Santa Cruz County Fair 2026 – Apple Pies & Starry Skies

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

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

Ticket Pre-Sales, Package Deals, & Discount Offers

Our team has assembled amazing pricing for this year’s fair!
If you’re looking for incredible pre-sale deals that can save time in line, look no further!

Check out our in-person AT THE GATE OFFERS-
America’s 250th Birthday Special Admission deal on opening day
Thursday/Friday early bird savings until 5pm.
Remember..these deals are at the gate only.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Fair!

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

$40.00

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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!

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Child 6-12

$35.00

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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!

Regular 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.

AT THE GATE SPECIAL OFFERS

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.

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.

Remember these offers are only GOOD FOR PURCHASE AT THE GATE.

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