Contact: Katie Marzullo
Direct Line 949-257-9089
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2026
Don’t Miss Out!
There’s Still Time to Enter the Fair
Watsonville, CA – Your blue ribbon awaits you at the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair! Now is the time for all our county bakers, makers, growers and artists to jump in with both feet and ENTER THE FAIR!
For most departments, the online entry deadline is August 27th… but some are as late as September 10th.
Also, most departments accept Walk-In Entries on Receiving Days. Entrants should consult the Entry Guide for details on each department.
There are so many exciting departments—something for everyone! Livestock, Agriculture-Horticulture, Amateur Wine, Fine Arts, LEGOs, Photography, Poultry, Baked Goods, Floriculture, Collections, Hobbies and Home Arts… just to name a few!
The Entry Guide is available online at santacruzcountyfair.com/2026-entry-guides
The printed Entry Guides are available throughout Santa Cruz County at local libraries and feed stores. For a full list of locations: santacruzcountyfair.com/2026-entry-guides#pickup
You can also grab an Entry Guide at the Fair Office, located on East Lake Avenue, in Watsonville.
Anyone with questions about entering the Fair should call the Fair Office at 831-724-5671.
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