The 2025 Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair Kicks Off This Week!

The premier draft horse show in the western U.S. is kicking off this week.

The 2025 Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair is taking place in Grass Valley, California, and it features a number of performances, competitions, and non-stop entertainment.

Co-Manager of the event, Eleanor Roberts, spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about what attendees can expect, the horse show, and what she is most excited about.

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