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A look back • Fair schedule • Manager’s message Map • Exhibits • Live performances
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2016 BOARD PRESIDENT’S LETTER Welcome to the 2016 Santa Cruz County Fair!
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n behalf of a dedicated staff, hundreds of community volunteers, and the Fair Board of Directors, I would like to WELCOME you to the 2016 Santa Cruz County Fair. The 2016 Fair reflects the
continued improvements and upgrades in our facilities plus expanding choices in entertainment, food and fun for the whole family. If you are at the Fair, have a wonderful time and come back again later this week. If you are contemplating coming to
the Fair there is no time like the present. The theme says it all – Cows, Plows and Oh Wows! Enjoy, Bill Barton - President Santa Cruz County Fair Board
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eemingly in the blink of an eye we went from wrapping up the 2015 fair to getting ready to open this year’s showcase. When you come out to the Fairgrounds I think you may well notice that it is even more beautiful than last year. It would be impossible to count up all the hours our volunteers have given over the past 12 months to make this possible. This year’s Fair looks like it is going to
be a great deal of fun. The theme of “Cows, Plows and Oh Wows” is a tip off to just how excited we are to get to opening day and welcome more than 70,000 of our friends and neighbors out for a great day at the Fair. I know I am looking forward to the return of last year’s hugely successful Monster Trucks and Motorcycles on opening night. Our entertainment lineup includes the very talented rising country star Mickey Guyton on Thursday and a bit later in the week a local guy who made it all the way to the finals on American Idol. Saturday night the Amphitheater Stage belongs to James
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Durbin. Sunday afternoon you will find thousands filling the stands at the main Horseshow Arena for a Charro Horse Show and Banda. This will lead into a 7:30 evening performance by Industria Del Amor on the main Amphitheater Stage. Gorgeous grounds, smiling faces, sinfully good Fair food, thrilling rides, and all around you will see the best our county has to offer. Come be a part of the 2016 Santa Cruz County Fair.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BOARD PRESIDENT’S LETTER | MANAGER’S MESSAGE ➠ 4 Looking Back | Celebrating 75 Years ➠ 6 Amateur WineMaking | Ag Hort ➠ 12 Camel Rides | Livestock ➠ 14 DAILY SCHEDULES ➠ 16-20 FAIRGROUNDS MAP ➠ 22-23 Fine Arts | Heritage Hog | Poetry ➠ 28 ENTERTAINMENT ➠ 32, 34, 38, 42, 44 Downtown Watsonville Map ➠ 45 ma Infor
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ALL SHOWS, EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW, ARE AT 7:30 PM ON THE AMPHITHEATER STAGE Wed. 9/14•••The No Respect Band Wed. 9/14•••Monster Trucks and Motorcycles $5.00 admission 6+
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Thursday 9/15•••Mickey Guyton Friday 9/16•••Great White Saturday 9/17 •••James Durbin Sunday 9/18•••Charro Show featuring Heurencia Mexicana with Los Reyes De La Banda 4 PM - Main Horse Arena Industria De Amor @ 7:30 on the Amphitheater Stage
Adults 13 to 61•••$12.00 ($10.00 Advance) Children 6 to 12•••$6.00 ($5.00 Advance and Free on Kid’s Day 9/14 Children 5 and under•••Free Seniors 62 and better •••$11.00 ($9.00 on Senior Day, Wednesday, 9/14, at the Gate Only and $10.00 Advance for Thursday - Sunday) Active Duty Military•••Free Each Day (with ID)
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n its infancy, the Santa Cruz County Fair was held at a variety of locations across the county and Watsonville for a number of years. But in 1941, the State of California purchased a 100-acre lot from the Peterson family on what is now East Lake Avenue. On Oct. 16, 1941, with the help of nearly 300 people, the fair made its debut on the property, with all the exhibits located underneath tents. With the exception of 1942-1945, when no fairs were held because of World War II, the Santa Cruz County Fair has taken place on this same property. This year marks the 75th anniversary since the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds’ first event in 1941.
More original fair photos on page 10
From the Register-Pajaronian, Oct. 16, 1941 FAIR OPEN, NEW GROUNDS DEDICATED
Hundreds at first day rites; Dream of many years fulfilled A dream of many years was fulfilled Thursday. Santa Cruz County’s annual fair was opened on its own, permanent site. Perfect weather and a beautiful, natural setting made the
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opening one long to remember. A large first-day throng flocked to the fairgrounds on East Lake Avenue as the gates were thrown open at 9 a.m. by Manager Melvin (Swede) Johnson and his staff. The fair officially began at noon with a dedicatory luncheon sponsored by the Inter-Club council of Watsonville. Paul Peek, secretary of state, representing Gov. Culbert Olson, was the principal speaker. Other state, county and city dignitaries were present. Arthur Thimann, chairman of the Inter-Club council and
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Carl Bosworth, fair president, presided at the luncheon, which was also featured at the dedication ceremony consisting of the raising of the Stars and Stripes. The Watsonville high school band played during the luncheon, held in the fine, new amphitheater. The finest products of Santa Cruz County — one of the most famous agricultural counties in the west — were on display. Judges began their work early and results will be published as soon as they are received. Stage entertainment, a carnival
and other features augmented the many and varied displays of agricultural products, livestock, poultry, flowers, handiwork, birds, stamps, etc. Farm organization exhibits again were particularly outstanding. Army tanks and “Jeeps” drew their share of attention. Hundreds of interested spectators gathered at the grounds Wednesday night as final preparations were made for the opening Thursday morning.
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Register-Pajaronian file A float is being prepared for the Santa Cruz County Fair on July 3, 1961.
Register-Pajaronian file Preparations are under way for the Santa Cruz County Fair in 1955.
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Amateur Winemaking
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ere’s an interesting little note from the Amateur Winemaking Department. The “Best of Show” honor is known as the R.A. Pedulla Award and is named after the founder of the department and annual wine competition. Rudy Pedulla
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was one of the first hobby wine makers in Watsonville and was making wines here starting in the late sixties. Originally from Rochester, NY, Pedulla found himself teaching at Watsonville High and made enough time to share his passion by starting the competition in 1979. He retired from teaching 20 years ago and proudly mentions that some of his early students, now in their fifties, are partners in his wine making group. A group by the way that regularly makes several barrels of award-winning wine. He and his wife Margaret still live in Watsonville and remain very much involved in the community.
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The Agriculture Horticulture Department will have their famous Giant Pumpkin Champions on display, as well as the heaviest zucchini, the heaviest apple, and best decorated pumpkin. Please don’t forget to take a look at the Veggie Creatures; they are amongst the most popular entries in the department and one of the most creative. Dish entries from family gardeners will include tomatoes, apples, herbs, onions, beans, avocados, lemons, melons, carrots, corn and so much more. The commercial displays will contain leafy greens, artichokes, leeks, radishes, zucchini, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, peppers, mushrooms, and all types of locally grown berries.
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Camels!
A Small Caravan of Camels will Ride into the Santa Cruz County Fair Fair visitors usually walk over to the livestock area expecting to see pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and other familiar fair animals. And perhaps to enjoy a guilty pleasure, a milk shake at the Clover Deli. But camels? Returning to the Santa Cruz County Fair after an absence of several years, visitors will have the chance to ride these animals that are normally found in the desert. The camel ride track will be located between the Pig Races and the Livestock Show Arena and the ride includes an opportunity to stop for a photo op. Two or three people can ride one of the camels at a time, depending on the amount of space available on the saddle. The weight of the riders does not matter much, as camels are incredibly strong beasts of burden. In fact, one camel is capable of carrying half of its body weight! The rides will all be atop Dromedary camels, meaning that they have one hump. Two humped camels are known as Bactrians. They were all obtained from domestic breeders in the United States, as camels are no longer allowed to be imported into this county. These camels are given care up to the highest ethical standards and are treated as much loved pets. They enjoy a diet that is similar to what many horses eat: grass hay and grain. All the
camels are extremely docile and enjoy being around people. Contrary to what many people think, the humps of camels are not filled with water. Instead, the humps are filled with dense fat. This fat can hold water for up to three weeks. This adaptation allows camels to survive for long periods of time without water in the desert. In addition, camels do not spit or bite like many people believe. This opportunity to ride camels is one more reason why the Fair is fun for the entire family.
Livestock Life Lessons Learned in Livestock County fairs have been a part of America for the past 205 years and livestock shows have been a part of them the entire time. The first livestock show in Santa Cruz County was held in 1887. Livestock shows followed the original purpose of Fairs, to bring people together and display the latest techniques and gadgets that made life easier for the farmer and homemaker. Livestock shows were also held to improve the various breeds of animals through competition. Today the shows are a big part of the life lessons being taught by 4-H and FFA. Members of both groups show the animals they have raised for the Fair. Depending on the species raised these youngsters have cared for their animal from 60 to 120 days for market animals, while breeding projects are multi-year ventures. The livestock projects teach many life skills such as responsibility, record keeping and marketing. Many of the competitors are raising funds to help pay for college and earn an extra benefit. Very seldom, if ever, do you see a child who has an animal project get in trouble. They are too busy learning how to be good citizens and contributing to their communities. At the Fair this year visitors have the opportunity to watch as they show their animals in the Livestock Arena, walk through the three livestock barns, and also see one of the most popular spots on the Fairgrounds, The Nursery. The Nursery is set up to show young animals and the instincts of mothers caring for their young. Like all departments at the Fair, the Livestock Department is an all volunteer group of people dedicated to working with the youth of our community to make sure they have a positive experience at the Fair. The Junior Livestock Auction takes place during the Fair on Saturday, September 17, when market animals are sold. Buyers for these animals will pay above-market prices to help the child recover his expenses and make a profit. The Livestock Committee invites all to come to the auction on Saturday and support youth. 14
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Farm Bureau BBQ -ticketed event
Puppy Palooza Doggie Adoption & Demonstrations
Paddy Smith Park
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Seniors Day $9.00 Admission for Seniors age 62 and over Kids Day - Free Admission for Kids 12 and under
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Scheduled Entertainment, Horse Show & Livestock 9:00 AM 12:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:30-5:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:00-3:00 PM 2:00-6:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:45 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM
Swine Show All Alaskan Racing Pigs South Bay Swing Band Kiddieland Opens Senior Contest Twinkle Time Captain Jack Spareribs Kid’s Tractor Driving in the Race Track Area Wild West Turkey Stampede All Alaskan Racing Pigs South Bay Swing Band Rodger’s House Tours Twinkle Time Rockets K-9 Comets Main Carnival Rides Open Wheat Threshing Balloonacy Captain Jack Spareribs All Alaskan Racing Pigs Wild West Turkey Stampede Balloonacy Pee Wee Showmanship Twinkle Time Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Rockets K-9 Comets Monterey Bay Dog Training Club All Alaskan Racing Pigs Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Captain Jack Spareribs Tractor Parade Adult Showmanship Wild West Turkey Stampede All Alaskan Racing Pigs No Respect Band Monster Trucks and Motorcycles Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Area Closes Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Close
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Livestock Arena Livestock Lawn Amphitheater Stage Carnival Midway Amphitheater Lawn Tank House Stage Playhouse Stage Yesterday’s Farm Tank House Lawn Livestock Lawn Amphitheater Stage Rodger’s House Tank House Stage Ball Park Carnival Midway Yesterday’s Farm Playhouse Stage Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Playhouse Stage Livestock Arena Tank House Stage Livestock Lawn Ball Park Paddy Smith Par Livestock Lawn Tank House Stage Playhouse Stage Yesterday’s Farm Livestock Arena Tank House Lawn Livestock Lawn Amphitheater Stage Race Track Tank House Stage Livestock Barns
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THURSDAY 2nd - 4th Grade Education Day 9:00 AM-Noon Fair hours: Noon-11:00 PM
At the Ball Park
Scheduled Entertainment 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00-6:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:45 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM
Sheep Show SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs SC Canine Assn. Police Search & Rescue Dogs All Alaskan Racing Pigs Balloonacy Kiddieland Opens Twinkle Time Captain Jack Spareribs Rodger’s House Tours Wild West Turkey Stampede Twinkle Time Rockets K-9 Comets Main Carnival Rides Open Balloonacy Captain Jack Spareribs All Alaskan Racing Pigs Wild West Turkey Stampede Twinkle Time Balloonacy Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Wild West Turkey Stampede Jr. Super Steer Carcass Live Judging Heritage Hall - Live Music Rockets K-9 Comets Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Open Carcass Contest All Alaskan Racing Pigs Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tractor Parade Captain Jack Spareribs Wild West Turkey Stampede All Alaskan Racing Pigs Mickey Guyton Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Area Closes Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Close
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Livestock Arena Amphitheater Stage Amphitheater Stage Livestock Lawn Playhouse Stage Carnival Midway Tank House Stage Playhouse Stage Rodger’s House Tank House Lawn Tank House Stage Ball Park Carnival Midway Playhouse Stage Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Tank House Stage Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Livestock Arena Heritage Hall Ball Park Paddy Smith Park Livestock Arena Livestock Lawn Tank House Stage Yesterday’s Farm Playhouse Stage Tank House Lawn Livestock Lawn Amphitheater Stage Tank House Stage Livestock Barns
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Scheduled Entertainment 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:00-6:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 6:00-8:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:45 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM 11:00 PM
Hunter-Jumper Horse Show 4-H/FFA, Open Youth Horse Show Jr. Dairy Goat Show Rabbit Show All Alaskan Racing Pigs Balloonacy Kiddieland Opens Twinkle Time Captain Jack Spareribs All Alaskan Racing Pigs Rodger’s House Tours Wild West Turkey Stampede Balloonacy Rockets K-9 Comets Main Carnival Rides Open Watsonville Saddelites Gymkhana & Jackpots Twinkle Time Balloonacy Captain Jack Spareribs All Alaskan Racing Pigs Wild West Turkey Stampede Twinkle Time Balloonacy Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Wild West Turkey Stampede Karaoke with DJ Davey K Rodger’s House Night Tours Rockets K-9 Comets Monterey Bay Dog Training Club All Alaskan Racing Pigs Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tractor Parade Captain Jack Spareribs Wild West Turkey Stampede All Alaskan Racing Pigs Great White Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Area Closes Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Closes
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Hunter-Jumper Horse Show Pony Show Auction Buyer Registration Junior Livestock Auction Captain Jack Spareribs All Alaskan Racing Pigs Twinkle Time Wild West Turkey Stampede Balloonacy All Alaskan Racing Pigs Captain Jack Spareribs Rodger’s House Tours Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Balloonacy Twinkle Time Rockets K-9 Comets Tractor Parade Wild West Turkey Stampede Poetry Reading Balloonacy Captain Jack Spareribs All Alaskan Racing Pigs Wild West Turkey Stampede Hunter – Jumper Horse Show Evening Performance Twinkle Time Balloonacy Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Wild West Turkey Stampede Karaoke with DJ Davey K Rockets K-9 Comets Monterey Bay Dog Training Club All Alaskan Racing Pigs Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tractor Parade Captain Jack Spareribs Wild West Turkey Stampede All Alaskan Racing Pigs James Durbin Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Livestock Area Closes Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Closes
Main & Arena 2 Arena 3 Livestock Arena Livestock Arena Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Tank House Stage Tank House Lawn Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Playhouse Stage Rodger’s House Livestock Lawn Playhouse Stage Tank House Stage Ball Park Yesterdays Farm Tank House Lawn Fine Arts Building Play House Stage Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Main Arena Tank House Stage Playhouse Stage Livestock Lawn Tank House Lawn Heritage Hall Ball Park Paddy Smith Park Livestock Lawn Tank House Stage Yesterday’s Farm Playhouse Stage Tank House Lawn Livestock Lawn Amphitheater Stage Tank House Stage Livestock Barns
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SUNDAY Fair hours: 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
10:00AM
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Fair Opens
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Scheduled Entertainment 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:30 AM NOON 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00-6:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:45 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM
Hunter Jumper Horse Show Main & Arena 2 4-H/FFA Round Robin Livestock Arena Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Dairy Goat Fitting Contest Livestock Arena Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Rodger’s House Tours Rodger’s House Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Rockets K-9 Comets Ball Park Tractor Parade Yesterdays Farm Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Balloonacy Play House Stage Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Charro Show featuring Heurencia Mexicana & Los Reyes De La Banda Main Arena Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Heritage Hall- Live Music Heritage Hall Rockets K-9 Comets Ball Park Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Paddy Smith Park All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Tractor Parade Yesterday’s Farm Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Industria Del Amor Amphitheater Stage Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Livestock Area Closes Livestock Barns Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Closes
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etiring Fine Arts Chairperson Donna Giubbini is grateful for a group of exceptional volunteers who have given so much year after year. From Poetry Department Chair JoGene Vega and her husband Woody to Dave Daniels from Hobbies and Collectibles and on to Woodcarver Bill Horgos. They spend countless hours filling the Fine Arts Building with interesting things to see and their always entertaining personalities. Each year’s big event is Education Days when thousands of school children spend a morning at the Fairgrounds. One of the highlights on this day is provided by world renowned pottery teacher George Dymesich. This wonderful educator brings in as many as four potter’s wheels and donates hundreds of pounds of clay and other supplies. Dymesich staffs the event with professional potters who come from as far away as Japan to work with the throngs of curious young school kids.
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he Heritage Hog Program is both a fundraiser supporting improvements on the Fairgrounds as well as an educational scholarship. Each year the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation selects a local 4-H, FFA, or independent student with experience raising livestock for the Fair, who is enrolling into a college or other higher education program. This student then spends the summer raising a hog provided by the Foundation. The hog is exhibited at the Fair and sold at the end of the Junior Livestock Auction with the proceeds, combined with other donations, used by the Fairgrounds Foundation to fund the scholarship and for needed improvements on the Fairgrounds. Watsonville Future Farmers of America member Yuritza Arciga has been awarded the 2016 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation Heritage Hog Scholarship. A graduate of Watsonville High School, Yuritza is currently attending Cabrillo College in preparation to enter Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she plans to study Animal Science. She began raising livestock when she came to Watsonville as a freshman and joined the Watsonville FFA, never having been around livestock or any type of agriculture while growing up in San Bernardino County. She has since raised four hogs and one lamb and been involved in various FFA activities locally and at the state level. For the 2016 Fair Yuritza will have a market project hog in addition to raising the 2016 Heritage Hog.
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Poetry at the Fair
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ot to worry, there are still cows and cotton candy, carnival rides and racing pigs, but also, Poetry. In the fine arts building fair goers will find a special section that is pure poetry. The Santa Cruz County Fair Poetry Department may be small but on display are the large talents of locals with flowing pens that express the emotions of life and experience. Last year’s first place winner in the free verse category was Jean Wolf. She wrote “Fried ~ Egg Flowers” while dealing with her cancer treatments.
Fried ~ Egg Flowers By Jean Wolf They have a real name, probably, these huge, gangly flowers on stalks towering over me with giant petals like white silk, flapping in the breeze without a care in the world, and yolk-yellow centers, fat as eggs, around which bees flutter and hum. Who made these plate~sized blossom, anyway, and why does standing next to them feel as comforting as a child sheltered by her grandfather? I feel strangely encouraged, like by a sparkling waterfall. These fried~egg flowers nod and shimmy in the wind, afraid, apparently, of nothing in their windblown, ridiculous beauty. They grow on fuzzy, awkward stalks, seemingly all abandoned, but muscling their way out of a crack in the asphalt of a church parking lot. No one waters them but God, yet they thrive, tall and magnificent and cheerful, and say, quite clearly ~ “Do not say ‘impossible, too late or never.” ‘Forget~about~it’ does not exist. You can begin again at any time. Just being here ~ or anywhere ~ with your roots, or complete lack of roots, is just fine, is all we ask. You’re doing better than you know, and are loved more than you can imagine. Just trust it is enough to be alive, to be here, to breathe, to try. Department head JoGene Vega announced that this year’s poetry readings will be held on Saturday, September 17, at 3 PM
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