Large crowds gathered at the Sonoita Fairgrounds last weekend for the Santa Cruz County Fair, taking part in a variety of attractions ranging from livestock auctions to amusement rides.
Rowena Bacher took the top overall prize by winning “Best of Show” at the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 46th Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest at the Santa Cruz County Fair.
When the Santa Cruz County Fair is described as "fun for the whole family," as it frequently is, there are many elements one could point to. There are the rides, a plethora of foods and animals, but there are also acts tailor-made for the younger crowds while also providing their guardians with a sense of nostalgia.
The backdrop might have been gray, but energy was high as the Santa Cruz County Fair opened for the first day of the five-day extravaganza the community looks forward to every year.