Facility Rentals
The Nevada County Fairgrounds offers a variety of indoor, outdoor and camping facilities for almost every occasion. Buildings and outdoor facility rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. See our Calendar. Special discounts are available on buildings and outdoor facilities for events such as trade shows, music festivals and livestock shows.
Rental Rates & Policies
Rental Application Form
Contact our Facility Rental Manager at Rentals@NevadaCountyFair.com or at (530) 273-6217 for more information.
Our Facilities:
Ponderosa Hall
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With its warm, wood floors, serene views, and full kitchen, Ponderosa Hall is an ideal building for weddings, lectures, fundraisers and more.
Daily Rental: $650 Room Size: 50’ x 60’ (3,000 sq. ft.) Assembly Capacity: 300 Seating Capacity: 200 Rental includes 16 round tables, 8 rectangular, 200 chairs and use of kitchen
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Whitney Pavilion
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A high ceiling, open-air floor plan and expansive views of the grounds make Whitney Pavilion a wonderful choice for a barn dance or wedding.
Daily Rental: $1,000 Size: 72’ x 150’ Rental includes 10 picnic tables
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Quaker Hill
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Under the shade of tall pines, with its small bandstand, dance pad and concrete picnic tables, Quaker Hill is a beautiful setting for a picnic, family gathering or small musical performance.
Daily rental fees by group size:
(up to 250) $450
(251-400) $550
(400-600) $950
Maximum group size: 750
18 concrete picnic tables, stage, large pit BBQ & gazebo
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The Loadin’ Chute
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Views of lush lawns and a large wooden deck with bench seating at The Loadin’ Chute creates a great location for a variety of events, such as a family BBQ or baby shower.
Daily rental fees by group size:
(up to 250) $450
(251-400) $550
(400-600) $950
Maximum group size: 750
Large grassy area, wooden deck with bench seating
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Main Street Center
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An inviting foyer, high ceilings, and a large floor plan makes Main Street Center the perfect facility for musical performances, trade shows and events that require lots of space.
Daily Rental: $1,800 Room Size: 68’ x 180’ (12, 240 sq. ft.) Seating Capacity: 700 Assembly Capacity: 1,500 Rental includes 30 tables & 300 chairs
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The Pavilion
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A large concrete patio with bench seating surrounding the perimeter, expansive lawn area and situated close to Gate 5 makes The Pavilion an ideal location for company picnics, weddings or bridal showers.
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Sugar Pine Lodge
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Light from the newly exposed copula, warm wood walls and dual roll-up doors make Sugar Pine Lodge a great choice for birthday parties, meeting hall or vendor space.
Daily Rental: $400 Room Size: 39’ x 60’ (2,340 sq. ft.) Seating Capacity: 120 Assembly Capacity: 250 Rental includes 10 tables & 125 chairs
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Main Show Arena
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Lots of seating and open space – and surrounded by the beautiful Fairgrounds – the Arena is the perfect place for a concert, a rodeo, a motor cross event, or anything that requires a large, outdoor setting.
Daily Rental: $1,800 Seating Capacity: 2,500 (approx) Rental includes use of arena box office and concession areas. (Livestock and Horse Barns are not included.)
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RV Park
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The RV Campground is located with easy access from Highway 20 and Highway 49. We have 44 full hook-up sites and 100 water and electric hook-up sites.
Individual camping is on first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are encouraged. One week maximum stay for individuals subject to availability (based on time of year).
Free Wi-Fi for campers Full RV hook-up sites Water/electric sites Dry Camping Dump Station Showers RV Storage
Full RV hook-up sites: $30 per rig/per night Water/electric sites: $26 per rig/per night Dry camping: $22 per night Dump station: $10 per use Showers: $5 per use RV Storgage: $5 per rig/per night Group RV Insurance: $40 up to 100 rigs Group RV Insurance: $80 over 100 rigs For more information visit our RV Camping page
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Northern Mines Building
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Unique in its three-wing design and beautiful murals, the Northern Mines Building is a great location for birthday parties, receptions and craft shows. The layout allows the building to be utilized as a whole or divided into separate wings.
ENTIRE BUILDING
Daily Rental: $1,500 (7,200 sq. ft.) Seating Capacity: 600 Assembly Capacity: 1000 Rental includes 30 tables & 300 chairs and use of kitchen
SOUTH WING
Daily Rental: $650 Room size 40’x 80’ (3,200 sq. ft.) Seating Capacity: 200 Assembly Capacity: 400 Rental includes 15 tables & 150 chairs and use of kitchen
NORTH WING
Daily Rental: $650 Room size 40’x 60’ (2,400 sq. ft.) Seating Capacity: 175 Assembly Capacity: 350 Rental includes 10 tables & 100 chairs and use of kitchen
ARGOSY WING
Daily Rental: $650 Room size 40’x 40’ (1,600 sq. ft.) Seating Capacity: 155 Assembly Capacity: 250 Rental includes 10 tables & 100 chairs
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Contact our Special Events Coordinator at Rentals@NevadaCountyFair.com or at (530) 273-6217 for more information about renting any of these facilities.