2019 Nevada County Fair Wrap Up

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 1, 2019 

Contact: Patrick Eidman, Chief Executive Officer

(530) 273-6217;

2019 NEVADA COUNTY FAIR WRAP-UP
Record-setting Year for Auctions and Treat Street 

A record setting year for Fair auctions and youth in agriculture, 7,200 community exhibits, numerous community partnerships, T-Rex Races, and more than $1.1 million raised by local nonprofit organizations and food vendors all made for a successful 2019 Nevada County Fair. Below is a wrap-up of the 2019 Fair.

Approximately 96,000 people attended this year’s Fair.

A record-breaking $1,125,000 was raised by local nonprofit organizations on Treat Street and Fair food vendors.

There were 221 lots sold at the Junior Livestock Auction and 59 projects sold at the Ag Mechanics Auction. Together, the two auctions grossed a record setting $736,000 for the youth of Nevada County.  This is an increase of $65,000 over 2018.

This year’s Fair included more than 7,200 exhibit entries. From homemade jellies and jams, photography, fruits and vegetables, baked cookies, quilts, fairy gardens, and homebrew, the Fair’s exhibit program offers more than a thousand classes for children and adults to enter and showcases the talents of the community.

A total of 78 businesses sponsored and partnered with the Fair to fund services and projects, including contests in the special events tent, charging stations, free shuttle rides, and the hay bucking contest. 

One week prior to opening day, the Fair partnered with Vitalant, The Food Bank of Nevada County, Foothill Lions Club, Nevada County 211, NEO, Story Club, Community Beyond Violence, Cinderella Project, Nevada County Diaper Project, Nevada County Pets in Need, Gold Country YMCA, and The White Barn Project to offer Community Involvement Day. As a result, 2,000 pounds of food were collected, 68 blood donors were registered and 54 pints of blood were donated, and 800 books, 300 prescription eye glasses, 75 prom dresses, and 900 diapers were donated.

More than 120 vendors and concessionaires participated in this year’s Fair.

The first annual T-Rex race was held at Sunday’s Destruction Derby. The race, which featured local law enforcement and first responders competed for the coveted T-Rex trophy, made local and national news.

The Fair teamed up with the Nevada County Library on their summer reading program and provided carnival ride tickets as prizes to children who read during the summer. During Fair time, more than 320 coupons were given to young readers in our community.

The Fair partnered with the Nevada County Farm Bureau Foundation to create the Family Farm, an area dedicated to education in local agriculture.

“The Nevada County Fair is a reflection of this community,” said Patrick Eidman, CEO of the Nevada County Fairgrounds. “It represents local partnerships, extraordinary volunteer efforts, hardworking kids in the barns, and amazing generosity.  Our community is what makes this Fair so special, and we are extremely thankful for their continued support. “ 

The 2020 Nevada County Fair is August 12 – 16, 2020.

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Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search For 2019 Fair Slogan

Submit the winning slogan and win a prize package to the 2019 Nevada County Fair

The 2019 Fair theme is all about local foods and farmers – and the Fairgrounds is holding a contest to find the winning slogan for the 2019 Fair. Do you have a catchy or fun slogan that features local food and farmers that you think would be perfect for the 2019 Nevada County Fair? If so, submit it!

Visit the Fairgrounds website at NevadaCountyFair.com and submit a slogan about local food and farmers. Be creative and have fun! If the slogan you submit is selected, you win. The winner will receive a 2019 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 trade-marked slogans will not be considered. The contest is open to Nevada County residents only and runs through November 13, 2018. 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 2019 Nevada County Fair is scheduled for August 7 – 11. For a complete list of contest rules or information, visit NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

Locally Grown Vegetables

Categories: Announcements and Nevada County Fair.

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search For 2019 Fair Slogan

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 18, 2018

Contact: Wendy Oaks, Information Officer, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217;

Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Search For 2019 Fair Slogan
Submit the winning slogan and win a prize package to the 2019 Nevada County Fair

Submit the winning slogan and win a prize package to the 2019 Nevada County Fair

The 2019 Fair theme is all about local foods and farmers – and the Fairgrounds is holding a contest to find the winning slogan for the 2019 Fair. Do you have a catchy or fun slogan that features local food and farmers that you think would be perfect for the 2019 Nevada County Fair? If so, submit it!

Visit the Fairgrounds website at NevadaCountyFair.com and submit a slogan about local food and farmers. Be creative and have fun! If the slogan you submit is selected, you win. The winner will receive a 2019 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 trade-marked slogans will not be considered. The contest is open to Nevada County residents only and runs through November 13, 2018. 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 2019 Nevada County Fair is scheduled for August 7 – 11. For a complete list of contest rules or information, visit NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

Locally Grown Vegetables