Blue Marble Jubilee: Saturday, May 6

Blue Marble Jubilee, a family and community festival, happens tomorrow (Saturday) from 2- 7 pm at the Fairgrounds. Featuring musical entertainment, juggling, films from the Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Tour, activities for all ages, delicious food, and local vendors. Fun for the entire family! Information is here

 

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Fairgrounds Closed to Pedestrians June 13 – 20

In preparation for the annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, June 16 – 19, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will be closed to pedestrians and bicyclists beginning June 13. The Fairgrounds will re-open its gates to walkers and bicyclists as usual on Monday, June 20. 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.  The RV Park at the Fairgrounds will also be closed to the public from June 14 – 20.

For tickets to the Bluegrass Festival, visit here.

 

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This Weekend: Strawberry Music Festival (May 26 – 29)

It’s a beautiful weekend to be at The Strawberry Music Festival at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Tickets are available at the gate, and information is available at Strawberrymusic.com. Photo by @jim_kin.

Strawberry (@jim_kin)

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Fairgrounds Closed to Pedestrians May 23 – 31

In preparation for the Strawberry Music Festival, May 26 – 29, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will be closed to pedestrians – walkers and bicyclists – beginning Monday, May 23. The Fairgrounds will re-open its gates to walkers and bicyclists as usual on Tuesday, May 31. This closure does not affect the Main Office, which is open during its normal business hours. The RV Park at the Fairgrounds will also be closed to the public from May 23 – 30.  If you’d like to attend the Strawberry Music Festival, visit here or call (209) 984-8630.

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Fairgrounds Foundation to Host Barn Raising Celebration, Halloween Event


Bring your family and friends and come enjoy the festivities at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Halloween day. Rain or shine, in costume or in street clothes, you’ll enjoy the many events planned inside the new livestock pavilion at the Fairgrounds. We’ll be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, and there will be live entertainment, treats for the kids, a pie auction, and special projects from the Ag Mechanics from our local high schools. You don’t want to miss the costume and scarecrow contests!

Hosted by the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, this Barn Raising celebration and Halloween event is Saturday, October 31, from 2 – 5 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This event is in celebration of the completion of the Fairgrounds’ new livestock pavilion, the Whitney Pavilion, as well as a fundraising event for the new building.

The cost is only $5 per person and includes food, treats and entertainment! Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, at all Citizen’s Bank branches, or at the Book Seller in Grass Valley. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event at the Fairgrounds. Call 530-273-6217, or visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com for information.

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