Santa Cruz County a Perfect Spot for a Unique Vacation
Contact: Christina Glynn, Communications Director/Film Commissioner
Phone: 831-429-7281, ext. 112, email: cglynn@santacruz.org
June 17, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – If there’s one thing Santa Cruz County is known for, it’s that there is a festival or celebration happening nearly every week in this funky, eclectic coastal California town. Are you a car aficionado with an appreciation for the past? Then meet fans of the Woodie, the classic surf car. Are you too impatient to stand during an hours-long parade? Check out The World’s Shortest Parade that takes place each Independence Day in Aptos. This year, the Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council is helping to make a vacation to the beach even more affordable than ever with these funky, fantastic, and always fun festivals (hint: many of them are also FREE!):
Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf, June 26, 2010
13th Annual Surf City Classic car show promises scenic views of the Monterey Bay and a celebration of the surf spirit! Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com
“World’s Shortest Parade”, July 4, 2010
Parade at 10 am, pancake breakfast before, party in the park afterwards. 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr., Aptos Village. Phone: 831.688.1467 www.aptoschamber.com
Summer Gathering of Mountain Men, August 7 – 8, 2010
Travel back to that era as you visit Roaring Camp’s summer gathering of mountain men. Wander through wilderness encampments of trappers and traders as a 1830s summer rendezvous of wild and wooly mountain men is re-created. 10am – 5pm. Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com
Yesterday’s Farm, September 14 – 19, 2010
Exhibits, demonstrations, presentations on history of agriculture during the Santa Cruz County Fair. Noon – 10pm. Agricultural History Museum, 2601 East Lake Ave., Hwy. 152, Watsonville Phone: 831.724.5898 www.aghistoryproject.org
The Missing Arm of William Waddell, October 30, 2010
Big Basin Redwoods State Historic Park is transformed into a forest decorated in the spirit of Halloween as the saga of the Missing Arm of William Waddell, an early pioneer, is told. This half-mile guided walk is slightly haunting and very silly! Music, storytelling and more begin at 7:00 p.m. Walks leave every 20 minutes. Log on to www.santacruzstateparks.org to find out more.
Surfin’ Santa, November 28, 2010
Santa & his reindeer surf into Capitola Beach, towel off, take Christmas requests and hand out candy canes! Starts at 12 pm. Capitola Beach, Capitola Village. Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com
For a complete listing of events and festivals happening in Santa Cruz County, visit www.santacruzevents.travel , including a list of Free Things to Do in Santa Cruz County this season, call the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council at 800.833.3494.
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