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.
Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours
Public Service Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 31, 2018
Contact: Patrick Eidman, Deputy Manager, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217;
Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Winter Hours
Gates close at 4:30 pm on weekdays and are closed on weekends
Effective immediately, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its winter hours. This change in hours means that the Fairgrounds’ gates will remain open during the week to walkers and bicyclists, but will close each weekday at 4:30 pm and will be closed on weekends.
The winter hours do 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 grounds will be open for any events that take place during the winter months.
The Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours beginning May 1.
bicyclists and walkers.
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?!
Friends of the Fairgrounds: Elsa
Meet Elsa. This little cutie stopped by our office to show us her new bike and helmet. Elsa rides her bike each week at the Fairgrounds and told us she likes the Fairgrounds because she can go super fast and race her Mom around the grounds. She also said that she hopes to “someday get her training wheels off and race her friends around the grounds.” We love seeing our youngest generation enjoying the grounds! Thank you, Elsa, for stopping by, and we love your new bike and helmet!
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.
Friends of the Fairgrounds
We love our walkers! This little cutie was out enjoying a walk at the fairgrounds with her grandparents. As her Mom said, “Thank you for making the Fairgrounds open to the public.” You are so welcome, and we’re so happy to see our youngest generation enjoying the beautiful grounds! Photo by Janelle Clawson Quentmeyer.
Fairgrounds Closed to Walkers and Bicyclists: July 10 – 16
In preparation for California WorldFest, July 13 – 16, the Fairgrounds will be closed to walkers and bicyclists beginning July 10. The Fairgrounds will re-open its gates to walkers and bicyclists as usual on Monday, July 17. 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. For tickets to WorldFest, visit here.
