The Premium Book provides details about how to enter and present your exhibit at the fair. Click on the links below for details and Class descriptions for each department. If you need a printed copy of any department, please contact the fairgrounds office, and we will be happy to print one out for you.

ALL entries must be submitted ONLINE!!! Click the link below to enter through our online system. For a step by step guide on entering online, CLICK HERE.

Not ready to use our online system? No problem! Our staff is happy to walk you through the process and help you get your entry submitted.

Enter ONLINE Here!

Livestock Seasonal Pass Upload

2026 Santa Cruz County Premium Book

MARKET, BREEDING, AND SHOWMANSHIP ANIMAL ENTRIES WILL OPEN JUNE 1 - 18, 2026!

4-h/ffa program

Livestock Council President - Derrick Cass

Open peewee department

Peewee Superintendent - Ariana Raley

ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS - AUGUST 17TH - SEPTEMBER 16TH!

Cowboy crafts department

Cowboy Crafts Superintendent - Suzanne Jenkins

Creative arts department

Creative Arts Superintendent - Suzanne Jenkins

culinary arts department

Culinary Arts Superintendent - Paul Brosseit

fine arts department

Fine Arts Superintendent - Pat Waldorf, patwaldorf@comcast.net

Floriculture Department

Floriculture Superintendent - Nancee Horn

Perishable Foods contest

Perishable Foods Superintendent - Lindsay Taylor, lindsaydavis615@yahoo.com

Photography Department

Photography Superintendent - Monica Anderson, sponsorships@sonoita-fairgrounds.com

Produce and eggs department

Produce and Eggs Superintendent - Jody Brosseit, jodybrosseit@gmail.com

Quilting department

Quilting Superintendent - Helene Wingert (520) 860-0173 or Nell Richie, nrichie50@gmail.com

Santa Cruz County School Superintendent's Office