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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR REJECTS RODEO: BOARD OVERTURNS JUNE VOTE TO HOST DEPUTIES' FUNDRAISER
July 26, 2010 A deal for an October rodeo at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds has fallen apart. Stars of Justice, a nonprofit offshoot of the Santa Cruz County Deputies Association, planned the rodeo to raise money for youth programs. http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking... CALIF. GOV. SCHWARZENEGGER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS FOR 7.26.10 July 26, 2010 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the following appointments: http://californianewswire.com/2010/... RODEO'S A GO AT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS June 16, 2010 Rodeo's making a comeback in Santa Cruz County after a quarter-century break. The Santa Cruz County Fair board voted 4-2 Tuesday to rent the fairgrounds to Stars of Justice Inc., a nonprofit offshoot of the Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriffs Association, for a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned event Oct. 2-3. http://www.thecalifornian.com/artic... BETHKE SELECTED TO REPLACE KEGEBEIN AS FAIR MANAGER March 18, 2010 Michael Bethke will replace John Kegebein as Santa Cruz County Fair manager on April 1. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... MICHAEL BETHKE NAMED HEAD OF COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS March 18, 2010 Michael Bethke, long known for his community service around Surf City, is heading south for his new job as manager of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci... MICHAEL BETHKE NAMED SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR MANAGER March 17, 2010 Santa Cruz contractor and community leader Michael Bethke will tackle a new role next month as he takes over as manager of the Santa Cruz County Fair. http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking... FAIR NUMBERS STABLE IN SHAKY ECONOMY September 24, 2009 The attendance numbers for the Santa Cruz County Fair are still being totaled, but initial surveys indicate the fair had a pretty strong week, with overall profits up by 1 percent. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... SPEEDWAY: FAIR ATTENDEES WATCH DECKER MAKE HISTORY September 22, 2009 Visitors to the Santa Cruz County Fair filled the stands of Ocean Speedway Saturday and Sunday afternoons to watch five of the speedway’s seven regular divisions battle on the quarter-mile clay oval. Those who watched Saturday also got to witness a historic feat. Morgan Hill’s Jeff Decker became the first driver in the track’s history to record an undefeated season. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... AS WE SEE IT: COUNTY FAIR OFFERS A HEAPING SERVING OF COMFORT September 20, 2009 Comfort food. We all crave it, need it once in awhile. When things are spinning out of control and you don't know where to turn and you think you're about it to lose it and you're looking for something to latch onto it and, you stop. And you remember comfort food. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/op... FAIR'S FINANCES MAKE COMEBACK September 19, 2009 Santa Cruz County Fair officials were celebrating Thursday, marking the financial resuscitation of the fairgrounds. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/...
BETH PEERLESS: IT'S A BARNYARD BEACH PARTY AT THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR THIS WEEKEND
September 17, 2009 While Monterey becomes the center of the jazz universe for the weekend at the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, Santa Cruz carries on in its inimitable way of offering everything under the sun every day of the week. http://www.montereyherald.com/gomag... COUNTY FAIR WELCOMES ROGERS, BLUE OYSTER CULT September 17, 2009 There are a number of attractions that draw the crowds each year at the Santa Cruz County Fair - blooming onions, anyone? But, it's easy to forget that the fair is bringing in some big-name live entertainment as well. Here's a look at who's playing when at the fair this week. All headline shows take place on the Amphitheatre Stage at the Fairgrounds in Watsonville. Concerts are free with fair admission ticket http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci... AS AMERICAN AS APPLE PIE: SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY September 17, 2009 What's more American than apple pie? Winning the apple pie baking contest at the Santa Cruz County Fair. The winning pies from the 33rd annual opening day contest sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Fair are on display in the Harvest Building at the fair. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci... FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY CELEBRATED AT THE FAIR September 16, 2009 David Yanez, 9, sat basking in the sun with a dripping multicolored snow cone. He was savoring his $95 award for planting a winning succulent garden. Sitting next to him, his 13-year-old sister watched fairgoers pass while she tried to drink what slush remained in her paper cup before it spilled all over her lap. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci... FAIR BRINGS LIVESTOCK, LIVE MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS TO CENTER STAGE September 15, 2009 From Blue Oyster Cult to Mexican wrestling, from homemade jams to hand-crafted quilts, from pigs in pens to a sea lion show, Santa Cruz County Fair organizers think they have something for everybody. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/lo... JUNIOR FAIR BOARD MEMBERS BUILD EXHIBIT OF HANDS-ON SCIENCE FUN September 15, 2009 On Saturday, 15-year-old Tabetha Smith walked circles around the Wizard’s Chamber, trying to get a cloud of smoke swirling up from a grate in the floor to form into a tornado. Nearby, a beach ball hovered in midair, held aloft by a column of fast-moving air. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... COUNTY FAIR OPENS TODAY September 15, 2009 More than 300 volunteers, vendors and employees were at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Monday preparing for the opening of the fair today at noon. Some were unloading livestock, some were preparing their booths and others were setting up exhibits for the week ahead. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... OPENING DAY AT THE FAIR September 15, 2009 Sam Jensen said he couldn’t remember how long he’s been coming to the annual opening day barbeque at the Santa Cruz County Fair, but did say he’s gleaned at least one bit of wisdom over the years. The 74-year-old said he tries to get there early. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... 5 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR September 14, 2009 It's pig racing, fried food tasting and blue-ribbon placing. It’s Ferris wheel riding, demonstration guiding and entertainment providing. The Santa Cruz County Fair runs Tuesday, September 14, through Sunday, September 20, at the fairgrounds in Watsonville, showcasing everything from the Blue Oyster Cult to prized sheep. http://weekendsantacruz.com/2009/09... MONSTROUS 800-POUND PUMPKIN TO BE SHOWN AT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR September 10, 2009
Finally, the answer to the age-old question: What does one do with an 800-pound squash? Kristine Albrecht, of Santa Cruz, has one suggestion: flaunt it. For the last five years, either she or her son - or both - have won at the Santa Cruz County Fair for their massive pumpkins, which they have been growing for the last several years. http://www.mercurynews.com/centralc... FESTIVAL AT FAIRGROUNDS WILL BENEFIT WATSONVILLE June 23, 2009 With all of the talk and written comments pro and con regarding the berry festival, I felt it time to put forth some comments and insight. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... PAJARO VALLEY HIGH TEAM EFFORT EARNS CASH FOR UNIFORMS AND COACHES January 6, 2009 Pajaro Valley High School basketball players know a little something about team effort, and they proved it off the court. In September, the boys and girls teams took on maintenance duties at the annual Santa Cruz County Fair to raise money for uniforms, coaching stipends and tournament expenses. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci... SPEEDWAY RACING A FAMILY AFFAIR September 15, 2008 Some say racing cars is in their blood, like it's genetic. It may seem crazy, but if you get to know the drivers out at Ocean Speedway, it really does seem to be part of their DNA. Most of the drivers waiting for the start of Saturday's races at the Santa Cruz County Fair seem to have been passed the trait from a family member. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... COUNTY FAIR CLOSES ITS GATES September 15, 2008 Race cars were smashed, crowds were cheering, bands were blaring and records were broken Sunday as the Santa Cruz County Fair wrapped up a successful week. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... PARAMEDICS OFFER ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION TO FAIRGOERS September 13, 2008 He's delivered babies before, but it took working at the Santa Cruz County Fair for American Medical Response paramedic Jack Castro to get a chance to deliver a calf. You never know what could come up, and that's why Castro likes to work the fair - that, and how much fun it is. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... COUNTY FAIR LIFTS SPIRITS ON GRAY DAY September 12, 2008 The skies were gray, the mood anything but as the Santa Cruz County Fair opened Tuesday. Hundreds of people strolled the grounds, squealed at the 12 piglets and their mom in the livestock barn, splurged on cinnamon buns and oohed and aahed over exhibits ranging from pumpkins to photography. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci... SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR FEATURES FAVORED FARE September 12, 2008 "The reason you come to the fair is to eat the food," Jon Sagen said on Friday while waiting for his Hawaiian skirt-steak sandwich to be made. "There is no other place where you have all these delicious, greasy, fried foods all lined up for you to sink your teeth in. You can clog up every vein or artery that courses through your body." http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIRGOERS OFFERED LESSONS IN HISTORY September 12, 2008 Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping! Ping! The sound of metal striking metal rang out again and again as Jack Waldman, wearing a determined look on his face, pounded a red-hot old horseshoe on an antique anvil. Meanwhile, Taylor Ramer, grinning widely, was turning the crank on a blower, stoking a fire in a portable forge. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... OLD AND NEW COME TOGETHER AT FAIR September 11, 2008 It may be a Western tradition, but horse shows are a dying breed. Thats why fans of equestrian events feel so fortunate to have the Santa Cruz County Fair. Every year it is sort of a Super Bowl for the local clubs, or at least the U.S. Open. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... RECYCLING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTED THIS YEAR WITHIN FAIRGROUNDS September 11, 2008 Wearing matching green T-shirts and with clipboards in hand, a half-dozen community members quizzed every concessionaire at the Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday on their recycling habits and energy use. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... ATTENDANCE HIGH AS FAIR OPENS September 10, 2008 A light drizzle and heavy gray clouds greeted visitors to the opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair on Tuesday, but spirits were not dampened by the weather, nor was attendance. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... COUNTY FAIR LIFTS SPIRITS ON GRAY DAY September 10, 2008 The skies were gray, the mood anything but as the Santa Cruz County Fair opened Tuesday. Hundreds of people strolled the grounds, squealed at the 12 piglets and their mom in the livestock barn, splurged on cinnamon buns and oohed and aahed over exhibits ranging from pumpkins to photography. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci... CHILDREN PUT FINAL TOUCHES ON ENTRIES FOR SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR September 8, 2008 With each little scoop of dirt she shoveled in the blazing Saturday sun, 12-year-old Emily Lopez got a little closer to wrapping up her final entry in the fair, a youth garden in the Floriculture Department. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR OPENS TUESDAY September 8, 2008 The Santa Cruz County Fair opens at noon Tuesday and fair manager John Kegebein sees an increase in enthusiasm and is predicting a "great fair." http://www.thecalifornian.com/apps/... SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR SET TO KICK OFF September 8, 2008 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds were abuzz with activity Monday as workers and volunteers prepared for Tuesday's grand opening. http://www.ksbw.com/news/17423981/d... BONSAI DISPLAY AT FAIR TAKING SHAPE September 7, 2008 Preparation for the Santa Cruz County Fair has reached a fever pitch, and crews are busy painting, building and hauling supplies into the fairgrounds. But much of the preparation for the annual bonsai show is far less sublime. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... LOTS OF LOCALS ENTER COUNTY FAIR September 5, 2008 The Santa Cruz County Fair keeps growing in popularity, and plenty of local folks will be there showing their stuff. http://pressbanner.com/content/view... VOLUNTEERS SPRUCE UP COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR ANNUAL CELEBRATION: COUNTY FAIR OPENS TUESDAY September 4, 2008 Come Tuesday, opening day for the annual Santa Cruz County Fair, the floriculture hall will be filled with dahlias, roses, orchids and other blossoms from local gardens. http://www.mercurynews.com/centralc... GET READY TO LET THE GOOD TIMES GROW! August 31, 2008 The Santa Cruz County Fair is almost upon us. How time flies! Opening day is Tuesday, Sept. 9, and it runs through Sunday, Sept. 14. For years, families throughout the county and beyond have prepared feverishly the first two weeks of September, grooming their livestock and finishing projects for the largest, most wholesome event in the valley and in the county. Parents, leaders and junior leaders work endless hours with the kids, putting the booths together, entering their projects, feeding and grooming their livestock just right. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... PREPARATIONS FOR FAIR MOVING ALONG August 26, 2008 Early signs indicate success for this years Santa Cruz County Fair, with fair entries up and ticket presales running ahead of last year. http://www.register-pajaronian.com/... APTOS CHAMBER TO FETE VINCENT AND EASON AS MAN AND WOMAN OF THE YEAR October 2, 2007 This year's winners of the Aptos Chamber of Commerce awards are people and organizations serving the community with distinction for decades. The winners, to be honored Oct. 12, are: Man of the Year: Dave Vincent. Woman of the Year: Sandi Eason. Outstanding Achievement: John Kegebein. Business of the Year: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Organization of the Year: Leadership Santa Cruz. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... COUNTY FAIR OUTDOES ITSELF ... AND LAST YEAR: ATTENDANCE ALREADY AT 60,000, 10 PERCENT BETTER THAN L September 17, 2007 An estimated 60,000 people attended the Santa Cruz County Fair through Saturday, a 10 percent increase over last year's attendance and that doesn't even include the final day's attendance, said fair manager Yvette Jordan. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... OCEAN SPEEDWAY: RACERS PUT ON A SHOW FOR SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR CROWD September 17, 2007 or the first time in several years, Ocean Speedway on Saturday gave fairgoers a taste of what goes on at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds on a weekly basis throughout the spring, summer and autumn months. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... SHERIFF TAKES RECRUITMENT EFFORT ON THE ROAD September 15, 2007 Most Santa Cruz County Fair attendees come for the garlic fries, concerts, carnival rides and livestock exhibits. But, this year, a handful of fairgoers are also looking for a job. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... COLORFUL OPENING TO COUNTY FAIR September 12, 2007 The colors red, white and blue were displayed in abundance Tuesday at the Santa Cruz County Fair. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... HERE COME THE PIG RACES AND FANTASTIC APPLE PIE: SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR BACK AGAIN FOR ANOTHER YEAR September 10, 2007 On Sunday, they were hauling in 400-pound pumpkins on fork lifts, pitching tents on the grass and setting up food stands, all in anticipation of Tuesday's opening day of the Santa Cruz County Fair. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... SHARON HULL, THIS WEEK IN THE GARDEN: COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITS INSPIRE GARDENERS September 7, 2007 If you've never been to the Santa Cruz County Fair, consider attending this year, both for sheer fun and as part of your gardening education. It has many exhibits and demonstrations that are deservedly popular with gardeners. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... THIS YEAR, SIX-DAY EVENT TAKES A PATRIOTIC TURN WITH 'BARN IN THE USA' THEME. September 7, 2007 The Santa Cruz County Fair has long teemed with local pride. This year, its planners are widening their net a bit. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... ENTER YOUR BEST IN FAIR; DEADLINE IS AUG. 4 July 18, 2007 The guidelines for those who want to enter their best pies or wine or even poetry are available for this year's Santa Cruz County Fair, which runs from Sept. 11-16. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... ADVOCATES HOPE TO DISCOURAGE SMOKING AT COUNTY FAIR June 9, 2007 In the latest move to snuff out smoking in Santa Cruz County, visitors to this year's Santa Cruz County Fair who want to enjoy a cigarette will be asked to think twice before lighting up. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... NUMBERS SIGNAL GOOD TIMES AT THE FAIR September 21, 2006 The 2006 Santa Cruz County Fair came and went but it won't soon be forgotten. For Yvette Jordan, who has been at the fair for 37 of its 111 years, it was officially her first as manager and the results look favorable. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... DISABLED GROUPS CRITICIZE LACK OF TRANSPORATION TO COUNTY FAIR September 16, 2006 No public transportation is available to this year's Santa Cruz County Fair, and that has some disabled and low-income groups upset that they can't take in the funnel cakes, prize-winning pigs and a Beatles cover band. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... POLICE K-9S SHOW OFF AT SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR September 15, 2006 A group school children and their chaperones were treated Thursday to an up-close look at the work police K-9s do. The demonstration was put on at the Santa Cruz County Fair by the Santa Cruz County Police Canine Association. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... KIDS ARE WOWED BY UNUSUAL BIRDS AT COUNTY FAIR September 14, 2006 The Santa Cruz County Fair was teeming with toddlers Wednesday. Strapped into backpacks or straining against a parent's hand, the wee turned out en masse for Kids Day, when children under 11 enjoy the fair for free. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... 110TH SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR IS OFF AND RUNNING September 14, 2006 Fair manager Yvette Jordan felt butterflies in her stomach Tuesday morning. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... 83-YEAR-OLD GRANDMOTHER TAKES HER GOODS TO THE FAIR IN SEARCH OF RIBBONS September 13, 2006 There are few places left in the world where a grandmother can reach rock star status. The County Fair is one of them just ask Gloria Johnson, 83, of Watsonville. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... THE FAIR STARTS TODAY September 12, 2006 For Chris Mora of Watsonville, the Santa Cruz County Fair won't ever be the same. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITS INSPIRED BY AREA'S BEAUTY September 10, 2006 When Robin Lerios of Santa Cruz snapped a picture of her cat 20 years ago, she never thought it would be an award winner. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... FAIR TAKES EXTRA STEPS TO PREVENT GERMS' SPREAD September 8, 2006 Visitors to this year's Santa Cruz County Fair will find a number of additional hand-washing stations and barriers keeping them at a greater distance from livestock, fair manager Yvette Jordan said. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE September 8, 2006 2006 Santa Cruz County Fair schedule http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... COUNTY FAIR AROUND THE CORNER September 8, 2006 With just days remaining until the 111th Santa Cruz County Fair kicks off Tuesday, exhibitors and volunteers are stepping into high gear to show off the best in the county. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... BAKING PIE IS ALL IN THE FAMILY August 25, 2006 It's all in the family when it comes to baking pies at the Titus household. Charlot Titus, 75, started entering her pies in the Santa Cruz County Fair apple pie baking contest in the mid-1970s, when the competition first got going. http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ar... FAIR ENTRY GUIDES REMAIN AVAILABLE ENTRY GUIDES NOW AVAILABLE LOCAL ARTIST SELECTED BY COUNTY FAIR TIME TO VOTE FOR FAVORITE FAIR ART SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR NAMES NEW MANAGER 2010 FAIR ART CONTEST OPEN COUNTY FAIR HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE FAIR MANAGER SELECTION COMMITTEE TO MEET STUDENTS COMPETE TO CREATE 2010 FAIR ART SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR SEEKS NEW MANAGER READY, SET, PLANT! LOCAL ARTIST WINS FAIR PRIZE LOCAL ARTISANS TO HAVE A HOME AT THE FAIR PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE TALENTED STUDENTS COMPETE FOR FAIR PRIZE DON'T FEAR FRIDAY NIGHT FAIR FUN BARNYARD BEACH PARTY DIRTY HANDS A BEAUTIFUL FAIRGROUNDS MAKES PINS TO THE FIRST THOUSAND ENTRY GUIDES AVAILABLE, DEADLINE NEAR 2009 FAIR LOOKING FOR A GREAT THEME The minutes and agendas of our Board of Directors meetings are presented in pdf format. |
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