Nevada County Fairgrounds

The Fairgrounds has been activated as an animal evacuation site for those affected by the Hutto Fire. Please use the Brighton Street Gate and look for the Animal Evac volunteers. **UPDATE** The Hutto Fire has been contained and the Animal Evac Center at the Fairgrounds is now closed.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is hiring seasonal maintenance aides. Primary duties include cleaning up and maintaining the Fairgrounds; assisting with routine building maintenance and janitorial duties; operating hand tools, power tools, and small to heavy equipment; performing grounds maintenance, including mowing grass, raking, operating a string trimmer, chipping, removing trash and debris, and performing other landscape related tasks. The Fairgrounds really is a fun place to work and we'll keep you busy! For job descriptions and applications, visit NevadaCountyFair.com.

Become a proud partner of the 2021 Nevada County Fair! We have many opportunities available, including year-round, theme day, arena events and stage sponsorships. Your support benefits our community Fairgrounds and also provides the opportunity to promote your business to the 90,000+ visitors attending Nevada County's biggest event. We are so thankful for our community partners and their support!

Our friend and former Fairgrounds Board member Simi, who was inducted into the Fairgrounds Hall of Fame in September, will be greatly missed.

On behalf of the team at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, happy holidays!

During the holiday season, the Nevada County Fairgrounds will be closed December 24 27 and December 31 January 3. The Fairgrounds will open Gate 1 to walkers and bicyclists from 8 am to 4 pm on Monday through Wednesday of each holiday week, returning to normal hours and days on January 4. Happy holidays!

We still have t-shirts available. If you've placed a t-shirt order, don’t forget today is the last day to pick up your order to have in time for Christmas (we're closed tomorrow and Friday). Of course, if you want to place an order after Christmas, we'll be back in the office on Monday and ready to take your order. Below are the details if you want to take advantage of this fun offer. Treat Street Fanatic t-shirts are now on sale for $12 and with each shirt sold, $6 will g...o to the Treat Street nonprofit of the buyer’s choice and $6 to the Fairgrounds. Here’s how it works call the Fairgrounds office at (530) 273-6217 and let us know your color choices and sizes, the organization you’d like support, and your credit card information. We’ll process your payment and have it ready for curbside pick-up at the Fairgrounds Office. Color choices are charcoal or army green and both come in sizes XS to XL. See more

The Nevada Union FFA Officer’s Team dropped off a $6000 check yesterday to the Nevada County Fairgrounds, the profits from their recent drive-thru BBQ event (where they served 1,400 meals!). WOW! Thank you, NU FFA! Words truly can't begin to express how appreciative we are! Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your hard work and to all those in the community who supported this fundraising event!

We've sold quite a few t-shirts to benefit these two Treat Street booths. :) Know which booths they are? If you'd like to purchase a t-shirt in support of your favorite Treat Street booth, they are still available - and they make a perfect stocking stuffer. Details are below: Treat Street Fanatic t-shirts are now on sale for $12 and with each shirt sold, $6 will go to the Treat Street nonprofit of the buyer’s choice and $6 to the Fairgrounds. Here’s how it works call the F...airgrounds office at (530) 273-6217 and let us know your color choices and sizes, the organization you’d like support, and your credit card information. We’ll process your payment and have it ready for curbside pick-up at the Fairgrounds Office. Color choices are charcoal or army green and both come in sizes XS to XL. Colors/sizes are very limited, so order soon. For those who order four or more t-shirts, we’ll thrown in a surprise gift from the Fairgrounds! See more

Thank you Nevada Union FFA! When you hear reports of a huge traffic jam near the high school, you can almost bet there's some delicious Tri-Tip to be had. 1,400 meals?! Wow! The Fairgrounds staff and Board are so very appreciative that you held this fundraiser foe the Fairgrounds. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your hard work and to everyone involved!

Some additional information for this weekend's Carnival Food Festival at Gate 1 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Six stands of crazy carnival eats! Thanks Butler Amusements, Inc. for bringing some Fair fun in November - and for your efforts in helping the Fairgrounds! It's happening Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Rain or shine.

More information from photographer Lisa Jarvis about the special photo sessions offered this weekend to benefit the Fairgrounds Foundation. As an added bonus, Lisa's photo sessions will take place in a beautiful area at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, creating the perfect Fall setting. She has just a few spots left. Thank you Lisa and Three Lilies Photography for your kindness and support of the Fairgrounds!

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is proud to serve as a voting center. Use the Gate 1 entrance and look for the signs. The voting center is open until 8 pm tonight.

We’re not sure where to begin because thank you doesn’t seem enough! To Alyssa Mayo, West Coast Equine Sports Therapy and all the volunteers who are responsible for last night’s fundraiser in support of the Nevada County Fairgrounds thank you, thank you, thank you! The event raised an astonishing $20,000 for the Fairgrounds! We are overwhelmed and speechless and so, so appreciative to all those who volunteered, donated, participated and supported the event and auction. What an incredible display of community and of working together towards a common goal. We remain so proud to serve this community and we are so thankful to those who are going above and beyond to show such kindness. Again, thank you!

Butler Amusements is offering six stands with some crazy carnival eats on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Gate 1 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The contact-less, drive through event is open from 11 am to 8 pm all three days and features six stands filled with crazy carnival food - corn in a cup, cotton candy, caramel apples, corn on the cob covered in hot Cheetos, chicken on a stick, funnel cakes with toppings, deep fried Oreos and Twinkies, homemade lemonade, waffle cones with mac and cheese and more! It’s a simple process you get to stay in your car while fun food is delivered to your window! Happening rain or shine.

Here are the details for Saturday's fundraising event at West Coast Equine Sports Therapy in Penn Valley. A huge thank you to Alyssa Mayo and her dedicated team of volunteers for making this happen.

Eat cookies and support a cause? We're in! Thank you to Emily's Catering for choosing the Nevada County Fairgrounds as its October "Cookies for a Cause" organization. The more cookies sold, the more that gets donated, so please spread the word (and eat lots of cookies!). A big thank you to Emily's for their delicious cookies and for their generosity.

Looking for a talented local photographer to do your family photos? Lisa Jarvis of Three Lilies Photography is your person! Lisa is hosting an exclusive family portrait event on November 7 and donating the sitting fees from the event to the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation. Each photo session includes a keepsake ornament, special holiday pricing and even a holiday card option. All the information is on the flyer below. Sessions are limited, so book soon.

A sample of the items at the live auction at this weekend's fundraising event for the Fairgrounds. The event is this Saturday (October 17) at 5 pm at the West Coast Equine Sports Therapy in Penn Valley. The flyer with all the details is in the comments below. Definitely plan on attending!! Thank you to Alyssa Mayo for all her work in organizing this event for the Fairgrounds and to all the people and businesses that have donated auction items!

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 holding a slogan contest. Do you have an idea for a catchy or fun slogan that captures the spirit of the 2021 Fair theme? If so, submit your ideas at NevadaCountyFair.com and you could win a 2021 Fair package. Be creative and have fun!

This Saturday, October 17, is the fundraiser for the Fairgrounds hosted by (and held at) West Coast Equine Sports Therapy. So many cool items have been generously donated by the community - and you can bid on the items at the live auction held at their facility in Penn Valley or online. All the information is included in the flyer below. Proceeds will go directly to the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation and donations are tax-deductible. If you are interested in attending the event or participating in the auction, please contact Alyssa at 432-9531 or send a private message through the West Coast Equine Sports Therapy Facebook event page. Thank you all for supporting this event!

Hey, hey Fair friends! Check it out! It's the Fair Food Festival, offered by Butler Amusements, Inc. at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The drive through event features six stands of crazy carnival eats - corn dogs, cotton candy, caramel apples, corn on the cob, corn in a cup, chicken on a stick, funnel cakes with toppings, deep fried Oreos and Twinkies, homemade lemonade, waffle cones with mac and cheese and more! The Fair Food Festival runs November 6, 7 and 8 from 11 am to 8 pm each day at Gate 1 at the Fairgrounds, so drive through for lunch, a snack, dinner or all three!

Congratulations to the 2020 Nevada County Fairgrounds Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Smi Lyss. Simi is recognized for his longtime service and commitment to the Nevada County Fairgrounds, including his involvement on the Fairgrounds Board of Directors for 14 years, and his important work in forming the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation and the reforestation program at the Fairgrounds. Thank you, Simi, for your commitment to the Nevada County Fairgrounds. A well-deserved honor! Photo by Shaffers Originals of Grass Valley.

More incredible donations to the fundraiser for the Fairgrounds that is being organized by Alyssa Mayo and West Coast Equine Sports Therapy. We are so appreciative of her work, her support of the Fairgrounds and all those who are donating items to make the event a success. Check out the event page for more information!

Due to continued COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors voted Tuesday evening to cancel the 2020 Country Christmas Faire. The Board made the decision to cancel the event after reviewing the California Department of Public Health's most recent guidelines for gatherings in the state. We will miss our Country Christmas Faire exhibitors and attendees, but we look forward to safely welcoming back all to the Country Christmas Faire in 2021.

Did you purchase delicious cookies from Emily's Catering yet? Emily's has chosen the Nevada County Fairgrounds as its October "Cookies for a Cause" organization, so the more cookies sold, the more that gets donated. There are still a few days left in October to eat lots of cookies while supporting the Fairgrounds. Thanks, Emily, for your generosity and kindness!

The Fairgrounds is excited to partner with the County of Nevada, the schools, and the Friendship Club/NEO on a distance learning and youth hub at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This is an innovative and exciting project that will support learning and provide a safe and central location for families and students to access high speed internet, said Patrick Eidman, CEO of the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds Board and staff are so pleased that this agreement with the County will allow us to serve as a hub for distance learning and youth enrichment activities and programming and allows us to reopen our beautiful Fairgrounds for the public to walk and bike.

Fairgrounds are the heart of a community and Fairgrounds across California need your help. Western Fairs Association continues to advocate for Fair Funding, working closely with US Representatives Harder and Panetta on two separate bills intended to support and sustain the Fair Industry in this time of national industry crisis due to the inability to host gatherings. Support your local Fair and these federal bills so we can gather again when the time is right. Click on the link below to see how you can support Fairgrounds across California. https://app.robly.com/archive

We are so excited to open the Fairgrounds again to walkers beginning tomorrow (Wednesday). The grounds will be open from 8 am to 4 pm Monday - Friday. Walkers should go through Gate 1 to enter the grounds (all other gates will remain closed), a waiver should be completed at the gate, and following social distancing protocol is required. The Youth Hub/Distance Learning Center at Main Street Center also opens tomorrow. We've missed our community and are excited to welcome them back! A big thank you to the County of Nevada for making this all happen.

While we had hoped to once again open the grounds tomorrow (Monday) to walkers, due to PSPS at the Fairgrounds and forecasted high winds, we will remain closed until the power is back on and it is safe to utilize the Fairgrounds. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we are able to open this week. Thank you for your patience and know we are excited to welcome our community back as soon as we can!

Thank you to West Coast Equine Sports Therapy for hosting a fundraiser for the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 17. All the information is included in the flyer below. So many cool auction items will be available! All proceeds will go to the Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation and donations are tax-deductible. If you are interested in donating either an item or a service for the auction or a monetary amount to help the Fairgrounds, please contact Alyssa at 432-9531 or send a private message through the West Coast Equine Sports Therapy Facebook event page. Thank you to our amazing community for the support!

In a "normal" year, today would have been day 2 of the Draft Horse Classic. We sure miss our draft horse community and seeing all the beautiful gentle giants on the grounds! In celebration of the Draft Horse Classic, please post a favorite Classic photo or memory in the comment section below so we can all enjoy a little piece of the Draft Horse Classic this weekend. Here's to a stronger 2021! Photo by @grassvalleygirl.

What a great opportunity to have your family photos taken for the upcoming holidays - and support the Fairgrounds! Lisa Jarvis of Three Lilies Photography is donating her sitting fees from these special photo sessions to the Fairgrounds Foundation. Each photo session includes a keepsake ornament, special holiday pricing and even a holiday card option. If you haven't seen Lisa's work, she is an extremely talented local photographer and she is a great friend of the Fairgrounds! Sessions are limited, so book soon.

If you're looking to volunteer at the Youth Hub/Distance Learning Center opening soon at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, here is the information. https://volunteerhub.connectingpoint.org//a0C1U000006nttvU