Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2025

Job Opportunities at the Fair

Watsonville, CA – Seasonal jobs now available at this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair!

Top Notch Security will be holding job interviews for Parking Team Members:

When: Monday, September 8^th, Noon - 4:00pm

Where: Santa Cruz County Fair Main Office - 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville

Applications are available at the Fairgrounds Office (2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville) during office hours, 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, now through Sept. 8th.

Applicants need to be at least 18 years old. They need to bring a photo ID when they pick up an application and to their interview. They should also bring references to their interview.

Job duties include parking lot control, traffic direction and operations. Top Notch Security is looking for people with public relations skills and communication skills, as the Parking Team interacts with the public. Bilingual skills a plus.

Payrate is $18.00 per hour.

Questions? Please call the Santa Cruz County Fair Office (831) 724-5671.

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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 2025 Fair will be held September 10-14, 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 3, 2025

Save Money at the Santa Cruz County Fair

Watsonville, CA – The Santa Cruz County Fair is just one week away! Starting Wednesday, September 10^th, fairgoers will enjoy carnival rides, magic shows, live concerts, pro-wrestling, percussive dance, livestock, camel rides, FMX-Ramp-Age, pig races, fair food, horse shows, Exhibit Halls, our Santa Cruz Lights Drone Show and so much more!

We know every dollar counts. So, we offer multiple deals to make the Fair more affordable for our local families.

Here’s how people can save money at the Fair:

-Seniors only $10 on Opening Day, September 10th

-Veterans FREE on Opening Day, September 10th

-Kids (12 and under) FREE on Thursday, September 11th

-Kids 5 and under are FREE everyday

-Active Military (with ID) FREE everyday

-Carpool! Fairgoers with 5 or more people in their car get FREE parking!

-We also offer discounts if fairgoers buy tickets and ticket packages online, before the Fair.

Pre-sale ticket deals available at tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com

We’ll see ewe at the Fair!

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Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 28, 2025

Highlighting Our NEW Entertainment

Watsonville, CA – The Santa Cruz County Fair is excited to offer several new acts and exhibits this year!

For one night only, FMX Ramp-Age! On opening night, Wednesday September 10^th, this show will roar into our Grandstands. It’s a spectacular fusion of music and extreme sports—it promises jaw-dropping stunts, breathtaking aerial maneuvers and mind-blowing tricks performed by some of the world's most talented FMX riders. One of those riders is X Games gold medalist, Adam Jones! (additional ticket required)

Also NEW,  Pro Wrestling Revolution! Pro Wrestling Revolution takes great pride in introducing the rich tradition of Lucha Libre to audiences across America. This is an awesome new addition to the Fair! (Free shows daily.)

Kids will love our NEW Slime Lab! They can plunge their hands into giant tubs of stretchy, ooey, gooey slime that squishes, bounces and flows in amazing ways! Slime Lab is the creation of the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery.

Fairgoers can visit our website for presale admission deals, FMX Ramp-Age tickets, carnival tickets and parking passes: santacruzcountyfair.com

Ps… Fairgoers with five or more people in their car park for FREE!

• FMX Ramp-Age FMX Ramp-Age
• FMX Ramp-Age FMX Ramp-Age
• Pro-Wrestling Pro-Wrestling
• Pro-Wrestling Pro-Wrestling
• Slime-Lab Slime-Lab
• Slime-Lab Slime-Lab
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Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2025

2025 Entertainment Line-Up

Watsonville, CA – Are ewe ready to party? The Santa Cruz County Fair has lined up an awesome series of live concerts and new entertainment!

For one night only, FMX Ramp-Age! On opening night, Wednesday September 10^th, this show will roar into our Grandstands. It’s a spectacular fusion of music and extreme sports—it promises jaw-dropping stunts, breathtaking aerial maneuvers and mind-blowing tricks performed by some of the world's most talented FMX riders. One of those riders is X Games gold medalist, Adam Jones! (additional ticket required)

Also NEW,  Pro Wrestling Revolution! Pro Wrestling Revolution takes great pride in introducing the rich tradition of Lucha Libre to audiences across America. This is an awesome new addition to the Fair! (Free shows daily.)

Kids will love our NEW Slime Lab! They can plunge their hands into giant tubs of stretchy, ooey, gooey slime that squishes, bounces and flows in amazing ways! Slime Lab is the creation of the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery.

Fairgoers can visit our website for presale admission deals, FMX Ramp-Age tickets, carnival tickets and parking passes: santacruzcountyfair.com

Ps… Fairgoers with five or more people in their car park for FREE!

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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 2025 Fair will be held September 10-14, 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