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March 25, 2023
County Fair Seeks a Fair Theme
Watsonville, CA - The Santa Cruz County Fair welcomes the return of their annual fair theme contest. Our county fair invites the community to submit theme ideas that would reflect the spirit of the County Fair in a few words. The theme should reflect the spirit of our diverse community in which we serve, the rich agriculture & agricultural history, youth in agriculture, or the many elements that make up our unique coastal fair.
The winner will receive a VIP Family Pack for four for this year’s fair that includes a parking pass, four admissions, and carnival wristbands.
The deadline for entry was April 7, at 5pm, but has been extended. Please check back for the new deadline.
Entries may be emailed to or mailed/handdelivered to: Santa Cruz County Fair, Theme Contest, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076.
The 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair will be held September 13-17 at the Fairgrounds located on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville. Information on the fair and yearround entertainment and event venue can be found at santacruzcountyfair.com
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Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089
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September 18, 2022
Salinas Valley Charros & Escaramuza El Centenario
Watsonville, CA – It is a festive finale on the last day of the Fair.
The main arena (which hosted a horse show over the weekend) became the stage for the Charro Show. This year, the Salinas Valley Charros were joined by the Escaramuza El Centenario, a Charra group of highly skilled horse women.
Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089
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September 18, 2022
Go Undercover at the Fair on Sunday
Watsonville, CA – What a wonderful sight, rain! Don’t let it dampen your plans—the Fair is operating as planned (including Carnival Rides at 3 pm) and there’s plenty to see and do indoors.
Duck inside the Harvest Building and check out the GIANT pumpkins. The orange gourds are unbelievably big. One winner weighs 482 pounds. And the pumpkins are not alone. There are lots of interesting items under the same roof, plus quilting and woodworking demonstrations