Santa Cruz County Fair 2026 – Apple Pies & Starry Skies

Join us September 16–20, 2026, for five unforgettable days of family fun at the Santa Cruz County Fair! Experience the best of our community with agricultural exhibits, livestock, exciting carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and, of course, our famous apple pies.

Whether you're continuing a cherished tradition or making new memories, there's something for everyone under the starry skies.

Tickets coming soon! Watch for advance sales, special packages, and exclusive discounts to get the best value for your family or group.

Mark your calendar for September 16–20, 2026, and get ready for Apple Pies & Starry Skies at the Santa Cruz County Fair! Follow us for ticket announcements, entertainment updates, and all the latest fair news.

Ticket Pre-Sales, Package Deals, & Discount Offers

Fair Admission Discount Deals

2026 FunFair ADULT Admission Pre-Sale Special

Take advantage of this online-only offer and buy an adult pass and a carnival ride wristband together and save money. This is for ages 13 and older

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2026 Fair Admission Sept 16 - Sept 20, 2026

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Adult 13 & Up

2026 Pre-Sale Carnival Wristbands Order an all-day wristband pass to the midway rides before you come to the Fair and save both time and money!

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Adult 13 & Up

$0.00

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2026 FunFair CHILD Admission Pre-Sale Special

Take advantage of this online-only offer and buy a CHILD pass and a carnival ride wristband together and save time. This is for ages 6 to 12

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2026 Fair Admission Sept 16 - Sept 20, 2026

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Child 6-12

2026 Pre-Sale Carnival Wristbands Order an all-day wristband pass to the midway rides before you come to the Fair and save both time and money!

1 x

Child 6-12

$0.00

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Free Admission Days

Wednesday, 9/16 - Veterans with ID, Thursday, 9/17 - Kids 12 & under, Every Day of Fair - Active Military (with ID) and Kids age 5 & under

2026 Metro Bus Discount

To get this discount you need to ride the Metro bus. Make sure to get your validation coupon from the Bus driver, bring the coupon to any Fair entrance ticket gate to get your discount. $7 discount for Adults & $6 discount for youth (6-12 year olds)

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

CHILDREN 5 & UNDER ARE FREE!

CARPOOLS WITH 5+ PASSENGERS PARK FREE!

Fair Admission Tickets

2026 Fair Admission

Sept 16 - Sept 20, 2026

Adult 13 & Up $20.00

Child 6-12 $10.00

Senior 62+ $13.00

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2026 Parking

Sept 16 - Sept 20, 2026

Parking - Regular $10.00

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2026 Monster Truck Show - Wednesday

Sept 16, 2026

Monster Truck Show Admission only.
Fair Admission tickets sold separately.

Adult 13 & Up $15.00

Child (ages 5 & under) $0.00

Child 6-12 $7.00

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2026 Monster Truck Show - Thursday

Sept 17, 2026

Monster Truck Show Admission only.
Fair Admission tickets sold separately.

Adult 13 & Up $15.00

Child (ages 5 & under) $0.00

Child 6-12 $7.00

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Other Great Offers

Carpool Parking Special

FREE PARKING

This offer is in-person only. Anyone arriving with 5+ people in their vehicle receives FREE regular parking! Be sure to get into the "CARPOOL" lane when entering the main parking lot.

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