Join us at the 2012 Nevada County Fair - August 8 - 12. We have five days of excitement and fun planned for Fair-goers of all ages. The Nevada County Fair is the perfect opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides, animals, and exhibits – in a community-friendly environment and at affordable family prices!
As a reminder, no pets are allowed on the grounds during the Fair.
Watch this page starting in June 2012 for the Competition Handbook and online ticket sales, as well as breaking news of the 2012 Fair.
Artwork/Theme Design Contest for the 2012 Nevada County Fair
“Barnyard Safari” is the theme for the 2012 Nevada County Fair!
Now that we have chosen a theme, the Fairgrounds is sponsoring a contest to find artwork that best illustrates the new theme. Submit the winning artwork and win $250 and a 2012 Nevada County Fair package.
A complete set of rules is listed below
Rules for Artwork/Theme Design Contest
Contest begins January 19, 2012 and runs through February 10, 2012
Open to Nevada County residents only
Artists may use any medium
Entries must be submitted on 8½ x 11 paper
Artists can submit a maximum of three entries
Entries should contain artwork only. Entries do not need to include Fair dates, theme or name of Fair.
On the back of each entry, it should include the entrant’s name, address and telephone number and a copy of the following statement with your signature: “The logo entry (entries) is the artist’s own original, artistic creation and intellectual property.”
For judging purposes, the artwork should not be signed on the front.
Entries may be submitted to the Fairgrounds Office at 11228 McCourtney Road or mailed to the Nevada County Fairgrounds at PO Box 2687, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Winner will receive $250 and a 2012 Fair package that includes two free admission tickets for each day of the Fair, a 5-day parking pass for the Fair, and ride coupons.
The winning entry may be altered for marketing purposes.
Artwork will be used on various Fair promotional pieces, including, but not limited to, print ads, t-shirts, buttons, banners, posters, flyers, and handbooks. Artwork will also be used in social media marketing.
Entries become the property of the Nevada County Fair and will not be returned to the artist.
The Nevada County Fairgrounds (17th District Agricultural Association) will solely decide the winner and all decisions are final.
Thank you for making the 2011 Nevada County Fair a success! 2011 Winners
2012 Fair Video:
Nevada County Fair:
Voted “Nevada County’s Best Event” 11 Years in a Row!
Voted as runner-up for “Best Place to Take the Kids”
Join us August 8 – 12, 2012 and find out why!
As a reminder, pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds during the Fair
