Laura Petersen
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- Aug 15, 2026
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“Ambassadors of the Fair” - Volunteers Bring Welcoming Smiles and Helping Hearts (opens the original)
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As fairgoers enter Gate 1 of Nevada County Fairgrounds, many stop at the little corrugated metal building with the sign, “Guest Services” looking for directions. Smiling volunteers wearing blue-shirts are ready to provide customer service and answer questions to the 20,000-plus people that come through the fair gates daily. They field questions about bus schedules, events, exhibits and point people to bathrooms and ATM machines. This year, 40 volunteers are signed up to donate their time. “We ar
Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, Pigs! Oh My! (opens the original)
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GRASS VALLEY, Calif., August 14, 2026 – This week, young people who have worked hard for months raising animals and building projects for show and sale are seeing their efforts come to fruition at the Nevada County Fair. “It’s not just weekends and holidays. It’s year-round on some of these projects – like dairy goats and show pigs. They’re working as hard as they can to get ready for each show and each fair,” said Scott Gomes, a leader for Nevada County 4-H and the Club of Clear Creek 4-H. Like
Funnel Cakes and Corn Dogs - Treat Street Brings Important Funding to Area NonProfits (opens the original)
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Like many locals, Michelle Bodley has fond memories of her time volunteering on Treat Street at the Nevada County Fair. “My favorite Treat Street food is a funnel cake topped with powdered sugar and strawberries. I spent over twelve years volunteering at the Mount Saint Mary’s funnel cake booth, helping support the wonderful school and connecting with our community. And my favorite job, of course, was helping to run the cash register,” she said. Bodley is Nevada County’s Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Opening Day at the Fair Begins with Breakfast, Tradition and Awards (opens the original)
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GRASS VALLEY, Calif., August 12, 2026 – A pocket-sized fair guide, “Blue Ribbons and Fair Traditions,” says it all. This year’s theme came from more than 400 community suggestions on social media. “We really saw how many traditions the community has at the fair,” said Nevada County Fairgrounds CEO Andrew Trygg. This year’s fair is expected to attract 100,000 visitors, Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Sun. Aug. 16. Shortly before the gates opened to the public on Opening Day of the Nevada County Fair, local
From Livestock Scales to Treat Street: County Staff Support A Community Tradition (opens the original)
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For Nevada County District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek, the Fair is more than just the animals, food and fair rides. It’s a community tradition that carries many memories. “I think that’s what the fair is all about. It’s all about community,” said District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek. More than 90,000 visitors are expected to visit this year’s Nevada County Fair, kicking off Wednesday, Aug. 12 and running through Aug. 16. “It’s going to be a busy fair,” said District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek. She’ll be on hand
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