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Create A Ginerbread House And Win At The Nevada County Fair

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By Wendy Oaks

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.

Houses, bungalows, cottages, and castles fashioned from spicy gingerbread will be displayed for holiday shoppers to enjoy at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley during the Thanksgiving weekend festivities.

Competitors may enter any of the 11 categories, including children, teens, adults, special needs, families, groups and businesses. There’s even a category for children under 8 years of age who want to enter a house made by a kit.

Prizes and ribbons abound for all. First through third place winners will receive award money, and the Best of Show will win $100. A special gift basket from Tess’ Kitchen Store will be awarded to the Best of Show winner and the People’s Choice Award.

Entry forms must be received at the Fairgrounds by Friday, November 18; the actual gingerbread house entry must be delivered to the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, November 22.  The cost is $2 to enter, and all Gingerbread House exhibitors will receive two free passes to the Country Christmas Faire.

Entry forms and a complete list of rules can be picked up at the Fairgrounds office on McCourtney Road, or downloaded from the Fair’s website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

The 27th annual Country Christmas Faire begins Friday, November 25, and runs through Sunday, November 27.  The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Friday and Saturday; and 10 am – 4 pm on Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is $5; however, Faire-goers will receive one free admission for each paid parking pass.

Talented artisans fill the Fairgrounds exhibit buildings with quality hand-made crafts and unique gifts, so you can get all your holiday shopping done in one location. Visitors to the Faire will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, wagon rides, and a community bon-fire. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to greet children and a photographer will be available to capture the special moment with Santa.

Free babysitting will be offered so parents can drop off their children while they enjoy holiday shopping, and errand elves will be available to assist shoppers throughout the event.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds is located at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley. For more information, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

 

 
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Contests, Costumes, and A Cupcake Walk at the Nevada County Fair 2011

 

By Wendy Oaks

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.

There will also be games and treats for kids, face painting, and even a cupcake walk! A silent auction will be happening throughout the event. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served and “Running for Cover” will provide toe-tapping live entertainment for all to enjoy. The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Model Railroad will be open for tours, and, weather permitting, Empire Carriage Company will provide carriage rides around the Fairgrounds.

Also at the event, Nevada Union students will also host several interactive booths, including face painting and a fun tractor booth. Chickens, cattle, lambs, goats, pigs, and horses will be on display in the mock farm setting; and the farm scarecrow will welcome children to a California agriculture experience. Don’t forget about the Pumpkin Chuckin’ event, which is a competition between Nevada Union and Bear River high school FFA students that involves catapulting pumpkins across the Fairgrounds grass area.

It’s all happening, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 29 from 2 – 5 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The cost is only $5 per person and includes food, treats, games and entertainment!  Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event at the Fairgrounds.

The Halloween Fun the Fairgrounds event is sponsored by Cirino’s at Main Street/Cirino’s Bar and Grill.  Visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com for information or call
(530) 273-6217.

Wendy Oaks
Publicist, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217
wsoaks@gmail.com

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Nevada County Fair August 8 – 12, 2012
Draft Horse Classic September 22 – 25, 2011
Halloween at the Fairgrounds October 29, 2011
Country Christmas Faire November 25 – 27, 2011

 

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Costume Contest At Graveyard Ghoul-A At Nevada County Fairgrounds 2011

By Wendy Oaks

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.

The event will feature dancing, and DJ Melo-D will be busy playing modern house music, hip hop, funky disco and new dance hits. He’ll also be taking requests at the event, so be prepared to dance to your favorite song! 

A bar will be available for beer and booooze, delicious food will be available, and fantastic door prizes will be given away, including gift certificates to Ben Franklin, The Bookseller, and Culture Shock Yogurt.

Tickets to the Graveyard Ghoul-a are $15 and can be purchased at the door. Parking is free. For your convenience, camping will be available.  Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com for information or call (530) 273-6217.

 

Wendy Oaks
Publicist, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217
wsoaks@gmail.com

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Nevada County Fair                          August 8 – 12, 2012
Draft Horse Classic                            September 22 – 25, 2011
Halloween at the Fairgrounds      October 29, 2011
Country Christmas Faire                  November 25 – 27, 2011

 

 

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25th Annual Draft Horse Classic Awards Announced

Arlin Wareing and his Shires perform at the 25th annual Draft Horse Classic. Wareing, of Blackfoot, Idaho, was the winner of the Six-Up Ultimate Hitch Championship.
Arlin Wareing and his Shires perform at the 25th annual Draft Horse Classic. Wareing, of Blackfoot, Idaho, was the winner of the Six-Up Ultimate Hitch Championship.

By Wendy Oaks

Awards for the 25th annual Draft Horse Classic, held September 22 – 25 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, have been announced.  Jim Poole of St. Louis, Missouri judged the Draft Horse competitions and halter show. Dwight Gilbert from Nevada was the judge of the pulling contest; and Jake Engler, visiting from Magnolia, Texas, was the horseshoe competition judge.

Draft horse exhibitors from California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, and Iowa competed for more than $35,000 in premium awards. The competitions took place during six performances over the four-day event.

The winner of the Six-Up Ultimate Hitch Championship was Arlin Wareing of The Wareings, from Blackfoot, Idaho.

For the fifth consecutive year, Danielle Simpson of Simpson Percherons from Rio Vista, California, was recognized as the outstanding lady driver, accumulating high points to win the Susan Parnell High Point Perpetual Award.

The Teamster of the Year Award was presented to Arlin Wareing, an honor bestowed upon him by the voting of his fellow teamsters. The Draft Horse & Mule Association presented their special Teamster Award to Larry Barnes of Reno, Nevada.  Ciera Barry of Shady Oaks Ranch in Millville, California, won the Youth of the Show award.

The Overall Supreme Champion horse and the Grand Champion Stallion was Jack of Hearts, owned by Jeanne Williams of Lodi, California, and shown by Vernon Helmuth. The Grand Champion Mare was Mercedes, owned by The Howells and shown by Timothy Howell, both of Blackfoot, Idaho.

The winner in the 2011 Edward Martin Perpetual Horseshoeing Competition was Nick Rossi of Danville, California.

At the first annual Classic Rib Cook-Off, the first place winner was Andy Ferrendelli cooking for A&L BBQ, based out of Princeton, California. Second place went to Chuck Collendez, cooking for Bowling Over Pigs BBQ from Brentwood, California; and third place went to Plane Ole BBQ, with cook Ray Campbell from Lincoln, California.  The People’s Choice Champion was also Plane Ole BBQ.

At the Harvest Fair, the People’s Choice award for the scarecrows included Sherry Andreini for first place, Stuart Woodhall for second place, and The Hays Family for third place. The Best of Division in Scarecrows went to Roy Hays of The Hays Family.

A complete list of 2010 Draft Horse Classic awards, as well as all the Harvest Fair winners, is on the Nevada County Fairgrounds’ website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

The 2012 Draft Horse Classic is scheduled for September 20 – 23. Tickets will go on sale on May 1, 2012.  Visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com for more information

Click on the following.  They are pdf files showing the results of the judging for the Draft Horse Classics:

Draft Horse Classics Results

Draft Horse Classics Halter Classes

Special Awards

If you do not have a pdf reader, you may down load it for free at Adobe free pdf reader

 

Wendy Oaks
Publicist, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217
wsoaks@gmail.com

Website: www.NevadaCountyFair.com
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Nevada County Fair                          August 8 – 12, 2012
Draft Horse Classic                           September 22 – 25, 2011
Halloween at the Fairgrounds       October 29, 2011
Country Christmas Faire                  November 25 – 27, 2011

 

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Enter Your Exhibits In The Harvest Fair At The Draft Horse Classic

 
Harvest Fair Entry – Produce

By Wendy Oaks

 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, which takes place during the Draft Horse Classic, September 22 – 25, 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 16. It’s free to enter, and all exhibitors will receive complimentary tickets to the Friday evening performance of the Draft Horse Classic.

Entry forms are now being accepted at the Fair Office and on-line at www.NevadaCountyFair.com.  There are more than 100 different categories to choose from, including fruits and vegetables, cobblers, harvest pies, scarecrows, a garden photo contest, jams, honey, cut flowers, produce characters, and birdhouses. There’s even a “Nature’s Oddities” category for any garden produce that shows an odd shape, color or other quality that makes it an oddity. So many fun categories to choose from!

There’s a division for youth and teens, which includes categories like apple face dolls, decoupage, Halloween masks, painted pumpkins, wreaths, table settings, and ceramics. Plus, there’s a Special People’s division for those interested in showing of their talents at the Harvest Fair.

Exhibitors must either submit paper entry forms at the Fair office or enter online at www.NevadaCountyFair.com.   There is no entry fee for those who enter an exhibit in the Harvest Fair.

Complete descriptions of all Harvest Fair divisions and categories are available online at www.NevadaCountyFair.com, at the Fair’s Office on McCourtney Road, or by calling the Fairgrounds Office at (530) 273-6217.

The Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair runs September 22 – 25 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. There are six performances featuring the magnificent Draft Horses – Thursday and Friday at 6:30 pm, Saturday at 10 am and 6:30 pm, and Sunday at 10 am and 4 pm.

In addition to the Draft Horse performances, the Harvest Fair is bustling with activities during the four-day event. Live entertainment, Art at the Classic, Treat Street goodies, a clogging jamboree, and visits to the barns and breed pavilion make for a family fun day at the Harvest Fair.  Plus, we’ve got the “Taste of the Gold” tasting event on Saturday and a Classic Rib Cook-Off on Sunday.

For Draft Horse performance tickets or information about entering a Harvest Fair exhibit, call the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217 or visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

Wendy Oaks
Publicist Nevada County Fair

 

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Nevada County Fairgrounds & BloodSource Team Up For Community Blood Drive

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By Wendy Oaks

Donate blood on August 2 and receive a free admission ticket to the Fair

The Nevada County Fairgrounds and BloodSource have teamed up for a community blood drive. Make a blood donation on Tuesday, August 2, from 2 – 6 pm at the BloodSource bloodmobile located in the main parking lot at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, and receive a free admission ticket to any day of the Fair. Additionally, donors will receive a free t-shirt from BloodSource.

Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be generally healthy, and at least 17 years old. For more information and eligibility about blood donation, visit Nevada County Fair website for more information or call the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217. The Nevada County Fairgrounds are located on McCourtney Road in Grass Valley.

Wendy Oaks
Publicist, Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217
wsoaks@gmail.com

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Nevada County Draft Horse Classic & Harvest Fair September 22 to 25, 2011

Dan Simpson - Photo courtesy of Nevada County Fair
Dan Simpson - Photo courtesy of Nevada County Fair

By Wendy Oaks

Grass Valley, California – Join the beautiful Draft Horses for the 25th anniversary of the Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, happening September 22 – 25, 2011 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.

The Draft Horse Classic has grown to become the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States, and features six majestic performances with the beautiful Draft Horses delighting fans with their pageantry, elegance, and strength.  In between classes, enjoy showcase specialty acts, including some returning favorites like Clay Maier and Ramon Becerra, as well as some new acts.

To celebrate our anniversary, we’re offering discounted pricing on morning performances and children’s tickets. All tickets are on sale now!

Draft Horse Classic evening and late afternoon performance tickets are $21 for reserved seating and $18 for general admission. For morning performances, tickets are $15 for reserved seating and $12 for general admission. For children (ages 12 and under), any performance ticket is $13 for reserved seating and $10 for general admission. Ticket order forms are available at www.NevadaCountyFair.com. You can order your tickets by FAX, mail, phone or walk-in. General admission tickets can also be ordered at www.NevadaCountyFair.com. There is a small transaction fee if you order your tickets on-line. For all tickets purchased after September 21, there is an additional $3 charge per ticket.

While at the Fairgrounds, take time to visit the many Harvest Fair activities. Featuring live musical entertainment, lumberjack shows, Treat Street goodies, Art at the Classic, a chance to visit with the horses, and hundreds of community exhibits, the Harvest Fair is an experience that can be enjoyed by kids and adults! Although there is a fee for the Draft Horse performances, admission to the Fairgrounds and Harvest Fair activities are free, so stop by anytime during the four-day event.

“Taste of the Gold” will once again be held on Saturday of the Classic. This fun and tasty event features fine food and drink from some of the Gold Country’s finest restaurants and wineries. For tickets and information, visit www.sierravintners.com or call the Grass Valley Downtown Association at (530) 272-8315.

The Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair is held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, located at 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, 50 miles northeast of Sacramento, off Highway 49. Visit us at www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217 for information.

By Wendy Oaks
Nevada County Fairgrounds
(530) 273-6217
wsoaks@gmail.com
Website: www.NevadaCountyFair.com
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Nevada County Fair Horse Show June 24-26

Horse Show is part of the Mother Lode Fairs Horse Show Circuit

The 2011 Nevada County Fair Horse Show is scheduled for June 24 – 26 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.

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.  The Driving Show begins at 10 am on Friday; the English Show at 8 am on Saturday; and the Halter Show, Western Performance and Trail Classes at 8 am on Sunday.

For participants, books and entry forms are available at the Fairgrounds Office or on-line at www.mlhscircuit.com or www.NevadaCountyFair.com.  Entries close June 6, and post-entries will be accepted. There will be classes for all ages and high point classes for the Mother Lode Horse Show Circuit. Additionally, this will serve as the California State Fair qualifying show for Nevada County Juniors. Entries can also be made on-line.

For spectators, admission is free so you can enjoy the Horse Show at California’s Most Beautiful Fairgrounds. There will be food and beverages available for sale in the arena. Make it a day – see the Horse Show and enjoy a lunch or snack while watching the show!

Other dates on the Mother Lode Horse Show Circuit include shows at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds on June 18 and July 9 – 10, and at the Amador County Fairgrounds
July 27 – 31.

Call the Nevada County Fairgrounds at (530) 273-6217 or visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com for additional information.

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Nevada County Fairgrounds Free Electronic Waste Collection Funraiser

Photo courtesy of http://e-wasteregulation.blogspot.com/
Photo courtesy of http://e-wasteregulation.blogspot.com/

Fundraiser will benefit the Nevada County Fairgrounds and help the environment

A FREE electronic waste collection fundraiser will be held from 9 am – 1 pm on Saturday, June 4, in the parking lot of Prosperity Lanes at 420 Henderson Street in Grass Valley.  The collection is free and drive through service will be provided, making it even more convenient for customers. Simply pop the trunk or open the door and it will be unloaded for you!

The event is sponsored by Nevada County 4-H Cal Focus Delegates, who have partnered with California Electronic Asset Recovery (CEAR) to collect and recycle e-waste. All funds raised from the donated e-waste will benefit the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Each year, the youth of Nevada County 4-H Cal Focus choose an action that will benefit a need in their community.  This year, when the group learned that the state of California was cutting back funding for the Fairgrounds, the youth decided the best way they could help and give back is to hold an e-waste fundraising event to benefit the Fairgrounds.  All of proceeds will go directly to the Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Electronic waste that will be accepted include monitors, televisions, desktop and notebook PCs, VCRs, stereo equipment, speakers, keyboards, mice, PDAs, digital cameras, zip drives, telephones, cell phones, printers, copiers, laser and multifunction scanners and fax machines, microwaves, and small household appliances (toasters, mixers & blenders, and vacuum cleaners with the dust bag removed). For optimal security, CEAR shreds all computer hard drives.

Items that will not be accepted include large household appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.), furniture, and hazardous household waste (including batteries, car batteries, paint, pesticides, used oil, cleaning supplies, fluorescent light bulbs, tires, etc.).

CEAR, INC. is a California state approved electronic waste collector and recyclers, and a proud member of the Basel Action Network’s responsible e-steward recyclers. For more information about CEAR, visit www.cearinc.com.

Nevada County 4-H Cal Focus is a unique citizenship educational experience that combines hands-on participation in workshops, debates, and simulations with speakers, tours, fun activities, and the opportunity to meet individuals from across California. Cal

Contact:

Barb Spaulding                         John McIntosh

ackayaker@sbcglobal.net mcintosh@inreach.com

(530) 392-5009                       (530) 913-6281

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Nevada County Fairgrounds and Its Future, Community Meeting

Public is invited to attend meeting to learn more about the impact of the state’s budget cuts to the Nevada County Fairgrounds

As the state of California eliminates all funding for California’s Fairs, the Nevada County Fairgrounds is actively preparing for the impact of these cuts.  To learn more about the state’s budget cuts and discuss the future of the Nevada County Fairgrounds, the Fairgrounds is hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 – 8 pm at Ponderosa Hall  (formerly the Senior Center) at the Fairgrounds.

The public is invited to the meeting to find out how the state budget cuts to all Fairs impacts its community Fairgrounds, what the Fairgrounds is doing now to prepare for the future, and the importance of community involvement and support of the Fairgrounds. Following an overview of the current situation, the meeting will be open for questions and suggestions from the community.

For more information about the Nevada County Fairgrounds, visit their website at www.NevadaCountyFair.com or call (530) 273-6217.

Contact:
Sandy Woods, Chief Executive Officer
(530) 273-6217
sandy@nevadacountyfair.com

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