The 2012 Fair theme celebrates the berry. During the past few decades berry production has grown exponentially in the fertile Pajaro Valley. The 2012 Fair will highlight the mighty berry and the importance of this delicious crop.
Visit the Santa Cruz County Fair video library.
Look back on the best of exhibits, food, performers, and musical artists. Relive the best of the best!
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The 2011 Heritage Foundation Holiday Craft Fair was a huge success. All vendor spaces were sold out and attendees were treated to some of the best homemade confections and arts and crafts Santa Cruz County has to offer. See you next year!
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Acting Director of Fairs & Expositions Rebecca Desmond takes readers on a journey through the history of the Ag Fair. This great tradition stretches from September 1811 in Pittsfield, MA all the way to the start of our county fair this September 13, 2011.
On November 2, 2010 the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds was presented with their economic impact report from Director of the California Department of Food & Agriculture Michael F. Treacy. Highlights include:

SCCF Heritage Foundation: Volunteers preserve & ensure the continued vitality of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
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Ocean Speedway: Come and visit Ocean Speedway, a ¼ mile dirt track located at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
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Agricultural History Project: Discover the agricultural history of Santa Cruz County, Pajaro Valley and Watsonville.
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Santa Cruz Event Center: Host your next event at Equestrian Center, Historic Rodgers House, or Paddy Smith Park.
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SCC Horse Show Arena: Each year enthusiasts come from all over the US to show in our world class arenas.
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Historic Rodgers House: Built in the 1870’s by James Rodgers it tells the history of family & the Pajaro Valley.
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