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2009 PRESS RELEASES:
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Press Release, December 8, 2009 -- Country Christmas Faire Results
Gingerbread House Competition Results and Canned Food Drive Results. A successful canned food drive, more than 100 vendors, sixty five gingerbread houses built, and nearly 10,000 attendees made the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds a huge success...[more]
Best of Show winning Gingerbread House
Press Release, December 1, 2009 -- Win $250 In Logo Design Contest
Submit the winning logo for the 2010 Nevada County Fair and you could win. The Nevada County Fairgrounds is sponsoring a contest to find the best logo to illustrate the 2010 Nevada County Fair slogan – “Rooted in Tree-dition” – featuring trees, one of our counties top ten agricultural products. If you’re a talented artist, and you’d like $250, then this is the contest to enter!...[more]
Press Release, November 23, 2009 -- Nevada County Fairgrounds, Hope In Nevada County Team Up At The Country Christmas Faire
Donate a can of food on Sunday, November 29, and receive $1 off admission. The Nevada County Fairgrounds and HOPE (Help Other People Eat) in Nevada County are teaming up to help feed those in need in Nevada County. Bring a can of food (or two or three) to the Country Christmas Faire on Sunday, November 29, and the Fairgrounds will give you a coupon for $1 off general admission to the Christmas Faire on that day...[more]
Students from Tall Pines Nursery School sing Christmas carols and decorate the tree in Santa's Village at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The festivities are in preparation for the Country Christmas Faire next weekend at the Fairgrounds. The students made the ornaments, then visited the village to decorate the tree and enjoy some candy canes.
Press Release, November 17, 2009 -- Free Childcare Provided At Country Christmas Faire
Youth, community organizations provide services to Faire-goers. The Northern Mines Girl Scouts will offer free babysitting services at this year's Country Christmas Faire, held November 27 - 29 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This benefit is provided by this youth service organization so that parents can drop off their children while they enjoy holiday shopping. Free babysitting will be provided in the Community Center at the Fairgrounds; hours for babysitting are the same as the Faire - Friday and Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm; and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm...[more]
 E-Newlsetter, November, 2009 -- Country Christmas Faire
Join us Thanksgiving weekend at the Country Christmas Faire as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! GIFTS AND CRAFTS GALORE: With five exhibit buildings filled with thousands of unique gifts and crafts made by fine artisans and craft vendors, you'll find something for everyone on your list...[more]
Press Release, November 10, 2009 -- Create A Gingerbread House And Win!
Submit your entry form by Friday, November 20. Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical Gingerbread House to enter into the 7th annual Gingerbread House Competition at the Country Christmas Faire, held November 27 - 29 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds...[more]
Press Release, November 4, 2009 -- Country Christmas Faire At The Nevada County Fairgrounds
November 27, 28 and 29. Mark your calendar for the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on November 27, 28 and 29. Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, this year’s Country Christmas Faire will feature unique gifts and crafts from more than 100 top artisans...[more]
A Gingerbread House Competition is part of the many festivities planned for the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds during Thanksgiving weekend.
Press Release, October 26, 2009 -- Contests, Costumes And A Cupcake Walk
The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a carved pumpkin contest and a scarecrow contest at its Barn Raising Celebration on Saturday, October 31, from 2 – 5 pm at the Whitney Pavilion at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. If you’re interested in entering the contests, your carved pumpkins and scarecrows should be dropped off at the Fairgrounds, at the Barns near Gate 5, after 10 am on October 31. Winners will be announced at 4 pm. Additionally, a costume parade and contest will take place at 3 pm...[more]
Press Release, October 20, 2009 -- Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation To Host Halloween Event, Barn Raising Celebration
Bring your family and friends and come enjoy the festivities at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Halloween day. Rain or shine, in costume or in street clothes, you’ll enjoy the many events planned inside the new livestock pavilion at the Fairgrounds. We’ll be serving hamburgers and hot dogs, and there will be live entertainment, treats for the kids, a pie auction, and special projects from the Ag Mechanics from our local high schools. You don’t want to miss the costume and scarecrow contests!...[more]
Press Release, October 9, 2009 -- Fairgrounds Begins Search For 2010 Fair Slogan
Submit the winning slogan and win $100 and a prize package to the 2010 Nevada County Fair. Trees and timber will be the theme of the 2010 Nevada County Fair and the Fairgrounds is hosting a slogan contest in preparation for the event. Do you have a catchy or fun slogan that you think would be perfect for the 2010 Nevada County Fair?...[more]
Press Release, October 5, 2009 -- 23rd Annual Draft Horse Classic Awards Announced
Awards for the 23rd annual Draft Horse Classic, held September 24 - 27 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, have been announced. Sharon Priebe from Grayling, Michigan, judged the draft horse competitions and halter show. Dwight Gilbert from Nevada was the judge of the pulling contest; and Mark Mistler, visiting from Purcell, Oklahoma, was the horseshoe judge...[more]
Press Release, September 21, 2009 -- Grayling, Michigan Judge Will Pick Winners At 23rd Annual Draft Horse Classic And Harvest Fair
Sharon Priebe from Grayling, Michigan, has been selected to judge this year's Draft Horse Classic, September 24 - 27, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Priebe has been judging horse shows for more than 15 years...[more]
Press Release, September 16, 2009 -- Amazing World Class Lumberjacks To Perform At Draft Horse Classic
Lumberjack Shows, Clogging Jamboree, Western Music Fest, Art at the Classic are all part of Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair. Visitors to next weekend’s Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair can get up close and personal with world class wood-chopping lumberjacks, axe throwers, tree climbers, and wielders of mighty chain saws – free of charge...[more]
Press Release, September 3, 2009 -- Enter Your Exhibits In The Harvest Fair At The Draft Horse Classic
It's free and all exhibitors will receive free tickets to a Draft Horse Classic performance. Entries are now being accepted for the Harvest Fair, September 24 - 27, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The deadline for Nevada County residents to turn in entry forms to enter exhibits is 5 pm on Friday, September 18. It's free to enter, and all exhibitors will receive free tickets to the Thursday evening performance of the Draft Horse Classic...[more]
Press Release, August 26, 2009 -- Draft Horse Classic Tickets On Sale Now
Majestic Draft Horse performances, breath-taking competitions, seeing a Draft Horse “up-close,” a clogging jamboree, and a world class lumberjack show are all part of the festivities at the 23rd annual Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, September 24 – 27, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley...[more]
Press Release, August 20, 2009 -- Nevada County Fair Community Partnerships A Success
Canned Food Drive, Junior Livestock Auction, Ag Mechanics Auction, and Treat Street all Benefit Nevada County. Beautiful weather, a successful canned food drive, more than $400,000 raised for Nevada County youth, several charity benefits, and an increase in overall attendance made the 2009 Nevada County Fair--"A Hare's Magical A-Fair"--a huge success. Below are some fun Fair facts...[more]
Fairgoers make a donation to the canned food drive, held at the Nevada County Fair on Sunday. More than 1,240 pounds of food were collected for the Food Bank of Nevada County.
Press Release, August 14, 2009 -- Food Bank and Nevada County Fair partnership
Bring a can of food to the Nevada County Fair on Sunday between 10:am and 5:pm, and recieve $1 off on adult/Senior admission... [more]
Press Release, August 11, 2009 -- Cap City BMX stunt Team to Perform at Nevada County Fair
World-renowned riders Mike Saavedra and Pete Brandt to headline performances... [more]
Press Release, August 10, 2009 -- Exciting contests and Activities Happening Each Day at the Nevada County Fair!
No pre-registration required – just show up 1⁄2 hour before the event and have fun!...[more]
Press Release, August 8, 2009 -- Heritage Steer to be Showcased at
Junior Livestock Auction at the Nevada county Fair.
2009 Heritage Steer Being Raised by Alex Beteta-Whitney... [more]
Press Release, August 6, 2009 -- Michael Jackson's Neverland Carnival Ride
Is being featured at this year's Nevada County Fair in the carnival area...[more]
Press Release, August 4, 2009 -- Family Of The Year To Be Honored At Nevada County Fair
Ed and Carol Scofield of Grass Valley have been named Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors. The Board chose the Scofield family because of their long-standing roots in Nevada County, their commitment to Nevada County, and their ongoing involvement in the Nevada County Fair...[more]
Press Release, August 3, 2009 -- Nevada County Fair Tickets On Sale Now
Buy early and save! Tickets for the Nevada County Fair are on sale now. Purchase your admission, entertainment, and arena event tickets before the Fair begins and save money! Buy your admission tickets before August 11, and get admission for only $5. Or, take advantage of other pre-sale offers before August 11 – a 5-day Fair pass with unlimited entry for $20; a season parking pass for $25; a carnival ride bracelet, good for unlimited rides for any one day for $23; purchase 30 carnival ride coupons for $20; or purchase any ticket to an arena event and receive admission to the Fair for only $5...[more]
Press Release, July 31, 2009 -- Body Art Competition At The Nevada County Fair
All part of the fun in the Extreme Zone area, located at Gate 5. New to this year’s Nevada County Fair is “Ink Fusion,” a Body Art Competition. Do you have a unique tattoo? How about a tattoo of a portrait of someone special? The place to be is the Body Art Competition on Sunday, August 16, from noon – 2 pm at the Nevada County Fair...[more]
Press Release, July 29, 2009 -- Meet The World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales At The Nevada County Fair
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be at this year’s Nevada County Fair, August 12 – 16. This magnificent team of horses will be available in the livestock area for viewing each day of the Fair, during regular Fair hours...[more]
Press Release, July 27, 2009 -- Nevada County Fair Plans Two Fun Arena Events For Young Children And Teens
Mutton Bustin’ and Calf Scramble Planned for Wednesday and Thursday Night at the Fair. Two new arena events – Mutton Bustin’ and Calf Scramble – are planned for young children and teens in the Arena on Wednesday and Thursday night of the Nevada County Fair, August 12 - 16...[more]
Press Release, July 27, 2009 -- Meet the 2009 Fair Mascot – Scarlett O’Hare
Congratulations to Greg Lopin of Nevada City. Greg submitted the winning name and is the recipient of two free admission tickets for each day of the Fair, a 5-day parking pass and ride coupons...[more]
Press Release, July 23, 2009 -- Sponsor And Drive A Car In The Fair’s Demolition Derby And You Could Win $1,000 For Your Favorite Charity
For the second year, the Nevada County Fair is providing organizations and businesses the opportunity to sponsor and drive a car in the Fair’s popular Demolition Derby, while at the same time raising money for a favorite charity or service organization...[more]
Press Release, July 15, 2009 -- Idol Competition At The Nevada County Fair
Do you love to sing? If so, the Nevada County Fair is looking for talented vocalists to sing in the Nevada County Fair’s “Hare’s A Magical” Idol Competition at this year’s Fair...[more]
Press Release, July 8, 2009 -- Mother Lode Horse Show Results Available
The Nevada County Fairgrounds was filled with horse enthusiasts during the last weekend in June as exhibitors competed in the 2009 Mother Lode Horse Show. This annual three-day event gives spectators an opportunity to observe participants work with their horses as they compete in Driving, English, Halter and Western Shows. At the conclusion of each class, competitors are awarded their placing, which is a demonstration of achievement in horsemanship...[more]
Press Release, June 22, 2009 -- Nevada County Fairgrounds Partners With Summer Youth Employment Program
Program provides job training and experience to young adults. The Nevada County Fairgrounds has partnered with One-Stop Business and Career Center’s Summer Youth Program to provide jobs and training to Nevada County youth. The program provides young adults with employment skills in a planned, structured learning environment...[more]
Press Release, June 15, 2009 -- Ed Scofield To Be Inducted Into Nevada County Fair’s Hall Of Fame
Ed Scofield has been named as the 2009 inductee into the Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame. The Fair’s Board of Directors chose Ed for this honor because of his support, dedication and commitment, which is evident throughout the Fairgrounds today...[more]
Press Release, June 12, 2009 -- Nevada County Fairgrounds Closed for One Week to Walkers and Bicyclists
In preparation for the 34th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, June 18 – 21, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will be closed to walkers and bicyclists during the entire week of June 14. The Fairgrounds will re-open its gates to walkers and bicyclists as usual on Monday, June 22. This closure does not affect the Main Office, which is open during its normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm...[more]
Press Release, June 8, 2009 -- Name The Nevada County Fair’s 2009 Mascot
...and win a prize package to the Nevada County Fair! This year’s Nevada County Fair mascot is busy preparing for the annual Fair, “A Hare’s Magical A-Fair,” August 12 – 16. However, the rabbit mascot needs a name, and the Fairgrounds wants to know what you think her name should be...[more]
Press Release, June 2, 2009 -- Nevada County Fair Competition Handbook Now Available
The complete guide to all the exhibit categories open for entries at this year’s Nevada County Fair is now available...[more]
Press Release, June 1, 2009 -- Mother Lode Horse Show: June 26 - 28 At The Nevada County Fairgrounds
The 2009 Mother Lode Horse Show is scheduled for June 26 – 28 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. As part of the Mother Lode Fairs Horse Show Circuit, the oldest circuit show in California, this is a great event for both participants and spectators...[more]
Press Release, May 26, 2009 -- Local High School Students Plant Marigolds At Nevada County Fairgrounds
Students from Nevada Union FFA spent the day at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Friday planting 1,500 Marigolds along the Gold Path at the entrance of the Fairgrounds...[more]
Press Release, May 5, 2009 -- Nevada County Fairgrounds Hosts Job Fair
Hiring begins for this year's Fair season. The Nevada County Fairgrounds will host a job fair to fulfill its hiring needs for this year's Fair season...[more]
Press Release, April 8, 2009 -- Steer Tagging Takes Place at Nevada County Fairgrounds
Animals to be shown at Junior Livestock Auction in August at the Nevada County Fair. Earlier this week, the Nevada County Fairgrounds held its mandatory tagging of market beef for the 2009 Fair...[more]
Press Release, March 23, 2009 -- Nevada County Fair August 12 - 16, 2009
Mark your calendar for this year's magical event–the 2009 Nevada County Fair, August 12 - 16, at California's most beautiful fairgrounds, located in Grass Valley...[more]
Press Release, March 6, 2009 -- Nevada County Fair Board Names New Deputy Manager
New Deputy Manager Brings More Than 25 Years of Fair Industry Experience to Job. The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors announced this week the appointment of Robin Hauck as the new Deputy Manager of the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Hauck has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Merced County Fair since 2005, and she brings more than 25 years of fair industry experience to the job...[more]
Press Release, January 23, 2009 -- Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation Raises $4,000 From Fundraiser
Funds to benefit new facility at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation Board of Directors announced today that it raised more than $4,000 at its recent fundraiser in recognition of Ed Scofield’s retirement after 26 years as CEO of the Nevada County Fairgrounds...[more]
On behalf of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, John Spencer, District 3 Supervisor, presents a proclamation to Ed Scofield for his dedication to Nevada County and for his 26 years of service to the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Press Release, January 7, 2009 -- Meadowlarks 4h Club Donates To Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation
Donation to Benefit the Construction of New Multi-Purpose Pavilion. The Meadowlarks 4H Club recently donated $300 to the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, Inc. The Club chose the Fairgrounds Foundation to support the Foundation’s efforts in constructing a new multi-purpose pavilion that will be the home of the Junior Swine exhibit during the Fair, as well as provide a new show and sale ring for the Junior Livestock Auction...[more]
Ed Scofield, President of the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, and Sandy Woods, CEO of the Nevada County Fairgrounds, accept a check from Clay, Joe and Claire Newman, who made a donation to the Fairgrounds Foundation on behalf of the Meadowlarks 4H Club.
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