The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is one of the treasures of the Central Coast—providing a unique venue for recreation, education, science, sports, and charitable activities that enrich our community. It is utilized by companies, schools and community groups year-round. The Fairgrounds also plays an important role as an evacuation center for people and animals in the tri-County area in the event of a fire or other natural disaster. The subsidies from California horse racing which supported the Fairgrounds in the past have dwindled, resulting in the need for annual fundraising. To help the Fairgrounds maintain a high level of excellence in its facilities, the Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Foundation raises funds with the help of volunteers and implements capital improvement projects on the grounds. Become a member today, and together we can ensure the continued vitality of this important community resource.

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Annual Crab FeedEnjoy fresh all-you-can-eat Dungeness Crab or Roasted Herb Chicken, Clam Chowder, Bread, Salad, Wine, Coffee and Dessert. This culinary feast is catered by the Heritage Foundation members and is held in the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Harvest Building. The evening will also include a silent auction, raffle and dancing to a live band. Door opens at 6pm, with dinner at 7pm. Proceeds benefit Fairgrounds improvements.

Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair 2011

November 8, 2011

Friday December 2 & Saturday December 3, the heritage holiday craft fair returns for its thirty first year… bringing the best in gifts, food, and family fun to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The holiday fair fills all three main buildings and thousands of square feet with handcrafted art, crafts, jewelry, antiques, toys, wreathes, poinsettias, [...]

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Holiday Craft and Gift Fair: Exhibitor Information

October 6, 2011

Holiday Craft and Gift Fairholidayfair@sccfheritage.org Download Vendor Application WHO: The SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR HERITAGE FOUNDATION, a 501.(c)3 Non Profit Organization WHAT: Continuing the Tradition of a GREAT HOLIDAY EVENT Started over thirty years ago…. WHEN: Friday December 2nd 10am – 8pm, Saturday December 3rd 10am – 4pm. WHERE: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East [...]

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