New character, Sunny, heading to this year’s OC Fair

Today we held auditions for our new Foodie, and this was one of our favorites – we hired them on the spot! We thought it’d be the perfect way to introduce our Lemon’s name. *drumroll* Meet SUNNY!!  This year, Sunny will join his Foodie friends Olivia (the Orange), Arturo the Churro, Cornelius and Strawberry […]

Imaginology is this weekend!

Imaginology returns in person this Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10! We’ve got a packed schedule of take-home crafts, science experiments, live performances by local entertainers, youth competitions and more. The free two-day event gives students the chance to explore careers in the S.T.E.A.M. fields –that’s science, technology, engineering, arts and math – as well as […]

Be a part of the 2022 OC Fair

Community Entertainment Share your talent! Whether you sing, dance or play – solo or as part of a group – the OC Fair Community Entertainment program provides the stages where you can shine. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 4, at 5 p.m. Apply Now Vendor Information Do you sell the best food or […]

Dates announced for 2021 OC Fair!

Today the OC Fair announced dates for the much-anticipated annual event – July 16- Aug. 15. The theme is “Time for Fun,” celebrating the joy of the return of Southern California’s favorite summer festival. “We are grateful to plan for an exciting, and safe, OC Fair this year,” said OC Fair Board Chair Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia. […]

OC Fair Board cancels 2020 Fair due to pandemic

The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors voted unanimously today to cancel the 2020 OC Fair, one of the most anticipated and enduring summer celebrations in Southern California for 130 years. The Board considered ongoing guidance and updated information from State and County health care and government officials about the status of the […]

OC Fair & Event Center closes property until further notice

(Updated June 11, 202o)  Out of an abundance of caution and to help stem the spread of coronavirus, OC Fair & Event Center announces a full public closure of the facilities, including Heroes Hall Veterans Museum, Centennial Farm, Equestrian Center and the administration building lobby until further notice. OC Fair & Event center will continue […]