Buy Tickets – Nevada County Fair
The 2024 Fair is August 7-11. Tickets on Sale June 1.
This page will be updated June 1, 2024.
Gate Admission (2023)
General Admission Adult—$10
Senior (65+)—$7
Children (6-12)—$5
Children (5 and under)—Free
Community Day (valid for Thursday only)—$5
Daily Parking—$7
(allows one time parking entrance only; no in and out parking privileges)
Event Parking Pass—$25
Special Day Prices (2023)
Wednesday, August 9
Scholar Students Day
Free admission for Nevada County Honor Roll students until 5 pm (by invitation only from the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools)
Thursday, August 10
Community Day
$5 admission all day for adults and children (free to children 5 and under)
Free admission for disabled persons (and a chaperone for those who require assistance) until 5 pm
Friday, August 11
Family Friday
One free carnival ride coupon and free Fair souvenir to first 500 guests
Saturday, August 12
Military Appreciation Day
Free admission for active and retired military (who show ID) until 5 pm*
*For active and retired military members only and does not include family
Sunday, August 13
Sunday Funday
Free admission for children 12 and under until 5 pm
Arena Events (2023)
Wednesday, August 9
Tyler Rich Concert – 7 pm
$30 -$60 does not include Fair gate admission or parking. Arena gates open at 5:30pm.
Thursday, August 10
Bulls & Broncs Rodeo – 7 pm
Presale $8 adult & child, ends August 8, 6:30pm
Regular $15 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under. Does not include Fair gate admission or parking. Arena gates open at 5:30pm.
Friday, August 11
Monster Truck, Pro Rough Trucks, UTV Racing – 7 pm
$15 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under
Does not include Fair gate admission or parking. Arena gates open at 5:30pm.
Saturday, August 12
Monster Truck, Pro Rough Trucks, UTV Racing – 7 pm
$15 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under
Does not include Fair gate admission or parking. Arena gates open at 5:30pm.
Sunday, August 11
2-At-a-Time Stock Rough Truck Racing – 7 pm New for 2023!
$15 for adults, $8 for kids 12 and under
Does not include Fair gate admission or parking. Arena gates open at 6pm.
Transportation to the Fair (2023)
During Fair time, take advantage of our free parking and shuttle buses from Nevada Union High School (39.24011, -121.0570) (map). The buses will take you and your family to and from the Fairgrounds – free of charge! The free shuttle bus runs every half-hour from Nevada Union High School to the Fairgrounds. Shuttle service begins at 8:30 am. The last bus leaves the Fairgrounds at 11:30 pm.
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Nevada County Connects will provide a Grass Valley shuttle bus to and from the Nevada County Fair during the days of August 9-13, 2023, with free fares system wide. The direct-to-Fair bus will be available in Grass Valley and will depart from Church and Neal Streets (in front of Tri-Counties Bank) starting at 10:30 am on Wednesday and at 9:30 am on Thursday through Sunday. The bus runs every 30 minutes with additional stops at the Pine Creek and McKnight Crossing shopping centers and the Tinloy Transit Center. The last departure from the Fairgrounds leaves at 11:00 pm. Call 477-0103, extension 0, for schedules, pick-up points or trip planning. Additional information is available at mynevadacounty.com
