GENERAL INFORMATION - 2011 NEVADA COUNTY FAIR:

11228 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945

(39.20770, -121.0766) Google Maps

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—$9
Senior (65+)—$6
Children (6-12)—$4
Children (5 and under)—Free
Active Military (show ID)—Free
Daily Parking— $6
Season Parking Pass—$25
Special Food Contest Exhibitors—Admitted on the Event Day—Free

Carnival Rides

Rides are not included in the Gate Admission fee. Ride ticket books are for sale in the Carnival area. Rides are available to suit all ages and heights:
Spectaculars: for teens and adults.
Major Rides: for pre-teens, teens and adults.
Family Rides: for adults & children (children under 36" can be accompanied by an adult).
Kiddie Rides: for children 36" and taller.
For more information visit the Butler Amusements Website

Special Day Prices

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

Kid's Day—Thursday, August 11, 10 am—5 pm
     Children 12 & under—Free

• "Fair Bucks"—Use this coupon to get $2 off general admission on tickets purchased on Thursday, August 11 only. Cannot be used with any other offer.

People with Disabilities Day—Friday, August 12, 9 am—5 pm
     Disabled Patrons and a guest—Free
    Ag Mechanics Auction Buyers, 4 pm - 6 pm—Free

Salute to Our Armed Services Day—Saturday, August 13
     All active military (show ID)—Free

Community Involvement Day—Sunday, August 14
     Bring a can of food to the Fair on Sunday and receive $1 off general admission.
     All food will be donated to the Food Bank of Nevada County.
     Guests attending Fair worship service (9 -10 am)—$6
     Junior Livestock Auction Buyers, 7am-10am—Free

Arena Events

Wednesday, August 10—Professional Bull Riding
     Adults $12; Children (12 and under) $8
Thursday, August 11—Rodeo
     Adults $12; Children (12 and under) $8
Friday, August 12—Free Style Moto X & Monster Trucks
     Adults $12; Children (12 and under) $8
Saturday, August 13—Tuff Truck Racing & Monster Trucks
     Adults $12; Children (12 and under) $8
Sunday, August 14—Demolition Derby
     Adults $15; Children (12 and under) $8

Services Available During the Fair

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 (39.24011, -121.0570) [map]. 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.

Take the Gold Country Stage to the Fair and save on parking.

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

Draft Horse Classic Information

New This Year: Discounts available on morning performances and children’s tickets

Evening and Late Afternoon Performances:
Reserved seating: $21; General admission: $18

Morning Performances:
Reserved seating: $16; General admission: $12

Children’s Tickets (12 and under)
Reserved seating: $13; General admission: $10

Season Tickets $80

Parking $5

Season parking $10

Harvest Fair Admission FREE!

*Tickets are on sale now
* For tickets purchased after September 21, there is a an additional $3 charge per ticket.