Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall veterans museum ready to reopen on Nov. 3
Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall veterans museum at OC Fair & Event Center are set to reopen to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Visitors must make a reservation in advance. Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall will both be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last reservation accepted at […]
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
At today’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, Director Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia honored the heritage of Hispanics in Orange County with a presentation highlighting many significant contributions in myriad fields, including agriculture and the military. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month alongside all who continue to nourish, lead and forge the way to the […]
New farmers market program provides more fresh produce to low-income people in OC
A new program to provide local families and individuals receiving CalFresh benefits with additional healthy produce is starting Sept. 3 at the Costa Mesa Certified Farmers Market at OC Fair & Event Center. The Market Match program provides nutrition incentives to help low-income residents stretch their CalFresh shopping dollars to afford more healthy, locally grown, […]
How to make a terrarium at home
Our friend Barbara, who is in charge of the landscaping on the fairgrounds, is here today to teach you how to put together a cute little terrarium at home! If you make a terrarium at home with your kids, take a pic and show them off – we’d love to see them! What you need: […]
Learn about angora goats and mohair
Our friends at Eureka Mohair Farm have been showing their goats at the annual OC Fair for a long time. In fact, some of their goats are at Centennial Farm! Allen has a few fun facts about angora goats for you.
Cow milking demonstration at the farm
In the big red barn at Centennial Farm during the annual OC Fair, our farm staff give cow milking demonstrations throughout the day. Here are some fun facts and a peek at how cow milking is done!
Take a virtual tour of Centennial Farm
We took our mascot Olivia the Orange on a tour of Centennial Farm! Did you know our farm is a real working farm? We grow crops and have lots of animals including pigs, goats, cows and chickens. Our friend Evy has lots of fun facts to share with you.
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 […]
Centennial Farm donates produce to OC Food Bank
Centennial Farm, which is currently closed to the public, sure does miss its after-school program, class tours and visitors. But in the meantime, we are doing what we can to help our community by donating produce to OC Food Bank. Our hard-working farm staff has harvested several pounds of carrots, different types of lettuce and […]
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 […]