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Press Release, January 24, 2012 --The Union’s 2011 Nevada County Fair Guide Receives First Place Award
Fair Guide publication recognized in Fair industry. For the second consecutive year, the Nevada County Fairgrounds received a first place award in the Annual Western Fairs Association’s (WFA) Achievement Awards Program for its community partnership with The Union Newspaper on the 2011 Nevada County Fair Guide. The publication, designed and published by The Union Newspaper, is created each year to feature the Fair’s daily schedule, provide general information about the Fair, and showcase Fair business supporters...[more]

Press Release, January 20, 2012 --Nevada County Fairgrounds’ CEO to Serve as President of Western Fairs Association’s Board of Directors
Sandy Woods, Chief Executive Officer of the Nevada County Fairgrounds, has been elected as President of the Western Fairs Association’s (WFA) Board of Directors. Woods was recently inaugurated at the association’s annual conference in Anaheim...[more]

Press Release, January 18, 2012 --Win $250 In Artwork Design Contest
Submit the winning artwork for the 2012 Nevada County Fair and you could win. The Nevada County Fairgrounds is sponsoring a contest to find the best artwork to illustrate the 2012 Nevada County Fair theme – “Barnyard Safari.” If you’re a talented artist, and you’d like $250, this is the contest to enter!...[more]

Press Release, December 5, 2011 --Country Christmas Faire Results
Gingerbread House Competition Results and Canned Food Drive Results. A successful canned food drive, more than 100 vendors, and 50 gingerbread houses built made the 27th Annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds a success. The 9th Annual Gingerbread House Competition was once again a crowd favorite, with 50 entries received. Of those entries, the Best of Show winner was Kristal Souza of Grass Valley, and the People’s Choice Award went to Mary Abbott of Grass Valley. Photos below...[more]

Press Release, November 18, 2011 --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 25 – 27 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 Ponderosa Hall 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]

Press Release, November 15, 2011 --Nevada County Fairgrounds, Hope In Nevada County Team Up At The Country Christmas Faire
Donate a can of food on Sunday, November 27, and receive $1 off admission. The Nevada County Fairgrounds and HOPE (Helping 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 27, and the Fairgrounds will give you a coupon for $1 off general admission to the Christmas Faire on that day...[more]

Press Release, November 9, 2011 --Create A Gingerbread House And Win!
Submit your entry form by Friday, November 18. Now is the time for holiday bakers to think about the creation of a magical Gingerbread House to enter into the 9th annual Gingerbread House Competition at the Country Christmas Faire, held November 25 – 27 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds...[more]

Press Release, October 25, 2011 --Contests, Costumes, And A Cupcake Walk
The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a costume contest at its Halloween event on Saturday, October 29, from 2 – 5 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The costume parade and contest will take place at 3 pm at the Main Exhibit Building, with prizes awarded following the contest...[more]

Press Release, October 21, 2011 --Costume Contest Part Of Fun At Graveyard Ghoul-A At The Nevada County Fairgrounds
Join us for a ghoulishly good time at the Graveyard Ghoul-a at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29, from 8 pm to midnight. As part of the fun, there will be numerous costume contests, including one for the most original costume, one for the scariest/goriest costume, and one for the most humorous costume. Contestants will have a chance to win cash, as well as tickets to the annual Nevada County Fair and the Draft Horse Classic...[more]

Press Release, October 18, 2011 --Pumpkin Chuckin’ At Halloween Event At The Fairgrounds
Event part of Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds on October 29 from 2-5 pm.
As part of the Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29, Nevada Union and Bear River High School FFA students will compete in a Pumpkin Chuckin’ competition, as well as host several interactive booths throughout the afternoon event.
The Pumpkin Chuckin’ competition will involve catapulting pumpkins across the Fairgrounds grass area. Each hour from 2 – 5 pm, students will launch pumpkins and compete in accuracy contests, a funniest pumpkin contest, and a watermelon toss. Additionally, the final “chuck” at 5 pm will be a distance competition...[more]

Press Release, October 6, 2011 --Two Halloween Events Planned On October 29 At The Nevada County Fairgrounds
Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds: 2 – 5 pm
Graveyard Ghoul-a: 8 pm – midnight
Join in the fall festivities and Halloween fun at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 29. This year, there are two events to choose from – “Halloween Fun at the Fairgrounds” during the day for children and families, and a “Graveyard Ghoul-a” at night for adults. Rain or shine, in costume or in street clothes, don’t miss out on the fun!...[more]

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