Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

'Ike' rans on fair

Even with some sprinkles

and the threat of rain, the

Nevada County Fair Parade

drew a crowd. But the rain was

enough to cancel the Saturday

night rodeo and to have a negative

impact on fair week overall.

Tammy Milam, president of

the Nevada County Fair

Association, said the fair had

shaped up to be successful and

that those who attended seemed

to have a good time. She said

gate receipts for Tuesday was

up some from the previous year.

The weathers impact hit

hardest Saturday afternoon and

evening when the rodeo was

called off and booths forced to

shut down because of the rain.

Despite the rain, support for

those trying out for Miss

Nevada County categories was

strong both Saturday and

Thursday.

Another popular event, the

premium sale, drew many of

the regulars along with some

new faces, Milam said.

Gross proceeds from the sale

were more than $20,000,

according to Milam, who added

that the numbers were preliminary

and final figures would be

available soon.

There was no carnival at this

years fair and Milam said the

booths and events that were

open were successful with all

making at least some money.

Milam said the fair association

will begin immediately on

plans for next years fair. She

said anyone who has ideas or

comments is welcome to attend

the next fair board meeting, set

for Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the

Potlatch Building on the

Nevada County Fairgrounds.