Nevada County Gold Magazine | Page 28

028_GV_Fairgrounds2015_028_GV_Fairgrounds_15 5/27/15 10:33 AM Page 28 G R A S S V A L L E Y During your trip to Nevada County, plan a visit to the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Why? Read on… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Nestled among hundreds of tall pine trees, sitting on more than 80 acres, it has been proclaimed by the California Legislature as “California’s Most Beautiful Fairgrounds.” The Nevada County Fair is hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the top 10 county fairs in the United States” and has been voted “Nevada County’s Best Event” for 13 years in a row! Nevada County Fair’s Treat Street is comprised solely of community non-profit service organizations. Eat at the Fair, and you are supporting the local non-profit community. 6. It is home to the Draft Horse Classic, which is the premier Draft Horse show in the western United States. The Country Christmas Faire held at the Fairgrounds each November is rated one of the top handcrafted shows in northern California. ANDREW WRIGHT / LIGHTHAWKPHOTO NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 9. There are ample walking trails, and thousands of people walk the Fairgrounds each year. The RV Park at the Fairgrounds provides a serene setting for your camping experience. From casual outdoor picnics to black-tie affairs, the Fairgrounds offers unique, versatile rental facilities. 7. 8. World-class festivals – Strawberry Music Festival, Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Music in the Mountains SummerFest, California WorldFest and the KVMR Celtic Festival – are held at the Fairgrounds. 10. The Fairground’s Calendar of Events features an event happening at the Fairgrounds almost every weekend! VISIT NEVADACOUNTYFAIR.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION. Year-Round Fun! August 12-16 September 24-27 November 27-29 Nevada County Fair Draft Horse Classic Country Christmas Faire Save Money – Buy Your Tickets Early Advance Sales: June 1 & Harvest Fair Discounts available on all performances Free Admission For Kids Under 12 Free childcare • Santa Claus nn hA 29t ual 31st Draft Horse CLASSIC ANNUAL COUNTRY Christmas & Harvest Fair FAIRE 2015 UNI Q U E GIFTS & C R A FT S Live Entertainment Gourmet Festival Food Gingerbread Houses Strolling Carolers Santa Claus Errand Elves Thanksgiving Weekend November 27 – 29 Sunday 10 am – 4 pm GRAPHIC DESIGN: KATY HIGHT DESIGN Admission $4 ir B Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley • (530) 273-6217 • NevadaCountyFair.com Free parking Free childcare • FAIR August 12–16, 2015 Under 12 Free “STORMY,” ADRIAN HYMAN Fa g! Nevada County u Cat Friday & Saturday 10 am – 5 pm ch the September 24-27, 2015 NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, GRASS VALLEY, CA (530) 273-6217 • NEVADACOUNTYFAIR.COM N e va d a C o u n ty F a i r g r o u n d s 11228 McCourtney Road • Grass Valley • (530) 273-6217 • NevadaCountyFair.com Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley • (530) 273-6217 • NevadaCountyFair.com 28 N E V A D A C O U N T Y G O L D