“A Country Fair with Ocean Air”

The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!!

Schedule
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
11:30am: Opening Ceremony - Main Gate/Rodgers House
11:55am: Quilts of Valor Presentation - Main Gate/Rodgers House
Noon: Fair Opens
Noon - 3:00pm: Farm Bureau BBQ (Ticketed Event) - Paddy Smith Park
Throughout Day: Cisco Jim - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Camel Rides - Livestock Lawn
Throughout Day: Clown College - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Mariachi de California - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Flo the Clown - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Jeremy the Juggler - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Magic of Frank Thurston - Various Locations
Throughout Day: Ongoing Demonstrations - Yesterday’s Farm
9:00am: Swine Show Begins - Livestock Arena
9:00am: Poultry Show - Poultry Barn
12:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
12:30pm: South Bay Swing Band - Amphitheater Stage
12:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
1:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
1:00pm: Kiddieland Opens - Carnival Midway
1:00PM - Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
1:15pm: Senior Contest and Ice Cream Social - Amphitheater Lawn
1:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
2:00pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
2:00pm - 3:00pm: South Bay Swing Band - Amphitheater Stage
2:00pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Rodgers House Tours - Rodgers House
2:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
2:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
3:00pm: Main Carnival Rides Open - Carnival Midway
3:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
3:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
3:30pm: Pedal Pullers by All Alaskan - Livestock Lawn
3:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
4:00pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
4:30pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
4:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
5:00pm: Pee Wee Showmanship - Livestock Arena
5:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
5:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
6:00pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
6:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
6:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
6:30pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
7:00pm: Adult Livestock Showmanship - Livestock Arena
7:30pm: Monster Trucks and Motocross (Ticketed) - Race Track
7:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
7:30pm: Gary Blackburn Band - Amphitheater
7:30pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
8:45pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
11:00pm: Fair, Race Track & Carnival Midway Close

Tickets:
Seniors Day
$12.00 Admission for Seniors age 62 and over

Veterans Day
Free Admission for all Veterans – Active Duty Military Free Admission with ID

Kids Day
Free Admission for Kids 12 and Under

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Throughout Day: Cisco Jim - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Camel Rides - Livestock Lawn
Throughout Day: Clown College - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Mariachi de California - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Flo the Clown - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Jeremy the Juggler - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Magic of Frank Thurston - Various Locations
Throughout Day: Ongoing Demonstrations - Yesterday’s Farm
9:00am: Sheep Show begins - Livestock Arena
9:00am: Dairy Goat Show begins - Livestock Tent
11:00am: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
Noon: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
12:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
12:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
1:00pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
1:00pm: Kiddieland Opens - Carnival Midway
1:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
2:00pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Rodgers House Tours - Rodgers House
2:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
2:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
3:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
3:00pm: Main Carnival Rides Open - Carnival Midway
3:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
3:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
3:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
4:00pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
4:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
4:00pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
4:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
5:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
5:30pm: Jr. Super Steer Carcass Live Judging - Livestock Arena
5:30pm: Pedal Pullers by All Alaskan - Livestock Lawn
5:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
6:00pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
6:00pm: Open Carcass Contest Begins - Livestock Arena
6:00pm: Berry Jam Contest Drop off Deadline - Home Arts
6:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
6:30pm: Berry Jam Contest - Home Arts
6:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
6:30pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
7:30pm: Monster Trucks and Motocross (Ticketed) - Race Track
7:30pm: The Country Cougars - Amphitheater Stage
7:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
8:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
8:45pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
11:00pm: Fair, Race Track & Carnival Midway Close

Friday, September 16, 2022
Throughout Day: Cisco Jim - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Camel Rides - Livestock Lawn
Throughout Day: Clown College - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Mariachi de California - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Flo the Clown - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Jeremy the Juggler - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Magic of Frank Thurston - Various Locations
Throughout Day: Ongoing Demonstrations - Yesterday’s Farm
9:00am: Dairy Cattle Show Begins - Livestock Arena
9:00am: Rabbit Showmanship Begins - Livestock Tent
12:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
12:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
12:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
1:00pm: Kiddieland Opens - Carnival Midway
1:00pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
1:00pm: Pygmy Goat Show Begins - Livestock Arena
1:30pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
1:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
2:00pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Rodgers House Tours - Rodgers House
2:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
2:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
2:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
3:00pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
3:00pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
3:00pm: Main Carnival Rides Open - Carnival Midway
3:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
4:00pm: Poultry Showmanship - Poultry Barn
4:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
4:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
4:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
5:00pm: Livestock Judging Contest Registration - Livestock Arena
5:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
5:30pm: Pedal Pullers by All Alaskan - Livestock Lawn
5:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
6:00pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
6:00pm: Livestock Judging Contest - Livestock Arena
6:00pm - 8:30pm: Rodgers House Twilight Tours - Rodgers House
6:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
6:30pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
6:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom
7:00pm: Vegetable Judging - Next to Livestock Arena
7:00pm - 9:00pm: Glass Blowing with Nate Bennet - Fine Arts Building
7:30pm: Journey Unauthorized - Amphitheater Stage
7:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
7:30pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
8:45pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
11:00pm: Fair, Race Track & Carnival Midway Close

Saturday, September 17, 2022
Throughout Day: Cisco Jim - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Camel Rides - Livestock Lawn
Throughout Day: Clown College - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Mariachi de California - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Flo the Clown - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Jeremy the Juggler - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Magic of Frank Thurston - Various Locations
Throughout Day: Ongoing Demonstrations - Yesterday’s Farm
9:00am: Junior Livestock Auction Buyer Registration - Livestock Arena
10:00am: Junior Livestock Auction - Livestock Arena
11:00am: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
11:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
Noon: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
Noon - 3:00pm: Rodgers House Tours - Rodgers House
12:30pm: Pedal Pullers by All Alaskan - Livestock Lawn
12:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
12:30pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
1:00pm: Diaper Derby/Toddler Contest - Paddy Smith Park
1:00pm: Kiddieland Opens - Carnival Midway
1:15pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
1:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
2:00pm - 6:00pm: Rodgers House Tours - Rodgers House
2:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
2:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
2:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
2:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
3:00pm: Main Carnival Rides Open - Carnival Midway
3:00pm - 6:00pm: Rodgers House Tours - Rodgers House
3:00pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
3:30pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
3:30pm: Parade of Champions - Yesterday’s Farm
3:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tank House Stage
4:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
4:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
4:30pm: Pedal Pullers by All Alaskan - Livestock Lawn
4:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
5:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
6:00pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
6:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
6:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
7:00PM - Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
7:00PM - Mary Ellen & Thom - Ag History Project Entry
7:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
7:30pm: Heartless (Heart Tribute) - Amphitheater Stage
8:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
8:45pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
11:00pm: Fair & Carnival Midway Closes

Sunday, September 18, 2022
Throughout Day: Cisco Jim - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Camel Rides - Livestock Lawn
Throughout Day: Clown College - Ball Park
Throughout Day: Mariachi de California - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Flo the Clown - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Jeremy the Juggler - Roving the Grounds
Throughout Day: Magic of Frank Thurston - Various Locations
Throughout Day: Ongoing Demonstrations - Yesterday’s Farm
9:00am: Jr. Livestock Round Robin Begins - Livestock Arena
11:00am: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
11:30am: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
Noon: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
12:30pm: Pedal Pullers - Livestock Lawn
12:30pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
12:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
1:00PM - Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
1:00pm: Best Dressed Goat Contest - Livestock Arena
1:00pm: Kiddieland Opens - Carnival Midway
1:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
2:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Rodgers House Tours - Rodgers House
2:30pm: Salsa Contest (Drop Off Salsa Entry) - Home Arts
2:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
2:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
2:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
3:00pm: Livestock Awards Ceremony - Livestock Arena
3:00pm: Salsa Contest Judging Begins - Home Arts
3:00pm: Main Carnival Rides Open - Carnival Midway
3:00 PM-5:00pm: Jazz A - Ag History Gazebo
3:00pm: Pedal Pullers by All Alaskan - Livestock Lawn
3:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
3:00pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
3:30pm: DangerMagik - Michael Mezmer - Tankhouse Stage
4:00pm: Pacific Animal Productions - Ball Park
4:00pm: Salinas Valley Charros - Main Horse Arena
4:00pm: Escaramusa Charra - Main Horse Arena
4:00pm: Los Reyes De La Banda - Main Horse Arena
4:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
4:00pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
4:30pm: Pedal Pullers - Livestock Lawn
4:30pm: Twinkle Time - Tankhouse Stage
5:30pm: Circus Imagination - Ball Park
6:00pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
6:30pm: Tractor Parade - Fiesta & Apple Blossom Lanes
6:30pm: Captain Jack Spareribs / Pirate Magic - Playhouse Stage
7:00pm: Sonora Dinamitra - Amphitheater Stage
7:00pm: Los Moralitos Circus - Ball Park
7:30pm: All Alaskan Racing Pigs - Livestock Lawn
8:00pm: Mary Ellen & Thom Duell - Ag History Project
8:45pm: Michael Mezmer / TranceNosis - Tankhouse Stage
10:00pm: Fair & Carnival Midway Closes

Date: September 14 - 18, 2022

Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds - 2601 East Lake Avenue Watsonville, CA 95076

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