Enter the Gingerbread House and Holiday Ornament Contest

November 7, 2019 |

There are two fun contests for holiday bakers, decorators and crafters to enter at this year’s Country Christmas Faire – a gingerbread house competition and the new holiday ornament contest.

The gingerbread house competition includes divisions for youth, adults, individuals with disabilities, and groups. New this year is a Fairgrounds Building/Scene division for exhibitors who want to create a gingerbread house that represents a building or scene at the Fairgrounds.

Enter your best decorated ornament in this year’s new holiday ornament contest. With divisions for youth, adults and individuals with disabilities, exhibitors can either decorate a premade ornament or make an ornament from scratch. Class descriptions and rules are available here. 

The deadline to turn in entry forms is Friday, November 22 by 4 pm. To enter, complete the process online here or submit an entry form at the Fairgrounds Office on McCourtney Road. It’s free to enter! Ribbons will be awarded to winners in both contests, as well as Best of Show and People’s Choice prizes. All gingerbread houses and ornaments will be on display in Ponderosa Hall during the Country Christmas Faire.

The Country Christmas Faire features of the work of talented artisans who fill the Fairgrounds exhibit buildings with thousands of quality handmade crafts and unique gifts. Visitors can also enjoy holiday music, gourmet festival foods, wagon rides, and a community bonfire. Santa Claus will be on hand with candy canes to greet children, so bring your camera to get that special photo. Free babysitting will be offered by Girl Scouts of the Northern Mines Service Unit in the Tall Pines Building. Errand Elves from Clear Creek School will be available in the lobby of Main Street Center to assist shoppers with packages throughout the event.

The Country Christmas Faire begins Friday, November 29, and runs through Sunday, December 1. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday; and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and free to children 12 and under. Parking is free.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is located at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. For more information, visit here or call (530) 273-6217.

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Tags: Gingerbread House competition and Holiday Ornament Contest.

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours

November 5, 2019 |

Effective immediately the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its winter hours. The Fairgrounds’ gates will remain open during the week to the public, but will close each weekday at 4:30 pm and will be closed on weekends.

The winter hours do not affect the Main Office, which is open during its normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Additionally, the RV Park at the Fairgrounds will remain open during the winter months.

The Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours beginning May 1. For more information about the Nevada County Fairgrounds, visit NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

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Enter the Theme Contest for the 2020 Fair

October 29, 2019 |

The 2020 Fair theme is all about local traditions, and the Fairgrounds is holding a contest to find the winning slogan for the 2020 Fair. Do you have a catchy or fun slogan for the Fair that features a local tradition? If so, submit your ideas at NevadaCountyFair.com and you could win a 2020 Fair package. Photo by Lenka Vodicka.

Lenkaland Photography

Categories: Nevada County Fair.

Fairgrounds Closed to the Public During PSPS

October 28, 2019 |

Due to the public safety power shutoff, the Fairgrounds are closed to the public until further notice. The dump station in the RV Park will also be closed during this time.

Additionally, the Altar Show in the Northern Mines Building (scheduled dates of 10/26 – 11/3) will not be open during the power outage, but please plan to come visit the show after the Fairgrounds reopens to the public.

We understand the frustration of those who enjoy spending time on the Fairgrounds, but public safety and the protection of the facility are our top priorities. We look forward to reopening as soon as conditions permit. 

Categories: Nevada County Fairgrounds.

New Pergola at Lions Lake

October 21, 2019 |

A huge thank you to Zachary Wernke for building this beautiful pergola for the community to enjoy while visiting Lions Lake. Zach, who built the pergola for his Eagle Scout Project, chose to do work at the Fairgrounds because the grounds represent a big part of his childhood. He’s spent years volunteering, attending events and showing animals at the Fair and he has many happy memories here. He said he is proud of the project and to be able to give back to the community. Thank you, Zachary, for your hard work and service!

Categories: Nevada County Fairgrounds and RV Park.

Suggest a Slogan for the 2020 Fair

October 18, 2019 |

Submit the winning slogan and win a prize package to the 2020 Nevada County Fair

The 2020 Fair theme is all about local traditions, and the Fairgrounds is holding a contest to find the winning slogan for the 2020 Fair. Nevada County is rich in history and cherished traditions and we’d like to feature those traditions at the Nevada County Fair. Do you have a catchy or fun slogan for the Fair that features a local tradition? If so, submit it!

Visit this page to submit a slogan. Be creative and have fun! If the slogan you submit is selected, you win. The winner will receive a 2020 Nevada County Fair package that includes two free admission tickets for each day of the Fair, a 5-day parking pass for the Fair, and ride coupons.

Submissions must be five words or less and trademarked slogans will not be considered. The contest is open to Nevada County residents only and runs through November 13, 2019. Entry forms are also available at the Nevada County Fairgrounds office. No phone entries will be accepted.

Each year, the Fair slogan appears on advertisements, posters, banners and on social media; and is used to determine special contests, exhibit categories, and decorations for the annual Fair.

The 2020 Nevada County Fair is scheduled for August 12 – 16. For a complete list of contest rules or information, click here or call (530) 273-6217.

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Tags: fair slogan contest, Slogan, and slogan contest.