We try our best to answer all your Fair questions on this page:
What are the dates and hours of the 2023 Fair?
The Driving Show will be held Saturday, July 15 beginning at 8am in the Horse Arena with the 4H/FFA Horse Show the following day; Sunday, July 16. The poultry and rabbit/cavy show will be Wednesday, July 26 at 9am and 1pm, respectively. The Swine Show is also on Wednesday the 26th beginning at 8am. The main Fair opens on Thursday, July 27 and runs thru Sunday, July 30. It opens at noon daily and closes at 10pm on Thursday and Sunday, and midnight on Friday and Saturday.
The Driving Show will be held Saturday, July 15 beginning at 8am in the Horse Arena with the 4H/FFA Horse Show the following day; Sunday, July 16. The poultry and rabbit/cavy show will be Wednesday, July 26 at 9am and 1pm, respectively. The Swine Show is also on Wednesday the 26th beginning at 8am. The main Fair opens on Thursday, July 27 and runs thru Sunday, July 30. It opens at noon daily and closes at 10pm on Thursday and Sunday, and midnight on Friday and Saturday.
How much does it cost to get into the 2023 Fair?
The Driving Show and Wednesday Livestock shows are free. We start charging admission on Thursday, July 27. That is Kids and Seniors Day; Kids 11 and under, and Seniors 62 and over are free that day. Plus, the first two hours are free to encourage people to come eat lunch at the Fair. You can stay all day if you come in those two hours, but if you leave, you have to pay to get back in. The prices for the rest of that day, as well as the next two days (Friday and Saturday) are $6 for adults (18 and up), $5 for students (12-17 years) and seniors (62+), and $4 for kids (6-11). Sunday, July 30 is Pay What You Can Day; just throw whatever you can into the donation box.
The Driving Show and Wednesday Livestock shows are free. We start charging admission on Thursday, July 27. That is Kids and Seniors Day; Kids 11 and under, and Seniors 62 and over are free that day. Plus, the first two hours are free to encourage people to come eat lunch at the Fair. You can stay all day if you come in those two hours, but if you leave, you have to pay to get back in. The prices for the rest of that day, as well as the next two days (Friday and Saturday) are $6 for adults (18 and up), $5 for students (12-17 years) and seniors (62+), and $4 for kids (6-11). Sunday, July 30 is Pay What You Can Day; just throw whatever you can into the donation box.
How can we pay for our admission tickets?
We accept cash or checks. No credit or debit cards are accepted.
We accept cash or checks. No credit or debit cards are accepted.
Are there discounts on admission?
Yes! As we said, kids 11 and under along with seniors 62 and over are free on Thursday, July 27. Sunday, July 30 is Pay What You Can Day. We also have a daily family pass for up to 5 family members for $14. We also offer a 3 day pass for adults - $10, senior/student 3 day pass - $8 and a kid 3 day pass for $6. There is also a family 3 day pass for $35. As always, military personnel and first responders in uniform are free. Children 5 and under are free too.
Yes! As we said, kids 11 and under along with seniors 62 and over are free on Thursday, July 27. Sunday, July 30 is Pay What You Can Day. We also have a daily family pass for up to 5 family members for $14. We also offer a 3 day pass for adults - $10, senior/student 3 day pass - $8 and a kid 3 day pass for $6. There is also a family 3 day pass for $35. As always, military personnel and first responders in uniform are free. Children 5 and under are free too.
Are pets allowed at the fairgrounds?
Unfortunately, no. Animals registered for exhibition are allowed. Of course, service animals are allowed. That means the animal is required because of a disability and has been trained to perform work or tasks that include seeing, hearing, detecting a seizure or to tow or pull. Comfort animals are not allowed.
Unfortunately, no. Animals registered for exhibition are allowed. Of course, service animals are allowed. That means the animal is required because of a disability and has been trained to perform work or tasks that include seeing, hearing, detecting a seizure or to tow or pull. Comfort animals are not allowed.
What times does the Carnival operate?
The Carnival opens at 2pm each day beginning Thursday, July 27 through Sunday, July 30. It closes at 10pm on Thursday, 11pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10pm on Sunday
The Carnival opens at 2pm each day beginning Thursday, July 27 through Sunday, July 30. It closes at 10pm on Thursday, 11pm on Friday and Saturday, and 10pm on Sunday
What deals are available for the Carnival?
You have two pre-sale options; the Golden Ticket or the Daily Unlimited Ride Coupon. The Golden Ticket offers unlimited rides for all 4 days for $100. The Daily Unlimited Ride Coupon is $30 and can be exchanged for a one day, unlimited ride wristband on the day of your choice. Pre-sale Carnival tickets are only available until Wednesday, July 26, and sometimes we run out, so purchase yours early! Pre-sale carnival tickets do not include admission to the fair. Take the coupon or Golden Ticket to the Carnival Ticket booth and exchange it for a wristband.
You have two pre-sale options; the Golden Ticket or the Daily Unlimited Ride Coupon. The Golden Ticket offers unlimited rides for all 4 days for $100. The Daily Unlimited Ride Coupon is $30 and can be exchanged for a one day, unlimited ride wristband on the day of your choice. Pre-sale Carnival tickets are only available until Wednesday, July 26, and sometimes we run out, so purchase yours early! Pre-sale carnival tickets do not include admission to the fair. Take the coupon or Golden Ticket to the Carnival Ticket booth and exchange it for a wristband.
Where can I buy pre-sale Carnival Tickets?
In Quincy, they are available at Plumas Bank, Safeway and the Fair Office. In Chester; Plumas Bank. Portola; Plumas Bank. Loyalton; Sierra Valley Home Center. Sierraville; Sierra Valley Feed & Ranch Supply. Cash and checks only. .
In Quincy, they are available at Plumas Bank, Safeway and the Fair Office. In Chester; Plumas Bank. Portola; Plumas Bank. Loyalton; Sierra Valley Home Center. Sierraville; Sierra Valley Feed & Ranch Supply. Cash and checks only. .
Are there ATM's at the Fair?
There are. They are operated by a third party, so we don't know what the fees are.
There are. They are operated by a third party, so we don't know what the fees are.
Will there be a Junior Livestock Auction this year?
Absolutely! 9am on Sunday, July 30 in the SPI Pavilion. Come buy an animal and support 4H and FFA! Go to the Plumas Sierra Junior Livestock Facebook Page for more information.
Absolutely! 9am on Sunday, July 30 in the SPI Pavilion. Come buy an animal and support 4H and FFA! Go to the Plumas Sierra Junior Livestock Facebook Page for more information.
Does the Fair have wheelchairs?
Sorry, we don't have wheelchairs available for rent or loan.
Sorry, we don't have wheelchairs available for rent or loan.
What kind of special events will be at the 2023 Plumas Sierra County Fair?
On Saturday, July 29 at 7pm in the Grandstands will be the FMX Ramp Age Motorcycle jump show featuring Adam Jones; X-Games medalist. Admission is $10 at the Grandstand Gate. You fair admission does not include show admission.
You can count on the American Valley Speedway to put on a great race Sunday, July 30 at 7pm. There is an admission charge to the grandstands, check their website for details. www.americanvalleyspeedway.com.
On Saturday, July 29 at 7pm in the Grandstands will be the FMX Ramp Age Motorcycle jump show featuring Adam Jones; X-Games medalist. Admission is $10 at the Grandstand Gate. You fair admission does not include show admission.
You can count on the American Valley Speedway to put on a great race Sunday, July 30 at 7pm. There is an admission charge to the grandstands, check their website for details. www.americanvalleyspeedway.com.
Can you guarantee I will have a good time at the 2023 Fair?
Yes.
Yes.
