Nevada County Fair Nominated for Merrill Award

December 15, 2016 |

Congratulations to the Nevada County Fairgrounds on their nomination for Community Involvement Day for the Western Fair’s Association’s Merrill Award. We’re so very proud of this program and our community for supporting local nonprofits and donating on this day – and happy to see it receiving some much-deserved recognition in the Fair industry. Check out the feature story on our Facebook page.

Categories: Nevada County Fair.
Tags: community involvement day, fair, Fairgrounds, nonprofit organizations, and Western Fairs Association.

Good Morning from Califia Cafe

December 14, 2016 |

Good morning, friend! This deliciousness can be found at Califia Cafe, the little red trolley at Gate 1 at the Fairgrounds. The Café is open Monday-Friday from 7 – 12:30 pm, and is located at Gate 1. Coffee, espresso and tea is served with a limited pastry menu. Drive up, get your coffee and enjoy the Nevada County Fairgrounds!

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Categories: Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Tags: Brew Bakers, Brew Bakers Coffee Shop, cafe, califia cafe, coffee, Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, Little Red Trolley, Nevada County, and Nevada County Fairgrounds.

2017 Draft Horse Classic Poster

December 12, 2016 |
Introducing the 2017 Draft Horse Classic poster – featuring artwork titled “Show Morning” by talented artist Elizabeth Hendrix. Don’t you love it! Thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing your talent with us. The 2017 Classic is September 21 – 24.
 
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Categories: Draft Horse Classic.
Tags: big horses, classic, draft horse show, draft horses, equestrians, equine lovers, Fairgrounds, Gentle Giants, Grass Valley, horse show, Nevada City, Nevada County, and Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Thank You, Nevada County Food and Toy Run!

December 10, 2016 |

Thank you to the 157 hard core motorcyclists who braved the rain today to make the annual Nevada County Food and Toy Run possible; and to all those who dropped off food and toys. Thank you all for making many, many children happy this Christmas season! Travel home safely!

Photo by Charlene Martini.

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Categories: Events and Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Tags: food run, Grass Valley, motorcyclists, Nevada City, Nevada County, Nevada County Food and Toy Run, thank you, and toy run.

Now Hiring: Deputy Manager I, Nevada County Fairgrounds

December 6, 2016 |

The Nevada County Fairgrounds (17th District Agricultural Association) is seeking a Deputy Manager I.  Complete job specifications and required qualifications can be found here.

If you are interested in the job, please forward your resume to Rea Callender, CEO () and apply online at Cal HR here. Once online, fill out a profile and then apply to Job Code 29334 (Deputy Manager I, District Agricultural Association – here’s the link for that job).

Categories: Announcements and Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Tags: deputy manager, Grass Valley, help wanted, hiring, jobs, Nevada City, and Nevada County.