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Lots of Fair Contests and Activities

The Nevada County Fair also means a lot of exciting contests and activities each day. There are three new ones, according to Publicist Wendy Oaks, including a Jello Eating contest, the first day on Wednesday, from 3 to 4:30pm…

click to listen to Wendy Oaks

Also new, on Thursday, at the same time, is the Critters Cackle Contest. And in keeping with the “Kick It Up” theme, the kids should enjoy the Pool Noodle Ponies, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1 to 2pm. Oaks says a returning favorite is the LIVE Art Battle, Saturday, from 1:30 to 4:30pm…

click to listen to Wendy Oaks

And if you love creating with duct tape, don’t miss the Duct Tape Art Challenge Friday, with kids starting at 3pm. There’s also a Kids Craft Corral Wednesday through Friday, from 2 to 3pm. Or how about entering your baby in the Diaper “Doggies” Race? Another popular event, on opening day on Wednesday at 5pm, is “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader”. And the Fair also has Squash Mobile Races on Friday, “Minute to Win It” each day, and karaoke is happening every night at 8. There are no entry forms for most events, just show up 15 minutes early at the Special Events Tent.

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