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2007 PRESS RELEASES:
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November 9, 2007 -- Livestock Meeting and Mandatory Tagging Dates
Nevada County Fair officials have scheduled a livestock meeting on Thursday, November 15th to review the 2007 Fair’s livestock program and plan for the 2008 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...[more]
November 1, 2007 -- Create a Gingerbread House and Win!!
Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical Gingerbread House to enter into the Country Christmas Faire competition. Bungalows, cottages, castles and skyscrapers fashioned from spicy gingerbread will be displayed for holiday shoppers to enjoy at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend festivities. may enter any of ten categories including kids, adults, families,groups and businesses... [more]
September 27, 2007 -- 21st Annual Draft Horse Classic Awards Simpson’s Percherons the Ultimate Hitch
The 21st annual Draft Horse Classic was held September 20 through 23 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. The honorable Dr. Scott Nebergall from Arthur, Illinois, a breeder of Clydesdale and Belgians, judged the draft horse competitions. Ken Pimentel of Ceres, California was the pulling judge and Bob Mederos, a Certified Journeyman Farrier with the American Farriers Association was the horseshoe judge.... [more]
September 17, 2007 -- Amazing World Class Lumberjacks To Perform at DHC
It all started as a contest in the old lumber camps to see who was the best hand-sawing, wood-chopping lumberjack. Today the competitions are on television, where world champions use chain saws powered by motorcycle engines. Visitors to this fall's Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair can get up close and personal with these world class choppers, axe throwers, tree climbers, and wielders of mighty chain saws. Without cost. The 21st annual Draft Horse... [more]
September 13, 2007 -- Midwestern Judge Will Pick Western Winners At 21st Annual Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair
Dr. Scott Nebergall of Arthur, Illinois has been selected to judge this year's Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. He is a breeder of Clydesdales and Belgians, as well as being a veterinarian. This fall's Draft Horse Classic starts Thursday, September 20th and runs through Sunday, September 23rd. Over two hundred gentle giant draft horses from the western United States will be competing over the four day event for close to $40,000... [more]
September 10, 2007 -- Budweiser Clydesdales Will Strut and Prance At Grass Valley's Draft Horse Classic Event
Nevada County's Draft Horse Classic has been selected for a visit from the Budweiser Clydesdales and their red, white and gold beer wagon, known to millions from their appearances in television commercials. The Budweiser Clydesdales will make several appearances at the 21st annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, running from Thursday September 20th through Sunday the 23rd at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. ... [more]
July 26, 2007 -- 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 feature a solar powered radio station and an environmental vaudeville act, to name a few of its "green" features. For the second year KVMR's broadcast booth will be powered by solar energy. "We have always made a concerted effort to preserve precious resources," David Levin, KVMR general manager, says, "and solar powering... [more]
July 26, 2007 -- Famous ‘Dragon Tales’ Creator Appears at Nevada County Fair
Triple bypass heart surgery made Ron Rodecker mad and led him to become the creator of a public television program which became the number one animated series for children two to six years old. Rodecker's Dragon Tales program embodies the same whimsy that caused him to wake up with a pun on his lips. "When I came out of the anesthetic ... [more]
July 23, 2007 --Family of Year to Be Honored At Opening of Nevada County Fair
The Smith family of Nevada City has been named Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair's Board of Directors. "Chuck and Tammy Smith are both teachers and consistently encourage the participation of Nevada County young people in agricultural projects," says Ed Scofield, Manager of the Fair. Tammy teaches first grade at Scotten School and Chuck teaches seventh and eighth grade at Lyman Gilmore. Chuck is on the local Farm Bureau... [more]
July 7, 2007 -- Fair Entry Deadline Looms!
The entry deadline for the Nevada County Fair is a couple weeks away! The window closes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 21st for Nevada County residents who want to enter their baked goods, paintings, photographs, honey, quilts, poetry or something entirely different in one of the more than 300 available categories. This year's Nevada County Fair starts Wednesday, August 8th and runs through Sunday, August 12th... [more]
June 29, 2007 -- 2007 Mother Lode Horse Show a Success!
The Nevada County Fairgrounds was full of life last weekend as exhibitors competed in this year’s Nevada County Fair Open Horse Show. Spectators of the Open Horse Show were given an opportunity to observe participants work with their horses as they competed in the Youth, Driving, English, Halter and Western Shows. At the conclusion of each class, competitors were awarded their placing, a demonstration of achievement in horsemanship... [more]
May 27, 2007 -- 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 colorful Competition Handbook is packed with information about new contests that will bring blue ribbons to Nevada County residents. The Fair's theme this year, "Pirates of the Barnyard," is represented by a galley full of special entry possibilities... [more]
May 23, 2007 -- Nevada County Fair Requires Mandatory Registration of Goat, Sheep and Swine Market Animals for 2007 Fair
The Nevada County Fair has scheduled a mandatory tagging and registration on Sunday, June 10th for goats and lambs being raised as market animals for the 2007 Fair. June 10th is also the deadline for market hogs to be registered for the 2007 Nevada County Fair. “This policy has been adopted to insure proper ownership and management of the market animals,” remarked CEO Ed Scofield. “It also gives the exhibitors’ advisors the opportunity... [more]
May 18, 2007 --Gladys Short, Jack and Beth Moorhead to be Installed in Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame
A trio of long-time supporters has been named to the Nevada County Fair's Hall of Fame.
The Fair's Board of Directors has named former bookkeeper Gladys Short along with former directors Jack and Beth Moorhead to the honored group.
"Gladys was the Fair's bookkeeper and head cashier for 20 years," Fair Manager Ed Scofield says. "She always went beyond her duties. During the Fair, when she was not in the ...[more]
**Swine Exhibitors**
Porcine Circovirus virus was detected in Northern California Hogs in 2007.Please see the following for more information.
Porcine Circovirus Virus Q&A
June 10thTagging Press Release
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