GENERAL INFORMATION - 2009 NEVADA COUNTY FAIR:

Hours of the Fair

Wednesday through Sunday—10 am to 11 pm
Friday—Open at 9 am for People with Disabilities
Exhibit buildings 10 am—10 pm, Sunday until 9 pm

Gate Admission

General Admission Adult—$8
Senior (65+)—$6
Children (6-12)—$3
Children (5 and under)—Free
Advance Sale (at the Fair Office by August 11th at 5 pm)—$5
Active Military (show ID)—Free
Daily Parking— $6
Parking, Gate 8 (Livestock Exhibitors Only)—$25
Season Parking Pass—$25
Special Food Contest Exhibitors—Admitted on the Event Day—Free

Special Day Prices

Scholar Students’ Day—Wednesday, August 12, 10 am—5 pm
     (Honor Roll Students by invitation)—Free

Family Day—Thursday, August 13, 10 am—5 pm
     Children 12 & under—Free
     Use this coupon to get $2 off general admission, parking, or arena event.

People with Disabilities Day—Friday, August 14, 10 am—5 pm
     Disabled Patrons and a guest—Free

Salute to Our Armed Services Day—Saturday, August 15
     All active military (show ID)—Free

Community Involvement Day—Sunday, August 16
     Bring a can of food to the Fair on Sunday between 10 am - 5 pm
     and receive $1 off adult/senior admission.
     Food will be donated to the Food Bank of Nevada County.

Advance Sale Carnival tickets

Advance Sale Pay One Price (good on any one day)—$23
Advance Sale Ride Coupon Booklet—30 coupons—$20
Advance Sale Ends on Tuesday, August 11th at 5 pm

Arena Events, 7pm, Adults $12, Children (12 and under) $8

Wednesday, August 12—Professional Bull Riding (see press release)

Thursday, August 13—Rodeo (see press release)
Use this coupon to get $2 off general admission, parking, or this arena event.

Friday, August 14—Tuff Truck Racing & Monster Trucks

Saturday, August 15—Free Style Moto X Riders & Monster Trucks

Sunday, August 16—Demolition Derby

Services Available

ATM—An automatic teller machine is located near Gate 1 adjacent to Main Street Center. There is also an ATM available in the center of the Carnival.

Guest Services—(Lost Children, Information, Wheelchairs, Strollers, and Lost & Found). The Fair’s Guest Services is located at the Gate 1. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Explorer Scouts provide lost children service at Guest Services. The rental of wheelchairs and strollers is available on a first come, first serve basis. Lost friends and family should also plan to meet each other at Guest Services.

First Aid—Professional medical personnel are on the grounds during operating hours of the Fair. The First Aid station is located in the Horse Office.

Security—There is 24-hour security on the grounds during the Fair. Employees wearing red shirts are equipped with radios and can contact the head of security or First Aid immediately.

Shuttle Service—There is free parking at Nevada Union High School. A free shuttle bus runs every half-hour from Nevada Union High School to the Fairgrounds. Shuttle service begins at 8:30 am. The last bus leaves the Fairgrounds at 11:30 pm.

Fair Programs—Programs listing all Fair events and maps are available at the gates while supply lasts.

Draft Horse Classic Information

September 24 - 27, 2009
Harvest Fair Admission FREE!
Season Tickets $80
Reserve Seating Advance $21
General Admission Advance $18
Day of event Reserve $24
Day of event General Admission $21
Parking $5
Season parking $10