Agricultural History Project

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Just a small sampling of the beautiful displays and amazing antique and vintage goods that will meet you when you enter the halls of the Goat Hill Fair this Friday and Saturday, May 15-16.
No matter how many times we put this event on, we never cease to be amazed by what our top-notch Goat Hill Fair vendors bring to the party!
Goat Hill Fair

05/15/2026

The Goat Hill Fair antique & vintage show starts tomorrow morning, Friday May 15th, at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and we can’t wait to see you all!
We had a luncheon for our incredible vendors today and they are fueled up, fired up, with their amazing spaces set up and ready to go.

Early Goat entry starts at 8am
General Admission follows at 10am
Saturday hours are 9-3

Get all the details at www.goathillfair.com

05/09/2026

Join us for the Spring 2026 edition of the Goat Hill Fair Antique & Vintage Show, this coming Friday & Saturday, May 15th-16th! Presented by the Agricultural History Project, at the beautiful Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, CA.

Goat Hill Fair is well known for being an authentic antique & vintage show. Our juried vendors bring the very best in antiques and beautifully display their wares. Guests love the "WOW" factor as they shop from booth to booth. We are also known for our hometown atmosphere, friendly staff and fun vendors.

Goat Hill Fair's outstanding food vendors offer guests a variety of yummy food and beverage choices. A large dining area is available to relax and enjoy your food to refuel for more shopping!

Proceeds from ticket sales support our non-profit organization. Parking is FREE and plentiful. Handicap parking is located near the entrance to the event.

Tickets and additional event info - available NOW at goathillfair.com!

04/25/2026

Friends in the Garden! – 2nd Saturday on the Farm at the Agricultural History Project Center & Museum

WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2026 11am-2pm
WHERE: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to 2nd Saturday on the Farm at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, May 9th, from 11am-2pm. This month, kids of all ages will enjoy “Friends in the Garden” as we celebrate helpful creatures in our gardens and life on the farm. There will be Nature-themed crafts and activities for the kids, puppet shows, Kid’s Drive-a-Tractor, Hay Wagon rides around the fairgrounds, live farm animals, and so much more!

Plus, find something for everyone at our Codiga Museum and Country Corner Gift Shop. Proceeds support our mission at the Agricultural History Project. See you on the farm!

Admission is FREE and donations are gratefully accepted!

04/15/2026

04/02/2026

If you're coming out to Ag History's annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 4th, then you are in for a treat because everybody's favorite Country Fair Cinnamon Rolls has set up camp just outside our Museum doors for this month! Show up early and grab some of their famous cinnamon rolls before our Easter Egg Hunts start, or take some home with you at the end of the day for your Easter Sunday celebrations.
Our Easter on the Farm event runs from 11am - 3pm, with hourly egg hunts for the kids starting at 11:30. Admission is FREE and donations are appreciated!

03/18/2026

🌼 AHP Easter on the Farm 2026🌼

A special “1st Saturday” edition of our beloved 2nd Saturday on the Farm series!

📅 When: Saturday, April 4, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Ave Watsonville
💲 Cost: FREE admission (donations welcome)

Grab your Easter baskets, put on your bunny ears, and hop on over for a fun-filled day the whole family will love! Come meet the Easter Bunny and celebrate Easter farm-style with:

🥚 Hourly Easter egg hunts, starting at 11:30am and broken up by age groups
🎨 Easter crafts & activities
🎭 Face Painting
🚜 Kid’s Drive-a-Tractor
🐄 Hands-on farm experiences
🚜 Hay wagon rides and more!

Make sure to stop by the museum and Country Corner Gift Shop to find something special—proceeds help support the mission of the Agricultural History Project.

👉 For more information, visit: www.aghistoryproject.org

We’ll see you on the farm!

02/12/2026

Valentine's Day is this Saturday, Feb. 14th, and so is Ag History's 2nd Saturday on the Farm open house! This month we celebrate "Hearts & Chocolate on the Farm" with special Valentine's-themed crafts and activities for kids of all ages. Grab your loved ones and come on out! The weather forecast looks great, and we have indoor activities for this rain-or-shine event.

11am - 3pm at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Admission Free! Donations to AHP gladly accepted.

01/30/2026

Bring your loved ones, friends and neighbors to 2nd Saturday on the Farm at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds!
Valentine's Day, February 14th, 11am-3pm
This month, kids of all ages will enjoy “Hearts & Chocolate on the Farm” as we celebrate Valentine’s Day and life back on the farm. There will be Valentine’s-themed crafts and activities for the kids, puppet shows, Kid’s Drive-a-Tractor, Hay Wagon rides on the fairgrounds, and so much more!
Find something for all your Valentines at our Codiga Museum and Country Corner Gift Shop.