Santa Cruz County Fair 2021: Music, Motocross, Livestock, More

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — The highly anticipated Santa Cruz County Fair is back from Sept. 15 to 19.

This year's family-friendly event is themed "Cool Shades and Tractor Parades." The fair at 2601 East Lake Ave. in Watsonville run from noon to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and will be held 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Celebrate the fair's kickoff Wednesday with free tickets for kids and reduced-cost tickets for seniors.

Here's a preview of what you can expect at the 2021 Santa Cruz County Fair.

Entertainment

Wednesday

• Gary Blackburn Band; 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater stage.
• Monster Trucks and Motocross; 7:30 p.m. at the race track; tickets are $10 for ages 13 and older and $5 for ages 6-12.

Thursday

• One Country; 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater stage.

• Monster Trucks and Motocross; 7:30 p.m. at the race track; tickets are $10 for ages 13 and older and $5 for ages 6-12.

Friday

• Aju Vu & Stealin’ Chicago; 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater stage.

Saturday

• The White Album Ensemble; 7:30 p.m. at the amphitheater stage.

Sunday

• Salinas Valley Charros & Los Reyes De La Banda; 4 p.m. at the main horse arena.
• Banda Maguey; 7 p.m. at the amphitheater stage.

Livestock Auction

Ticket Fees

• Ages 6 to 12: $8; free Wednesday.
• Ages 13 to 61: $15.
• Ages 62 and older: $12; $10 at the gate Wednesday.
• Active duty military: Free with ID.
• Veterans: Free Wednesday.
• Parking: $10 main lot; $25 valet.

Still have questions? Check out the Santa Cruz County Fair website.