Santa Cruz County's Holiday Lights Celebration Opens Friday: How To Get Tickets

WATSONVILLE, CA — Tickets are available for the Holiday Lights 2021 celebration at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, including a new walk-thru lights event during a two-day holiday fair.

Guests may participate in the drive-thru lights extravaganza from Friday through Dec. 24, except for the dates of the holiday fair on Dec. 3 and 4.

The lights are scattered over a half-mile drive past twinkling Christmas trees, larger-than-life packages, lighted tunnels, reindeer, snowmen and Santa Claus himself. Guests can tune in to 99.9 FM for the full experience.

A rotating slate of food vendors will be available at the holiday food stands area at the end of the drive. No need to leave the car — vendors will come to you.

Tickets cost $20 per car and the event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each car receives an hourlong slot to enjoy the fairgrounds extravaganza. The event sold out last year and patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online early.

Holiday fair tickets will run at $6 per person and kids under 6 years are free.