Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will be closed to the public and walkers November 26 – 29. The Fairgrounds will reopen Gate 1 to walkers and bicyclists as usual at 8 am on Monday, November 30. The Youth Hub/Distance Learning Center at Main Street Center will also be closed during this time. Enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend.
Friends of the Fairgrounds: Shade Enjoying the Snow at the Nevada County Fairgrounds
Only a light dusting of snow today at the Fairgrounds (and it melted before we could get a picture), but we did capture this one of our friend Shade waiting patiently to go play in the snow. He didn’t get much snow to play in, but he enjoyed his time at the Fairgrounds. Isn’t he handsome?!
Favorite Photos of 2017: Pam and Bryley
Favorite photos from 2017: Pam and Bryley, who visit the Fairgrounds each week. Pam says that she loves the Nevada County Fairgrounds because of its beauty, and because it’s one of the few places in Nevada County that is flat and paved and allows her wheelchair access so she can walk Bryley. Definitely a favorite!
Friends of the Fairgrounds: Rocky and Dewitt
Meet Rocky and his owner, Dewitt. Rocky brought his owner in the office a few weeks ago to donate money for the doggy bags found at the Fairgrounds and to thank us for letting him walk at the Fairgrounds. Dewitt says that he and Patricia (not pictured) have been walking with Rocky at the Fairgrounds for years because of its park-like setting and because it makes Rocky happy! Glad to see you out here, Patricia, Dewitt and Rocky; and, thank you, Rocky, for the donation! 🙂
Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours
Public Service Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 3, 2017
Contact: Rea Callender, Chief Executive Officer, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217;
Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours
Inner grounds and gates to be locked at 4:30 pm and closed on weekends
Effective immediately the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its winter hours. This change in hours means that the Fairgrounds’ inner grounds and gates will be locked at
4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends. The inner grounds and gates will remain open during the week to walkers and bicyclists, but all must be off the grounds before the gates lock at 4:30 pm.
The winter hours only affect the inner grounds and gate closures; it does not affect the Main Office, which is open during its normal business hours of Monday through Friday from
8 am to 5 pm. Additionally, the RV Park at the Fairgrounds will remain open, and the gates and inner grounds will remain open for any events that are taking place on the grounds on the weekends and during the winter months.
The Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours beginning May 1. For more information about the Nevada County Fairgrounds, call (530) 273-6217.
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bicyclists, pedestrians, walkers, and winter hours.
Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours
Effective immediately the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its winter hours. This change in hours means that the Fairgrounds inner grounds and gates will be locked at 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends. The inner grounds and gates will remain open during the week to walkers and bicyclists, but all must be off the grounds before the gates lock at 4:30 pm.
The winter hours only affect the inner grounds and gate closures; it does not affect the Main Office, which is open during its normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Additionally, the RV Park at the Fairgrounds will remain open, and the gates and inner grounds will remain open for any events that are taking place on the grounds on the weekends and during the winter months.
The Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours beginning May 1.
Fairgrounds Closed to Pedestricans September 27 – October 3
In preparation for KVMR Celtic Festival and Marketplace, September 29 – October 1, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will be closed to walkers and bicyclists beginning Wednesday, September 27. The Fairgrounds will re-open its gates to walkers and bicyclists as usual on Tuesday, October 3. 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 September 29 through noon on October 2.
At various times throughout the year the grounds are rented by organizations for large, community events like the Strawberry Music Festival, the California WorldFest, and the Bluegrass Festival. During these times, it becomes necessary to close the grounds to pedestrians in preparation for these various events.
If you are interested in attending the Celtic Festival, please visit www.kvmrcelticfestival.org.
Fairgrounds Closed to Pedestrians and Bicyclists: June 10 – 19
In preparation for the annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, June 15 – 18, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will be closed to pedestrians and bicyclists beginning tomorrow (Saturday). The Fairgrounds will re-open its gates to walkers and bicyclists as usual on Tuesday, 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 10 – 19. If you are interested in attending the festival, please visit www.fathersdayfestival.com or (530) 272-7553.
Friends of the Fairgrounds: Kate, Nicole and Cruz
Meet Kate, Nicole and Cruz. These three recently returned to walking at the Fairgrounds after Nicole gave birth (love seeing the five-week-old baby out here). Together they walk 2-3 times per week, and love the Fairgrounds because “it gets Cruz out to ride, they love to chat and catch up, and it’s beautiful.” Why does Cruz like the Fairgrounds? “Because I can ride super fast out here!” Have fun, ladies; and keep going super fast, Cruz!”
Friends of the Fairgrounds: Tim and Ruby
Meet Tim and Ruby, who walk the Fairgrounds every day. “We love the beauty of the Fairgrounds, all the friendly people we meet, and going to see the employees at the Fairgrounds office. Plus, Ruby loves to get treats and to see the kids at Tall Pines Nursery School.” Tim and Ruby have spent many, many years at the Fairgrounds, as Tim is married to now-retired Teacher Debby from Tall Pines. We love seeing you out here, Tim and Ruby!!
