Nevada COunty, Land of Opportunity
Welcome to Nevada County—the Land of Opportunity. When visiting or living in Nevada County, you will have the opportunity to:
Experience incredible outdoor recreational opportunities in the form of local hiking trails, State Parks, Historic Mines, the majestic Yuba River, local lakes and camping grounds for that local get-away and retreat from the stress of every day life.
Appreciate art in every imaginable media created by local artists. Whether you prefer painting in watercolor or acrylic, multi-media, sculpting, up-cycled materials, or the written word, you will find some of the best in the world right here in our beautiful County.
Taste world-class food from classically trained chefs and self-taught restaurateurs. Everything from quick bistro type offerings to multi-course chef's table dinners, Nevada County has it all. Cuisine from all over the world can be found within our County boarders.
Sip locally produced wines in downtown tasting rooms and at the stunning surroundings of our local wineries. Whether you enjoy a cool crisp sauvignon blanc or chardonnay or you prefer a full-bodied zinfandel or petite syrah, you will find it grown and produced on the fertile soils of Nevada County.
Meet the people who grow your food. Know and understand where your fruits, vegetables and meats are raised and harvested. Fresh, organic produce and meat available at a number of farmers markets during the peak seasons. For fall and winter you can participate in community supported agriculture (CSA) and still receive organically grown produce.
Be entertained by world-famous musicians and local musical talent. The Center for the Arts brings performers like The Indigo Girls, Melissa Ethridge, Chris Isaak, Joan Biaz, Marc Cohn and others to Western Nevada County. Music festivals abound almost year round with The Blue Grass Festival, Strawberry Festival, World Music Festival and The Celtic Festival. Local musical talent perform nightly at local restaurants, wine tasting rooms, street fairs and other venues throughout the County.
Immerse yourself in history. Historic State Mine Parks, Cornish and Victorian Christmas, St. Piran's Day, Gold Rush Days events, Historical Society, Narrow Gage Railroad Museum and so much more offer opportunities to learn the history of this great area.
Give back to your community. Whether you enjoy working with animals, kids, young adults, seniors or interacting with the environment, there is an endless list of volunteer and donation opportunities in Nevada County. We as a community are committed to helping one-another and giving back. The list of non-profit organizations seems endless: Sammie's Friends, Animal Save, The Friendship Club, Big Brother's Big Sisters, SYRCL, The Center for the Arts. No matter what your passion, you will find a place to participate.
Nevada County offers more opportunities than any other community in which I have had the pleasure of living. It has even offered me the opportunity to nurture my entrepreneurial spirit and start two small businesses on focusing on growing other small businesses. I know Nevada County will provide you boundless opportunities no matter what your interests. We look froward to meeting you and having you as part of this amazing community.
Jerri Glover, Small Business Owner