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🌱 Why Nevada County Fair is stretching to two weekends in 2027

Grass Valley, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Grass Valley! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Nevada County Fair is stretching to two weekends in 2027

Also on today's calendar: Forejour (A Premier FOREigner and JOURney Tribute Band) Rocks Naggiar Vineyards! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler with showers, temps: high: 54, low: 42.
  • Monday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Nevada County Fair Expands To Two Weekends In 2027 (yubanet.com) — Grass Valley’s Nevada County Fairgrounds is extending the Nevada County Fair to eight days over two weekends starting in 2027, aiming to ease crowding and improve the experience. Organizers are keeping favorite attractions like rides, livestock, and music while adding new arena events. Nearly 100,000 visitors are expected for the 2026 fair, with tickets already on sale.
   

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  • Nevada Joint Union High School District posted a job opening for Spanish Teacher 1.0 FTE - Nevada Union High School in Grass Valley. Apply here.
  • Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary School District posted a job opening for Para-Educator, Special Education - Long Term Substitute (4/23/26-6/10/26) - Magnolia Intermediate in Grass Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grass Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nevada City

  • Nevada City Council receives update on wildfire fuel reduction efforts (theunion.com)
  • Grand Opening of the new Family Justice Center (yubanet.com)
  • Celebration Time (yubanet.com)

Wheatland

  • Jason Aldean Delivers 'Songs About Us' Ahead of Stadium Show With Luke Bryan (antimusic.com)
  • Bear River falls short 228-233 against Colfax at The Ridge Golf Course (theunion.com)

Ok Grass Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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