Friends of the Fairgrounds: Linda, Ronda, Vicky and David

Meet Linda, Ronda, Vicky and David.  These three sisters (and David, who is married to Ronda) walk the Fairgrounds every day, and “enjoy the sunshine, the green grass, the fresh air, the tall trees, and getting their “steps” in.” They do three to four times around, and it’s been beneficial to their health (Linda has overcome diabetes and Vicky is healthy after a heart attack).   Says Ronda, “I love them too much to lose them, so I walk to support them.”  We’re so glad you’re out here, and thanks for being an inspiration to all of us!

 

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Nevada County Fair Featured in Fair Dealer

The Nevada County Fair is featured in this month’s Fair Dealer for the Merrill Award we received for Community Involvement Day. Go, team, go!! This year’s Community Involvement Day is July 31, and we hope you can join us and find out why this program is so recognition-worthy!!
 
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Hot Coffee and Warm Scones at Califia Cafe

It’s a good day for a cup of coffee and warm scone.  Actually, isn’t any day good for that?! Stop by Califia Café at the Nevada County Fairgrounds at Gate 1 for this deliciousness.  The little red trolley is open from 7 am to 12:30 pm each weekday. 

 

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Monster Trucks at the Nevada County Fair

Who’s ready for Monster Trucks? There will be Monster Trucks and Tuff Truck Racing at this year’s Nevada County Fair. Photo by #pipnorcali.

 

 

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Summer Hours at the Fairgrounds

Effective immediately, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours, which means that the Fairgrounds’ inner-grounds and gates will be open during the week and on the weekends from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The summer hours only apply to the inner-grounds and gate closures; it does not affect the Fairgrounds’ Administration Office or the RV Park. Happy walking and cycling!

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Friends of the Fairgrounds: Meet Pam and Bryley

Meet Pam and Bryley, who visit the Nevada County Fairgrounds each week. Pam says that she loves the Nevada County Fairgrounds because of its beauty, and because it’s one of the few places in Nevada County that is flat and paved and allows her wheelchair access so she can walk Bryley. We’re glad you’re here, Pam and Bryley!

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Caroline Beteta, CEO of Visit California, Featured Speaker at Speaker Series

Caroline Beteta – President and CEO of Visit California, and the State of California’s Director of Tourism – spent Wednesday evening with local students from Bear River and Nevada Union high schools as the final guest speaker in the second season of the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation’s Speaker Series. The series provides students an opportunity to hear about a speaker’s career path, how goals were achieved, insight regarding areas of expertise, and an opportunity for questions.

Beteta shared with students a typical “day in the life” – working with businesses, government, media and consumers – as the CEO of Visit California. She also shared words of advice, including to get involved (volunteer and take advantage of opportunities to gain experience), be persistent (it only takes one yes), never take no for an answer (you can always find another way), be authentic and true to yourself, find your strongest talents by trying a myriad of things, find a mentor, and dream big. She also reminded the students, regardless where they are in their school or career path, to “be the CEO of your own desk every day.”

In her dual capacity as CEO of Visit California and California’s Director of Tourism, Beteta is responsible for implementing Visit California’s $115 million global marketing program and serves as the lead spokesperson for California’s $126 billion travel industry.  Caroline has shepherded the growth of Visit California into a global marketing franchise, delivering millions of visitors and billions of dollars of economic growth to the state every year. She has received numerous awards for her creative work and leadership in the travel industry, including 2009 State Tourism Director of the Year, the Robert Mondavi Wine and Food Award in 2013, and the U.S Travel Hall of Leaders Award in 2016.

Caroline holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of California at Los Angeles, and a master’s degree in Public Administration/Intergovernmental Affairs from the University of Southern California.  She has also completed the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Marketing Management Program.

Beteta and her husband, Art Whitney, are avid supporters of the Nevada County Fairgrounds and have children who were livestock exhibitors. Their generosity to the Nevada County Fairgrounds is evidenced by the naming of the livestock barn – Whitney Pavilion.

The Fairgrounds Foundation’s speaker series, which began in October, featured six speakers. The series, will start up again in October and high school students are invited to attend. 

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Cuteness!

Rescued this little guy yesterday after he fell from a roof at the Fairgrounds. Happy to report that he’s been reunited with his brothers and sisters and is doing just fine. Isn’t he cute?!
 
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