Nevada County Fair for Homegrown
THE NEVADA COUNTY FAIR in Grass Valley, on August 7-11, is a homesteader’s paradise. It features sustainable agriculture, home preservation of food and similar activities—at what’s hailed as “California’s most beautiful fairgrounds.” You can connect with producers of local baked goods, preserved foods, honey, eggs, home-brewed beer, wine and wool fiber. The food judging includes […]
Foothill Flavor: farmers markets, festivals and art & wine walks
Here’s our magazine’s summer guide to what’s happening this summer: FOOD Nevada City Farmers Market Saturday mornings until Nov. 23. NCFarmersMarket.org Nevada County Certified Grower’s Market Saturday mornings until Nov. 23 at historic North Star House in Grass Valley. TheGrowersMarket.com Foothill Farmers Market offers markets throughout the region. FoothillFarmersMarket.com Tuesday: Roseville Truckee (Truckee River Regional […]
Nevada County Fair: Bucking a trend
CALIFORNIA COUNTIES HAVE A long tradition of celebrating their agricultural bounties with a network of county fairs dating back to the Civil War. The tradition continues to this day, with animals, ag education, rides and attractions, concerts and—of course—fair food. Just like the state parks, however, the state’s network of 78 fairs has come under […]
Tickets to the Nevada County Fair are on sale now!
Join us at the 2012 Nevada County Fair – August 8 – 12. We have five days of excitement and fun planned for Fair-goers of all ages. The Nevada County Fair is the perfect opportunity to enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides, animals, and exhibits – in a community-friendly environment and at affordable family […]
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