The 2013 Santa Cruz County Fair, Team G Foundation, 'CrossFit Obstacle Course Fundraiser' for Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and The 2013 Capitola Art & Wine Festival

                 Friday…………

What:  The 128th Annual Santa Cruz County Fair

When: Noon to 11 PM,( Saturday - 10 AM to 11 PM,   Sunday - 10 AM to 10 PM)

Where:  Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Ave., Watsonville

        WHAT’S NEW AT THE 2013 FAIR: 

Wild West Turkey Stampede  - Tank House Lawn

Nancy’s Amazing World of Birds Show - Paddy Smith Park

Camel Rides - Livestock Area

Dr. Solar’s Good Time Sunshine Traveling Medicine Show - Playhouse Stage

Ag Department Demonstration Kitchen - Harvest Building

Bug Barn - The Science Place

Wi Fi Throughout all Main Buildings and Most Outdoor Areas

Heritage Hall - Music and Adult Beverages (Thursday through Sunday Evenings)

Hay Maze - Main Parking Lot

Bruno’s Barbeque - Barbeque food and drinks

New Orleans Catering - Cajun food

For a complete list of events this weekend go to:  http://www.santacruzcountyfair.com/2013-santa-cruz-county-fair-schedul

Adults 13 to 61             $10.00 ($9.00 Advance)

Children 6 to 12            $5.00 ($4.00 in Advance) Children 5 and under      Free

Seniors 62 and better     $8.00 ($7.00 Advance for Wednesday - Sunday)

   Entertainment on the Amphitheater Stage

Friday:  Caravanserai - The Santana Tribute

Saturday:  Frankie Ballard

Sunday:  Pro Wrestling Revolution

          All shows begin at 7:30p.m.

What:  Movies at the Beach

When:  7:30p.m. or dusk

Where:  The stage on the Esplanade

Why Go:  Kick back on low back chairs after enjoying dinner at one of several local restaurants in Capitola Village and watch ‘Dolphin Tales’ on a large screen near the beach with the whole family. There will be free popcorn at this last movie summer event in Capitola, 2013.  Blankets and or jackets recommended.

Cost:  Free

Saturday………..

What:  31st Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

When:  10a.m. – 6p.m.  (Saturday and Sunday)

Where:  Capitola Village

Why Go:  View fine art by over 150 artists while sampling wines offered by 22 different Santa Cruz mountain wineries including Hallcrest Vineyards & the Organic Wine Works, Storrs Winery, and many more local favorites.  To see the complete entertainment schedule, go to: http://www.capitolachamber.com/

Cost:  Admission is Free.  Glass:  $8.  Tokens:  $1.    2 to 4 tokens required per tasting.

What:  Team G Foundation, ‘CrossFit Obstacle Course Fundraiser”

When:  12p.m. – 4p.m.

Where:  CrossFit West,  350 Coral St., Santa Cruz

Why Go:  This obstacle course fundraiser is appropriate for all ages, so bring the family!  Money raised will help fight childhood cancer, a diagnosis that 36 children are given every day.  What’s worse, seven of those children diagnosed with cancer do not make it.  Unfortunately, research and funding for childhood cancer is grossly limited.  Please be apart of the cause and help Team G raise money by participating in this family fun fitness challenge.

“No previous CrossFit experience needed –it’s age appropriate for all!

You may also donate blood on the day of this event. Schedule your life-saving blood donation at www.bloodheroes.com and click “donate blood” and enter sponsor code – TeamG.

Questions?  Email tgteamgfoundation@gmail.com.

Learn more at http://teamgfoundation.org/obstacle-course/ or contact Ronnie at ronnie.boose@gmail.com or 831.252.5150.”

Also, mark your calendar for the annual Cookies for Kid’s Cancer Bake Sale on Sunday, September 29th!

What:  San Francisco Comedy Competition

When:  9p.m.

Where:  The Crow’s Nest

Why Go:  Who doesn’t love a good laugh?  The top 30 contenders out of hundreds are on tour and 15 contestants will make Santa Cruz one of their stops.  Many celebrities, including Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey made their start at this event. Don’t miss your chance to be entertained by possibly the next big star.

Cost:  $10