Love this photo take at last year’s Fair. The trees!! Thanks for sharing via Instagram, @steelo916. Photo by D. Shorter Sr.
Cioppino Tickets Still Available!
It’s not too late to get Cioppino tickets for the all-you-can-eat Cioppino Feed on March 5 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Tickets will be on sale this week – so stop by the Fair Office on McCourtney Road, call the Fair Office at 273-6217, or download the order form here. Did we mention the cioppino is delicious??
Fiona Ma, Board of Equalization and former CA Assemblywoman, Serves as Guest Speaker to Youth
“I encourage you all to be involved in politics and community service,” said Fiona Ma, Chairwoman of the California State Board of Equalization and former California State Assemblywoman. “If you care, get involved! You can change the laws, and you can make a difference. You get to meet people, you get to help people, and you get to serve people and your community. It’s really the best job.”
Thursday night, Ma addressed more than 25 FFA and 4H students from Bear River, Nevada Union and Placer high schools, and served as the fourth speaker in the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation’s ongoing Speaker Series.
The series, hosted by the Fairgrounds Foundation, brings business education – through access to business leaders and real-life leadership experiences – to local high school students.
Ma was elected to the California State Assembly in 2006, representing the 12th Assembly District. She served three terms until her term ended in 2012. During her term, she served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, becoming the first Asian American woman to ever hold that position since 1850. In 2014, she was elected to the State Board of Equalization, District 2, which represents 10 million people. On Wednesday evening, she was elected the Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization.
During her time in the Assembly, Ma developed a strong interest in agriculture and became one of the strongest voices in the Legislature on agriculture issues. Since 2008, Ma has taken more than 80 different agriculture tours to educate herself about the industry. She remains committed to California agriculture, even giving herself the nickname of “the Urban Cowgirl.”
Ma suggested to the students that they find an area they are passionate about it, and work to make a difference. She encouraged students to “do your homework, be prepared, be charismatic, and be educated. The better educated you are in whatever you are doing, the more you will be respected.”
Ma is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, a Master’s Degree in Taxation, and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
The Fairgrounds Foundation’s speaker series, which began in October, features six speakers and will run through April. Students have an opportunity to hear about the speaker’s career path, how they achieved their goals, insight regarding their area of expertise, and an opportunity for questions. Upcoming speakers include Tom Browning, retired Fire Battalion Chief and current Nevada County Fairgrounds Board Member; and John Paye, former NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers. The series is sponsored by Sandy Ballou of California Outdoor Properties.
About the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation: The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation’s mission is to support and improve the community’s Fairgrounds, and to support youth in agriculture. For more information about the Fairgrounds Foundation, or to become a member, visit here.
Sadie the Balloon Lady at the 2016 Fair
Sadie the Balloon Lady (with Sadie’s Farm-Tastic Adventure) will be returning to Ag-Sperience at the 2016 Nevada County Fair. Sadie was a big hit last year, and we’re pleased to welcome her back! We love planning for the Fair!
170 days until Fair!
Cioppino Feed Tickets – Get Your Tickets!
Have you got your tickets to this year’s All-You-Can-Eat Cioppino Feed on March 5? The Foothill Lions Club always does an excellent job of preparing this feast for us! To purchase tickets, stop by the Fair Office, call us at 273-6217, or download the order form. Yum-O!
Fair at the Glenbrook Basin
Don’t you love this old photo? This was taken at the Nevada County Fair, when it was located in Glenbrook Basin.
Cioppino Ticket Give-Away
We have two tickets to the All-You-Can-Eat Cioppino Feed (March 5). Have you been to one of our Cioppino Feeds before, or will this be your first year attending? Post a comment on our Facebook page, and we’ll randomly choose a winner. Good luck!
2016 Draft Horse Poster
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Draft Horse Classic, this year’s Draft Horse Classic poster features Kate the Draft Horse (who stands proudly at the entrance to the Nevada County Fairgrounds). A fitting tribute!