2021 Fair, the Fairgrounds is offering a slogan contest. Do you have an idea for a catchy or fun slogan that captures the spirit of the 2021 Fair theme? If so, submit it! …(more)

Simi Lyss Inducted into Nevada County Fairgrounds Hall of Fame

The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors recently inducted Dr. Simi Lyss into the Nevada County Fairgrounds Hall of Fame. The Board recognized Lyss as the 2020 Hall of Fame inductee for his longtime service and commitment to the Nevada County Fairgrounds…(more)

2020 Nevada County Fair Online Junior Livestock and Ag Mechanics Auction

The Nevada County Fairgrounds, in partnership with the Nevada County Livestock Producers, will host an online Junior Livestock and Ag Mechanics Auction on August 13 – 15 at NevadaCountyFair.com. The auction opens at 9 am on August 13 and begins closing on August 15 at 9 am, with lots closing in 90 second intervals until the final lot is complete…(more)

2020 Draft Horse Classic Canceled 

Due to continued COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted Tuesday evening to cancel the 2020 Draft Horse Classic… (more)

2020 Nevada County Fair Canceled Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted Tuesday evening to cancel the 2020 Nevada County Fair due to the COVID-19 public health crisis.  The Board also voted to authorize an online junior livestock and ag mechanics auction. … (more)

Nevada County Fair Board Postpones 2020 Fair Decision

At the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors meeting Tuesday evening, the decision regarding the status of the 2020 Nevada County Fair was postponed…(more)

Fair Board Cancels Poultry Show At 2020 Nevada County Fair

Due to the continued presence of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday night to cancel live poultry exhibits and the poultry and market egg show at the 2020 Nevada County Fair…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation Hosts Annual Cioppino And Pasta Feed

Join the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation at its tenth annual All-You-Can-Eat Cioppino and Pasta Feed on Saturday, March 7 in Ponderosa Hall at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 pm and dinner service begins at 6 pm…(more)

Treat Street Booth Available

The Nevada County Fairgrounds has a vacant Treat Street booth and is seeking a local nonprofit group to operate the booth at the 2020 Nevada County Fair, August 12 – 16. This is a unique fundraising opportunity for a local organization and a fun way to be part of Treat Street at the Nevada County Fair!…(more)

Country Christmas Faire Results

The 35th Annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds welcomed more than 110 vendors, featured a gingerbread house and a new holiday ornament contest, and partnered with the Interfaith Food Ministry to offer a community canned food drive…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds, Interfaith Food Ministry Team Up For A Canned Food Drive At The Country Christmas Faire

Donate a can of food on Sunday, December 1, and receive $1 off admission…(more)

Country Christmas Faire November 29, 30 and December 1

The 35th annual Country Christmas Faire is happening at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on November 29, 30 and December 1…(more)

Enter The Gingerbread House And Holiday Ornament Contests At The Country Christmas Faire

There are two fun contests for holiday bakers, decorators and crafters to enter at this year’s Country Christmas Faire – a gingerbread house competition and the new holiday ornament contest…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search For 2020 Fair Slogan

The Fairgrounds is holding a contest to find the winning slogan for the 2020 Fair. Do you have a catchy or fun slogan for the Fair that features a local tradition? If so, submit it!…(more)

2019 Nevada County Fair Wrap Up

A record setting year for Fair auctions and youth in agriculture, 7,200 community exhibits, numerous community partnerships, T-Rex Races, and more than $1.1 million raised by local nonprofit organizations and food vendors all made for a successful 2019 Nevada County Fair…(more)

Draft Horse Classic Awards Announced

Awards for the 33rd annual Draft Horse Classic, held September 19 – 22 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, have been announced…(more)

Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair: September 19 – 22, 2019

The 33rd Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair is happening this week, September 19 – 22, at the tree-covered Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley…(more)

Enter Your Exhibits In The Harvest Fair At The Draft Horse Classic

For those interested in entering an exhibit in the Harvest Fair at the Draft Horse Classic, entry forms are now being accepted.  The deadline to turn in exhibit entry forms is 4 pm on Friday, September 13…(more)

Arena Events At The 2019 Nevada County Fair

This year’s Nevada County Fair features a full line up of excitement and high-powered action in the arena each night! Wednesday night kicks off the arena events with the Flying U Extreme Rodeo, Thursday is the all new Motocross Madness, Friday and Saturday nights showcase Monster Trucks and Rough Trucks, and Sunday night is the Destruction Derby…(more)

Nevada County Fair Tickets On Sale Now: Buy Early And Save

Tickets for the Nevada County Fair are on sale now. Purchase your admission and carnival tickets before Fair begins to save time and money. Arena event tickets are also on sale now, so buy early before they sell out…(more)

Hansen Family To Be Recognized As Family Of The Year At The Nevada County Fair

The Hansen Family – Jeff, Andrea, Savannah May and Russell – have been named the 2019 Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors. The Board chose the Hansen Family for their ongoing support of local youth in agriculture and their volunteer efforts and dedication to the Nevada County Fair…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds And Community Organizations Team Up For Community Involvement Day On July 29

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is teaming up with local, nonprofit organizations on July 29 for Community Involvement Day…(more)

Enter An Exhibit In The 2019 Nevada County Fair

Want to enter an exhibit in the Fair? The Nevada County Fair’s Competition Handbook, which includes all the information you need to enter exhibits in this year’s Fair, is now available…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Hosts Job Fair For 2019 Fair Season Jobs

If you’re interested in working during the 2019 Fair season and being part of the Fair team, plan to attend the Nevada County Fair Job Fair on Tuesday, June 11, from 3 – 6 pm in Main Street Center at Gate 1 at the Fairgrounds...(more)

Fair Board Cancels Poultry Show at 2019 Nevada County Fair

Due to an outbreak of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday night to cancel the poultry show and poultry exhibits at the 2019 Nevada County Fair...(more)

Fairgrounds Foundation to Host Annual Cioppino and Pasta Feed

Tickets are on sale now for the Fairgrounds Foundation’s annual all-you-can-eat Cioppino and Pasta Feed, March 2, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds...(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Board Names New CEO

The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors announced that Patrick Eidman has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nevada County Fairgrounds, effective immediately...(more)

Country Christmas Faire Results

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

Country Christmas Faire November 23, 24 and 25

The 34th annual Country Christmas Faire is happening at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on November 23, 24 and 25...(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds, Interfaith Food Ministry Team Up For A Canned Food Drive At The Country Christmas Faire

Donate a can of food on Sunday, November 25, and receive $1 off admission...(more)

Country Christmas Faire Coloring Contest

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is offering a coloring contest for children and adults as part of the annual Country Christmas Faire, November 23 – 25, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds...(more)

Create A Gingerbread House And Win!

Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical gingerbread house to enter in the 16th annual Gingerbread House Competition at the Country Christmas Faire, held November 23, 24, and 25 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours

Gates close at 4:30 pm on weekdays and are closed on weekends…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search For 2019 Fair Slogan

Do you have a catchy or fun “local food and farmers” slogan that you think would be perfect for the 2019 Nevada County Fair? Send it in, and you could win a 2019 Fair Package…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search For Chief Executive Officer

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Executive Officer…(more)

32nd Annual Draft Horse Classic Awards Announced

Awards for the 32nd annual Draft Horse Classic, held September 21 – 23 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, have been announced…(more)

Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair: September 21 – 23, 2018

Grass Valley, California – The 32nd Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair is happening this week, September 21 – 23, at the tree-covered Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley…(more)

2018 Nevada County Fair Wrap-Up

Record-setting Year for Junior Livestock Auction, Ag Mechanics Auction…(more)

Nevada County Fair Schedules Livestock Meeting

Nevada County Fair officials have scheduled a livestock meeting for Tuesday, September 11, to review the 2018 Fair’s livestock exhibits and to plan for the 2019 Fair…(more)

Enter Your Exhibits In The Harvest Fair At The Draft Horse Classic

It’s free and all exhibitors will receive free tickets to a Draft Horse Classic performance…(more)

Arena Events At The 2018 Nevada County Fair

This year’s Nevada County Fair features a full line up of excitement and loud, crazy fun in the arena each night, including the all new Truck and Tractor Pulls…(more)

Prechter Family To Be Recognized As Family Of The Year At The Nevada County Fair

Mark and Michelle Prechter have been named the 2018 Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors…(more)

Nevada County Fair Tickets On Sale Now: Buy Early And Save

Fair Office to extend its hours and open the weekend before the Fair for discounted tickets!…(more)

Myra Davies To Be Inducted Into Nevada County Fair’s Hall Of Fame

The Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors has announced that Myra Davies will be inducted into the Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame…(more)

Local Lions Club And Nevada County Fairgrounds Team Up To Provide Free Vision/Hearing Screening Services

Free screenings are part of Community Involvement Day, July 30…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds And Community Organizations Team Up For Community Involvement Day On July 30

Participate and receive buy one, get one coupons for admission tickets to the Fair…(more)

Enter An Exhibit In The Nevada County Fair

Competition Handbook now available and includes all the information needed to enter exhibits in the Fair…(more)

Job Fair June 5 for Fair 2018 Season Jobs

If you’re interested in working during the 2018 Fair season, plan to attend the Nevada County Fair Job Fair on Tuesday, June 5, from 3 – 6 pm at Main Street Center at Gate 1 at the Fairgrounds…(more)

Fairgrounds Foundation to Host Cioppino and Pasta Feed

Join the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation at its eighth annual All-You-Can-Eat Cioppino and Pasta Feed on Saturday, March 3 in Ponderosa Hall at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 pm and dinner service begins at 6 pm…(more)

Country Christmas Faire Coloring Contest

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is offering a coloring contest for children and adults as part of the annual Country Christmas Faire, November 24 – 26, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds…(more)

Country Christmas Faire

The 33rd annual Country Christmas Faire is returning to the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on November 24, 25 and 26.
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Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley Elks Team Up For A Canned Food Drive At The Country Christmas Faire

Donate a can of food on Sunday, November 26, and receive $1 off admission…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours

Nov. 3rd: Effective immediately the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its winter hours. This change in hours means that the Fairgrounds’ inner grounds and gates will be locked at 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends…(more)

Create A Gingerbread House And Win!

Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical gingerbread house to enter in the 15th annual Gingerbread House Competition at the Country Christmas Faire, held November 24, 25, and 26 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation To Offer Third Season Of Speaker Series For Youth

The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is launching its third season of the Fairgrounds Foundation Speaker Series…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search For 2018 Fair Slogan

Submit the winning slogan and win a prize package to the 2018 Nevada County Fair…(more)

31st Annual Draft Horse Classic Awards Announced

Awards for the 31st annual Draft Horse Classic, held September 21 – 24 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, have been announced…(more)

Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair in Grass Valley

Grass Valley, California – Majestic Draft Horse performances, breathtaking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse “up close” are all part of the festivities at the 31st Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 21 – 24, at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds…(more)

Western Music Fest and Free Musical Entertainment at the Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair

Happening all four days at the Fairgrounds during the Draft Horse Classic, September 21 – 24, is the Harvest Fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley…(more)

Guided Barn Tours Offered At This Year’s Draft Horse Classic

Guided barn tours ($15, reservations required) are available to visitors at this year’s Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 21 – 24, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds…(more)

Enter Your Exhibits In The Harvest Fair At The Draft Horse Classic

It’s free and all exhibitors will receive free tickets to a Draft Horse Classic performance…(more)

Nevada County Fair Schedules Livestock Meeting

Nevada County Fair officials have scheduled a livestock meeting for Tuesday, September 5, to review the 2017 Fair’s livestock exhibits and to plan for the 2018 Fair…(more)

Roger Ingram Receives 2017 Blue Ribbon Award

Roger Ingram of Grass Valley has been named the 2017 Blue Ribbon Award recipient by the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors. The award was created by Western Fairs Association (WFA), a nonprofit trade association serving the Fair industry, to recognize those who support and contribute to the quality of their local Fair…(more)

Exciting Contests And Activities Happening Each Day At The Nevada County Fair!

At the Nevada County Fair, August 9 – 13, there are exciting contests and activities happening each day of the Fair! Here are a few of the fun contests planned for this year’s Fair…(more)

Arena Events At The 2017 Nevada County Fair

This year’s Nevada County Fair features a full line up of excitement and loud, crazy fun in the arena each night. Wednesday and Thursday night features the Flying U Extreme Rodeo, Friday and Saturday night features Monster Trucks and Tuff Truck racing, and Sunday night is the return of the Destruction Derby…(more)

Karen Henderson And Jim Drew, Robin Hauck To Be Inducted Into Nevada County Fair’s Hall Of Fame

Tickets for the Nevada County Fair are on sale now. Purchase your admission, carnival tickets, and arena event tickets before the Fair begins and save money!..(more)

Nevada County Fair Tickets On Sale Now: Buy Early And Save

Brad and Alana Fowler have been named the 2017 Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors…(more)

Fowler Family To Be Recognized As Family Of The Year At The Nevada County Fair

Brad and Alana Fowler have been named the 2017 Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors…(more)

Local Lions Club And Nevada County Fairgrounds Team Up To Provide Free Vision Screening Services

The Foothill Lions Club, in conjunction with the Northern California Lions Sight Association, will provide free glaucoma and visual screening services for adults and children at the Nevada County Fair’s Community Involvement Day on Monday, July 31, from 1 – 6 pm at Gate 1 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds…(more)

Nevada County Fairgrounds And Community Organizations Team Up For Community Involvement Day On July 31

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is teaming up with local, nonprofit organizations – the Food Bank of Nevada County, Foothill Lions, Nevada County 2-1-1, NEO Youth Center, Story Club, Community Beyond Violence (formerly Domestic Violence Coalition), Cinderella Project, The Karing Closet, and BloodSource – on July 31 for Community Involvement Day…(more)


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