Special Contests

Information about special contests held at the 2013 Nevada County Fair. Many contests do not require an entry form; however, if a contest does require an entry form, it will be specified next to the contest name. If required, simply download the entry form and bring it into the Fair Office or mail the form, along with the fees, to the Fair Office.

Idol Competition
Wednesday, August 7 [2013 Idol Entry Form]
Do you love to sing? Sign up for the Fair’s Idol Competition. Entry forms are available here. Simply fill out the form, print it out, and return it to the Nevada County Fairgrounds Office. Ages 16 and older. Entry forms and pre-registration required.

Special Food Contests
Love to cook? Have a secret recipe that you think could win a contest? Consider entering it into one of the five special food contests held at the Fair. This year’s contests will focus on brownies, breads, salsa, anything chocolate, and potato salad.  Food contests require entry forms, and forms are due by July 19.  Those that participate in the food contests also receive free admission. Adult special food contests are held each evening at 6:30 pm in the Special Events tent. Check out the details here.  

Squash Mobile Races
Attach wheels to a squash and watch it go. Bring a squash and get ready to race on Friday, August 9, at noon in the Special Events Tent. No pre-registration required … just show up and have fun.