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The 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair!

September 13-17, 2023

 
Welcome to the Fair!   We look forward to seeing you and your entries!   Most departments will accept online entries and some will accept online, mail or walk-in entries.  Please check the entry guide for your department(s).  Livestock entries must be made through the online system.
 
Begin your entry session by clicking on the "Register" button (#1) above and follow the numbered steps until you are finished.
 
Every exhibitor is considered new this year and must register here.  Once you have registered, you may return to the system as often as you like using the registration name and password that you set up.   Please note that the system will time you out after 20 minutes of inactivity.  Make sure to review and save your cart if you leave your device before checking out.
 
A valid email address is required to receive confirmation of your fair entries.  Junior or youth exhibitors are asked to supply birthdate on registration page.  Livestock exhibitors ages 9 to 19 are asked to supply their valid YQCA certificate number and expiration date.
 
Entry fees (if required) may be paid by credit card through the online system. Please note that you will be asked to pay for your entire cart at check out. If you choose to pay by credit card, you can only use one card -- we are not able to split payments across multiple cards. Entry fees paid by credit card will be assessed a 3% processing fee. If you do not pay by credit card during check out, you have several options: You may pay in person by check, cash or credit card in the Fair Office. You may also pay via credit card by calling the Fair Office. Please call 831-724-5671 for current office hours. Checks may be mailed to the fair at
 
Santa Cruz County Fair Entries
2601 East Lake Avenue
Watsonville, CA 95076
 
Include your online entry confirmation number or a copy of the receipt you received via email after check out.
 
Entry guides are posted to the Santa Cruz County Fair website.   For most departments, the entry deadline is Thursday, August 24, 2023.  For Poultry, the entry deadline is August 5, 2023.  Please take note of the deadline/receiving dates for your entries.  Consult entry guides at the Santa Cruz County Fair website.