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DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC AND HARVEST FAIR
September 20 - 23, 2012 [Maps & Directions]

Join the beautiful Draft Horses at the 2012 Draft Horse Classic – September 20 – 23. Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, and seeing a Draft Horse “up-close” – it’s all part of the Annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. The Classic has grown to become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States, and features six majestic performances, along with non-stop entertainment in between classes.  Again this year, we’re offering discounted pricing on morning performances and children’s tickets.

Tickets are on sale now. There are numerous ways to order your tickets:

Performance Prices:

Discounts available on morning performances and children’s tickets!

Evening and Late Afternoon Performances
Reserved seating: $21; General admission: $18
 
Morning Performances
Reserved seating: $15; General admission: $12
 
Children’s Tickets (12 & under)
Reserved seating: $13; General admission: $10

Draft Horse Performance Times:

Thursday, September 20
6:30
pm
Friday, September 21
6:30
pm
Saturday, September 22 10:00 am
Saturday, September 22
6:30
pm
Sunday, September 23
10:00
am
Sunday, September 23
4:00
pm

Performance Schedule

Harvest Fair:

In between visiting the horses in the barns, stroll over to see Art at the Classic, horseshoeing, a clogging jamboree, the agricultural competitions, and the youth art show. Special guided barn tours will be offered, Treat Street will be serving delicious food, the Western Trade Show will be open for browsing and shopping, and there will be free entertainment at the Pine Tree Stage. Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Classic Rib Cook-off on Sunday of the Classic.

Although there is a fee for the Draft Horse performances, admission to the Fairgrounds is free, so stop by anytime during the Classic.

Gentle Giant Journal:

 Gentle Giant Journal (Draft Horse Classic Newsletter)
Ticket prices, performance schedule, ticket order form, RV camping form

Be Part of the Classic:

 2012 Booth Vendor Application
 2012 Food Vendor Application
 2012 Art at the Classic (Art Show) Application
 2012 Draft Horse Classic Sponsorship Opportunities


As a reminder, pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds during the Draft Horse Classic.



2011 Results

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Gold Miners Inn Express
Budweiser
Budweiser
Presenting Partner
2012 Draft Horse Classic
Sponsor, 2012 Fair and
2012 Draft Horse Classic
Sponsor, 2012 Draft Horse Classic

 

© 2012 Nevada County Fairgrounds / 17th DAA / P.O. Box 2687, Grass Valley, CA 95945