Enter Your Exhibits in the Harvest Fair

August 30, 2016 |

Entry forms are now being accepted for exhibit entries in the Harvest Fair, which takes place during the Draft Horse Classic, September 22 – 25, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The deadline to turn in entry forms to enter exhibits is 4 pm on Friday, September 16. It’s free to enter, and all exhibitors will receive complimentary tickets to the Friday evening performance of the Draft Horse Classic.

Entry forms are now being accepted at the Fair Office and here. There are more than 100 different categories to choose from, including fruits and vegetables, cobblers, harvest pies, scarecrows, jams, honey, cut flowers, produce characters, and birdhouses. There’s even a “Garden Photo Contest” to share the beauty of your own garden and plants; and an Adult Artistic Corner for those interested in showing off arts and crafts. So many fun categories to choose!

There’s a division for youth and teens, which includes categories like apple face dolls, decoupage, Halloween masks, painted pumpkins, wreaths, table settings, and ceramics. Plus, there’s a Special People’s division for those interested in showing off their talents at the Harvest Fair.

Exhibitors must either submit paper entry forms at the Fair office or enter online between now and Friday, September 16 at 4 pm.  It’s free and it’s simple!

Complete descriptions of all Harvest Fair divisions and categories are available here, at the Fair’s Office on McCourtney Road, or by calling the Fairgrounds Office at (530) 273-6217.

The Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair runs September 22 – 25 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. There are six performances featuring the beautiful Draft Horses – Thursday and Friday at 6:30 pm, Saturday at 10 am and 6:30 pm, and Sunday at 10 am and 4 pm.

In addition to the Draft Horse performances, the Harvest Fair is happening at the Fairgrounds throughout the event. Musical entertainment, Art at the Classic, food vendors on Treat Street and around the grounds, a clogging jamboree, Harvest Fair exhibits, and visits to the barns make for a fun family day at the Harvest Fair.

scarecrows at the Harvest Fair

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Draft Horse Classic Information

August 29, 2016 |

Join the beautiful Draft Horses for the 30th annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 22 – 25, 2016 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Featuring six performances by the beautiful Draft Horses, this event has grown to become the premiere Draft Horse show in the western United States.

The Classic spotlights a variety of horses, teams, rigs and performances; featuring everything from farm wagons, carriages, and driving competitions to dancing horses and racing mules. The stars of the show are the horses, and with more than 120 horses stabled on the grounds, the Classic offers a unique chance to observe them in a multitude of settings.

In between classes, enjoy showcase specialty acts like Gladius the Show, an acrobatic equestrian production that incorporates aerialists, fire, and Roman riding. There’s also the California Cowgirls, chariot and chuck wagon races, and the Bobby Kerr Mustang Act.

Also taking place at the Fairgrounds during the four days of the Classic is the Harvest Fair, which features musical entertainment, a clogging jamboree, food vendors, Art at the Classic, horse shoeing demonstrations, a chance to visit with the horses, and hundreds of community exhibits.

There are six performances featuring the beautiful Draft Horses – Thursday and Friday at 6:30 pm, Saturday at 10 am and 6:30 pm, and Sunday at 10 am and 4 pm – and there are a variety of ticket prices available. Ticket prices are $19 for reserved seating or $16 for general admission at the evening and late afternoon performances; $15 for reserved seating or $12 at the morning performances; and $13 for reserved seating or $10 for children’s tickets. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Fairgrounds Office at (530) 273-6217 or visiting here.

This year’s Draft Horse Classic is September 22 – 25, at the tree-covered Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, 50 miles northeast of Sacramento.

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Start Your Monday at Califia Cafe

August 28, 2016 |

Happy Monday! How about starting the day with a cup of delicious coffee from Califia Cafe’ at the Fairgrounds? The café is open each weekday morning from 7 – 11 am at Gate 1. Did you know that in addition to delicious coffee, there are homemade baked goods at the trolley café? Stop by for a treat and your favorite coffee drink.

Califia Cafe (opening day)

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Saturday: Sierra Brewfest

August 25, 2016 |

Looking for something fun to do on Saturday? How about the Sierra Brewfest at the Nevada County Fairgrounds!

Sample more than 100 beers at this unlimited microbrew tasting experience. Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks and restaurants, enter the Bagg-O tournament to win prizes, and enjoy musical entertainment. The Sierra Brewfest is a benefit for Music in the Mountains. Tickets can be purchased at BriarPatch, SPD, or at the gate.

Visit SierraBrewfest.com for details.

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Tags: beer, Brewfest, entertainment, Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, Music in the Mountains, Nevada City, and Nevada County.

Livestock Meeting to Review 2016 Fair and Plan for 2017 Fair

August 24, 2016 |

Nevada County Fair officials have scheduled a livestock meeting on Thursday, September 8th to review the 2016 Fair’s livestock program and plan for the 2017 Fair.

Future Farmers of America advisors, 4-H leaders, Grange leaders, exhibitors and others interested in the Nevada County Fair livestock programs are invited to participate.  The meeting will be held in the Fair’s Board Room and will begin at 4 p.m.  While no specific timing is assigned to each species, the critique order is small animals, goats, beef, sheep and swine.

“Our livestock programs are critical elements of the Nevada County Fair and it’s important each year that we review what worked and what can be improved to maximize the exhibitors’ potential and provide the public with a positive experience,” explains Fair Deputy Manager, Robin Hauck.

The 2017 Nevada County Fair is scheduled for August 9 – 13. For more information call the Fairgrounds Office at 273-6217.

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Tags: 2016 fair, 2017 fair, 4H, animals, fair, FFA, and LIVESTOCK.

Aerial View of the Nevada County Fair

August 22, 2016 |

Beautiful sky shot of the 2016 Nevada County Fair. Love the trees on the horizon, the colors of Gold Path, and the overall beauty that is the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Thank you, Hawk Bait Aerial Photography, for sharing with us!

Photo by Hawk Bait Aerial Photography.

Aerial view with carnival area (Hawk Bait Aerial Photography)

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