There’s so much to do at the Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair! Aside from watching one of the spectacular draft horse performances in the arena, you can take a guided barn tour, listen to one of our many live music acts, visit the buildings to see all the cool exhibits and artwork, witness a live shoeing competition, visit all the vendors and more! Happening September 19-22!
Happy National Dog Day! If you’re looking for something fun to do with your furry friend, head over to the Nevada County Fairgrounds for the Gold Country Kennel Club Dog Show this weekend! This event is not only an all-breed dog show, but also features a barn hunt, a rally and plenty of vendors selling dog-related items! This event lasts all day on August 31 and September 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. And best of all, it’s FREE!
This Saturday, August 24 at 3 p.m., don’t miss Music in the Mountain’s 30th annual Sierra Brewfest! Enjoy beers from over 40 different breweries, food trucks, live music from Elevation and a wine zone all at this event! For tickets and more information, visit musicinthemountains.org!
In preparation for California WorldFest, July 11 – 14, the Fairgrounds will be closed to walkers and bicyclists beginning July 8. The Fairgrounds will re-open its gates to walkers and bicyclists as usual on Tuesday, July 16. This closure does not affect the Main Office, which is open during its normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. For tickets to WorldFest, visit worldfest.net.
Tickets are on sale now for the 33rd Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 19 – 22, at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. There are six exciting performances held throughout the four days of the Classic and each one gives you the unique opportunity to see the magnificent draft horses perform and compete. The Classic is also an opportunity to meet the draft horses by visiting the open barns or taking one of our barn tours.
The Draft Horse Classic showcases almost two hundred draft horses performing and competing and masterfully pulling wagons and carriages, and features exhibitors and hitches from across the United States and Canada.
Between competition classes, the audience will enjoy performances by specialty acts like the California Cowgirls, the CHP Mounted Patrol Unit, and chariot and chuck wagon races. There’s also Gladius the Show, an acrobatic equestrian production that incorporates aerialists, fire and Roman riding. Additionally, with almost 200 horses stabled on the grounds, the Classic offers the opportunity to visit the barns and meet the draft horses up close.
Tickets to this event are on sale now. You can choose from six different performances or purchase a season ticket for all six. Tickets can be purchased by calling (530) 273-6217, by visiting the Fairgrounds Office on McCourtney Road, or online here. All tickets purchased after 5 pm on Wednesday, September 18, are an additional $4 per ticket. There are a limited number of RV spots available for season ticket holders.
Although there is a charge for the draft horse performances in the arena, admission to the Fairgrounds is free so all can enjoy the many activities of the Harvest Fair happening during the four days of the Classic. Visit the grounds to enjoy ongoing musical entertainment, cowboy poetry, a Western Trade Show with vendors selling wares, community exhibits, a horseshoeing demonstration, delicious food, and Art at the Classic.
It’s all happening at the Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 19 – 22, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. For information, call (530) 273-6217 or visit here.
Looking for something fun to do on the 4th of July? Check out the parade in downtown Grass Valley, followed by a celebration and fireworks at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The parade begins at 11 a.m.; Fairgrounds gates open at 3 p.m., entertainment begins at 4 p.m. and the fireworks spectacular kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Music, entertainment, food and refreshments will be offered. Details and ticket prices can be found here. See you on the 4th!
Our first Fun Fair Camp was a success! We had 19 kids attend and create exhibits – potholders, photos, baked goods and clay pots – to enter in this year’s Fair! Such a fun day and we’re already discussing next year’s event! Thank you to all who volunteered and participated.
Have you signed your kids up for the 2019 Fun Fair Camp? This fun day camp gives kids the opportunity to create an exhibit to enter in the Fair. Sew a pillow or pot holder, learn photography, make cookies, or paint a clay pot to enter in the “Farm Fun Planter Pots” division. This day camp is happening on Monday, June 24 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm and is available to ages 6-12. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Stop by the Fair Office to register or give us a call at 530-273-6217.
Are you interested in showcasing your artwork at Art at the Classic, a top-ranked equine and western art show? Held during the Draft Horse Classic, September 19 – 22, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, this equine and western art show features impressive works of art in a dozen categories and more than 100 works by painters, sculptors, photographers and other fine artists. The show has become one of the premier displays of its kind – attracting both art lovers and horse lovers. Artists are encouraged to participate by entering artwork in the show and purchasing booth space at the show.
The juried show is open to all artists over 18 years old whose work reflects a western way of life and includes any equine subject, work on the land, western landscape, animals or wildlife. Entries must be artist’s original design, produced in the last three years, and not previously shown in Art at the Classic. Classes include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, graphic and charcoal, colored pencil, photography, sculpture, miniatures, and anything goes (mixed media). All artwork must be for sale.
If you are interested in participating in this show by entering artwork in the show and/or purchasing booth space at the show, applications are available at here. Or if you have questions, contact Judy Vargas, Director of Art at the Classic, at moc.l1568588902iamg@1568588902sesro1568588902hezno1568588902rb1568588902. The deadline to apply is June 25, 2019.
Introducing Fun Fair Camp, where kids get to create an exhibit to enter in the Fair. Sew a pillow or pot holder, learn photography and prepare a photo to enter, make cookies and take home the recipe to prepare for your Fair entry, or paint a clay pot to enter in the “Farm Fun Planter Pots” division. This fun day camp is happening on Monday, June 24, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm and is available to ages 6-12. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Stop by the Fair Office to register or give us a call at 530-273-6217. Don’t miss out on the fun!