Majestic Draft Horse performances, breathtaking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse “up-close” are all part of the festivities at the 31st Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 21 – 24, at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Featuring six different performances by the Draft Horses, this event has become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States. The Classic spotlights a variety of horses, teams, and performances; featuring everything from farm wagons, carriages, and driving competitions to dancing horses and racing mules. The stars of the show are the horses, and with more than 120 horses stabled on the grounds, the Classic offers a unique chance to observe them in a multitude of settings.
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. There is a small transaction fee if you order your tickets online. As a reminder, all tickets purchased after 5 pm on Wednesday, September 20, are an additional $4 per ticket.
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 musical entertainment, a Western Trade Show with vendors selling wares, the Harvest Fair agricultural competitions and community exhibits, a horseshoeing demonstration, delicious food, and Art at the Classic. Plus, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to visit the barns and meet the famous Draft Horses. We even offer guided barn tours!
New this year at the Harvest Fair, we’ve got two new musical acts performing on the Pine Tree Stage. On Friday, September 22 at 4:30 pm, James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash takes the stage. Saturday, September 23 at 4 pm, features Left of Centre and the Jason Aldean Tribute band. Both concerts are free, so stop by and grab a bite to eat, enjoy some music under the shade of the tall pine trees, and catch a Draft Horse performance after the musical entertainment.
Photo by Laurie Ann Martin Photography
Happy drafts playing in the horse arena. The Draft Horse Classic opens on Thursday.
Photo by @cstouder
The draft horses are always so beautifully dressed. Look at the detail on this gorgeous horse. Only one more week until the Draft Horse Classic opens!
This remains one of our favorite Draft Horse Classic photos! Love the size of the draft horse compared to the children, and the smiles of delight on their faces! This year’s Classic starts in one week.
The Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 22 – 25, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Tickets are on sale now! Photos by David Wong Photography.
Got your tickets to the Draft Horse Classic, September 22 – 25? They are on sale now. These beautiful animals put on an amazing show!
Photo by @cstouder.
A good bath at the Draft Horse Classic. Can’t wait for this year’s event, September 22 – 25. Tickets are on sale now.
Photo by @visitchicagoparkca
Draft Horse Classic tickets are now on sale. Stop by the Fair Office or give us a call at (530) 273-6217 to order your tickets. Online ticket sales will begin June 1. So excited to have these Gentle Giants at the Fairgrounds in September. The ticket order form can be found here.
Photo by David Wong Photography.
