The grounds will be closed Aug 6 - Aug 11 for Fair preparation. Ticket Box Office is Open at Gate 1

Volunteer Opportunities

Fair Information Booth - Guest Services

Unleash Your Awesome at the Nevada County Fairgrounds and join our team as a volunteer for the 2026 Nevada County Fair, August 12-16, 2026!


We are seeking community volunteers to donate a few hours and join the team!

Position Descriptions:

Information Booth - Guest Services


In exchange for volunteering, you will receive:

  • A stylish Nevada County Fair t-shirt to wear during your shift.
  • Two free admission tickets to use on a day(s) of your choice.
  • An incredible experience interacting with Fair attendees!


Volunteer on Treat Street

These local nonprofit groups are looking for volunteers to help in their booths:


Grass Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association - Hot Dog Booth

Call Ron: 530-559-9319


Watt Park Frosty Freeze Ice Cream Booth
Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/TDQBF


United Way Nacho Booth
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA4A622A5FCC07-63070094-2026#/


Rough & Ready Fire Booth - Baked Potatoes
Call Teri (530) 913-4669Soroptimist International of Grass Valley - Teriyaki Chicken Booth
Video Description of Each Position Available
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0548ADA62EA0FA7...


Gold Country Senior Services- Wraps, Salads and Agua Fresca
Looking for Mid and Closing Shift
Email us at: Contact@goldcountryservices.org Or call Shari: 530-615-4541


Nevada County Jewish Community Center operates the Corner Deli, and would welcome a few more volunteers.

Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A4AA29A0FB6-64358149-corner



Nevada County 4-H - Breakfast burritos, Philly cheese steak sandwiches, ham and cheese melts for kids! Strawberry Shortcake and Italian Ice.

Free entry ticket, lunch, and a soda pop!

Seeking 4-H Alumni and High school students.
Email us at: jcsimmons@ucanr.edu

Or call Jill: 530-273-4563 leave a message



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