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t’s Fair season and the Nevada County Fair, happening Aug. 8-12, is ready for five days of fun and excitement! Join us and find out why the Nevada County Fair has been voted by The Union’s readers as the “Best Community Event” for 12 years in a row.

This Fair Guide is designed to help you get the most out of your Fair experience. It is filled with activities for each day of the Fair; as well as, a map, general information and some fun facts about the Fair. Look it over, find your favorite activity or event, and enjoy! Not sure where to start? Here are a few ideas: • Have fun at the Lego Building Contest on Saturday at the Special Events Tent.

• See Michael Mezmer, America’s AwardWinning Hypnotist, Thursday – Sunday.

• Win a prize at the Traveling Game Show.

• Check out the Free Flight Bird Show held daily on The Green.

• Visit the embryology display in AgSperience and see baby chicks hatch.

While there, enjoy sheep shearing in the sheep exhibit.

• Enjoy the Idol Competition on Wednesday evening at the Pine Tree Stage.

• Attend a nightly arena event.

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• Enter one of the special contests happening daily at the Special Events Tent. Try the text messaging contest, the cell phone photo contest, or “Minute to Win It” games.

• Sing with Mogollon, as they celebrate 25 years at the Fair on Saturday and Sunday evening.

• Participate in one of the ongoing daily demonstrations – knitting, Master Gardeners, wood turning, blacksmithing, or fine art demonstrations.

• Play in Ag-Ventureland, a fun exhibit for children filled with activity stations like roping, horse saddling, dressing up like a cowboy or cowgirl, and learning to lasso.

• Sign up for the free glaucoma and visual screening services provided by Foothill Lions and Higgins Diggins Lions on Friday at the Special Events Tent.

Don’t forget the carnival rides and games, the five buildings filled with incredible community exhibits, the barns full of livestock, and a visit to Treat Street for your favorite Fairtime treat.

Have fun, relax, and enjoy the 2012 Nevada County Fair!

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ATM Machines An ATM machine is located near Gate 1, adjacent to Main Street Center. There is also an ATM machine located in the center of the carnival area.

Security Twenty-four hour security is provided throughout the Fairgrounds during the Fair by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. Employees wearing red shirts are equipped with radios and can contact the head of security or First Aid immediately.

Guest Services

General Information Event: The Nevada County Fair

Dates: Wednesday – Sunday, Aug. 8 – 12, 2012 Fair Hours: The Fair is open from 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Exhibits open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

Buildings close at 9 p.m. on Sunday. On Friday, the Fair opens at 9 a.m. for individuals with disabilities.

Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949. Fifty miles northeast of Sacramento, off of Highway 49.

Information: Phone number: (530) 273-6217, www.NevadaCountyFair.com, or search Nevada County Fairgrounds on Facebook

(Lost Children, Information, Lost & Found, Strollers and Wheelchairs)

The Fair’s Guest Services is located at Gate 1 and Gate 5. Here you will find help with general information, and lost-and-found items. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Explorer Scouts provide the lost child service at Gate 1 Guest Services. Lost friends and family should plan to meet each other at the Explorer’s tent at Gate 1. Strollers and wheelchairs are also available for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis from the Explorers.

First Aid Station The First Aid Station is located in the Horse Office, at the arena end of Treat Street. Professional medical personnel are on the grounds during operating hours of the Fair.

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Tickets:

Admission, Parking and Carnival Regular admission: Adults: $9 Seniors: $6 Children (6-12): $4 Children (5 and under): Free

Advance sale prices, continued Carnival Ride Bracelets Advance purchase Pay-One-Price: Only $23 Good for unlimited rides for any one day.

Carnival ride pricing Pay-One-Price carnival bracelet: $28 for unlimited rides on any one day.

Booklet of 25 coupons: $23

Advance sale ride coupon booklets: $20 (includes 30 coupons). Carnival ride coupons are also available from local Boy Scout troops.

Event Parking Pass Only $25. Unlimited parking for all five days.

Advance sale prices Advanced sale offers available now through 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 7. Phone orders available until 5 p.m. Aug. 6.

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Did you know you can buy your Nevada County Fair tickets online? To purchase your tickets, visit www.NevadaCountyFair.com. It is here that you can purchase advanced sale tickets, parking passes, season passes, arena event tickets, Foundation memberships, and carnival ride coupons. This year, if you purchase tickets online during advanced sales, you’ll also receive a code for discounted Draft Horse Classic tickets. Please note that there is a small convenience fee for online purchases.

Advanced sale tickets are available for purchase online at www.NevadaCountyFair.com, by visiting the Fair Office, or by calling the office at (530) 273-6217.

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Transportation and Shuttle Buses Free Shuttle from Nevada Union High School. Free parking is available at the Nevada Union High School parking lot and a free shuttle service will take you to and from the Fairgrounds. The Durham bus leaves every 30 minutes, starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The last return shuttle leaves the Fair at 11:30 p.m.

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Gold Country Stage The Gold Country Stage will provide two shuttle buses to and from the Nevada County Fair, during the days of Aug. 8 – 12. Regular bus fares will apply for the shuttles.

The Grass Valley Shuttle Bus departs from Church and Neal Streets (in front of Tri-Counties Bank) starting at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday and at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday through Sunday. This year, the bus runs every 30 minutes with additional stops at the Pine Creek and Kmart

shopping centers. The last departure from the Fairgrounds leaves at 10:30 p.m.

The Nevada City Shuttle Bus departs from the Eric Rood Center starting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday through Friday, and at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The bus runs every 60 minutes with additional stops at the National Hotel; across from SPD Market on Zion Street; Fowler Center bus shelter (Nevada City Hwy.); and Glenbrook Shopping Center parking lot bus shelter (across from Staples). The last departure from the Fairgrounds leaves at 10:30 p.m.

Additionally, all regular bus routes will be running their usual schedules Monday through Friday.

Passengers may use them to connect with Fair shuttles, or the regular Route 3 that provides service until 5 p.m. on the hour to the Fairgrounds Gate 8 on Brighton Street.

For adults, the cost from Nevada City or Grass Valley is $1.50 one way; 75 cents one-way for seniors and children ages 6-17; and free for children under five. Call (530) 477-0103 extension 2 for schedules and pick-up points. Exact change is required. Drivers do not carry change.

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Discount Days Opening Day: Scholar Students Day Wednesday, Aug. 8 Honor roll students (by invitation from the Superintendent of Schools) get in for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Presented by The Union newspaper and theunion.com Family Day Thursday, Aug. 9 Kids 12 and under get free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Presented by Freed, The Independent Living Resource Center Salute to our Armed Services Day Saturday, Aug. 11 All active and retired military who show ID are admitted for free.

Presented by Nevada County Contractors’ Association Community Involvement Day Sunday, Aug. 12 Bring three cans of food to the Fairgrounds between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and receive $3 off an

adult admission ticket. All food will be donated to The Food Bank of Nevada County.

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• Join us on Facebook at “Nevada County Fairgrounds” and watch for ticket giveaways.

• Support our youth in agriculture. Be a buyer at the Ag Mechanics Auction on Friday or the Junior Livestock Auction on Sunday and receive free admission.

• Donate blood on July 30. Make a blood donation on July 30 from 1 to 6 p.m. at one of the BloodSource bloodmobiles in the Gate 1 parking lot at the Fairgrounds, and receive a free admission ticket to any day of the Fair.

• Volunteer to work at one of the non-profit food booths on Treat Street.

• Fair Bucks. Visit our website to pick up a $2 off coupon for adult admission on Thursday.

• Check out the Fair’s website for presale discounts: www.NevadaCountyFair.com.

• Attend the Worship Service on Sunday at the Fair, and receive admission for $6. Services are from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Special Events Tent.

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Nightly Arena Events Please note that Fair admission is not included in arena ticket prices Wednesday, Aug. 8 The Battle of the Bands – 6 p.m.

(Presented by The Center for the Arts) Tickets are $5 Thursday, Aug. 9 Rodeo – 7 p.m.

(Presented by Nevada County Pro Rodeo Association) Advance Sale (available until Aug. 7): $10 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and under Regular Price: $12 for adults, $8 for kids under 12

Bull riding, a crowd favorite, takes place at 7 p.m. Friday in the arena.

Friday, Aug. 10 Donny Martin Memorial Bull Riding Event – 7 p.m.

(Presented by Nevada County Pro Rodeo Association) Advance Sale (available until August 7): $10 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and under Regular Price: $12 for adults, $8 for kids under 12 Saturday, Aug. 11 Tough Truck Racing and Monster Trucks – 7 p.m. $12 for adults, $8 for kids under 12 Sunday, Aug. 12 Demolition Derby – 7 p.m. $15 for adults, $8 for kids under 12 NorCal Beverage Company/Budweiser is the Presenting Sponsor of the arena events

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Treats, Sweets and Good Eats!

Plan a visit to Treat Street Always a Fair favorite – Treat Street lives up to its name by providing delicious food. More than 35 specialty vendors sell a wide assortment of goodies created right on the premises. Treat Street is famous for delicious food made by volunteers of local organizations and clubs whose booths are used to generate income for the many services their groups provide to the community.

BBQ Turkey Legs Bagels Caramel Corn Chicken Kabobs Cinnamon Rolls Corn Dogs Cupcakes Fried Chicken and Shrimp Funnel Cakes Grilled Hamburgers Hand-dipped Corn Dogs Ice Cream and Root Beer Floats Lemonade and Soft Drinks Nachos Onion Rings and Fries

Pasties Pizza Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches Rueben Sandwiches Roasted Corn-On-The-Cob Salads and Wraps Smoothies Specialty Coffees Steak Sandwiches Stuffed Baked Potatoes Subs and Hotdogs Tacos, Quesadillas, Nachos Tempura Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Wine and Beer

Treat Street offers a variety of food.

Special Food Contests

Sample the homemade treats at the daily food contests Kids Special Food Contests Wednesday – Cheetah Chip Cookies Thursday – Jungle Bars Friday – Madagascar Chocolate Cupcakes Saturday – Monkey Bread Sunday – Banana Split Pie 3 p.m. Daily at the Special Events Tent Sponsored by Paulette’s Country Kitchen Adult Special Food Contests Wednesday – Turkey Trot Pies Thursday – Wild Things Cupcakes Friday – Sundowner Salsa Saturday – Land Rover Chocolate Sunday – Untamed Garlic 6:30 p.m. Daily at the Special Events Tent Sponsored by Paulette’s Country Kitchen

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Fun Contests at the Nevada County Fair

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here are exciting contests and activities happening each day at the Fair. Below are just a few. There are no entry forms or fees for these events – just show up a half hour early at the Special Events Tent and get ready to play. It’s lots of fun and there are great prizes!

Lego Building Contest

Fairgoers join in in the “Minute to Win It” competition. In this stunt, participants try to eat a cookie placed on their foreheads without using their hands.

“Minute to Win It” 4 - 5 p.m. Wednesday and 6 - 6:30 p.m. Friday Based on the TV show, “Minute to Win It,” these fun contests encourage contestants to complete a stunt within a minute to win prizes.

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4 – 5 p.m. Saturday Bring your Legos and construct something during the contest. Rules for this contest are posted on our website or call the Fair office.

Noon – 3 p.m. Saturday Donate your hair to help provide a hairpiece to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long-term medical hair loss. Stylists will be available to assist with the hair donation process, as well as to cut and style your hair for free.

Cell Phone Photo Contest 5 – 6 p.m. Saturday Have fun while taking photos of the Fair with your cell phone.

Rules for this contest are posted on our website or call the Fair office.

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5 – 6:30 p.m. Sunday Find out how fast your baby can crawl! There are two categories: 6-9 months and 10-12 months. This event is limited to the first 20 contestants in each age category.

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Nevada County Pro Rodeo Association and the Nevada County Fair

Thanks to the Nevada County Pro Rodeo Association, a Rodeo

and Professional Bull Riding will be held Thursday and Friday night of the Fair.

Thursday’s event features cowboys, cowgirls, Mutton Busters, and the finest bucking stock around. On Friday night, its Donny Martin Memorial Bull Riding, where riders attempt to stay on a bull for at least eight seconds while the animal tries to buck off the rider.

The Nevada County Pro Rodeo Association was created this year and is comprised of individuals who believe in the Nevada County Fair’s deep agricultural heritage and community roots.

With a portion of the proceeds from these events being invested into future rodeos at the Fair, the group strives to ensure that the rodeo remains a part of the Fair for generations.

Proceeds will also go towards the Donny Martin Scholarship fund, in memory of Donny Martin, a local bull fighter who was killed four years ago at the California State High School Finals.

This scholarship recognizes men and women who are active in high school rodeo in California and Nevada.

Advance sale tickets (purchased before August 7) are on sale now and are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Regular prices are $12 for adults and $8 for kids under 12.

Tickets to all arena events are available at www.NevadaCountyFair.com or by calling the Fair Office at (530) 273-6217.

More Fun in the Arena In addition to the Rodeo and Bull Riding, don’t miss these arena events at the Fair: The Battle of the Bands 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Cheer for your favorite band at Battle of the Bands, where local talent is showcased and compete for a chance to headline a concert as part of The Center for the Arts’ 2012 Music Series. Tickets are $5.

Presented by The Center for the Arts Tough Truck and Monster Trucks 7 p. m. Saturday, Aug.11 Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for kids 12 and under.

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Exhibits, Open 10a.m.-10 p.m.

Ag Mechanics - Sugar Pine Lodge...................................... 12 Agriculture & Horticulture - Lath House............................... 23 Arts & Collectables - Northern Mines.................................. 10 Clothing & Textiles - Ponderosa Hall...................................... 6 Fine Arts - Tall Pines........................................................... 26 Floriculture - Evergreen Hall & Lath House.......................... 23 Food, Baked & Preserved - Northern Mines......................... 10 Homebrew Competition & Wine Exhibit - Northern Mines.... 10 Junior Exhibits - Northern Mines......................................... 10 Junior Floriculture - Lath House.......................................... 23 Quilts, Clothing & Textiles - Ponderosa Hall........................... 6 Woodworking & Furnishing - Northern Mines...................... 10 Wool, Handspun & Woven Items - Ponderosa Hall................. 6 Commercial Exhibits - Main Street Center........................... 29

Map Key Administration Office............................................................ 1 Ag-Sperience...................................................................... 19 AG-Ventureland.................................................................... 7 Arena.................................................................................. 31 ATM.................................................................................... 29 Bingo.................................................................................. 23 Budweiser True Music Stage............................................... 13 Carnival Area........................................................................ 8 Climbing Wall...................................................................... 28 Cow Barns & Show Ring..................................................... 20 Dance Pad.......................................................................... 25 Evergreen Hall.................................................................... 23 Fair Foundation’s Sports Bar Hideaway.........................Gate 3 First Aid.............................................................................. 21 Goat Area............................................................................ 16 Guest Services............................................................14 & 30 Horse Arena, Barns & Office................................................ 22 Kiddie Carnival Rides............................................................ 3 Kids’ Corner.......................................................................... 3 KNCO Gazebo....................................................................... 9 KVMR ................................................................................ 23 Lath House......................................................................... 23 Livestock Office.................................................................. 18 Load ‘n Chute/Beer Booth................................................... 24 Lost Children’s Service/Lost & Found.................................. 30 Magic Forest......................................................................... 7 Magonigal Show/Sale Ring................................................. 17 Main Street Center.............................................................. 29 Narrow Gauge Railroad......................................................... 2 NEO Lounge.......................................................................... 7 Northern Mines................................................................... 10 Pine Tree Stage................................................................... 11 Ponderosa Hall...................................................................... 6 Rock ‘n Relax........................................................................ 3 Security........................................................................4 & 15 Sheep Barns....................................................................... 18 Small Animal Exhibit (Fur & Feathers).................................. 19 Special Events Tent............................................................. 27 Spider Zone Climbing.......................................................... 28 Sugar Pines Lodge.............................................................. 12 Swine Barn......................................................................... 17 Tall Pines Building............................................................... 26 The Birdman, Free Flight Bird Show.................................... 28 The Green........................................................................... 28 The Pavilion........................................................................ 13 Treat Street......................................................................... 24 Tumbleweed Stage .............................................................. 5 V Pod.................................................................................. 28 Whitney Pavilion................................................................. 17

Daily

Ongoing

Events

Fair attendees try Walk On Water, an ongoing event.

Event

Description

Location

Ag-Sperience

Experience Agriculture - Exhibits, Demonstrations

Livestock Area

& Hands-On Activities AG-Ventureland

Agricultural Educational Activities

The Magic Forest

Alpaca Gold Association

Meet The Alpacas; Spinning & Weaving Demonstrations

Gate 5

Bingo

Play Bingo Under The Trees

North End Of Treat Street

Blacksmithing

Blacksmith Demonstrations

Ag-Sperience

Climbing Wall & V Pod

Rock Climbing & Bouncing

The Green

Did You Know?

Agricultural Fact Treasure Hunt For All Ages

Guest Services - Gate 1 & Gate 5

Embryology Exhibit

Chicks Hatching

Ag-Sperience - Small Animal Exhibit

Fine Art Demonstrations

Local Fine Art Artists

Tall Pines

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention Educational Trailer

The Magic Forest

Flying Mule Farm

Commercial Sheep Display

Ag-Sperience

Foothill Fibers Guild

Spinning, Knitting & Triangle Loom Demonstrations

Ponderosa Hall Deck & Ag-Sperience

Gold Country Wood Turners

Wood Turning Demonstrations

Northern Mines - Patio

Gold Country Fly Wheelers

Gas Engines From Way Back When

Budweiser True Music Stage Area

Gold Panning

Pan For Gold

Budweiser True Music Stage Area

Knotty Knitters

Knitting Demonstrations

Ponderosa Hall

Narrow Gauge Railroad Project

Miniature Railroad Exhibit

Narrow Gauge Railroad - The Quonset Hut

The NEO Lounge

Fun Teen Activities– Ping Pong, Foosball, Video Games,

The Magic Forest

Sports Activities, Crafts, A Fun Place To Relax & More!

Rock ‘n Relax

Nursing & Diaper Changing Area

Kids’ Corner

Rocky The Bull

Mechanical Bull Riding

Dance Pad Area

Spider Zone, Climb & Slide

Net Climbing & Slide

The Green

Touched By A Child Family

Family Fun Plays & Shows

Magic Forest

Traveling Game Show

Prizes Galore That Anyone Can Win

Strolling Act

Tucker’s Pony Rides

Pony Rides

North End Of Treat Street

Walk On Water

Climb Into A Bubble And Play On Top Of The Water

Dance Pad Area

Entertainment

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Wednesday, August 8

Opening Day & Scholar Students Day

Scholar Students: Free admission (by invitation) 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Time

Event

Description

Location

8:00am

Sheep Judging

Junior Showmanship, Market & Breeding Sheep

Sheep Show Ring

8:00am

Poultry Judging

Eggs, Broiler & Turkey Meat Pens, Showmanship & Breed Judging

Fur & FeaThers Tent

9:00am

Goat Judging

Junior Market Showmanship, Market & Boer Goats

Goat Show Ring

9:00am

Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremonies Of The 2012 Fair

Special Events Tent

10:00am

Flag Raising

Raising Of The Colors & National Anthem

Gate 1

10:00am

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

10:00am-on

Forestry Fun

Association Loggers-Gold Country Chapter

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Backyard Bird Identification

Sierra Foothills Audubon Society

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Nevada County Master Gardeners

Composting With Worms ~ Jeanne Powell & Kay McGrady

Ag-Sperience

12:00pm

Pygmy Goat Judging

Junior Pygmy Goat Showmanship, WeThers & Does

Goat Show Ring

12:00pm

Banner Mountain Boys

Bluegrass Music

Pine Tree Stage

12:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

12:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

12:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

12:00pm

Kid’s Games

Barnyard Safari Fun

Special Events Tent

12:00pm

Carman Ranch

Draft Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

12:30pm

Ezra Marrow

Working With Problem Horses

Horse Arena

12:30pm

Fruit Trees & Orchards

Chris Bierwagen

Ag-Sperience

1:00pm

Junior Dog Show

Dog Showmanship & Dog Obedience

Between Sugar Pine Lodge & Hastings Lane

1:00pm

Peter The Magician

Magic

Tumbleweed Stage

1:00pm

Soda Straw Rocket

Create A Soda Straw Rocket & Watch It Fly

Special Events Tent

1:00pm

Flying Mule Farm

Sheep Shearing

Ag-Sperience

1:00pm

Nevada County Master Gardeners

California Native Plants In Your Garden ~ S&y Kewman

Ag-Sperience

1:00pm

Moon Dance Ranch

Gaited Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

1:30pm

Bureau Of Land Management

Wild Horse & Burro Program

Horse Arena

1:30pm

Banner Mountain Boys

Bluegrass Music

Pine Tree Stage

2 - 5pm

Alpaca Gold Association

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Gate 5

2:00pm

SynThetic Unlimited Theatre Productions

Excerpt From Shakespeare’s “Anthony & Cleopatra”

Dance Pad

2:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

2:00pm

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

FAIR SHUTTLES

Be Like Us…Ride The Bus! NO LONG WALKS • NO CROWDS • NO DUST • NO PARKING FEES

The Grass Valley Fair Bus Shuttle will pick up at Church and Neal Streets (Tri Counties Bank), Fairgrounds, the Pine Creek Center, and the Kmart Shopping Center.

The Nevada City Fair Bus Shuttle will pick up at the Eric Rood Center, the National Hotel, across from the SPD Market on Zion Street, the Fowler Center bus shelter on Nevada City Highway and the bus shelter at Glenbrook Shopping Center across the parking lot from Staples.

In addition, regular bus routes will be running MON-FRI (NO SAT-SUN) with Route 3 providing service to Fair-Gate 8 until 5:07 pm.

FARE DISCOUNT (WITH ID): SENIORS (65+), DISABLED, YOUTH (6-17)

$1.50 PER RIDE/1 ZONE $4.50 DAILY PASS/1 ZONE EXACT CHANGE

Fair Shuttle Start Times

Grass Valley Nevada City

Every 30 min. Every 60 min.

WED ...10:30AM THU ......9:30AM FRI .......9:30AM SAT ......9:30AM SUN......9:30AM

6:00PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 10 AM 10 AM

Last departure from the fair: 10:30pm

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Wednesday, August 8

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Time

Event

Description

Location

2:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

2:00pm

Soda Straw Rocket

Create A Soda Straw Rocket & Watch It Fly

Special Events Tent

2:00pm

Water Gardens

Golden Pond Water Plants

Ag-Sperience

2:00pm

Carmen Ranch

Combined Driving Demonstration

Horse Arena

2:30pm

Chris Bugenig

Ranch Horse Versatility

Horse Arena

3:00pm

J & J Performing Arts

Musical Theatre Performance

Dance Pad

3:00pm

Peter The Magician

Magic

Tumbleweed Stage

3:00pm

Heart Of Gold Smockers

Demonstrations

Ponderosa Hall

3:00pm

“Cheetah Chip” Cookies

Kid’s Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

3:00pm

Nevada County Beekeepers

Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration

Ag-Sperience

3:30pm

Birds Of Prey

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release

Ag-Sperience

3:30pm

Chameleon-The Santana Experience

Santana Tribute Band

Pine Tree Stage

3:30pm

Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys

Miniature Donkey Versatility

Horse Arena

4:00pm

Trabucco Ranch

Peruvian Pasos Demonstration

Horse Arena

4:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

4:00pm

Center Stage Dance Studio

Variety Dance - All Ages

Dance Pad

4:00pm

Special Blend

Blues & Rock

Budweiser True Music Stage

4:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

4:00pm

Tumbleweed Puppet Theater

Puppet Show

Tumbleweed Stage

4:00pm

“Minute To Win It”

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Special Events Tent

4:30pm

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Horse Arena

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Time

Event

Description

Location

5:00pm

Miniature Horses

Miniature Horse Versatility

Horse Arena

5:00pm

“Nevada County Idol”

Idol Competition

Pine Tree Stage

5:00pm

Gift Wrapping Contest

Creative Competition Using A Variety Of Items Provided By The Fair

Special Events Tent

5:00pm

Green Dogs & Pam

Dog Agility Demonstration

The Green

5:00pm

Goat Costume Contest

Fun Goat Activity

Magonigal Sale Ring

5:00pm

Grass Valley Kenpo Family Karate

Martial Arts Demonstration

Dance Pad

5:00pm

Parade - Featuring Touched

By A Child Foundation

“Hey, Howdy, Hey!” - Join The Fun

Gate 1

5:30pm

Nolan Darnell

Shire Draft Horses

Horse Arena

5:30pm

Special Blend

Blues & Rock

Budweiser True Music Stage

5:30pm

Tai Chi For Arthritis

Tai Chi Demonstration

Dance Pad

5:45pm

Grass Valley Tai Chi - Club Sierra

Tai Chi Demonstration

Dance Pad

6:00pm

The Battle Of The Bands

Presented By The Center For The Arts

Arena

6:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

6:00pm

Gift Wrapping Contest

Creative Competition Using A Variety Of Items Provided By The Fair

Special Events Tent

6:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

6:30pm

Nevada Co. Tommyknocker Cloggers

Clogging Performance

Dance Pad

6:30pm

“Turkey Trot” Pies

Adult Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

7:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

7:00pm

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Zumba - Energetic Work Out To Latin Music

Dance Pad

7:30pm

Jazzercise

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Time

Event

Description

Location

7:30pm

The Bands Of NEO Verb The Noun

Teen Band - Metal

Tumbleweed Stage

8:00pm

Grease, Grit & Grime

Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

8:00pm

Fun & Games For Everyone

Based On The Popular TV Show “Minute To Win It”

Special Events Tent

8:15pm

The Bands Of NEO Variations 8

Teen Band - Progressive Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

8:30pm

Chameleon-The Santana Experience

Santana Tribute Band

Pine Tree Stage

8:30pm

Independent Productions

DJ Music Featuring Bobby G & Tonni T

Dance Pad

9:30pm

Grease, Grit & Grime

Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

10:00pm

Exhibit Buildings Close

Thursday, August 9 Family Day

Free admission 12 and under 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Time

Event

Description

Location

8:00am

Sheep Judging

Open Breeding Sheep

Sheep Show Ring

8:00am

Swine Judging

Junior Showmanship

Magonigal Sale Ring

10:00am

Flag Raising

Raising Of The Colors & National Anthem

Gate 1

10:00am

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

10:00am

Forestry Fun

California Forest Foundation

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

The Begin Family

Family Band - Fiddle, Guitar & Vocal Harmony

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

11:00am

Irrigation 101

B & C Nursery

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Nevada County Master Gardeners

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Ag-Sperience

11:30am

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Thursday, August 9

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

11:30am

Carman Ranch

Draft Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

12:00pm

Miniature Horses

Miniature Horse Versatility

Horse Arena

12:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

12:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

12:00pm

Summers’ Drummers Showcase 2012

Student Drum Line & Show

Pine Tree Stage

12:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

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Special Events Tent

12:30pm

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Ag-Sperience

12:30pm

Nevada County Master Gardeners

Deer-Resistant Planting ~ Bonnie Bradt

Ag-Sperience

12:30pm

Ezra Marrow

Working With Problem Horses

Horse Arena

1:00pm

Moon Dance Ranch

Gaited Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

1:00pm

The Begin Family

Family Band - Fiddle, Guitar & Vocal Harmony

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

1:00pm

Paige Anderson & The Fearless Kin

Americana Music Featuring Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle & Bass

Tumbleweed Stage

1:00pm

Flying Mule Farm

Sheep Shearing

Ag-Sperience

1:30pm

Reining Horses

Reining Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

2 - 5 pm

Alpaca Gold Association

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Gate 5

2:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

2:00pm

Solid Air

Original Americana Folk Rock Band

Pine Tree Stage

2:00pm

Michael Mezmer “America’s Award Winning Hypnotist”

Family Style Comedy Hypnosis Show

Budweiser True Music Stage

2:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

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Thursday, August 9

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

2:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

2:00pm

Nevada County Master Gardeners

What’s The Buzz About Pollinators ~ Lyn Muth

Ag-Sperience

2:00pm

Draft Horses

Draft Horse Driver Training

Horse Arena

2:30pm

Bureau Of Land Management

Wild Horse & Burro Program

Horse Arena

3:00pm

Nevada County Beekeepers

Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration

Ag-Sperience

3:00pm

Swine Judging

Junior Breeding & Market Swine

Magonigal Sale Ring

3:00pm

The Begin Family

Family Band - Fiddle, Guitar & Vocal Harmony

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

3:00pm

Paige Anderson & The Fearless Kin

Americana Music Featuring Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle & Bass

Tumbleweed Stage

3:00pm

“Jungle Bars”

Kid’s Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

3:30pm

Solid Air

Original Americana Folk Rock Band

Pine Tree Stage

3:30pm

Know Your Chickens

Janey Powers

Ag-Sperience

3:30pm

Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys

Miniature Donkey Versatility

Horse Arena

3:30pm

Kra-Z Fitness Studio

Zumba Demonstration

Dance Pad

4:00pm

Trabucco Ranch

Peruvian Pasos Demonstration

Horse Arena

4:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

4:00pm

Pygmy Goat Obstacle Course

Fun Goat Activity

Goat Show Ring

4:00pm

Yolo Mambo

World Music

Budweiser True Music Stage

4:00pm

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

4:00pm

Tumbleweed Puppet Theater

Puppet Show

Tumbleweed Stage

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Thursday, August 9

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

4:00pm

Kid’s Games

Barnyard Safari Fun

Special Events Tent

4:00pm

Perry’s Full Circle

Mixed Martial Arts & Kickboxing

Dance Pad

4:30pm

Easley Ranch

Mule Packing Demonstration

Horse Arena

5:00pm

Gold Country Express Drill Team

Drill Team Demonstration

Horse Arena

5:00pm

Parade - Featuring Touched

By A Child Foundation

“Hey, Howdy, Hey!” - Join The Fun

Gate 1

5:00pm

Scrapbook Layout Contest

Adult Special Contest

Special Events Tent

5:00pm

Movement Alliance Dance Theatre Co.

Modern Dance Performance

Dance Pad

5:30pm

Nolan Darnell

Shire Draft Horses

Horse Arena

5:30pm

Michael Mezmer “America’s Award Winning Hypnotist”

Family Style Comedy Hypnosis Show

Pine Tree Stage

5:30pm

Yolo Mambo

World Music

Budweiser True Music Stage

5:30pm

Grass Valley Kenpo Family Karate

Martial Arts Demonstration

Dance Pad

6:00pm

Raices De Mi Tierra Folkloric Dance

Kids Performing Folkloric Mexican Dance

Dance Pad

6:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

6:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

6:00pm

Scrapbook Layout Contest

Adult Special Contest

Special Events Tent

6:30pm

Square Dancing With Joe Saltel

Square Dancing

Dance Pad

6:30pm

“Wild Things” Cupcakes

Adult Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

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Time

Event

Description

Location

7:00pm

Professional Rodeo

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Arena

7:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

7:00pm

The Bands Of NEO - Hayley Barton, Solo Artist

Teen Band - Light Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

7:45pm

The Bands Of NEO - The Alright Fellas

Teen Band - Blues/Jazz Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

8:00pm

The Jamal Walker Band

Blues, Soul & Rock-n-Roll

Budweiser True Music Stage

8:00pm

Starpeople

Classic Rock & Roll

Pine Tree Stage

8:00pm

Fun & Games For Everyone

Based On The Popular TV Show “Minute To Win It”

Special Events Tent

8:30pm

Laser Light Dance

Teen Dance With Techno Music & Laser Lights - Wear NEON

NEO Lounge

9:00pm

DJ Suave

DJ Music Featuring Rico Stephenson

Dance Pad

9:30pm

The Jamal Walker Band

Blues, Soul & Rock-n-Roll

Budweiser True Music Stage

9:30pm

Starpeople

Classic Rock & Roll

Pine Tree Stage

10:00pm

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Friday, August 10

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Event

Description

Location

8:00am

Beef Cattle Judging

Junior Market, Showmanship, Breeding & Open Beef

Beef Show Ring

8:00am

Dairy Goat Judging

Junior Showmanship & Breeding

Goat Show Ring

9am - 1pm

Lions Free Vision Screening

Free Glaucoma & Visual Screening Services

Special Events Tent

9am-4pm

Special Vendor Area

Disability Day Vendors

Circle Road/Pine Tree Stage Area

10am-12pm

Up Close With The Animals

See Fair Livestock In Accessible Setting

Ag-Sperience

10:00am

Flag Raising

Raising Of The Colors & National Anthem

Gate 1

10:00am

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

10:00am

Grass Valley Taiko

Traditional Japanese Style Drumming

Pine Tree Stage

10:00am-on

Forestry Fun

Fire Safe Council Of Nevada County

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

The Begin Family

Family Band - Fiddle, Guitar & Vocal Harmony

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

11:00am

Dairy Cattle Judging

Junior Dairy Cattle & Showmanship, Open Dairy Cattle

Beef Show Ring

11:00am

Composting 101

Marney Blair

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Nevada County Master Gardeners

Butterfly Gardening ~ Gina Jensen-Hill & Bonnie Bradt

Ag-Sperience

11:30am

Carman Ranch

Draft Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

11:30am

Grass Valley Taiko

Traditional Japanese Style Drumming

Pine Tree Stage

12:00pm

Dairy Goat Judging

Open Breeding

Goat Show Ring

12:00pm

Miniature Horses

Miniature Horse Versatility

Horse Arena

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Friday, August 10

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

12:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

12:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

12:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

12:00pm

Land Rover Squash Mobile Racing

Safari Trail Head Speedway Event

Special Events Tent

12:30pm

Ezra Marrow

Working With Problem Horses

Horse Arena

12:30pm

All About Oak Trees

Dr. Doug McCreary

Ag-Sperience

12:30pm

Nevada County Master Gardeners

The Joy Of Composting ~ Mary Sanichez & Mike Kluk

Ag-Sperience

1:00pm

The Begin Family

Family Band - Fiddle, Guitar & Vocal Harmony

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

1:00pm

Izzi Tooinsky

Juggler & Storyteller

Tumbleweed Stage

1:00pm

Flying Mule Farm

Sheep Shearing

Ag-Sperience

1:00pm

Moon Dance Ranch

Gaited Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

1:30pm

Easley Ranch

Youth Mule Packing Race

Horse Arena

2 - 5pm

Alpaca Gold Association

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Gate 5

2 - 6pm

Lions Free Vision Screening

Free Glaucoma & Visual Screening Services

Special Events Tent

2:00pm

All About Bats

Corky Quirk

Ag-Sperience

2:00pm

Nevada County Master Gardeners

Growing From Seeds & Saving Seeds ~ Lyn Muth

Ag-Sperience

2:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

2:00pm

Kid’s Games

Barnyard Safari Fun

Special Events Tent

2:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

2:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

2:00pm

Tom Duffy

Working Sheep Dogs

Horse Arena

2:00pm

Cool Heat

Jazz Variety

Pine Tree Stage

2:00pm

Michael Mezmer “America’s Award Winning Hypnotist”

Family Style Comedy Hypnosis Show

Budweiser True Music Stage

2:30pm

Tom Duffy

Working Sheep Dogs

Horse Arena

3:00pm

Izzi Tooinsky

Juggler & Storyteller

Tumbleweed Stage

3:00pm

“Madagascar” Chocolate Cupcakes

Kid’s Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

3:00pm

J & J Performing Arts

Musical Theatre Performance

Dance Pad

3:00pm

The Begin Family

Family Band - Fiddle, Guitar & Vocal Harmony

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

3:00pm

Nevada County Beekeepers

Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration

Ag-Sperience

3:30pm

All About Bees

Rob Slay

Ag-Sperience

3:30pm

Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys

Miniature Donkey Versatility

Horse Arena

3:30pm

Cool Heat

Jazz Variety

Pine Tree Stage

4:00pm

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Peruvian Pasos Demonstration

Horse Arena

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Friday, August 10

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

4:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

4:00pm

Chicken & Rabbit Costume Contest

Small Animal Fun Classes

Magonigal Sale Ring

4:00pm

Inside Strait

Country Rock

Budweiser True Music Stage

4:00pm

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

4:00pm

Tumbleweed Puppet Theater

Puppet Show

Tumbleweed Stage

4:00pm

Text Messaging Speed Competition

See How Fast You Can Text

Special Events Tent

4:00pm

Granite Bay Dance Connection

Dancers - 3 Years Old To Adults

Dance Pad

4:30pm

Bureau Of Land Management

Wild Horse & Burro Program

Horse Arena

5:00pm

Gold Country Express Drill Team

Drill Team Demonstration

Horse Arena

5:00pm

Ag Mechanics Auction

11th Annual Student Projects Auction

Sugar Pine Lodge Patio

5:00pm

Hikari Ryuza Ryu Jujutsu

Jujutsu Demonstration

Dance Pad

5:00pm

Parade - Featuring Touched

By A Child Foundation

“Hey, Howdy, Hey!” - Join The Fun

Gate 1

5:30pm

Nolan Darnell

Shire Draft Horses

Horse Arena

5:30pm

Inside Strait

Country Rock

Budweiser True Music Stage

5:30pm

Michael Mezmer “America’s Award Winning Hypnotist”

Family Style Comedy Hypnosis Show

Pine Tree Stage

6:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

6:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

6:00pm

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Special Events Tent

6:00pm

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Time

Event

Description

Location

6:30pm

Form Is Function

Russian Kettlebells Demonstration

Dance Pad

6:30pm

“Sundowner” Salsa

Adult Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

7:00pm

Professional Bull Riding

Presented By Nevada County Pro Rodeo Association

Arena

7:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

7:00pm

Aikido’Ka - Training Peaceful Warriors Of All Ages

Family Martial Arts For Fitness, Focus & Fun

Dance Pad

7:00pm

The Bands Of NEO - AlThea

Teen Band - Metal

Tumbleweed Stage

7:45pm

The Bands Of NEO - Verb The Noun

Teen Band - Metal

Tumbleweed Stage

8:00pm

Banana Band - Community Steel Drums

Performance With Audience Instruction

Dance Pad

8:00pm

Just Dance 3

Show Off Your Dance Moves

Special Events Tent

8:00pm

Summer Of Love

60’s Experience

Budweiser True Music Stage

8:00pm

Mogollon

Country Rock Band

Pine Tree Stage

8:30pm

The Bands Of NEO Rat Stomp

Teen Band - Blues Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

9:00pm

DJ Suave

DJ Music Featuring Rico Stephenson

Dance Pad

9:15pm

The Bands Of NEO - Wishing Stick

Teen Band - Blues Hard Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

9:30pm

Summer Of Love

60’s Experience

Budweiser True Music Stage

9:30pm

Mogollon

Country Rock Band

Pine Tree Stage

10:00pm

The Bands Of NEO Take The Meridian

Teen Band - Metal

Tumbleweed Stage

10:00pm

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Saturday, August 11 Salute to Our Armed Services Day

Free admission to all active and retired military with ID Time

Event

Description

Location

10:00am

Flag Raising

Raising Of The Colors & National Anthem

Gate 1

10:00am

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

10:00am

Ka Hale Hula O Pilialohaokalani O Hilo

Hula Dancing

Pine Tree Stage

10:00am-on

Forestry Fun

Society of American Foresters

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Nevada County Trapper

Larry Lane

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Retired NFL Players Meet-&-Greet

Meet Retired 49ers, Raiders & Patriots NFL Players

NEO Lounge

11:30am

Carman Ranch

Draft Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

12:00pm

Gold Country Express Drill Team

Drill Team Demonstration

Horse Arena

12:00pm

Retired NFL Players Skills & Drills

Kids Ages 7-18 Can Join In games & Learn New Skills

The Green

12:00pm

Sierra Gold Chorus

Four Part Vocal Harmony, Acapella, Barbershop Style

Pine Tree Stage

12:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

12:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

12:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

12:00pm

Locks Of Love Event

Donate Your Hair To Those In Need

Special Events Tent

12:30pm

Stepping Stone

Teen Pop Rock Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

12:30pm

Ezra Marrow

Working With Problem Horses

Horse Arena

12:30pm

Weeds: To Spray Or Not To Spray

Lynn Lorenson

Ag-Sperience

12:30pm

Nevada County Master Gardeners

Let’s Discuss Fruit Trees & Back Orchards

Ag-Sperience

1:00pm

Small Animal Master Showmanship

Showmanship Competition

Magonigal Sale Ring

1:00pm

Izzi Tooinsky

Juggler & Storyteller

Tumbleweed Stage

1:00pm

Moon Dance Ranch

Gaited Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

1:30pm

Easley Ranch

Youth Mule Packing Race

Horse Arena

1:30pm

Sierra Gold Chorus

Four Part Vocal Harmony, Acapella, Barbershop Style

Pine Tree Stage

2 - 5 pm

Alpaca Gold Association

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Gate 5

2:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

2:00pm

Stepping Stone

Teen Pop Rock Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

2:00pm

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

2:00pm

Alkali & Friends

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

2:00pm

Forest Raptors Of Nevada County

Amanda Shufelberger

Ag-Sperience

2:00pm

Nevada County Master Gardeners

Creative Composting: Get The Best Results For The Least Effort

Ag-Sperience

2:00pm

Tom Duffy

Working Sheep Dogs

Horse Arena

2:30pm

Tom Duffy

Working Sheep Dogs

Horse Arena

2:30pm

Traveling Shoes

Clogging Performance

Dance Pad

3:00pm

Izzi Tooinsky

Juggler & Storyteller

Tumbleweed Stage

3:00pm

Gold Country Lacrosse

Lacrosse Demonstration

The Green

3:00pm

In Sync Dance Studio

Variety Dance - All Ages

Dance Pad

3:00pm

Monkey Bread

Kid’s Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

3:00pm

Nevada County Concert Band

Big Band, Classical, Pop Broadway

Pine Tree Stage

3:00pm

Nevada County Beekeepers

Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration

Ag-Sperience

3:30pm

Bark Beetles & Tree Diseases

Robert Ingram

Ag-Sperience

3:30pm

NorThern Mines Pony Club

Demonstration Of Various Rating Levels Of US Pony Club

Horse Arena

4:00pm

Trabucco Ranch

Peruvian Pasos Demonstration

Horse Arena

4:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

4:00pm

Large Animal Master Showmanship

Showmanship Competition

Magonigal Sale Ring

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Saturday, August 11

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

4:00pm

Bob Mora & The Third Degree

Chicago Blues

Budweiser True Music Stage

4:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

4:00pm

Tumbleweed Puppet Theater

Puppet Show

Tumbleweed Stage

4:00pm

Lego Building Contest

Bring Your Own Legos To Compete

Special Events Tent

4:00pm

Perry’s Full Circle

Mixed Martial Arts & Kickboxing

Dance Pad

4:30pm

Bureau Of Land Management

Wild Horse & Burro Program

Horse Arena

4:30pm

Cell Phone Photo Contest Check-In

Cell Phone Photo Contest For Ages 9 - 19

Special Events Tent

5:00pm

Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys

Miniature Donkey Versatility

Horse Arena

5:00pm

Green Dogs & Pam

Dog Agility Demonstration

The Green

5:00pm

Nevada County Fencing Club

Olympic Style Fencing

Dance Pad

5:00pm

Parade - Featuring Touched

By A Child Foundation

“Hey, Howdy, Hey!” - Join The Fun

Gate 1

5:30pm

Bob Mora & The Third Degree

Chicago Blues

Budweiser True Music Stage

5:30pm

Michael Mezmer “America’s Award Winning Hypnotist”

Family Style Comedy Hypnosis Show

Pine Tree Stage

5:30pm

Nolan Darnell

Shire Draft Horses

Horse Arena

6:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

6:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

6:00pm

Gold Country Kuk Sool Won

Family Martial Arts

Dance Pad

6:00pm

Kid’s Games

Barnyard Safari Fun

Special Events Tent

6:00pm

Hay Bucking Contest

Ridge Feed’s 26th Annual

Beef Show Ring

6:30pm

Desmond School Of Irish Dance

Traditional Irish Dancing

Dance Pad

6:30pm

“Land Rover” Chocolate

Adult Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

7:00pm

Tough Truck Racing & Monster Trucks

All Star Motorsports Productions

Arena

7:00pm

The Bands Of NEO - Dear, Me

Teen Band - Acoustic Pop-Punk

Tumbleweed Stage

7:00pm

Kra-Z Fitness Studio

Zumba Demonstration

Dance Pad

7:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

7:30pm

Grass Valley Pole Fitness

Aerial Pole Art

Dance Pad

7:45pm

The Bands Of NEO - Bunjee

Teen Band - Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

8:00pm

Golden Goddess/The Red Veil

Family Friendly Middle Eastern Dance

Dance Pad

8:00pm

Mogollon

Country Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

8:00pm

Patton Leatha

R&B

Pine Tree Stage

8:00pm

Fun & Games For Everyone

Based On The Popular TV Show “Minute To Win It”

Special Events Tent

8:30pm

The Bands Of NEO Persist To Rise

Teen Band - Progressive Metal

Tumbleweed Stage

9:00pm

DJ Mello - D

DJ Music Featuring Derek Depiazza

Dance Pad

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Saturday, August 11

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

9:15pm

The Bands Of NEO - Rat Stomp

Teen Band - Blues Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

9:30pm

Mogollon

Country Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

9:30pm

Patton Leatha

R&B

Pine Tree Stage

10:00pm

Exhibit Buildings Close

Sunday, August 12 Community Involvement Day

Bring 3 cans of food to the Fair and receive $3 off adult admission: 10 am-5 pm.

All food will be donated to The Food Bank of Nevada County.

Don’t miss … Junior Livestock Auction, 8:30am - 3 pm, Magonigal Sale Ring Time

Event

Description

Location

8:30am

Junior Livestock Auction

Parade Of Champions, Livestock Auction

Magonigal Sale Ring

9am-10am

Worship Service

Nevada County Christian Ministers Fellowship

Special Events Tent

10:00am

Flag Raising

Raising Of The Colors & National Anthem

Gate 1

10:00am

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

10:00am-on

Forestry Fun

Tahoe National Forest

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Nevada Placer Sierranaders

Barbershop Chorus & Quartets

Pine Tree Stage

11:00am

Birds Of Prey

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release

Ag-Sperience

11:00am

Nevada County Master Gardeners

Put Your Pine Needles, Fallen Leaves & Wood Chips To Work!

Ag-Sperience

11:30am

Carman Ranch

Draft Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

12:00pm

Bureau Of Land Management

Wild Horse & Burro Program

Horse Arena

12:00pm

Nevada Placer Sierranaders

Barbershop Chorus & Quartets

Pine Tree Stage

12:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

It’s a Jungle Out There—

Let a local ® REALTOR be your guide!

Call (530) 272-2627 for a list of local REALTORS®

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Sunday, August 12

continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

12:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

12:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

12:00pm

Kid’s Games

Barnyard Safari Fun

Special Events Tent

12:30pm

Miniature Horses

Miniature Horse Versatility

Horse Arena

1:00pm

Moon Dance Ranch

Gaited Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

1:00pm

Flying Mule Farm

Sheep Shearing

Ag-Sperience

1:00pm

Izzi Tooinsky

Juggler & Storyteller

Tumbleweed Stage

1:00pm

18th Annual Barbershop Quartet Contest

Barbershop Singing

Special Events Tent

1:15pm

Billy Bensing & Kellie Garmire

70’s Folk Rock Duo

Pine Tree Stage

1:30pm

Reining Horses

Reining Horse Demonstration

Horse Arena

2 - 5 pm

Alpaca Gold Association

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Gate 5

2:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

2:00pm

“Hey, Howdy, Hey Neighbor!”

The Hokey Pokey! Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

2:00pm

Thunderfoot Cloggers

Clogging Performance

Dance Pad

2:00pm

Alkali - Last Of The 49ers

Kids’ Musical Entertainment

Tumbleweed Stage

2:00pm

Tom Duffy

Working Sheep Dogs

Horse Arena

2:15pm

Bill Bensing & Kellie Garmire

70’s Folk Rock Duo

Pine Tree Stage

2:30pm

Tom Duffy

Working Sheep Dogs

Horse Arena

3:00pm

Izzi Tooinsky

Juggler & Storyteller

Tumbleweed Stage

3:00pm

Nevada County Beekeepers

Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration

Ag-Sperience

3:00pm

Banana Split Dessert

Kid’s Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

3:00pm

Gold Country Gymnastics

Gymnastics Demonstration

Dance Pad

3:30pm

Michael Mezmer “America’s Award Winning Hypnotist”

Family Style Comedy Hypnosis Show

Pine Tree Stage

3:30pm

Two - Tone Steiny

West Coast Jump Blues

Budweiser True Music Stage

3:30pm

Mediterranean Miniature Donkeys

Miniature Donkey Versatility

Horse Arena

4:00pm

Trabucco Ranch

Peruvian Pasos Demonstration

Horse Arena

4:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

4:00pm

Troupe Al’ Ama’

Belly Dance With History & Health Benefits

Dance Pad

4:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

4:00pm

Tumbleweed Puppet Theater

Puppet Show

Tumbleweed Stage

4:00pm

Kid’s Games

Barnyard Safari Fun

Special Events Tent

4:30pm

Alpaca Gold Association

Alpaca Agility Demonstration

The Green

4:30pm

Easley Ranch

Mule Packing & Versatility

Horse Arena

5:00pm

Nolan Darnell

Shire Draft Horses

Horse Arena

5:00pm

Diaper Derby

Baby Races

Special Events Tent

5:00pm

Parade - Featuring Touched

By A Child Foundation

“Hey, Howdy, Hey!” - Join The Fun

Gate 1

5:00pm

Two - Tone Steiny

West Coast Jump Blues

Budweiser True Music Stage

5:00pm

Aikido’Ka - Training Peaceful Warriors Of All Ages

Family Martial Arts For Fitness, Focus & Fun

Dance Pad

5:30pm

Dr. Bach & The Jazz Practitioners

DixieLand & Swing Jazz Band

Pine Tree Stage

6:00pm

Form Is Function

Russian Kettlebells Demonstration

Dance Pad

6:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

Come & Play In The Black Light Maze

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

6:00pm

The Birdman

Free Flight Bird Show

The Green

6:30pm

Powerhouse MMA Training Center

Mixed Martial Arts Demonstration

Dance Pad

6:30pm

“Untamed” Garlic

Adult Special Food Contest

Special Events Tent

7:00pm

Demolition Derby

HolLand Racing Promotions

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continued

Time

Event

Description

Location

7:00pm

Dr. Bach & The Jazz Practitioners

DixieLand & Swing Jazz Band

Pine Tree Stage

7:00pm

“My Kids Favorite Toys”

The Barnyard Safari At Old MacDonald’s Farm Puppet Show

Touched By A Child Foundation Stage

7:30pm

Outlaws Dance Team

Western Dance Performance

Dance Pad

7:30pm

The Bands Of NEO - Wishing Stick

Teen Band - Blues Hard Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

8:00pm

Mogollon

Country Rock Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

8:00pm

South Yuba Club

Qigong & Tai Chi Demo For Health, Fitness & Wellness

Dance Pad

8:00pm

Fun & Games For Everyone

Based On The Popular TV Show “Minute To Win It”

Special Events Tent

8:15pm

The Bands Of NEO - Electric Valentine

Teen Band - Rock

Tumbleweed Stage

8:30pm

Independent Productions

DJ Music Featuring Bobby G & Tonni T

Dance Pad

9:00pm

Exhibit Buildings Close

9:00pm

Michael Mezmer “America’s Award Winning Hypnotist”

Family Style Comedy Hypnosis Show

Pine Tree Stage

9:30pm

Mogollon

Country Rock Band

Budweiser True Music Stage

Fun Nevada County Fair Facts

By Wendy Oaks, Nevada County Fairgrounds

ever wonder how much ice is used during the

five-day Fair? How many ice cream cones are served at the Watt Park Fire Department’s ice cream booth? Or how the Fair maintains its beauty during the Fair? Read on for some unknown facts about the Nevada County Fair.

ToyS!

Wagons Stuffed Animals Books Board Games Breyer Horses Hello Kitty Discovery Kits Dinosaurs Balls Puzzles Blocks Jewelry Clay Paints Craft Kits Beads Trucks Dress Up Clothes Card Games Baby Dolls

• How much ice does the Fair need to be cool? Try 40 tons.

That’s how much ice is brought in to supply Treat Street and other locations.

• The Watt Park Fire Department’s ice cream booth on Treat Street serves 17,000 cones during the Fair! Additionally, they go through 1,000 gallons of ice cream mix, 24 large cans of Hershey’s chocolate, and 24 gallons of fresh strawberries. It takes 120 people to fill all the shifts for the five days with seven working at a time.

• Two full-time gardeners start at midnight, when the Fair closes, and work until eight the next morning, watering the flowers and cleaning up the gardens every night of the Fair.

• A crew of six work maintenance all night, every night of the fair, cleaning the grounds.

• Grass Valley Host Lions Club serves approximately 16,000 ears of corn during the five-day Fair.

I

magine.

A real old-fashioned store with a toy department to fill any child’s dreams. Even with a candy counter, in case you were especially good!

Stop by and say hello today!

• Marigolds on The Gold Path, the Fair’s main entryway, are planted by Nevada Union’s FFA students in early June specifically to produce the beautiful walkway for Fair week.

• The Job’s Daughter Corn Dog booth opened at the Nevada County Fair in 1982, making this its 30th year at the Fair.

Did you know they serve between 15,000 – 19,000 corn dogs per Fair?

• High-powered portable radios — 110 of them — keep staffers in contact across the grounds during the Fair.

• What do pigs and sheep sleep on during their stay at the Fair? They bed down on 240 cubic yards of fresh wood shavings.

• After the gates close for the last time, 28 16-yard dump trucks of manure are hauled away by Nevada County Farm Bureau volunteers. It’s distributed to local farmers and ranchers who compost and recycle the pungent remains.

• The Nevada County Fair generated approximately $20,813,000 in spending activity alone in 2009 – benefiting the local economy and creating a ripple effect of economic benefit for the state.

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• The equivalent of 200 jobs are created as a result of spending by the Nevada County Fair, it supports businesses and its attendees.

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Stay Well.

Going to the Nevada County Fair brings out the kid in all of us.

At Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH), we encourage you to attend one of our wellness classes so that “the kid in you” stays well —and enjoys many Nevada County Fairs to come.

Wellness Classes: Diabetes Facts & Nutrition, Aug. 9th and 27th Smoking Cessation Series, Sept. 5th Diabetes Self-Management Series, Sept. 7th Fall Prevention, Sept. 11th

For more information about our wellness classes, call (530) 274-6124.

SNMH is proud to offer ambulance first aid services as part of this year’s Nevada County Fair.