PRESIDENT/MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Manager’s Message

Welcome to the 2022 Santa Cruz County Fair September 14th-18th ! Once again, we have a fantastic 5 days of fun, entertainment, educational opportunities and a wide variety of food and beverages that should provide a great experience for all who attend.

None of this would be possible if not for all of hard work by our office staff, maintenance staff and the many year-round volunteers as well as those who volunteer during the 5 days of the fair. I would like to personally thank all of those who dedicate their time and energy to provide the greatest entertainment event of the year in Santa Cruz County. So come on out, enjoy some delicious food, wander through our exhibit halls and take note of the many diverse talents our exhibitors put on display. Enjoy the diverse selection of entertainment, connect with people you may only see once a year and just have fun!!! We do this all for you, our customers, and we are proud and honored to welcome you back this year. Sincerely, Don Dietrich. 2022 Fair Board president

The 2020 COVID pandemic shutdown was incredibly difficult for entertainment venues such as the fairgrounds but I am happy to report that the 2021 fair was an incredible success and our activities have recently returned to pre COVID 2019 levels. Your fairgrounds are in the strongest physical and financial shape since the Fairgrounds property was purchased in 1935. Over the past ten years many people have worked tirelessly to strengthen the Fairgrounds infrastructure and facilities to improve daily operations and prepare for potential disasters. During 2020 we were afforded maximum opportunities to serve our community with disaster relief efforts. Working with awesome County of Santa Cruz staff members this Fairgrounds served the community in multiple award-winning ways that everyone should be exceptionally proud of. With years of dedicated service experience our Fairgrounds Foundation and Ag History Project organizations continue to improve facilities and services to make this the best small community Fairgrounds in the west. We plan to have all of our traditional activities including apple pie contests, diaper derby, veggie judging contests, pumpkins, competitions, collections & hobbies, fine art, home arts, Legos, hand woven items, exhibits, flowers, motorsports, animals of many kinds and types, entertainment, horse shows, photography, fair food & beverages, carnival, circus, shows, etc. Please come out and support – a COUNTRY FAIR with OCEAN AIR. Thanks Dave Kegebein