News across Santa Cruz County

37th Patagonia Fall Festival returns to Town Park on Oct. 10-11
Some 130 vendors are expected for the 37th Patagonia Fall Festival on Oct. 10-11.

Satisfy your fright fix at the Haunted Orchard (if you dare)
The Haunted Orchard returns for its third year of Halloween frights on Lower Elgin Road.

On your mark, get set, bake: Pie Auction returns on Oct. 17
A celebration of pies and pie lovers in all their varieties is the theme of this year’s Annual Pie Auction hosted by the Patagonia Community Garden on Oct. 17.

Spirit World 100 maintains low-key vibe entering its 8th year
The Spirit World 100 returns to town for its eighth year Nov. 5-8, bringing together hundreds of cyclists, families and out-of-town visitors to Patagonia for the weekend.

The Patagonia Regional Times Weekly News Bulletin for Sept. 23-29, 2026
Find out about Patagonia Community Confab; sunflower season; County Fair auction; CTE Student of the Month; School Superintendent debate; and more.