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“Sea You at the Fair!”“Sea You at the Fair!” is this year’s theme and we’re starting the season with a splash.

Now is the time to be thinking about entering an exhibit or two at this year’s Fair. This book is filled with hundreds of categories to choose from – home grown vegetables, a favorite drawing, a classroom project, a birdhouse, a tie dye item, a quilt, a fairy garden, baked goods, salsa, or a favorite photo. Or, try one of new categories like button art, plastic utensil art, a decorated beach chair, or a sea creature mask. The possibilities are endless!

It’s easy to enter an exhibit. • Choose your favorite categories• Fill out the exhibit paperwork in the back of this

book between June 1 and July 21• Return it to the Fair Office• Or, you can enter online at NevadaCountyFair.com • Most categories are free!

All those who enter an exhibit will receive two free admission tickets to the Thursday evening performance of the Draft Horse Classic in September!

This year’s Fair will be filled with a “sea” of attractions and activities – ongoing musical entertainment, carnival rides and games, barns full of livestock, vendors selling wares, daily food contests, horse demonstrations, special contests in the Special Events Tent, and educational fun in Ag-Sperience. Don’t miss the “Beachcomber Area” in the Magic Forest or the Stingray Exhibit on The Green!

Treat Street will be open and filled with delicious food made by volunteers of local nonprofit organizations whose booths are used to generate income for services provided to the community. Whether it’s a cold beer, a baked potato, a

cinnamon roll, corn on the cob, a taco, a meatball sandwich, or a pastie, it can be found on Treat Street.

In the arena, it’s the Flying U Extreme Rodeo on Wednesday and Thursday; Friday and Saturday night features Tuff Trucks and Monster Trucks; and Sunday night features the Destruction Derby.

For the best deals, purchase your tickets early. Our advance ticket sales (and discounts) begin June 1. Details on discounts are listed in this book and on our website.

We’ll “Sea You at the Fair!”

NEVADA COUNTY FAIR

“Sea You at the Fair!”

Cover Art by Mim Meakinof Grass Valley

Theme by Marissa Engelof Grass Valley

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Due to mandates from the California State Fire Marshal and the Fairgrounds’ insurance agency, areas of the Fairgrounds will be closed, such as the carnival area, to the public during the Tuesday before the Fair.

Additionally, no dogs, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or school tours will be allowed on the grounds during the Monday and Tuesday before Fair, or the Monday following the Fair. Because of the large number of people, animals, moving vehicles, and large equipment on the grounds on these days, these measures are being put into place for the safety of the public and our customers.

On Tuesday, vendors will be checked in and out through Gate 5 and Gate 8 (with their pass, designating their appropriate gate), and must remove their vehicles immediately following unloading. Livestock exhibitors will be checked in through Gate 6 and must remove their vehicle immediately following unloading the animals. While this may be an inconvenience for some, these safety precautions are mandated and necessary. Thank you for understanding.

The Nevada County Fairgrounds does not allow smoking or vaping during the Fair on the Fairgrounds, except in designated outdoor areas. Those who desire to smoke or use a vapor device must visit one of the four designated smoking areas within the Fairgrounds.

THE NEVADA COUNTY FAIR IS A SMOKE-FREE EVENT

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Preparing For The Fair

Dates To RememberFair Dates

August 8-12, 2018 • August 7-11, 2019Draft Horse Classic

September 21-24, 2017 • September 20-23, 2018

Christmas Craft FaireAlways Friday through Sunday

following Thanksgiving

Fair HoursWednesday – Sunday

10 am – 11 pmExhibit BuildingsWednesday – Saturday

10 am–10 pm & Sunday until 9 pm

arena events*

* Please note that the cost of Fair admission, in addition to the cost of the arena event, is required in order to attend any arena event.

New Exhibit CategoriesWe have some fun new exhibit categories to enter in 2017. Here’s just a sample: • Button Art: Using your favorite buttons, craft an

item – a card, wreath, picture frame, flower, animal, sea creature, or an item of your choice.

• Decorated Reusable Grocery Bag: Take a reusable grocery bag and create something spectacular that you’re proud to carry to the grocery store.

• Plastic Utensil Art: Using plastic utensils, create something fun – a wreath, turtle, crab, frame, fish, tree, or a plastic utensil masterpiece of your choice.

• Decorated Cake Pops: Create your best decorated cake pop. Judged on appearance and taste.

• Decorated Beach Chair: Take a beach chair and have fun decorating it with this year’s Fair theme of “Sea You at the Fair!”

• Beach Art: Using items found on a beach, create a piece of art - beach glass jewelry or mosaic; decorated beach balls, hats, flip flops or sunglasses; pebble art; sand bowls; sea shell picture frame; wind chimes; a wreath; or an item of your choice.

• 4-H Still Projects: If you’re a Nevada County 4-H member, we have some still exhibit classes just for you. Agriculture, arts and crafts, baked foods, clothing, confections, needlework, preserved foods, and textiles. Two entries per class per exhibitor. Details on page 14.

• Sea Creature Mask: Using ceramic, paper mache or materials of your choice, create a sea creature mask.

Save TimeBUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!

NevadaCountyFair.comDon’t stand in line for the best deals! Instead,

save time and buy your tickets online. To purchase your tickets for the Nevada County

Fair, visit NevadaCountyFair.com. You can purchase admission tickets, parking passes,

5-day Fair admission passes, arena event tickets, and carnival ride wristbands.

*There is a small transaction fee for online purchases.

Save Money – BuyYour Tickets Early

Discounted ticket sales begin June 1,so buy early and beat the last-minute rush.

ADVANCE SALE ADMISSION TICKET: $6

ADVANCE 5-DAY FAIR PASS: $30Wristband allows unlimited gate entry for all five days.

THURSDAY: $4 ADMISSION TICKET“Be A Kid!” advance sale adult admission ticketgood for Thursday, August 10 only and must be

purchased before Tuesday, August 8 at 5 pm.

ADVANCE SALE PAY-ONE-PRICE CARNIVAL WRISTBAND: $25Allows unlimited rides, any one day.

EVENT PARKING PASS: $25Allows unlimited parking for all 5 days of the Fair.

Advance Sale TicketsAdvance tickets can be purchased online at NevadaCountyFair.com, by visiting the Fair Office on McCourtney Road or by calling the office at (530) 273-6217. Advanced sale offers are valid June 1 until Tuesday, August 8, at 5 pm.*

*Phone orders will not be accepted after 5 pm on Monday, August 7; however, advanced sale online services and walk-in orders will be available until Tuesday, August 8, at 5 pm.

• Scholar Students Day: Wednesday, August 9 – Free admission for Honor Roll students. This is by invitation only from the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools.

• Kid’s Day: Thursday, August 10 - 10 am – 5 pm. Children 12 and under admitted for free.

• Day for People with Disabilities: Friday, August 11, 10 am – 5 pm. Disabled patrons and a guest admitted free.

• Salute to our Armed Services: Active and retired military who show ID are admitted for free. Please note that this is for active and retired military members only, and does not include family or guests.

• “Five Until Five:” On Sunday of the Fair, Fairgoers can purchase admission for $5 until 5 pm at the gates.

• Be a buyer: Ag Mechanics Auction on Friday, August 11; or at the Junior Livestock Auction on Sunday, August 13, and receive free admission.

• Special Food Contest: Enter one of the special food contests and receive free admission. Pre-registration required. Food contests require entry forms, and are listed in this book on page 13.

• Join us on Facebook/Nevada County Fairgrounds and watch for giveaways of free tickets.

• Free Parking: A free shuttle is available from Nevada Union High School to/from the Fairgrounds. Park your car for free at the high school and hop on the shuttle.

• Donate Blood: Make a blood donation Monday, July 31, from 1 – 6 pm at the BloodSource bloodmobile in the Gate 1 parking lot at the Fairgrounds, and receive a free admission ticket to the Fair.

• Community Involvement Day: Participate in Community Involvement Day on July 31, make a donation to one of the community organizations on that day, and receive a coupon to buy one advance special $6 admission ticket and receive one free (tickets must be purchased before August 8.

• Create an Exhibit Video: When you’re creating your exhibits to enter in the Fair, why not grab your phone and create a fun video? You could win tickets to the Fair! The video can feature anything from a fun exhibit moment to the creative process to the finished product. It’s up to you! Videos are due by August 4. For contest rules, visit NevadaCountyFair.com.

• Become a Fairgounds Foundation Member. Membership includes Fair tickets.

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FREE SHUTTLE BUS A free shuttle is available from Nevada Union High School to/from the Fairgrounds. Park your car for free at the high school, hop on the shuttle, and enjoy your day at the Fair.

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Daily Food ContestsThe food contests are held daily at the Special Events tent at 6 pm. Entry forms are due by July 21, and each entry entitles you to free admission to the Fair on the contest day. Details can be found in this book on page 13.

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Become a Fairgrounds Foundation Member

Being a Fairgrounds Foundation Member has its rewards!

• Tickets to the Fair and Draft Horse Classic await you!

• You get to create a benefit package tailored to your needs!

• VIP invitation to Opening Day Ceremony of the Fair.

• Invitation to the Draft Horse Classic VIP Dinner and tickets to Friday evening’s performance.

• You are supporting one of Nevada County’s greatest treasures!

• Donations and contributions are tax deductible.

To become a Foundation member, visit: NevadaCountyFair.com/foundation

or call 273-6217.

Fair Partners with Nevada County Library

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The Nevada County Fair is partnering with the Nevada County libraries for its Summer Reading Program, “Full Steam Ahead.” Through this program, children will be reading books and creating a project that will be on display at the Fair. Additionally, children who complete the program will receive two free carnival rides at this year’s Fair. Watch the Fair’s website, as well as the library’s website at MyNevadaCounty.com for details.

This year, we are also looking for mystery guests for the Draft Horse Classic. If you are interested, please call or stop by the

Fair Administration Office before September 1.

Mystery GuestsWant to become a mystery guest? We welcome individuals to critique the Fair and let us know how we’re doing. We ask you to be incognito; keep your identity a secret and simply observe. The “mystery guest” will receive free admission to the Fair for a day and will be asked to discreetly make notes on the following:

• Courteousness of the staff• Quality of entertainment and exhibits• Friendliness of vendors• Cleanliness of the grounds• Overall experience

If you haven’t previously participated and you’re interested, please call 273-6217 or stop by the office before July 21.

READY SET ACTI N!

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to two Fair friends – Pat Riley and Harry Stewart.

• Pat served as a member of the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors for many years, and was inducted into the Nevada County Fair Hall of Fame in 2003. She also proudly served as a lifelong 4-H Club member, leader and supporter. She was a great friend of the Fair; and could be found each year, with a smile, at the Fair’s opening day ceremony.

• Harry, a lifelong resident of Nevada County, served on the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors. Additionally, he was on the Nevada City Council, and served as the Mayor of Nevada City in the early 1990s.

Pat and Harry will be fondly remembered as we begin the 2017 season.

When you’re creating your exhibits to enter in the Fair, why not grab your phone and create a fun video? You could win tickets to the Fair!The video can feature anything from a fun exhibit moment to the creative process to the finished product. It’s up to you! Simply record your video, download it to Dropbox, and then share it with Reply@NevadaCountyFair.com.Videos must be a minimum of 15 seconds and no longer than 3 minutes, and must be downloaded by August 4. If we feature your video, you’ll receive two admission tickets to the 2017 Nevada County Fair. Videos will be used during the 2017 and the 2018 Fair season, and must be appropriate for all audiences. Grab your phone and have some fun while creating those exhibits for the Fair! Video rules are posted at NevadaCountyFair.com, or you can email us with questions at Reply@NevadaCountyFair.com.

T he Nevada County Fairgrounds and several community organizations

– including Foothill Lions, NEO, Nevada County 2-1-1, and BloodSource – are teaming up on July 31 for Community Involvement Day, a way to donate items to participating nonprofit organizations, while also receiving coupons for tickets to the Fair.

Participating organizations will be set up at the Fairgrounds Gate 1 parking lot July 31, from 1 - 6 pm, to receive donations.

To receive a coupon to buy one advance special $6 admission ticket and receive one free, all donations must be brought to the Gate 1 parking lot at the Fairgrounds on July 31. Coupons received during Community Involvement Day must be redeemed before August 8.

Watch our website for a list of participating organizations.

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