Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089

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September 20, 2023

Attendance Up at 2023 Fair

Watsonville, CA – The 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair wrapped up Sunday night with music and smiles!

We are pleased to announce attendance for the five-day Fair was up 3% overall compared to 2022. This uptick in attendance is a testament to the strength of the Fair. We were able to thrive despite struggles earlier in the year, including turnover in management.

“This year’s Santa Cruz County Fair was a roaring success! As I roamed the fairgrounds throughout our five days of fun, I saw only smiling faces and happy families enjoying everything we had to offer. My thanks go out to the hard work of all of our volunteers, a tireless staff, and all of our sponsors and vendors – without them, none of this would have been possible. It wasn’t me who showed the community what it means to be home grown and locally shown… it was the community that showed me. I am honored to be a part of it all,” said Zeke Fraser, Fair CEO and Manager.

Also, congratulations are in order for our local 4-H and FFA students. The Junior Livestock Auction raised more than $455,000.

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Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2023

A Super Sunday On Tap at The Fair

Watsonville, CA – The final day of the 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair is upon us. It’s been a rip roarin’ good time… and there are plenty of good times still to be had today!

Reporters, photographers and videographers – Today, we can offer you Camel Rides! Hop up and get unique video and photographs… not to mention the rare and exciting experience for yourself!

New entertainment today – Lola Montes! Lola rides her beautiful Andalusian horse while singing regional Mexican music. She performs at 4:00pm in the Main Horse Arena. Lola’s show goes hand in hand with Escaramusa Charra and Los Reyes de la Banda… also performing in the 4 o’clock hour at the Main Horse Arena.

At 7:00pm – Grupo El Tiempo headlines on the Amphitheater Stage. It will be a packed house!

Come to the Fair today and enjoy all of the above plus favorites like delicious treats, Twinkle Time, Michael Mezmer’s DangerMagik and TranceNosis, All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, Cartoon Poodles, The Birdman, Paco the sloth and more!

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The Santa Cruz County Fair celebrates the rich agricultural history of our community and people and invests heavily in bringing this heritage to our youth.  The 2023 Fair will be held September 13-17, at the Fairgrounds located on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville.  Information on the Fair, and the Fairgrounds - a year-round entertainment and event venue, can be found at santacruzcountyfair.com

Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2023

The World-Famous Diaper Derby

Watsonville, CA – The annual Diaper Derby and Toddler Contest is famous… in Fair world!

The epic event took place on the fairgrounds at Paddy Smith Park at 1pm. It’s a slow-paced race with lots of excitement. (Rules note: any baby who stands up is disqualified). We had fast babies, slow babies and stationary babies… and all of them showed a lot of heart! It was a close call in the end, but first place went to 11.5-month-old Wyatt of Capitola. He finished with a big smile!

The Toddler Contest was over in a flash. These youngsters took off at break-neck speed. (It’s easy when you’ve learned how to use your legs!) The winner is 2-year-old Lazlo, also of Capitola.

They must be training hard in Capitola!

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The Santa Cruz County Fair celebrates the rich agricultural history of our community and people and invests heavily in bringing this heritage to our youth.  The 2023 Fair will be held September 13-17, at the Fairgrounds located on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville.  Information on the Fair, and the Fairgrounds - a year-round entertainment and event venue, can be found at santacruzcountyfair.com

Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2023

Friday Fun at the Fair

Watsonville, CA – Let’s kick off the weekend at the Santa Cruz County Fair!

All your favorite fair foods are here… plus carnival rides, racing pics, Cartoon Poodles, livestock, live music, magic, giant pumpkins, camel rides, LEGOs and much, much more!

Oh, did we mention exotic animals?

Pacific Animal Productions has a baby warthog, 6-foot alligator and everyone’s favorite sloth, Paco! The Birdman delights and educates with his flock that includes everything from an eagle to a singing parrot.

Tonight at 7:30pm on the Amphitheater Stage, The Houserockers!

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The Santa Cruz County Fair celebrates the rich agricultural history of our community and people and invests heavily in bringing this heritage to our youth.  The 2023 Fair will be held September 13-17, at the Fairgrounds located on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville.  Information on the Fair, and the Fairgrounds - a year-round entertainment and event venue, can be found at santacruzcountyfair.com