FAIR NEWS

October 7, 2008 -- Nevada County Fair Schedules Livestock Meeting and Mandatory Tagging Dates
Nevada County Fair officials have scheduled a livestock meeting on Thursday, November 13th to review the 2008 Fair’s livestock program and plan for the 2009 Fair. Future Farmers of America advisors, 4-H leaders, Grange leaders, exhibitors and others interested in the Nevada County Fair livestock programs are invited to participate. The meeting will be held in the Fair’s Board Room and will begin at 2 p.m. While no specific timing is assigned to each species, the critique order is small animals, goats, beef, sheep and swine...[more]

August 10, 2008 -- Youth Auctions a Success at Nevada County Fair
Junior Livestock Auction, Ag Mechanics Auction Raise More Than $485,000. More than 240 animals were auctioned at this year’s Junior Livestock Auction on Sunday at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, raising more than $440,000 for the youth of Nevada County. Funds raised from the auction go directly to these students and many use the money for college education or vocational training. The Fair’s Junior Livestock Auction has raised money for youth in Nevada County for more than 50 years...[more]

August 05, 2008 -- Going “Green” at the Nevada County Fair
As the world's attention focuses on ways to lighten the load on our planet's resources, this year's Nevada County Fair will include several “green” events and features, including a solar powered radio station, a “recycling” fashion show, a mining shack built from recycled materials, additional bins for recycling glass and aluminum, and alternative methods of transportation...[more]

August 03, 2008 -- Sam Dardick and Tony Sauer Receive Nevada County Fair’s 2008 Blue Ribbon Award
Tony Sauer and Sam Dardick have been named the Nevada County Fair’s 2008 Blue Ribbon Award recipients. The award was created by the Fair’s industry association, the Western Fairs Association (WFA), to recognize dedicated individuals who support their local Fair. Both Sauer and Dardick have been instrumental in providing guidance to the Fair in creating a more disabled-friendly Fair, and in creating the annual Day for People with Disabilities at the Fair...[more]

August 01, 2008 -- Entertaining and Informative Horse Demonstrations Scheduled at Nevada County Fair
Demonstrations showcasing everything from handling baby foals to riding a young horse for its first time, and from miniatures to draft horses, are scheduled at the 2008 Nevada County Fair, August 6 – 10. Demonstrations take place every half hour from 11:30 am until 5:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. In addition, a halter competition is slated for Thursday at 8 am. “Our goal is to entertain visitors, as well as help educate them,” says Horse Exhibit ...[more]

July 29, 2008 -- Entertainment Abounds at the Nevada County Fair
Thrilling Arena Events, Live Bands, Magic Tricks, and Karaoke. Entertainment abounds at this year’s Nevada County Fair, August 6-10. In addition to carnival rides, Treat Street goodies, community exhibits, nightly arena events, and barns full of livestock, this year’s Fair will feature five stages of ongoing entertainment. Providing a little something for everyone, there will be everything from Japanese style drumming, to Country music and magic tricks, to Blues music and old-fashioned Rock and Roll. Here’s a few of this year’s acts...[more]

July 29, 2008 -- Interview with Ed Scofield, CEO
Talking about the Fair....[more]

July 25, 2008 -- Idol Competition at the Nevada County Fair
Do you love to sing? If so, the Nevada County Fair is looking for talented vocalists to sing in the “Barnyard Buckaroos” Idol Competition at this year’s Fair. Nevada County residents between the ages of 16 and 28 are invited to participate in this crowd favorite on Wednesday, August 6, at 8 pm on the Pine Tree Stage at the Fairgrounds.....Sponsored by Old Town Cafe. [more]
  Idol Entry Form and contest rules (3.0MB)

July 24, 2008 -- Special Contests Now Accepting Entries
Join the fun and enter a food, singing, or other special contest....[more]

July 24, 2008 -- Ways to Save Money at the Fair or Even Get In Free
The Nevada County Fair is a great value for family entertainment. By taking advantage of some of our special discounts, it can be even better!....[more]

July 23, 2008 -- Nevada County Fair Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the Nevada County Fair are on sale now. Purchase your admission and entertainment tickets before the Fair begins and receive a discount. Pre-sale and discounted tickets may be purchased by calling, faxing or visiting the Fair Office by Tuesday, August 5 at 5 pm. The Fair’s Office is located on McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. The phone number is (530) 273-6217 and the FAX number is (530) 273-1146....[more]

July 22, 2008 -- Nevada County Fair Plans Two Fun Arena Events For Little Buckaroos
Two new arena events – Mutton Bustin’ and Calf Scramble – are planned for young children and teens in the Arena on Wednesday and Thursday night of the Nevada County Fair, August 6-10. Featured in the Arena during the Professional Bull riding on Wednesday and the Rodeo on Thursday will be Mutton Bustin’, where eight young cowboys and cowgirls between the ages of 5 and 7 years old will get the chance each evening to mount their trusty sheep and head for the thrill of their young lives...[more]

July 18, 2008 -- Sponsor And Drive a Car in the Fair’s Demolition Derby And You Could Win $1,000 For Your Favorite Charity
For the first time, the Nevada County Fair is providing organizations and businesses the opportunity to sponsor and drive a car in the Fair’s popular Demolition Derby, while at the same time raising money for a favorite charity or service organization. Organizations and businesses can purchase a car for $500 and the Fair will provide a Derby car to use in the Demolition Derby. The organization can choose to provide its own driver or the Fair will provide a driver for the car...[more]

July 16, 2008 -- Family of the Year To Be Honored at Nevada County Fair
The Henderson-Drew Family of Grass Valley has been named Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors. The Board chose the Henderson-Drew family because of all the work they do to support Nevada County and for consistently encouraging the participation of Nevada County youth in agricultural projects...[more]

July 14, 2008 -- Nevada County Fair Extends Entry Deadline
If You Want to Enter an Exhibit, You Have an Extra Week to Complete the Entry Form The deadline to complete the paperwork to enter your exhibits in the Nevada County Fair has been extended. Nevada County residents interested in entering exhibits in one of the more than 300 available categories must either submit a paper entry form to the Fair Office or enter online at the Fair’s website at www.nevadacountyfair.com...[more]

June 2, 2008 -- You Can't Win Unless You Enter!
The complete guide to all the exhibit categories at this year’s Nevada County Fair is now available. The Fair’s popular Competition Handbook is packed with information about familiar categories and new contests that will bring ribbons and prizes to Nevada County residents. The handbook is full of the usual categories, and with this year’s Fair theme of “Barnyard Buckaroos,” there are also plenty of special entry possibilities for those...[more]