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Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville

4 verified savings · last checked September 5, 2026

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About Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville hosts a five-day fair featuring carnival rides, magic shows, live concerts, pro-wrestling, percussive dance performances, camel rides, FMX-Ramp-Age, pig races, horse shows, livestock exhibits, Exhibit Halls with agricultural and arts displays, fair food including famous apple pies, and a Santa Cruz Lights Drone Show. Visitors explore the grounds sampling fair cuisine, watching competitions, and riding attractions across multiple days. The fairgrounds suits families with children of all ages, from those five and under through adults seeking entertainment and community traditions. Located in Watsonville, California, the fair offers verified savings: children five and under receive free admission through the site's listed date of September 20, and adults and youth ages six through twelve receive discounts of seven and six dollars respectively with Metro bus validation. Additional opening-day specials and early-bird gate discounts are available according to santacruzcountyfair.com.

Tickets, prices & hours

Adult 13 & Up
$20
Child 6-12
$10
Senior 62+
$13
Child 5 & under
Free
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The 4 savings

Day tickets

Thursday/Friday Early Bird Savings

Save $4.00 per ticket on Thursday and Friday until 5pm

“On THURSDAY AND FRIDAY September 17th and 18th, save $4.00 per ticket - ONLY GOOD FOR PURCHASE AT THE GATE from opening until 5:00pm.”

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Kids & family

Free Admission for Children 5 & Under

Children 5 and under receive free fair admission

Free

“CHILDREN 5 & UNDER ARE FREE!”

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Parties & private hire

America's 250th Birthday Special Admission

Opening day special admission deal

$2.50

“To celebrate America's 250th Anniversary- we are offering $2.50 per person admission tickets. This offer is ONLY GOOD AT THE GATE ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH -Opening Day.”

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Other savings

Metro Bus Discount

$7 discount for adults and $6 discount for youth (6-12) with Metro bus validation coupon

“$7 discount for Adults & $6 discount for youth (6-12 year olds)”

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