On this episode of On The Town, Carol Scofield talks with Nevada County Fairgrounds Deputy CEO Katie Bielen about the people, agriculture and volunteer spirit behind the 2026 Nevada County Fair in Grass Valley. A lifelong Nevada County resident, Bielen shares her journey from showing livestock through 4-H and FFA to helping lead the Fairgrounds. The conversation also highlights her work as president of the Nevada County Farm Bureau and owner of Back to Basics Farm, whose locally raised eggs are available at BriarPatch Co-op, SPD Markets and Natural Selection. Discover how Treat Street nonprofits, Family Farm Friday, livestock exhibits, local vendors and volunteers make the Nevada County Fairgrounds a center for agriculture, youth development and community connection.