Treat Street at the Nevada County Fair
The Nevada County Fair is famous for its Treat Street, which consists of food made from our local non-profit community organizations. Huell Howser featured this infamous street on his show, California’s Golden Fairs, in 2010. Try a pasty, nachos, a corn dog, a baked potato, an ice cream cone, tacos, corn on the cob, a […]
California fair funding action call
Editor’s note: This is an issue we’ve written about before: •http://www.sierraculture.com//fwablog/fairs-are-local-economic-engines-not-just-about-cotton-candy/#.U3TQkJRgY6o •http://www.sierraculture.com//fwablog/california-fairs-and-fairgrounds-facing-a-crisis-action-is-needed-now/#.U3TQupRgY6o As the Chair of the California Fairs Alliance and the CEO of the Nevada County Fair, I have grave concerns regarding the future for the network of California fairs. California’s fairs fell victim to the total elimination of state funding in 2011, a […]
California fairgrounds facing a crisis: Action is needed now
Our magazine is a major supporter of fairs and fairgrounds in rural areas, including Placer County and Nevada County, because they have a long tradition of celebrating local agricultural bounties dating back to the Civil War — in food, wine and art. The tradition continues to this day, with animals, ag education, rides and attractions, […]
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 […]
Smith family of Nevada City named Family of the Year at the County Fair
The Smith Family of Nevada City has been named the 2012 Family of the Year by the Nevada County Fair’s Board of Directors. The Board chose the Smith family because of their ongoing participation in the Nevada County Fair and their commitment to youth in agriculture. Chip and Liz Smith moved to Nevada County about […]
Butch Butler, Art and Ann Grosse inducted into Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame
Butch Butler, along with Art and Ann Grosse, have been named to the Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame. The Fair’s Board of Directors recognized the individuals for their long-time support and dedication to the Nevada County Fair. Butch Butler, CEO and President of Butler Amusement, helped start Butler Amusement in 1970 with his parents. […]
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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