# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Santa Cruz

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Santa Cruz, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Santa Cruz.
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Explore all upcoming contest events in Santa Cruz, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Santa Cruz.

## Events in Santa Cruz

- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: Oktoberfest Santa Cruz is the longest running  independent-Neighborhood Oktoberfest event in Santa Cruz County!Our event is a celebration of German-Bavarian culture. Messiah Lutheran Church has been hosting the event since its  ince
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/oktoberfest-santa-cruz/80003418223938
  - **Venue**: Messiah Lutheran Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTg3NWYyNzE1Njk2LmpwZw.avif
  - **Categories**: oktoberfest, contests
- **Event Name**: Santa Cruz Toy-Anime-Comic Con
  - **Description**: 🎉💥Santa Cruz Toy-Anime-Comic Con💥🎉
Saturday, October 3, 2026
11am-4pm

Kiddos 10 and under are FREE!!! 👶👦🏿👧🏽
Parking is FREE!!! 🚗🚐🛵🏍🚖
Cameras are ok! 🎥 📸 

DRESS TO IMPRESS! The Cosplay (Costume) Contest is promptly at 2:30pm! Please sign up in advance th
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-toy-anime-comic-con/200030303976145
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Elks - Lodge 824
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jN2VlYjEyMjIxMDY3ODBiOGU3YWZjOTk5ZTgyZGY1ZDA5MzUzZWRhMDg5OTA1NTVhYjJhZjY0NDYyYjVmOTBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgxNi1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQzNjY3MQ.avif
  - **Categories**: anime, contests
- **Event Name**: Santa Cruz Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: The Official Santa Cruz Halloween Bar Crawl is here! Grab all your friends and explore the best bars in Santa Cruz for this pub crawl!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/Q2fNjUEMSF4Santa Cruz Hall
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-halloween-bar-crawl/100001987743305736
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85NTZlYjY2OWM2NWZhZDY5ZDU0MTY0MzBmZDc2MDVhOGQ2ZWY3MmZiNGVlMjcyOGI2NTllMmI0MzgyNzg0NTI1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE2MTkxYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc0MzcxODg.avif
  - **Price**: USD 11 to 31
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: AGATG Halloween Show @ The Vets Hall in Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: 10/30 Arsonists Get All The Girls, The Millionarie$, Hiroshima, Shortiez & Weight of Light @ The SC Vets HallAbout this EventCelebrating 19 Year of AGATG & 22 Years of PinUp Productions Arsonists Get A
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/agatg-halloween-show-the-vets-hall-in-santa-cruz/100001995107709867
  - **Venue**: Veterans Memorial Building
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85YjNhYTUwZGE5NDgwNTI1MjVmM2IyYzdiOTg4ZTVhMjk2YmJkM2NkYzgwZGJkMmJjM2RiY2U3MGJhYTc0YjYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzJkMmMyYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODUwMDMxMjM.avif
  - **Price**: USD 19 to 25
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests
- **Event Name**: 💀 China Cats Halloween Night at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall 🌻
  - **Description**: Slip into the China Cats Halloween Spooktacular at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall on Saturday, October 31, All-Hallows Eve! Dance to the music of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band, and more performed by the Bay Area's premier Grateful Dead tribute band, the
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/china-cats-halloween-night-at-the-santa-cruz-vets-hall/200030322400017
  - **Venue**: The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kZGNmYzE4YTM2MjU0ZjBlNGY5MjQ4YTA5MjI1MGE0MGE2MzBjYjRmM2RlMTM5ODYyMmU0NzIyNzY1ZmJlNmI4LXJpbWctdzcyMC1oMzc4LWRjMzgzODU4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NjQ0NzE5.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, halloween, art, contests, trick-or-treat
- **Event Name**: Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Fall Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for food, games, face painting, artisan craft fair, biergarten and pie contest!About this Event🍂 The Santa Cruz Elks Lodge is bringing back the fun for our second annual Fall Festival!
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/santa-cruz-elks-lodge-fall-festival/100001997154113716
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Elks Lodge #824
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iMThhODBlYWZiY2M2MzlhOTIyOTU4Zjc3MmM0NzE4NzM2ODI2NTc4MzgzN2VjNTk3NDY3MTUwNjk4ZGFiOWU2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4ZjhlOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYzMzUzNjc.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Contests, Festivals, Nonprofit, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Santa Cruz

- **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | October 9th-11th
  - **Description**: Sacred RelationshipsDates: October 9–11, 2026Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California (The Sacred Redwoods)Deepen your connection to self and others amidst the ancient wisdom of the Santa Cruz mountains. This thr
  - **Venue**: Santa cruz, Ca
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a95d4d49320b.jpg
- **Event Name**: Justin Martin
  - **Venue**: Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7cf7cba0-abe9-11f1-8156-4590bdedae04-rimg-w1200-h600-dc78c8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1788915473
- **Event Name**: Moe's Alley Presents: Black Uhuru w/ The Jethro Jeremiah Band
  - **Description**: InformationThe reggae legends, Black Uhuru, are coming back to Moes! Special guests The Jethro Jeremiah Band opens the show!Saturday, September 12, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$40 in advance / $45 day of the show21+* All sales are final*
  - **Venue**: Moe's Alley
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/232f4c263bf3972e9392c88e923b4e6389bbaf913f77ea3ec7d54634df69532f-rimg-w1024-h576-dc060c21-gmir.jpg?v=1774739596
- **Event Name**: Sleep at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
  - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/270b0830-ab6f-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc081858-gmir.jpg?v=1788862931
- **Event Name**: Al Di Meola in Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Al Di Meola Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Al Di Meola is set to light up Kuumbwa Jazz Center with
  - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/24ecf410-75c2-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080605-gmir.webp?v=1782961213
- **Event Name**: Boardwalk Fall Campout
  - **Description**: Boardwalk Fall Campout              
Head to the Boardwalk for an overnight event like no other! Perfect for family, friends, teams and school groups.   

Includes:              
• Camping under the stars on the Boardwalk
• Movie on the beach
• Exclusive
  - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/391bb2d079fedb8d3336a7ba0831ab165b5815ffdf053e85dbe94cf37fb067e6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc881828-gmir?v=1787135750
- **Event Name**: Bill Frisell in Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Bill Frisell Live in Santa Cruz on Thursday, September 24, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Bill Frisell like never before? With chart-topping hits like Pretty Stars, Rain, Rain and Waltz for Hal Willner
  - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4d512f50-5a6c-11f1-ac69-7b0c7888fcf2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.webp?v=1779955662
- **Event Name**: The Romero Institute and Heart Tribe Present - Voting Rights In America
  - **Description**: Voting Rights, Gerrymandering & the Fight for Fair RepresentationAbout this EventA Panel Discussion + Concert — The 418 Project, Santa Cruz — September 19th, 2026 Brought to you by the Romero Institute, the 41
  - **Venue**: Large Theater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/307720dae761c8459550ec3e765b94545f4ca51bf331cc27a6c728f3ec18165d-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787302909
- **Event Name**: The Growlers at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
  - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c5dc2cd0-ab8f-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc182818-gmir.png?v=1788876953

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Santa Cruz (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church), Santa Cruz Toy-Anime-Comic Con (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am at Santa Cruz Elks - Lodge 824), Santa Cruz Halloween Bar Crawl (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Santa Cruz), AGATG Halloween Show @ The Vets Hall in Santa Cruz (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Building), 💀 China Cats Halloween Night at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall 🌻 (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Fall Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge #824).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Cruz in September 2026?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest Santa Cruz (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church), Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Fall Festival (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge #824).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Santa Cruz include Messiah Lutheran Church, Santa Cruz Elks - Lodge 824, Santa Cruz.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Santa Cruz range from USD 11 to USD 31. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Santa Cruz include Oktoberfest Santa Cruz, Ohana Comic Con, PubCrawls.com.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Santa Cruz.

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