Grass Valley, CA – The Nevada County Fairgrounds is excited to announce tickets to the annual Draft Horse Classic are now available for purchase. The annual event, now in its thirty-seventh (37) year, will be held from September 21 through 24, 2023. With a total of six performances over four days, horse lovers will be […]
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Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation hosts Annual Fundraiser Crab & Shrimp Feed on March 4
Join the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation at its eleventh annual fundraiser, this year an All-You-Can-Eat Crab, Shrimp and Pasta Feed on Saturday, March 4 in Ponderosa Hall at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 pm and dinner service begins at 6 pm. Prior to dinner, appetizers will be served in the lounge, giving […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds Board announces Andrew Trygg as new CEO
Nevada County, CA: The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Trygg. Mr. Trygg will assume his role on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Trygg, well known to the community for his Public Information Officer role at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, brings decades […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds announces new CEO
Nevada County, CA – The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of our new Chief Executive Officer, Dale Chasse. Mr. Chasse will assume his role on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Chasse comes from an extensive background working in the entertainment industry working in several positions including pre-show production, security […]
Longtime Fair Supporter Bart Riebe to be inducted into the Nevada County Fair Hall of Fame
Bart Riebe has been attending the Nevada County Fair for 65 years. He has supported the Junior Livestock Auction by purchasing market animals for four decades. He has sponsored fundraisers, giveaways, and special events. This year, Bart Riebe will be on the receiving end when he is inducted into the Nevada County Fair Hall of […]
Tim Reid and Caitlin Oats Named 2021 Nevada County Fair Family of the Year
The Nevada County Fair Board of Directors has selected Tim Reid and Caitlin Oats as the 2021 Nevada County Fair Family of the Year for their unwavering support of the Fair and Draft Horse Classic. Tim and Caitlin have been married seven years, and dated for nine years before their wedding. “It took me a […]
Blue Ribbons Awarded to Nevada County Fair Supporters Tom Fitzsimmons and Alyssa Mayo
Before judges get to work examining the first exhibits of the Nevada County Fair, two special blue ribbons have already been awarded. KNCO Radio Program Director Tom Fitzsimmons and West Coast Equine Sports Therapy operator Alyssa Mayo have been named the 2021 Blue Ribbon Award winners by the Nevada County Fair Board of Directors. The […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds and community organizations team up for Community Involvement Day on August 2, 2021
“The Fair is Back in Town” and the Nevada County Fairgrounds is teaming up with local, nonprofit organizations – the Food Bank of Nevada County, Foothill Lions, Bright Futures for Youth, Story Club of Nevada County, Connecting Point, Karing Closet of Nevada County, Community Beyond Violence, Nevada County Diaper Project, Soroptimist International of Grass Valley’s […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds is hiring for the 2021 Nevada County Fair
The Nevada County Fairgrounds is hiring! If you are interested in working at the 2021 Nevada County Fair, plan to attend the Nevada County Fair Job Fair on Monday, June 21, from 3 – 6 pm in Main Street Center at Gate 1 at the Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds staff will be present accepting applications and […]
Higgins Diggins Lions Club donates $1,000 and challenges other service clubs to help Save The Fairgrounds
March 1, 2021 – Recently the Higgins Diggins Lions Club donated $1,000 to the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation. In presenting the check, Higgins Diggins Lions Club President Laura Barhydt expressed the club’s passion and concern for the ongoing viability of the Nevada County Fairgrounds given the pandemic’s huge negative impact on the community’s Fairgrounds. President […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation makes $100,000 donation to Fairgrounds
December 16, 2020 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation made a generous donation of $100,000 to the Nevada County Fairgrounds and will begin a membership drive for 2021 to continue raising much-needed funds for the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The donation comes during a year when COVID-19 restrictions on events and gatherings have financially devastated the […]
Drive Thru BBQ and Pie on Nov. 24 to benefit Nevada County Fairgrounds
November 9, 2020 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation, in partnership with the Foothill Lions Club, is hosting a Drive Thru BBQ and Pie event as a fundraiser for the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now at NevadaCountyFair.com for pulled pork family meals and pumpkin pies. Each pulled pork family meal feeds four […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds begins search for 2021 Fair Slogan
October 29, 2020 – Given the unprecedented year of 2020, and in hopeful anticipation of the 2021 Fair, the Nevada County Fair theme for 2021 is all about optimism, resiliency, and coming together as a community. To find the perfect slogan for the 2021 Fair, the Fairgrounds is offering a slogan contest. Do you have […]
Simi Lyss Inducted into Fairgrounds Hall of Fame
October 6, 2020 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors recently inducted Dr. Simi Lyss into the Nevada County Fairgrounds Hall of Fame. The Board recognized Lyss as the 2020 Hall of Fame inductee for his longtime service and commitment to the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Simi first became involved with the Fairgrounds as a […]
Bid and Buy at the 2020 Nevada County Fair Online Junior Livestock and Ag Mechanics Auction this week
August 10, 2020 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds, in partnership with the Nevada County Livestock Producers, will host an online Junior Livestock and Ag Mechanics Auction on August 13 – 15 at NevadaCountyFair.com. The auction opens at 9 am on August 13 and begins closing on August 15 at 9 am, with lots closing in […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds Board Cancels 2020 Draft Horse Classic
June 30, 2020 – Due to continued COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted Tuesday evening to cancel the 2020 Draft Horse Classic. The Board made the decision to cancel the event after further reviewing the Governors executive orders and guidance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and mass gatherings. According […]
Nevada County 2020 Fair Canceled
June 9, 2020 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted Tuesday evening to cancel the 2020 Nevada County Fair due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. The Board also voted to authorize an online junior livestock and ag mechanics auction. The vote comes after delaying the decision two weeks ago following Governor Newsom’s […]
Nevada County Fair Board postpones 2020 Fair decision
May 26, 2020 – At the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors meeting Tuesday evening, the decision regarding the status of the 2020 Nevada County Fair was postponed. The decision comes in light of Governor Newsom’s announcement on Tuesday afternoon that California is moving rapidly into Stage 3 of the reopening plan. The delay will […]
Nevada County Fair Cancels Poultry Show at 2020 Fair
February 20, 2020 – Due to the continued presence of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday night to cancel live poultry exhibits and the poultry and market egg show at the 2020 Nevada County Fair. The decision was made after Dr. Annette Jones, California State Veterinarian […]
Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation hosts 10th Annual Cioppino and Pasta Feed on March 7
February 7, 2020 – Join the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation at its tenth annual All-You-Can-Eat Cioppino and Pasta Feed on Saturday, March 7 in Ponderosa Hall at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 pm and dinner service begins at 6 pm. For the event, the Foothill Lions Club will create and serve Arnie […]