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Drought Tolerant Gardens

April 14, 2014 | Norm

We are busy converting our gardens at the Nevada County Fairgrounds into drought tolerant gardens.  Here’s the transformation of the garden outside of the Administration Office. We’re focusing on using recycled products – this one has recycled asphalt and wood chips.

 drought tolerant gardens 2 (2014) drought tolerant gardens (2014)

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Congratulations to the Northwest Spotted Drafts, d Congratulations to the Northwest Spotted Drafts, driven by Craig Wilder, for winning the 4-up driving competition this morning. 

If you think four horses are amazing, come to the 6:30pm performance tonight and see the six horse hitch class!  You’ll feel the rumble under your feet as they go by. 

Tickets are still available online or at the arena box office.
DISCOUNT TICKETS! Come see this morning’s perfo DISCOUNT TICKETS!  Come see this morning’s performance of the Draft Horse Classic for only $10!  Mention this post at the arena box office for your discounted tickets. 

In this performance you’ll see both Pee Wee and Youth drivers, also the adults competing in the Gambler’s Choice obstacle course and finally the 4-Up Driving Competition. 

See you soon!
The first performance at the Draft Horse Classic i The first performance at the Draft Horse Classic is just a few hours away!  The Percheron’s from the Partridge Family Ranch are taking some quick showers and they’ll be ready to go!

Cassie Partridge (pictured) has been exhibit at the Classic since she was 9 years old!  Ten years later she still loves coming to Grass Valley and competing.

Look for the Partridge Family Percheron’s in tonight’s show beginning at 6:30pm. 

Tickets are still available on our website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com, by calling our office, or at the arena box office once the grounds open at 3pm. 

See you at the Classic!
The draft horses are here! They are getting moved The draft horses are here!  They are getting moved into the barns and also hooking up to get out and stretch their legs. 

Our first performance is Thursday evening at 6:30pm and we’d love to see you here!

Tickets are available on our website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com or by calling our office at (530) 273-6217.
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12:00 AM - KVMR Celtic Festival
Draft Horse Classic
21 Sep
09/21/2023 - 09/24/2023    
12:00 am
Join the beautiful Draft Horses at the 2023 Draft Horse Classic. Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse “up-close” – it’s [...]
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KVMR Celtic Festival
30 Sep
09/30/2023 - 10/01/2023    
12:00 am
The next KVMR Celtic Festival & Marketplace will take place on September 30 & October 1, 2023 at The Nevada County Fairgrounds. The Youth Arts [...]
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Events on 09/21/2023
21 Sep
Draft Horse Classic
21 Sep 23
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30 Sep
KVMR Celtic Festival
30 Sep 23

Coming Events

  • Draft Horse Classic
    09/21/2023 - 09/24/2023
  • KVMR Celtic Festival
    09/30/2023 - 10/01/2023
  • Gem and Mineral Show
    10/07/2023 - 10/08/2023
  • Veterans Stand Down
    10/13/2023 - 10/14/2023
  • International Harvester Sierra Fall Rallye
    10/13/2023 - 10/15/2023
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NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
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GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 95949
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