Meet Howard and Hugh, who walk the Fairgrounds 2 to 3 times a week (more now that the weather is warmer). These long-time friends have been walking the grounds for about 4 years, and do it for “health reasons and because of all the friendly people they meet on their walks). Always happy to see you out here, Howard and Hugh!
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.
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!”
Meet Johanna and Merlin, who walk the Fairgrounds every day, rain or shine! “We love it out here because we feel safe and it’s beautiful. Plus, it’s good exercise.” They walk six times around the grounds, and Johanna burns about 500 calories a day from walking. Keep up the good work, Johanna; and thank you both for being friends of the Fairgrounds!
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!!
Meet Linda, Ronda, Vicky and David. These three sisters (and David, who is married to Ronda) walk the Fairgrounds every day, and “enjoy the sunshine, the green grass, the fresh air, the tall trees, and getting their “steps” in.” They do three to four times around, and it’s been beneficial to their health (Linda has overcome diabetes and Vicky is healthy after a heart attack). Says Ronda, “I love them too much to lose them, so I walk to support them.” We’re so glad you’re out here, and thanks for being an inspiration to all of us!
Public Service Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2017
Contact: Rea Callender, Chief Executive Officer
(530) 273-6217;
Nevada County Fairgrounds Begins Summer Hours, Effective Immediately
Inner-grounds open during the week and on weekends
Effective immediately, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours, which means that the Fairgrounds’ inner-grounds and gates will be open during the week and on the weekends from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The summer hours only apply to the inner-grounds and gate closures; it does not affect the Fairgrounds’ Administration Office or the RV Park. Happy walking and cycling!
Effective immediately, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours, which means that the Fairgrounds’ inner-grounds and gates will be open during the week and on the weekends from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The summer hours only apply to the inner-grounds and gate closures; it does not affect the Fairgrounds’ Administration Office or the RV Park. Happy walking and cycling!
“Hallelujah! It’s officially ‘let’s go on a walk every day at the Fairgrounds’ season!” Photo and caption by Talia Sowell.
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 during the winter months.
The Fairgrounds will return to its summer hours beginning May 1.
