Welcome to the Country Roots and Cowboy Boots Fair!

We have five days of excitement and fun planned for Fair-goers of all ages.

Schedule:
Wednesday August 9, 2023
Opening Day & Scholar Students Day
8:00am: Sheep Judging - Junior Market, Junior Showmanship & Junior Breeding Sheep - Sheep Show Ring
8:00am: Poultry Judging - Eggs. Poultry Showmanship. Junior Poultry - Fur & Feathers
9:00am: Opening Ceremony Celebration - Opening Ceremony of the, 2023 Nevada County Fair (by invitation) - Special Events Tent
10:00am: Flag Raising - Raising of the Colors & National Anthem - Gate 1
10:00am - 2:00pm: Knotty Knitters - Knitting Demonstrations & Lessons for the Whole Family - Ponderosa Hall
11:00am - 7:00pm: Gold Country Wood Turners - Wood Turning Demonstrations - Northern Mines Patio
11:00am: Carnival Opens - Exciting Carnival Rides and Games for All Ages! - Carnival Green
11:00am: Pygmy Goat Judging - Pygmy Goats & Junior Pygmy Showmanship - Goat Show Ring
11:00am: Drum Loft - Drummer's Showcase - Student Drum Showcase - Pine Tree Stage
11:00am: Mini Hooves Providing Smiles - Get Up Close & Personal with Miniature Therapy Horses - Horse Arena
11:30am: Mini Hooves Providing Smiles - Equine Assisted Therapy Programs - Horse Arena
11:30am: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
11:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Gardening with Deer in the Foothills (Deer. Oh Dear!) - Family Farm
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Rock 'n Relax Lounge - Nursing & Diaper Changing Area for Moms - Ponderosa Hall
12:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Little Sprouts Garden Art Crafts for Children - Family Farm
12:00pm: Country Fun Kid Games - Join Us at the Tent for Some Fun and Games - Special Events Tent
12:00pm: Blue Oaks Center - Baca Barb Horses: The Untold Story of the Lost Herd - Horse Arena
12:00pm: Alkali - Last of the 49ers - Music, Stories, and Humor - Tumbleweed Stage
12:30pm: Hidden Gait Ranch & Linden Lea Ranch - Gaited Horse Showcase - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Mindful Horsemanship - Introduction to Liberty Work - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Growing Milkweed for the Monarchs - Free Seeds to All Attendees - Family Farm
1:00pm: Kids Make & Take: Cowboy Snacks - Make Cowboy Themed Snacks to Enjoy Now or Later - Special Events Tent
1:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
1:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Minos
1:00pm: Peter Wilson - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Pine Tree Quilt Guild Community Service Group - Machine Quilting Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Nevada County Libraries - Learn About New Library Programs & See the "Find Your Voice" Display - Northern Mines
1:30pm: Easley Ranch - Packing Mules for the Backcountry - Horse Arena
2:00pm: Goat Judging - Jr. Market. Jr. Market Showmanship, Boer Goats - Goat Show Ring
2:00pm: Michelle Lambert - Pop/Country Music - Pine Tree Stage
2:00pm: Kids Make & Take: Country & Cowboy Crafts - Make a Pool Noodle Pony, a Clothespin Cowboy and More to Take Home - Special Events Tent
2:00pm: Peter Wilson - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
2:00pm: Alkali and Friends - Music and Merriment - Tumbleweed Stage
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Foothill Fibers Guild - Basketweaving Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
2:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
2:30pm: Pat Browning & Charlie The Wonder Horse - Extreme Trail with Pat & Charlie - Horse Arena
3:00pm: Sue B Horses & Training - Roping Made Simple - Horse Arena
3:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
3:00pm: Peter Wilson - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
3:30pm: Shuck It! a Corn Husking Contest - How Fast Can You Shuck Corn... With Your FEET! - Special Events Tent
3:30pm: Bureau of Land Management - Wild Horses and Burros - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Nevada County Beekeepers - Honey Boo Hive Inspection Demonstration - Family Farm
4:00pm: Tumbleweed Puppet Theatre - Fun with Puppets - Tumbleweed Stage
4:00pm: Amanda Gray Band - Country/American Music - Michelob Ultra Stage
4:00pm: Hidden Gait Ranch - Connecting Horse & Rider - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Mines
4:30pm   "Minute to Win It' Games - Complete a Stunt Within One Minute & Win Prizes - Special Events Ion I
4:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
4:30pm: Heart of the Horse - Emotional Regulation in Horsemanship - Horse Arena
5:00pm: Starpeople - Classic Rock - Pine Tree Stage
5:00pm: Sandy Smyth Training - Buying the Right Horse for You - Horse Arena
5:00pm: Center Stage Dance Studio - Variety Dance - All Ages - Dance Pad
5:30pm: Amanda Gray Band - Country/American Music - Michelob Ultra Stage
5:30pm: Olympius Dream Team - Acrobats on Horseback - "Night at the Movies" - Horse Arena
5:30pm: Steer & Heifer Obstacle Course - Fun Beef Activity - Beef Show Ring
6:00pm: Dog Showmanship - Youth Showmanship Competition - Above Sugar Pine Lodge
6:00pm: Avian Bowl - Team Quiz Activity - Fur & Feathers
6:00pm: Ultimate Food Contest: Hand Pies of the World - Exhibitors Compete with Their Favorite Recipe - Special Events Tent
6:30pm: Gold Country Gymnastics - Gymnastics Presentation - Dance Pad
7:00pm: Tyler Rich Concert - Tyler Rich Concert — Opening Ariel Jean Band - Arena
7:30pm: Nevada County Lino Dancers - Lino Dancing Performance. Demo and Instruction - Dance Pad
8:00pm: Nipper Brothers - Grateful Dead Tribute Band - Pine Tree Stage
8:00pm: 60's Summer of Love - Music of the 60's - Michelob Ultra Stage
8:00pm: Karaoke - Fair Patrons Singing - Special Events Tent
8:30pm: DJ Dance Party - DJ Music Featuring DJ Menace - Dance Pad
9:30pm: Nipper Brothers - Grateful Dead Tribute Band - Pine Tree Stage
9:30pm: 60's Summer of Love - Music of the 60's - Michelob Ultra Stage
10:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
10:30pm: Beer Booths Close
11:00pm: Food Booths Close

Thursday August 10, 2023
Community Day
$5 Admission All Day for Adults and Children (free for children 5 and under)
8:00am: Sheep Judging - Open Breeding Sheep - Sheep Show Ring
8:00am: Swine Judging - Junior Market Swine - Magonigal Sale Ring
10:00am: Flag Raising - Raising of the Colors & National Anthem - Gatel
10:00am - 4:00pm: Special Vendor Area - Vendors of Services for People with Disabilities - Between Treat Street and Tall Pines
10:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Native Plants for Your Garden - Family Farm
11:00am - 7:00pm: Gold Country Wood Turners - Wood Turning Demonstrations - Northern Mines Patio
11:00am: The New Peace Choir - Community Choir Singing Songs of Peace, Freedom & Hope - Special Events Tent
11:00am: Ho'okipa Hawaiian Band - Hawaiian Traditional and Contemporary Harmonies and Instrumentation - Pine Tree Stage
11:00am: Carnival Opens - Exciting Carnival Rides and Games for All Ages! - Carnival Green
11:00am: Foothill Fibers Guild - Floor Loom Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
11:30am: The Canine Stars - Dog Performance Show - Arena Green
11:30am: Blue Oaks Center - Baca Barb Horses: The Untold Story of the Lost Herd - Horse Arena
11:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Growing Garlic - Family Farm
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Rock 'n Relax Lounge - Nursing & Diaper Changing Area for Moms - Ponderosa Hall
12:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Little Sprouts Garden Art Crafts for Children - Family Farm
12:00pm: Bureau of Land Management - Wild Horses and Burros - Horse Arena
12:00pm: Country Fun Kids Games - Join Us at the Tent for Some Fun and Games - Special Events Tent
12:00pm: Alkali - Last of the 49ers - Music, Stories, and Humor - Tumbleweed Stage
12:30pm: Soundbites - Acapella in the Barbershop Style - Pine Tree Stage
12:30pm: Mindful Horsemanship - The Purpose of Cowboy Dressage - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Swine Judging - Jr. Breeding Swine, Jr. Market/ Breeding Showmanship - Swine Area
1:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
1:00pm: Kids Make & Take: Cowboy Snacks - Make Cowboy Themed Snacks to Enjoy Now or Later - Special Events Tent
1:00pm: Peter Wilson - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
1:00pm: Hidden Gait Ranch & Linden Lea Ranch - Gaited Horse Showcase - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Can 1 Grow Blueberries Here? - Family Farm
1:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Minos
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Pine Tree Quilt Guild Community Service Group - Machine Quilting Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Nevada County Libraries - Learn About New Library Programs & See the "Find Your Voice" Display - Northern Mines
1:30pm: Mini Hooves Providing Smiles - Equine Assisted Therapy Programs - Horse Arena
2:00pm: Captain Kitten's Chicken Fried Cats - Original Country Band - Pine Tree Stage
2:00pm: Alkali and Friends - Music and Merriment - Tumbleweed Stage
2:00pm: Peter Wilson - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
2:00pm: Kids Make & Take: Country & Cowboy Crafts - Make a Pool Noodle Pony, a Clothespin Cowboy and More to Take Home - Special Events Tent
2:30pm: Pat Browning & Charlie The Wonder Horse - Extreme Trail with Pat & Charlie - Horse Arena
2:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Performance Show - Arena Green
3:00pm: Easley Ranch - Packing Mules for the Backcountry - Horse Arena
3:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
3:00pm: Placer Nevada Cattlewomen - Story Time and Cowboy Poetry for Kids - Family Farm
3:00pm: Peter Wilson - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
3:30pm: Frozen T - Shirt Challenge - Be the First to Fit into a Frozen T - Shirt 8 Win Prizes - All Ages - Special Events Tent
3:30pm: Foothill Fibers Guild - Backstrap Weaving Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
4:00pm: Heart of the Horse - Overcoming Fear and Building Trust - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Iron Ridge - Classic Rock & Blues Dance Music - Michelob Ultra Stage
4:00pm: The Gait Squad - Gaited Equestrian Drill Team - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Tumbleweed Puppet Theatre - Fun with Puppets - Tumbleweed Stage
4:00pm: Nevada County Beekeepers - Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration - Family Farm
4:00pm: Goat Obstacle Course - Fun Goat Activity - Goat Show Ring
4:30pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Mines
4:30pm: "Minute to Win It - Games - Complete a Stunt Within One Minute & Win Prizes - Special Events Tent
4:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Performance Show - Arena Green
4:30pm: Sue B Horses & Training - Barrel Racing and Speed Event Fundamentals - Horse Arena
4:30pm: Anderson's Stop It Up Dance Studio - Variety Dance Routines - Ages 2 - 15 - Dance Pad
5:00pm: Sandy Smyth Training - Learn to Ride. Beginning Rider Skills - Horse Arena
5:00pm: The Band CLIC - Pop, Classic Rock, Blues, Funk, and Rock Music - Pine Tree Stage
5:30pm: Salsa Sierra - Salsa Dance Performance and Instruction - Dance Pad
5:30pm: Iron Ridge - Classic Rock & Blues Dance Music - Michelob Ultra Stage
5:30pm: Olympius Dream Team - Acrobats on Horseback - "Draft Horses & Dragons" - Horse Arena
6:00pm: Who Knows That Tune? Music Trivia Contest - Use Your Music Know - How to Win Fun Prizes for Your Team - Special Events Tent
6:30pm: Rabbit Bowl - Team Quiz Activity - Fur & Feathers
6:30pm: Nevada Co. Tommy - knocker Cloggers - Clogging Performance - Dance Pad
7:00pm: Bulls & Broncs Rodeo - Explosive Entertainment, LLC - Arena
7:30pm: Lake of the Liners - Line Dancing - Line Dancing Performance. Demo and Instruction - Dance Pad
8:00pm: Elevation - Funk Rock Band - Pine Tree Stage
8:00pm: Delta Wires - Rockin' Big Band Blues Music - Michelob Ultra Stage
8:00pm: Karaoke - Fair Patrons Singing - Special Events Tent
8:30pm: DJ Dance Party - DJ Music Featuring DJ Melo - D - Dance Pad
9:30pm: Elevation - Funk Rock Band - Pino Tree Stage
9:30pm: Delta Wires - Rockin' Big Band Blues Music - Michelob Ultra Stage
10:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
10:30pm: Beer Booths Close
11:00pm: Food Booths Close

Friday August 11, 2023
Family Friday
8:00am: Beef Cattle Judging - Junior Market, Showmanship, Breeding. Open Beef & Feeder Pens - Beef Show Ring
8:00am: Dairy Goat Judging - Junior Dairy Showmanship and Breeding - Goat Show Ring
10:00am: Flag Raising - Raising of the Colors & National Anthem - Gatel
10:00am: Juliet Gobert and the Heifer Belles - Western Americana Band - Pine Tree Stage
11:00am - 7:00pm: Gold Country Wood Turners - Wood Turning Demonstrations - Northern Mines Patio
10:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Composting - Family Farm
10:30am: Blue Oaks Center - Baca Barb Horses: The Untold Story of the Lost Herd - Horse Arena
11:00am: Easley Ranch - Packing Mules for the Backcountry - Horse Arena
11:00am: Carnival Opens - Exciting Carnival Rides and Games for All Ages! - Carnival Green
11:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Growing Irises in the Foothills - Free Iris Corms to All Attendees - Family Farm
11:30am: Juliet Gobert and the Heifer Belles - Western Americana Band - Pine Tree Stage
11:30am: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
11:30am: Mini Hooves Providing Smiles - Equine Assisted Therapy Programs - Horse Arena
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Rock 'n Relax Lounge - Nursing & Diaper Changing Area for Moms - Ponderosa Hall
12:00pm: Bureau of Land Management - Wild Horses and Burros - Horse Arena
12:00pm: Dairy Goat Judging - Open Dairy Goat - Goat Show Ring
12:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
12:00pm: Squash Mobile Racing - Enter at the Squash Speedway - Special Events Tent
12:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Little Sprouts Garden Art Crafts for Children - Family Farm
12:30pm: Hidden Gait Ranch & Linden Lea Ranch - Gaited Horse Showcase - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Can 1 Grow Blueberries Here? - Family Farm
1:00pm: Sue B Horses & Training - Roping Made Simple - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Alkali and Friends - Music and Merriment - Tumbleweed Stage
1:00pm: Chris Crockett - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
1:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Minos
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Pine Tree Quilt Guild Community Service Group - Machine Quilting Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Nevada County Libraries - Learn About New Library Programs & See the "Find Your Voice" Display - Northern Mines
1:30pm: Mindful Horsemanship - Mount from Anywhere. Train Your Horse to Come to You - Horse Arena
2:00pm: Dairy Cattle Judging - Junior Dairy Cattle. Dairy Showmanship & Open Dairy Cattle - Beef Show Ring
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Foothill Fibers Guild - Kumihimo (Braiding) Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
2:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
2:00pm: Tom Wernigg and Royal Jam - Folk, Rock and Country Band - Pine Tree Stage
2:00pm: Country Fun Kid Games - Join Us at the Tent for Some Fun and Games - Special Events Tent
2:00pm: Chris Crockett - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
2:30pm: Jim Groesbeck Horsemanship - Introduction to Working Equitation - Horse Arena
2:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
3:00pm: Tumbleweed Puppet Theater - Fun with Puppets - Tumbleweed Stage
3:00pm: Foothill Fibers Guild - Navajo Weaving Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
3:00pm: Chris Crockett - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
3:00pm: Placer Nevada Cattlewomen - Story Time and Cowboy Poetry for Kids - Family Farm
3:00pm: Heart of the Horse - The Power of Breath in Horsemanship - Horse Arena
3:30pm: Ravenstar Farms - Miniature Horse Frenzy - Horse Arena
3:30pm: Watermelon Eating Challenge - Be the First to Finish Your Slice of Melon. Without Using Your Hands and Win! - Special Events Tent
4:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
4:00pm: Nevada County Beekeepers - Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration - Family Farm
4:00pm: Chicken, Rabbit and Goat Costume Contest - Small Animal Fun Activity - Whitney Pavilion
4:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Mines
4:00pm: The Rhythm Vandals - Southern Rock Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
4:00pm: Hidden Gait Ranch - Exercises and Bodywork to Improve Horse & Rider - Horse Arena
4:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
4:30pm: Olympius Dream Team - Acrobats on Horseback - "Modern Musical" - Horse Arena
4:30pm: Anderson's Step It Up Dance Studio - Variety Dance Routines - Ages 2 - 15 - Dance Pad
4:30pm: "Minute to Win It" Games - Complete a Stunt Within One Minute & Win Prizes - Special Events Tent
5:00pm: Solstice - Classic Rock Cover Band - Pino Tree Stage
5:00pm: Tom Duffy. Back 4D Stockdogs - Working Sheep Dogs - Horse Arena
5:30pm: The Rhythm Vandals - Southern Rock Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
5:30pm: Tom Duffy. Back 4D Stockdogs - Working Sheep Dogs - Horse Arena
5:30pm: Grass Valley Training Zone - Zumba and Les Mills Fitness Demos - Dance Pad
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Monster Truck Driver Moot & Greet - All Star Monster Truck Tour - Arena
5:30pm: Ag Mechanics Auction - FFA Exhibitors Selling Handcrafted Items - Sugar Pine Lodge Lawn
6:00pm: Ultimate Food Contest: Fresh Salsa or Pico de Gallo - Exhibitors Compete with Their Favorite Recipe - Special Events Tent
6:00pm: Gold Country Kuk Sool Won - Family Martial Arts - Dance Pad
6:30pm: Reality - Singing and Dancing Performance by Local Youth Group - Dance Pad
7:00pm: Monster Trucks - All Star Motorsports Productions - Arena
7:30pm: Twin Cities Dancers - Line Dancing - Lino Dancing Performance, Demo and Instruction - Dance Pad
7:30pm: Bands of NEO - Bobbie Lee Kliever - Singer - Songwriter - Tumbleweed Stage
8:00pm: Nathan Owen and the Detroit Legends - Rhythm & Blues Band - Pine Tree Stage
8:00pm: Chad Bushnell Show - Country Music Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
8:00pm: Bands of NEO - Neon Theory - Rock Band - Tumbleweed Stage
8:00pm: Karaoke - Fair Patrons Singing - Special Events Tent
8:30pm: DJ Dance Party - DJ Music Featuring DJ Melo - D - Dance Pad
9:30pm: Nathan Owen and the Detroit Legends - Rhythm & Blues Band - Pine Tree Stage
9:30pm: Chad Bushnell Thunder Rolls Garth Brooks Show - Country Music Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
10:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
10:30pm: Beer Booths Close
11:00pm: Food Booths Close

Saturday August 12, 2023
Military Appreciation Day
8:00am: Junior Horse Show - Junior Horse Equitation. Showmanship, Trail - Horse Arena
10:00am: Flag Raising with Beale Air Force Honor Guard - Raising of the Colors & National Anthem - Gatel
10:00am: Grass Valley Taiko - Traditional Japanese Style Drumming - Pine Tree Stage
10:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Bringing Bluebirds to Your Garden - Family Farm
11:00am - 7:00pm: Gold Country Wood Turners - Wood Turning Demonstrations - Northern Mines Patio
11:00am: Carnival Opens - Exciting Carnival Rides and Games for All Ages! - Carnival Green
11:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Growing Gorgeous Dahlias - Family Farm
11:30am: Grass Valley Taiko - Traditional Japanese Style Drumming - Pine Tree Stage
11:30am: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Rock 'n Relax Lounge - Nursing & Diaper Changing Area for Moms - Ponderosa Hall
12:00pm - 2:00pm: Foothill Fibers Guild - Felting Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
12:00pm: Country Fun Kid Games - Join Us at the Tent for Some Fun and Games - Special Events Tent
12:00pm: Alkali - Last of the 49ers - Music. Stories, and Humor - Tumbleweed Stage
12:00pm: Blue Oaks Center - Baca Barb Horses: The Untold Story of the Lost Herd - Horse Arena
12:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Little Sprouts Garden Art Crafts for Children - Family Farm
12:30pm: 4H Junior Horse Show - Junior Horse Costume Class - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
1:00pm: Small Animal Master Showmanship - Showmanship Competition - Goat Show Ring
1:00pm: Bureau of Land Management - Wild Horses and Burros - Horse Arena
1:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Mines
1:00pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - What you Need to Know to Grow Onions - Family Farm
1:00pm: Chris Crockett - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Pine Tree Quilt Guild Community Service Group - Machine Quilting Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Nevada County Libraries - Learn About Now Library Programs & See the "Read Beyond the Beaten Path" Display - Northern Minos
1:30pm: Hidden Gait Ranch & Linden Lea Ranch - Gaited Horse Showcase - Horse Arena
1:30pm: Live Art Showdown - Artists of All Ages Create a Painting in Just 20 Minutes - the Audience Votes for Their Favorite - Special Events Inn!
2:00pm: Alkali - Last of the 49ers - Music, Stories, and Humor - Tumbleweed Stage
2:00pm: Chris Crockett - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
2:00pm: The Strung Nugget Gang - String Music/Bluegrass/ Americana Band - Pine Tree Stage
2:30pm: Jim Groesbeck Horsemanship - Introduction to Working Equitation - Horse Arena
2:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
3:00pm: Ravenstar Farms - Miniature Horse Frenzy - Horse Arena
3:00pm: Placer Nevada Cattlewomen - Story Time and Cowboy Poetry for Kids - Family Farm
3:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
3:00pm: Chris Crockett - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
3:30pm: Easley Ranch - Packing Mules for the Backcountry - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Heart of the Horse - The Art of La Garrocha - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Tumbleweed Puppet Theater - Fun with Puppets - Tumbleweed Stage
4:00pm: Nevada County Beekeepers - Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration - Family Farm
4:00pm: Large Animal Master Showmanship - Showmanship Competition - Beef and Swine Rings
4:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Minos
4:30pm: "Minute to Win It" Games - Complete a Stunt Within One Minute & Win Prizes - Special Events Tent
4:30pm: Anderson's Step It Up Dance Studio - Variety Dance Routines - Ages 2 - 15 - Dance Pad
4:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
4:30pm: Olympius Dream Team - Acrobats on Horseback - "Night at the Movies" - Horse Arena
5:00pm: Nevada County Concert Band - Big Band, Folk. Classical, Broadway Music - Pine Tree Stage
5:00pm: Tom Duffy. Back 4D Stockdogs - Working Sheep Dogs - Horse Arena
5:00pm: Rag top Rockers - 50's/60's Hits - Michelob Ultra Stage
5:30pm: Tom Duffy, Back 4D Stockdogs - Working Sheep Dogs - Horse Arena
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Monster Truck Driver Meet & Greet - All Star Motorsport Truck Tour - Arena
5:30pm: Grass Valley Training Zone - Zumba and Les Mills Fitness Demos - Dance Pad
6:00pm: Who Knows That Tune? Music Trivia Contest - Use Your Music Know - How to Win Fun Prizes for Your Team - Special Events Tent
6:00pm: Gold Country Kuk Sool Won - Family Martial Arts - Dance Pad
6:30pm: Nevada Co. Tommy - knocker Cloggers - Clogging Performance - Dance Pad
7:00pm: Monster Trucks - All Star Motorsports Productions - Arena
7:30pm: Nevada County Line Dancers - Line Dancing Performance. Demo and Instruction - Dance Pad
7:30pm: Bands of NEO - Lanz Aaron - Singer - Songwriter - Tumbleweed Stage
8:00pm: Old Thee Country - Classic Country Show - Pino Tree Stage
8:00pm: Riff Raff - Tribute to AC/DC - AC/DC Tribute Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
8:00pm: Karaoke - Fair Patrons Singing - Special Events Tent
8:00pm: Bands of NEO - Island Vibes - Classic Rock & Island Songs Band - Tumbleweed Stage
8:30pm: DJ Dance Party - DJ Music Featuring DJ Menace - Dance Pad
9:30pm: Old Thee Country - Classic Country Show - Pine Tree Stage
9:30pm: Riff Raff - Tribute to AC/DC - AC/DC Tribute Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
10:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
10:30pm: Beer Booths Close
11:00pm: Food Booths Close

Sunday August 13, 2023
Sunday Funday
9:00am: Junior Livestock Auction - Parade of Champions & Livestock Auction - Magonlgal Sale Ring
9:00am: Worship Service - Nevada County Christian Ministers Fellowship - Special Events Tent
10:00am: Flag Raising - Raising of the Colors & National Anthem - Gate 1
10:30am: Blue Oaks Center - Baca Barb Horses: The Untold Story of the Lost Herd - Horse Arena
10:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Mulch - a Great Tool for Your Garden - Family Farm
11:00am - 7:00pm: Gold Country Wood Tumors - Wood Turning Demonstrations - Northern Mines Patio
11:00am: Carnival Opens - Exciting Carnival Rides and Games for All Ages! - Carnival Green
11:00am: Kris and Dominic Stepanian - Acoustic Duo - Pine Tree Stage
11:00am: Bureau of Land Management - Wild Horses and Burros - Horse Arena
11:30am: Easley Ranch - Packing Mules for the Backcountry - Horse Arena
11:30am: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
11:30am: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Growing Delicious Berries - Floricans. Primocanes and Pruning - Family Farm
12:00pm - 7:00pm: Rock 'n Relax Lounge - Nursing & Diaper Changing Area for Moms - Ponderosa Hall
12:00pm: Hair For Good - Head Shave & Hair Donation Event to Support Child Cancer Research & Hair Loss - Special Events Tent
12:00pm: Alkali - Last of the 49ers - Music, Stories, and Humor - Tumbleweed Stage
12:00pm: Ravenstar Farms - Miniature Horse Frenzy - Horse Arena
12:30pm: Hidden Gait Ranch & Linden Lea Ranch - Gaited Horse Showcase - Horse Arena
12:30pm: Kris and Dominic Stopanian - Acoustic Duo - Pine Tree Stage
12:30pm: Nevada County Master Gardeners - Little Sprouts Garden Art Crafts for Children - Family Farm
1:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
1:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Mines
1:00pm: Amanda Gray - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
1:00pm: Mindful Horsemanship - Advancing Liberty Work: Have Your Horse be a Willing Participant - Horse Arena
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Pine Tree Quilt Guild Community Service Group - Machine Quilting Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
1:30pm: Olympius Dream Team - Youth Acrobats on Horseback - "The Jungle Cruise" - Horse Arena
2:00pm: Alkali and Friends - Music and Merriment - Tumbleweed Stage
2:00pm: Amanda Gray - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Foothill Fibers Guild - Card / Table Weaving Demonstration - Ponderosa Hall
2:30pm: Kids Make & Take: Cowboy Snacks - Make Cowboy Themed Snacks to Enjoy Now or Later - Special Events Tent
2:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
2:30pm: Jim Groesbock Horsemanship - Introduction to Working Equitation - Horse Arena
3:00pm: Sue B Horses & Training - Barrel Racing and Speed Event Fundamentals - Horse Arena
3:00pm: Amanda Gray - Solo Acoustic Music - Foundation Station
3:00pm: Auburn Winds Big Band Ensemble - Big Band Swing. Jazz, Rock 'n Roll. Funk - Pine Tree Stage
3:00pm: Izzy Tooinsky - Juggling & Storytelling - Tumbleweed Stage
3:30pm: Kids Make & Take: Country & Cowboy Crafts - Make a Pool Noodle Pony, a Clothespin Cowboy and More to Take Home - Special Events lent
3:30pm: Heart of the Horse - Creating a Partnership Between You and Your Horse - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Nevada County Beekeepers - Honey Bee Hive Inspection Demonstration - Family Farm
4:00pm: Nevada County Bonsai - Bonsai Demonstrations - Northern Mines
4:00pm: Tumbleweed Puppet Theater - Fun with Puppets - Tumbleweed Stage
4:00pm: Hidden Gait Ranch - A Very Gaited Finale: Fair Fan Favorites - Horse Arena
4:00pm: Runnin' 4 Cover - Classic Rock and Country Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
4:00pm: Goldancers Square Dance Club - Square Dancing Demonstration - Dance Pad
4:30pm: Olympius Dream Team - Acrobats on Horseback - "Red Carpet Riders" - Horse Arena
4:30pm: "Minute to Win It" - Complete a Stunt Within One Minute & Win Prizes - Special Events Tent
4:30pm: The Canine Stars - Dog Show Performance - Arena Green
4:30pm: Auburn Winds Big Band Ensemble - Big Band Swing. Jazz, Rock 'n Roll, Funk - Pino Tree Stage
5:00pm: Tom Duffy. Back 4D Stockdogs - Working Sheep Dogs - Horse Arena
5:30pm: Runnin' 4 Cover - Classic Rock and Country Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
5:30pm: Tom Duffy. Back 4D Stockdogs - Working Sheep Dogs - Horse Arena
6:00pm: Who Knows That Tune? Music Trivia Contest - Use Your Music Know - How to Win Fun Prizes for Your Team - Special Events Tent
6:00pm: Reality - Singing and Dancing Performance by Local Youth Group - Dance Pad
7:00pm: Rough Truck Challenge - All Star Motorsports Productions - Arena
7:00pm: Grass Valley Training Zone - Zumba and Les Mills Fitness Demos - Dance Pad
7:30pm: Dance It Out Line Dancing - Line Dancing Performance, Demo and Instruction - Dance Pad
7:30pm: Popular Demand - Dance Party Cover Band - Pine Tree Stage
8:00pm: On Air - Classic Rock Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
8:00pm: Karaoke - Fair Patrons Singing - Special Events Tent
8:30pm: DJ Dance Party - DJ Music Featuring DJ Menace - Dance Pad
9:00pm: Popular Demand - Dance Party Cover Band - Pino Tree Stage
9:30pm: On Air - Classic Rock Band - Michelob Ultra Stage
10:00pm: Exhibit Buildings Close
10:00pm: Food Booths Close
10:30pm: Beer Booths Close

Date: August 9 - 13,, 2023

Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds - 11228 McCourtney Rd  Grass Valley, CA 95949

Click here for more information