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2015 BOARD PRESIDENT’S LETTER Welcome to the 2015 Santa Cruz County Fair!

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e have a wonderful week of entertainment, food and fun planned this year. I am confident there is something for everyone here at the Fair to enjoy. From local and headline entertainment to a wide variety of fair food, to the local handcrafted entries there is fun and enjoyment around every corner.

I consider the Santa Cruz County Fair a showcase of the diverse talents of our community.

All this is made possible by the year round work of our small and dedicated staff and many hundreds of talented volunteers. This year has been very busy with many improvements to the grounds and supporting infrastructure.

If you are here 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.

Sincerely, DON DIETRICH, President Santa Cruz County Fair Board

FAIR At a Glance 2601 East Lake Ave. Watsonville, CA 95076 Information at SantaCruzCountyFair.com or 831-724-5671

Admission DAILY

Adults 13 to 61•••$12.00 ($10.00 Advance) Children 6 to 12•••••••••••••••$6.00 ($5.00 Advance and Free on Kid’s Day, 9/16)

Children 5 and under•••••••••••Free Seniors 62 and better •••••••••$10.00 ($8.00 on Senior Day, Wednesday, 9/16, at the Gate Only and $9.00 Advance for Thursday - Sunday)

Entertainment ALL SHOWS, EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW, ARE AT 7:30 PM ON THE AMPHITHEATER STAGE Wednesday 9/16••••••The No Respect Band Wednesday 9/16••••Monster Trucks and Motorcycles (8 PM - Race Track)

Thursday 9/17••••••Austin Webb Friday 9/18••••Journey Unauthorized Saturday 9/19 ••Syndicate of Sound Sunday 9/20••••••Charro Show (4 PM - Main Horse Arena)

Sunday 9/20•••••Los Fugitivos

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PARKING $5.00 (Main Lot) $20.00 (Valet)

September 16-20, 2015 Wednesday through Friday Noon to 11 PM, Saturday - 10 AM to 11 PM, Sunday - 10 AM to 10 PM

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the Fair ➠ 4 BOARD/REMEMBERING BRUCE ONETO ➠ 8 THE LOGIC BEHIND BLUE RIBBONS ➠ 14 SPECIAL CONTESTS ➠ 15 DAILY SCHEDULES ➠ 16 FAIRGROUNDS MAP ➠ 21 EVENTS ➠ 24 ENTERTAINMENT ➠ 26

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was going to start my annual note to you all by trying to list the repairs, upgrades and improvements here at the grounds since last year’s Fair. But I quickly started thinking about the number of dedicated volunteers and staff who are working so hard to maintain and improve this amazing community resource and treasure. All I can say is a humble “Thank you.” Now, on to the Fair!

Our annual signature event will run Wednesday, September 16 through Sunday, September 20. Volunteers are creating many new displays and exhibits tied to this year’s theme, “Country Nights and Carnival Lights.” New for the kids is Twinkle Time, a high energy get up and move stage show. You’ll find Master Hypnotist Michael Mezmer of course, and new favorites Captain Jack Spareribs and the Turkey Stampede. I am also excited to announce that Wednesday night is the premiere of Monster Trucks and Motorcycles in the Race Track, and this year as part of our entertainment package it is a free show.

What we started in 2013 as a little experiment turned into a big hit so again this year we will have Valet Parking available for $20 during the entire Fair.

Drive into the marked lane behind the Heritage Hall and our volunteers will guide you. With Valet service you will have an opportunity to purchase fair admissions or redeem your passes at a special entrance between the Heritage Hall and the Floriculture Building. Not only is it convenient but part of your fee helps fund local nonprofit organizations.

I hope you will come out and help me thank the many creative volunteers and employees of the Santa Cruz County Fair. And while you’re here try out some of our new food items such as Indian Fry Bread, monster jalapeno corn dogs and the new Funnel Cake stand. We have also expanded our carnival lot and added new rides. Actually, like I said last year, when you are at the Fair it is almost impossible not to have a whole lot fun!

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WHISKEY HILL FARMS MICHAEL WACHTEL, Co-founder and CEO and JACOB FREEPONS, Director of Operations of Whiskey Hill Farms with Allen Morgan (middle), Founder of Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed.

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he Agriculture/Horticulture Department is looking forward to enjoying “Country Nights and Carnival Lights,” at the 2015 Fair. There will be new exhibitors and lots of innovative educational hands-on discovery and activities for youth and adults alike.

Whiskey Hill Farms will celebrate their first year as an exhibitor and they will help Fair 10

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patrons learn about their “regenerative agriculture practices.” Whiskey Hill Farms feels that regenerative agriculture goes beyond organic and sustainable farming, as it is a process that provides for continuous soil rejuvenation. Come and learn about how they accomplish this by using helpful pests, capturing rain water, doing top soil creation programs, building enhancing populations of micro-

organisms into the soil, utilizing advanced crop rotation programs and permaculture inter-crop design. Whiskey Hill Farms chose their name to tie back into the bootlegging history of the very hill where their farm is located today on the north side of Watsonville in the Corralitos foothills.

Allen Morgan with his Amish Paste Tomatoes at Whiskey Hill Farms in Watsonville, California.

Returning this year will be Allen Morgan, founder and steward of Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed and distributor for Seed Saver Exchange. His display will be about “old time medicine” and will include medicinal heirloom herbs and flowers and how they help the body, both internally and externally. This exhibit will be an education in self-health and warrants a visit. Allen will be selling his Seed Saver Exchange Seeds from the Amish country of Decorah, Iowa, so Fair visitors can grow their own healthful herbs and flowers. And he will be giving away over 1,000 free lettuce starts.

Cecilie Siegel and her Agriculture Detection Canine, Conan, from the Contra Costa County Department of Agriculture, will be on hand Wednesday and Thursday to demonstrate what they do at work each day to protect all of us from agricultural pests being shipped to California via post offices, FedEx and airports. These pests can be in boxes, crates or luggage and can potentially harm the agriculture industry.

Fair favorites are returning to help round out the Harvest Building this year.

Lakeside Organic Gardens will once again be presenting a variety of their organic produce.

The California Rare Fruit Growers, Monterey Bay Chapter, return to display their rare heirloom apples.

Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau will wow you with their exhibit tying into the theme, “Country Nights and Carnival Lights.”

Monterey Mushrooms, Ocean Mist Farms, Second Harvest Food Bank, Driscoll Strawberry Associates and Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control all have something special for Fair visitors

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neurship, public speaking, construction, engineering, diesel mechanics, sustainable agriculture, the Guide Dog Puppy Program and even a pantry project that helps local families. Students go on to earn proficiency awards and certifications in agriculture and animal husbandry to name a few.

KAITLYN WHITMYRE of Morgan Hill Sobrato 4-H Club competed in the showmanship sheep event during the Santa Cruz County Fair.

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he Youth Organization participants are busy throughout the year, not just at Fairtime. Scouts, both Girl and Boy Scout troops, have been working on leadership skills, badges, camps and community service.

The FFA Chapters at Soquel, Watsonville and North Salinas High Schools are helping students add to their knowledge as well as to the community through their Ag Mechanics and Ag Science Programs.

In order to accomplish both of these goals they work through three discipline areas starting with the traditional academic classroom and a grounding in theory and fundamentals.

The students then focus on Leadership and Community Service. This broad category of interests includes environmental studies, marketing, research, entrepre-

Finally, students move into supervised agricultural experiences by getting out into the field or on the ranch. In summary, after the theory and practice, these future leaders get hands on, common sense, practical experience.

COME BY THE YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS DEPARTMENT in the CROSETTI BLDG. and find out what our youth are up to today. You may be surprised.

of room for fun and learning. Galina along with a leader started a folk guitar project for members of the club. Galina also started a Ukulele Project for club members who have performed throughout Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz. During this year’s Fair the Scotts Valley 4-H Club musicians will be performing periodically throughout the Fair.

The 4-H Youth Development Program offers many ways to improve public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills.

Members learn to achieve goals and feel proud about their accomplishments. One of the ways local Scotts Valley 4-H members Galina Cantey and Cade Gillen used their leadership skills was to earn their Emerald Star Achievement Award and at the same time benefited the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Galina and Cade organized volunteers to plant trees and shrubs at the Fairgrounds RV Park. Not all 4-H is work, Mathew Ely, 9, shows his welsummer hen to Amelia Martinez (center) and other there is plenty first graders from Watsonville Charter School of the Arts.

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TheHeritage Hog The Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Foundation’s (SCCFHF) Annual Heritage Hog Fundraiser is underway.

Each year, the Foundation chooses an applicant to raise a “Heritage Hog” that is sold at the Junior Livestock Auction during the Santa Cruz County Fair and Horse Show, this year to be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

The community has an opportunity to give a taxdeductible gift to the Heritage Hog to support much needed improvements on the fairgrounds.

Janell Moules has been selected to raise this year’s Heritage Hog and will receive a $1,000 scholarship for her efforts.

Fundraiser Photo: Tarmo Hannula/REGISTER-PAJARONIAN

The Santa Cruz County Fair is home to many youth activities in our community including 4-H, FFA, Junior Fair Board, Junior Livestock, little league, horsemanship, youth exhibit programs, 2nd Saturday on the Farm, and more. The SCCFHF is proud that all of these youth oriented programs help children learn the responsibility, accountability, leadership and teamwork needed to participate in such community projects. The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is a unique venue for our youth to showcase their accomplishments.

Last year the main well for the Fairgrounds collapsed, and Heritage Hog donations funded the repair of old water pipes and installation of a new well pump.

A computer monitoring system was also installed to inform the Fairgrounds of future water problems as well as water usage.

This new watering system showed that the current water tanks only store enough water to supply the Fairgrounds with 3 ½ hours during peak demand. This year’s Heritage Hog Fundraising Program will focus on raising funds for storage tanks.

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A Look at the Logic

Behind Blue Ribbons

Just how do they decide which of the hundreds of entries filling the Crosetti Building deserve a blue ribbon? It may come as a surprise to some, but there really is a very organized system in place.

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ll Home Arts entries are judged using the Danish system of judging which means they are judged against a set standard, rather than against each other like in the American system of judging. Therefore, if an entry is of “blue ribbon� quality, it will receive a first place ribbon. This can result in the awarding of more than one first place in a section. However, if 14

no entries are of blue ribbon quality, judges do not need to award any first place ribbons.

Items are judged by paid experts in their particular field. Judges come from as far as Sacramento and are quite serious about their work.

They use pre-determined criteria to judge the quality of an entry,

recording their comments on judging sheets to provide feedback.

Judges are encouraged to give complimentary and constructive comments geared toward helping the entrant to better their skills. It serves as a great way to receive helpful feedback and edge even closer to joining the sea of blue ribbons to be found throughout the department.

Check the daily schedules for contest times and check in with the Home Arts Department for entry details.

The Special Contests this year are: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 • Seniors Day • $8.00 Admission for Seniors age 62 and over Kids Day • Free Admission for Kids 12 and UNDER Fair hours: NOON-11:00 PM

11:30 AM NOON NOON - 3:00 PM 12:30-7:30 PM

Opening Ceremony Rodgers House The Star-Spangled Banner sung by Ted Sanchez Fair Opens Farm Bureau BBQ – ticketed event Paddy Smith Park Puppy Palooza Doggie Adoption & Demonstrations Ball Park

DAILY GROUNDS ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS Throughout Day Throughout Day Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Balloonacy Captain Jack Spareribs Street Drum Corps

Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds

SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT, DEMONSTRATIONS, HORSE SHOW & LIVESTOCK EVENTS 9:00 AM 10:00 AM NOON-2:00PM NOON-4:00 PM NOON-5:00 PM NOON-5:30 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-10:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00PM 1:00 PM 1:00-4:00 PM 1:30 PM

4-H and FFA Swine Show Livestock Main Arena Reining Classes Main Horseshow Arena Meet Agriculture Detection Canine Harvest Building Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad Food Demonstrations Harvest Building Silva’s Draft Horses Yesterday’s Farm Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm Woodcarving Demonstration Harvest Building Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building Knitting/Crochet Demonstrations Harvest Building Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building Roses & Q&A w/Monterey Bay Rose Society members Rose Garden Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

Bug Barn Egg Laying Poultry Building Animal Nursery Livestock Area Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn South Bay Swing Band Amphitheater Stage Kiddieland Opens Carnival Midway Senior Contest Amphitheater Lawn Floral Demonstrations Floriculture Building Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Technology & Making Demos Crosetti Building Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Watercolor with Bonni Carver Fine Arts Building Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage

1:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30-3:30 PM 1:30-5:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00PM 2:00-3:00 PM 2:00-6:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:00PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:40 PM 5:00 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 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00-10:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:45 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM

Kids Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn Golden Guest Awards – Senior Contest Amphitheater Lawn Sawmilling Lumber Yesterday’s Farm Gazebo Area Kid’s Tractor Driving in the Race Track Area Yesterday’s Farm All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Decorated Terra Cotta Pot Contest Harvest Building South Bay Swing Band Amphitheater Stage Docent-Led Tours Rodgers House Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Rockets K-9 Comets Ball Park Main Carnival Rides Open Carnival Midway Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn Wheat Threshing Yesterday’s Farm Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Tech & Making Workshops for Kids Crosetti Building Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Craft Beer Tasting Harvest Building Patio Live Brewing Demonstration Harvest Building Patio The Art of Woodcarving with Bill Horgos Fine Arts Building Silva’s Draft Horse Demonstration and Driving Yesterday’s Farm Gazebo Area Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Pee Wee Livestock Showmanship Livestock Main Arena Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Livestock Lawn Rockets K-9 Comets Ball Park Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Giant Cookie Contest Harvest Building All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage Steer Daubing Main Horseshow Arena Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society Model Railroad Tractor Parade Yesterday’s Farm Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Paddy Smith Park Ranch Classes with Cattle Main Horseshow Arena Adult Livestock Showmanship Livestock Main Arena Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn No Respect Band Amphitheater Stage Monster Trucks and Motorcycles Race Track Woodworking Basics Harvest Building Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Livestock Area Closes Livestock Barns Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Close

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

2nd - 4th Grade Education Day 9:00 AM-Noon • Fair hours: Noon-11:00 PM

NOON 12:30-7:30 PM

Puppy Palooza Doggie Adoption & Demonstrations

Fair Opens Ball Park

DAILY GROUNDS ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS 12:30-4:30 PM Throughout Day Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Balloonacy Captain Jack Spareribs Street Drum Corps

Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds

SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT, DEMONSTRATIONS, HORSE SHOW & LIVESTOCK EVENTS 9:00 AM-NOON 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:00-11:00 AM 9:00 AM-NOON 9:00 AM-NOON 9:00 AM-NOON 9:00 AM -1:00 PM 9:00 AM-5:30 PM 9:00 AM-6:00 PM 9:00 AM-6:00 PM 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM NOON-4:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-10:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM

Education Day Activities 4-H/FFA Horse Show Horseshow Arena 3 4-H and FFA Sheep Show Livestock Main Arena Ranch Horse Versatility Main Horseshow Arena Meet Agriculture Detection Canine Harvest Building Robotics, Machines & Flight Demos Crosetti Building Cookie Demo Harvest Building Cake Decorating Harvest Building Pottery with George Dymesich & Co Fine Arts Building Silva’s Draft Horses Yesterday’s Farm Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn Egg Laying Poultry Building Animal Nursery Livestock Area SC Canine Assn.

Police Search & Rescue Dogs Amphitheater Stage SC Canine Assn.

Police Search & Rescue Dogs Amphitheater Stage Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad Woodcarving Demonstration Harvest Building Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building Knitting/Crochet Demonstrations Harvest Building Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

Bug Barn SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Kiddieland Opens Carnival Midway Floral Demonstrations Floriculture Building Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Twinkle Time Tank House Stage

1:30 PM 1:30-5:00 PM 1:30-3:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:00-4:00 PM 2:00-6:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00-6:00 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:00-8:00 PM 4:00-10:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 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 6:00PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:45 PM 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM

Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage Kid’s Tractor Driving in the Race Track area Yesterday’s Farm Sawmilling Lumber Yesterday’s Farm Gazebo Area Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn Tech & Making Workshops for Kids Crosetti Building Docent-Led Tours Rodgers House Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Main Carnival Rides Open Carnival Midway Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Rockets K-9 Comets Ball Park Balloonacy Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Oil Painting with Stephen Washburn Fine Arts Building Wheat Threshing Yesterday’s Farm Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage Craft Beer Tasting Harvest Building Patio Live Brewing Demonstration Harvest Building Patio Leatherworking Demonstration Harvest Building Silva’s Draft Horse Demonstration and Driving Yesterday’s Farm Gazebo Area Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Rockets K-9 Comets Ball Park 4-H and FFA Super Steer Live Judging Livestock Main Arena Live Music/Bar - Blue House Heritage Hall Open Carcass Competition Livestock Main Arena Roping - Jeannie Witmer Memorial Main Horseshow Arena Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Berry Jam Contest Harvest Building Tractor Parade Yesterday’s Farm Monterey Bay Dog Training Club Paddy Smith Park All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Wild West Turkey Stampede Tank House Lawn Glass Artists Nathan Bennett & Friends Fine Arts Building Austin Webb Amphitheater Stage Woodworking Basics Harvest Building Michael Mezmer, Hypnotist Tank House Stage Livestock Area Closes Livestock Barns Exhibit Buildings Close Fair & Carnival Midway Close

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2015 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR

Concerts, Exhibitions, Demonstrations, Horses & Livestock

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Date Night at the Fair • Fair hours: NOON-11:00 PM

NOON 12:30-7:30 PM

Fair Opens

Puppy Palooza Doggie Adoption & Demonstrations

Ball Park

DAILY GROUNDS ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS 12:30-4:30 PM Throughout Day Throughout Day Throughout Day

Atlas Robotics Balloonacy Captain Jack Spareribs Street Drum Corps

Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds Roving the Grounds

SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT, DEMONSTRATIONS, HORSE SHOW & LIVESTOCK EVENTS 7:30 AM 8:00 AM 8:30-9:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM NOON-4:00 PM NOON-5:30 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-6:00 PM NOON-8:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-9:00 PM NOON-10:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:30-3:30 PM 1:30-5:00 PM

Hunter Jumper Show Horseshow Arena 2 Hunter-Jumper Show Main Horseshow Arena 4-H Youth Rabbit Check-In Livestock Tent 4-H and FFA Junior Dairy Goat Show Livestock Main Arena 4-H Youth Rabbit Show Livestock Tent Q&A: SC Railroad Historical Society (SCCRHS) Model Railroad Silva’s Draft Horses Yesterday’s Farm Claudia’s Kitchen Yesterday’s Farm Spinning Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm Woodcarving Demonstration Harvest Building Rug Braiding Demonstration Harvest Building Knitting/Crochet Demonstrations Harvest Building Quilting Demonstrations Harvest Building Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc Demonstrations Yesterday’s Farm SCCRHS RHS -N, HO & G-Scale layouts Model Railroad Bugs, Bugs, Bugs!

Bug Barn Meet Small Animals Small Animal Barn Egg Laying Poultry Building Animal Nursery Livestock Area Candy Jar Contest Harvest Building All Alaskan Racing Pigs Livestock Lawn Balloonacy Playhouse Stage Kiddieland Opens Carnival Midway Floral Demonstrations Floriculture Building Riegler’s Bird Show Paddy Smith Park Kids Pedal Tractor Pulls Livestock Lawn Twinkle Time Tank House Stage Technology & Making Demos Crosetti Building Captain Jack Spareribs Playhouse Stage Sawmilling Lumber Yesterday’s Farm Gazebo Area Kid’s Tractor Driving in the Race Track Area Yesterday’s Farm

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he racing pigs return to the beautiful lawn near the Livestock Area, bringing cheering crowds to the Santa Cruz County Fair.

These prestigious porkers have appeared in hundreds of television news reports and over 500 newspaper articles, and they are returning to the Santa Cruz Fair for three appearances daily. Although the Alaska State Fair has been their home base for many years, they have a soft spot for Santa Cruz County and have made 24

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many appearances here since their debut race in 1988. They have returned more than 25 times since!

Two of the main ingredients for the All-Alaskan Racing Pig shows are comedy and competition. These perky pigs are natural hams, so to speak, and they have brought home the bacon at shows all over the western United States and Alaska.

Another important ingredient of the race is cookies, which is the treat that the pigs are racing to

win. Each race only lasts about six seconds (these pigs are fast!) and each 20-minute show features four races.

The pigs live better than most. They reside in an air-conditioned trailer, eat well and get a fresh cedar or pine bedding change twice daily.

Watch to see which one of the AllAlaskan Racing Pigs tries to hog the limelight at races held every day at the Santa Cruz County Fair.

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f it’s been some time since you have had a little one in the house or that is something you have yet to experience, you might want to plan on being in Paddy Smith Park on Saturday during the Fair. The Diaper Derby/ Toddler Contest kicks off, or rather crawls off, starting at 1 PM. These slow motion races for the prize begin orderly enough but as soon as the whistle blows an entertaining chaos breaks out. The kids are cute and their parents are entertaining. Some of the competitors head straight for the finish line, at least in the beginning, but most wander off when they spot something far more interesting than dad jiggling the car keys on the other side of the mat.

The derby has its roots in the celebrations held in pioneer communities and was a

part of the Santa Cruz Fair in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Fair Board of Director Loretta Estrada brought the event back to the Fair and it grows in popularity each year.

While the Kentucky Derby calls itself the fastest two minutes in sport, the Fair derby is the slowest two minutes. But way more fun!

Santa Cruz Fair Diaper Derby 1 PM Paddy Smith Park Toddler Contest follows the derby Registration prior to the 1 PM Derby start

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All ages enjoy the entertainment as Mezmer is a world-class “Master of Hypnosis,” and has been delighting audiences with his “Theater of the Mind Comedy Hypnosis Show” at fairs, colleges, corporate gatherings and other events for years.

Mezmer has toured throughout the United States and the Far East, performing before millions with standing-room-only crowds at major fairs, amusement parks, festivals, night Mezmer is a quite the entertainer and, corporate events, universities, as passers by stop and watch, the clubs, casinos and other audience grows and grows as the show special events. continues. His “Theater of the Mind” shows are designed to enthrall, surprise, and He showed signs of his entertain. Under his mesmerizing power, unusual talent at unsuspecting audience members face the tender age their fears, lose inhibitions and become a of 5 and prior to becoming highly entertaining focus of the show. e say it every year and 2015 is no exception, it wouldn’t be the Santa Cruz County Fair without Michael Mezmer. This Master Hypnotist fills the Tank House Stage with neighbors and friends being sometimes silly and always hilarious. The bleachers around the stage are filled to overflow with a crowd that can’t stop laughing.

recognized as a top hypnotist, he appeared in musical comedies, television, films and toured internationally as an award-winning illusionist. Since then he has become a well-known and respected expert in the field of hypnosis, has a PhD. in Psychology from Columbia State University and is highly sought after as a lecturer as well as an entertainer.

At corporate events and universities around the country, he presents quantum stress management workshops. Mezmer also has had the honor of being an invited guest lecturer and starring performer at the International Hypnotherapy Conference and has been dubbed by the president of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners as the “hypnotist’s hypnotist.”

Mezmer will be performing his enchanting show twice nightly on the Tank House Stage.

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ocking with orange pigtails out, the kid’s pop-rock stage show “Twinkle Time” will debut at the 2015 Santa Cruz County Fair.

Starring Twinkle, sporting her signature bright orange pigtails, the show features her two best friends; Happy, a clumsy and shy bookworm that loves science, and Lil Hoopz, who is blissfully aloof and loves anything sports or competitive. The trio performs wearing wacky colored clothing and puts on a show that will get kids and parents

jumping to their feet to dance and sing along.

“Twinkle Time is a high energy educational and bilingual pop concert for kids,” Twinkle explains, “Parents love it too because the music is so fun and catchy, people love to get up and dance along!”

What makes this pop group stand out is the importance of learning while having fun. “All the songs are poprock related, but all about teaching a positive educational message,”

Twinkle said. She added, “We sprinkle a few bilingual phrases, English and Spanish, throughout the songs. The kids are having fun but also learning a cool message.”

Younger children will learn coordination through Twinkle’s signature dance moves as they “Move and Groove Twinkle Time Style.” Twinkle Time will perform three shows on the Tank House Stage all five days of the fair.

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Charro Show Charros share their passion for horses

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n Sunday afternoon the main Horse Show Arena at the Fairgrounds transforms itself from a competitive horsemanship arena into a performance venue.

The traditional Charro show returns with a start time of 4 PM Charreria is the art and style of Mexican horsemanship plus a good dose of performance art, roping, and daring stunts, all to the driving beat of a live Banda. There is a wide age range of both men and women who perform and judging by the huge crowds, it is a show with something for all cultures.

Charro Show Main Horseshow Arena Sunday, September 20, 2015 4 p.m.

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t’s new, it’s exciting, it’s a free show, and it kicks off the 2015 Santa Cruz County Fair with a roar! Monster Trucks and Motorcycles will fill the Race Track on Wednesday night, September 16, starting at 8 PM. This opening night motorsport event brings back the thrill of huge trucks and daredevil motorcycles all going air born.

And there is a special connection for the Fair, the monster trucks are the passion of Watsonville resident Kelvin Ramer.

Ramer got his first pickup truck in high school, and he would take it to the local sand pits and play. Ramer says he’d drive through water, over jumps, get sideways, and just have

fun. He was the first at his school to put a lift and big Super Swamper tires on his truck. After high school, he moved to Arizona to attend Universal Technical Institute. While there Ramer competed in student drag races and also did his first truck pull. After graduation he moved back to California and started going 4-wheeling with local offroad clubs. Ramer says that he has been to most of the off-road spots in California, including the Rubicon, Hollister Hills and Pismo, and participated in annual events like Mud-In-Yer-Eye. He continued competing in more truck pulls and also a few mud bogs. Ramer has raced 80cc Shifter Karts, and

earned a Kart track championship in 2000.

How did he get hooked on big trucks? Well to hear him explain it, “The first time my wife and I saw a Monster Jam truck, we thought it looked like a lot of fun!” He added, “In 1984, we started buying parts and building a Monster Jam truck of our own. After a series of setbacks Ramer tried for the third time and luck was with him. “We saved, bought parts and built the Monster Jam in our spare time. The Monster Jam truck took 7 years to complete, from 1997 to 2004. Our first Monster Jam show was Anaheim in January, 2005.”

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Captain Jack Spareribs

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shipwreck of fun returns to the Santa Cruz County Fair as the pirate Capt’n Jack Spareribs brings his act back to the Fair.

Visitors may catch a glimpse of the “Jack Sparrow” spoof moseying around the Fairgrounds throughout the day and those who stumble upon his wrecked ship will witness the pirate’s comedic performance that features juggling torches, knives, cannon balls and clubs, along with magic tricks and ventriloquism. Kids in the audience are invited to be part of the show.

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Spareribs, also known as Ace Miles, has fully committed to the pirate life. He got the tattoos, installed real gold teeth and grew his own pirate beard, that’s right kids, the beard is real. From his start as an entertainer in the Bay Area, Miles has performed at festivals and fairs throughout California, Nevada and Washington for the past 30 years.

Visitors will see Capt’n Jack Spareribs strolling the grounds and performing three times daily on the Playhouse Stage.

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aise ‘em up, Raise ‘em up, Raise ‘em up high!” will ring throughout the Fairgrounds Thursday night as country music artist, Austin Webb, performs at the 2015 Santa Cruz County Fair.

Hailing from South Carolina, Webb launched into the spotlight after winning a local song writing competition. He moved to Nashville after a bad breakup, and his winning-demo reached the hands of Grammy award-winning producer Bryon Gallimore who offered him a publishing deal.

In 2012 he released his debut single “It’s All Good” and the following year released his second single “Slip On By” (2013) which hit the Billboard Top 40 Singles list.

Webb was named “One To Watch in 2013” by Nash Country Weekly which wrote,“It’s one thing to be a gifted writer, another to be a talented singer, and even another to be a dynamic performer. Combine them all with a personality and sense of humor that engages everyone in the room, and stardom has to be around the corner.”

His most recent singles include “Raise ‘Em Up” (2014) and “All Country on You” (2015).

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Austin Webb will perform Thursday September 17, at 7:30 PM, on the Amphitheater Stage. And a ticket into the Fair is a free ticket into the show.

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The Fair may have moved opening night to Wednesday, September 16, but luckily a local tradition moved with the date change. “No Respect� plays on the Amphitheater Stage starting at 7:30 PM 33

“I have a guiding philosophy on trying to put together the kind of Fair the community looks forward to attending” explained manager Dave Kegebein, “Each year we try and add something new into the mix. New rides, a different entertainment lineup, new attractions and exhibits, and my personal favorite, new Fair food booths!”

Fair food ranks as one of the top reasons the county comes to the Fair and 2015 won’t disappoint. Fair foodies are just going to have to come out to find out all that has been added but here’s a little taste.

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Monday-Friday 8–5 Saturday & Sunday Closed

38 Menker Street Watsonville

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We Work On Domestic & Foreign Cars!

TRI-COUNTY

REAL ESTATE

831.722.3522

500 AUTO CENTER DR. WATSONVILLE 95076 WWW.WATSONVILLEGM.COM

ASSOCIATES, INC. Yolanda Diaz

REALTOR® DRE #00864657 In Business Since 1984

90 Mariposa Ave., Watsonville 831-234-3659

We Proudly Support

the Fair!

38

Santa Cruz County Fair

Sponsors

Wesley House Four Generations of Caregivers Elyxir, Shadowbrook Restaurant, Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Chevrolet of Watsonville, Goat Hill Fair, American Medical Response, Big Creek Lumber, Diamond Resorts International, David Wally Hot Springs

BERTIE RACKLEY

LUCILLE HANCE-CANN

JANET K. LEON

LYNSEY LEON

Meet the new RTV X-Series: Redefined. Rugged. Ready.

RTV-X900

RTV-X1100C

Bring on the rain, snow, heat and wind. You’ll stay comfortable in the RTV-X1100C’s luxurious, fully-enclosed, factory-installed cab with air/heat/defrost and more. Powered by a rugged 24.8 HP Kubota diesel engine.

RTV-X1120D

New, truck-inspired styling. Improved suspension. Higher ground clearance. More legroom. Plus a rugged 21.8 HP Kubota diesel engine. America’s top-selling diesel utility vehicle is now even better!

Power through tough workloads. Glide over hilly, bumpy or rocky terrain. It’s easy with a 24.8 HP Kubota diesel engine— plus the new Extra Duty Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) found on all RTV X-Series models.

C & N Tractors 496 Salinas Road Watsonville,CA 95076 (831) 722-2733

www.kubota.com © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2014

A residential care facility for the elderly dedicated to the special care and needs of the elderly since 1962 Family atmosphere • home cooking, 24 hour supervision Ambulatory and non-ambulatory 121 & 123 La Selva Dr.

922 Brewington Ave.,

La Selva Beach, CA

Watsonville, CA

(831) 685-0646

(831) 761-2220

Lic. #440708908 &

Lic. #445200496

Lic. #440708909 Executive Director: Janet K. Leon Administrator: Lynsey Leon Home Office: (831) 684-1656 Fax: (831) 661-0611

Be on the lookout We’re changing our name

COMING SOON Main Street AMERICAN FUELS

st Large of n o i t Selec tainers n o C Water

FAMOUS FOR BEST

GAS STATION COFFEE

Now Even Better

BEER HERE GASOLINE • DIESEL • PROPANE • FOODMART EASY IN AND OUT EXCELLENT SERVICE

will become

Watsonville’s Most Convenient Water

WE FILL TANKS 7 DAYS A WEEK

Main Street AMERICAN FUELS

175 Main Street at the Entrance to Historic Downtown Watsonville (HWY 129)