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General Information
August 6-10, 2025
Fair Hours
Wednesday through Sunday—10 am to 11 pm
Exhibit Buildings 10 am—10 pm
Carnival Open Daily 11 am—11 pm

Parking
Gate 1 — Permit and Disabled Parking
Gate 4 — General and Disabled Parking
Please Note: Any parking lots off of Fairgrounds property are privately owned and operated.

Services Available During the Fair

Fair Guide – Printed Fair Guides with maps and schedules are available at the gates.

No Pets – Pets are not allowed on the grounds during the Nevada County Fair, except for service dogs or canines entered in Fair competitions.

ATM – ATM machines are located near Gate 1 at Main Street Center, Sugar Pine Lodge near the Pine Tree Stage, and outside Foundation Station.

Guest Services – (Lost Children, Information, Lost and Found) The information booth and lost and found services are located at Gate 1, inside the Main Street Center lobby.

First Aid – The First Aid Station is located in the Log Cabin at the arena end of Treat Street. Professional medical personnel from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital are on the grounds during operating hours of the Fair.

Security – The Nevada County Sheriff's Office provides onsite law enforcement services during the Fair.

Rock ‘n Relax Lounge – The Rock ‘n Relax Lounge provides moms with a cool, quiet room to feed and change their babies. Located in Ponderosa Hall, it is open every day from 11 am to 7 pm.

Charging Stations – Phone charging stations are available next to Guest Services at Gate 1, and next to the Pine Tree Stage near Treat Street.

Outside Food and Water – Water and outside food are allowed to be brought on the grounds; however, glass bottles, aluminum cans and bottles, and ice chests are prohibited. Prohibited Items – Items never allowed inside the Fair include guns, knives, metal objects with sharp surfaces that could be used as weapons, the wearing of gang colors in any manner, alcohol, glass containers, pets, roller skates, bicycles, skateboards, and scooters.
Smoke-Free Event – The Nevada County Fairgrounds does not allow smoking or vaping during the Fair on the Fairgrounds, except in designated outdoor areas identified as "smoking areas". Those who desire to smoke or use a vaping device must visit one of the four designated smoking areas within the Fairgrounds.
Pets–Except for service dogs, no dogs or other pets are allowed on the grounds during the Fair. Pets providing emotional support, well-being, comfort or companionship are not recognized as service animals under ADA regulations and are not permitted.

FREE FAIR SHUTTLES

During Fair you can take advantage of free parking and free shuttle buses from Nevada Union High School. The buses will take you and your family to and from the Fairgrounds – free of charge! The free shuttle bus runs nonstop from Nevada Union High School to the Fairgrounds, Gate 1 entrance. Shuttle service begins at 8:30 am. The last bus leaves the Fairgrounds at 11:30 pm.

Nevada County Connects will provide a Grass Valley shuttle bus to and from the Nevada County Fair, with free fares system wide. The direct-to-Fair bus will be available in Grass Valley and will depart from Church and Neal Streets (in front of Tri-Counties Bank) starting at 10:30 am on Wednesday and at 9:30 am on Thursday through Sunday. The bus runs every 30 minutes with additional stops at the Pine Creek and McKnight Crossing shopping centers and the Tinloy Transit Center. The last departure from the Fairgrounds leaves at 11:00 pm.