OC Fair breaks ground on A-4M Skyhawk relocation project
It’s official! The groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the incoming arrival of the A-4M Skyhawk happened on Thursday, Aug. 8 and featured several OC Fair, state, county, city and veterans leaders. Former news and sports anchor Ed Arnold served as the program’s emcee. The aircraft will move from the Santa Ana Civic Center by the end […]
Here are some ways the 2019 OC Fair offers sustainability to help the environment
To highlight the 2019 OC Fair’s agricultural theme, “Acres of Fun,” and its connection to the environment, the OC Fair went all out to bring fun and useful sustainability to the best party of the summer. Some of those ways included: There are four agricultural-themed lounges spread throughout the fairgrounds where fairgoers can sit, relax […]
Gerardo Mouet steps down after 8 years of service on board
Effective Aug. 31, OC Fair & Event Center Director Gerardo Mouet will leave his seat at the board of directors’ table. After serving two full appointments totaling eight years on the board, Mouet says it is time to give another member of the community an opportunity to serve. “It has been an honor to serve […]
Apollo 11 – The Immersive Live Show tickets go on sale June 23
APOLLO 11 – The Immersive Live Show touches down in Costa Mesa for a limited engagement at OC Fair & Event Center on Thursday, October 10, with tickets on sale Sunday, June 23. Groups of 10 or more can purchase their tickets now by emailing groupsales@apollo11show.com or calling 1‐833-9MOON11. Costa Mesa is the second stop […]
OC Fair helps Anaheim Packing House celebrate 100 years
From The Anaheim Blog The iconic Anaheim Packing House in downtown’s Center City is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a jam-packed citrus themed event on Saturday, June 1. You’ll find live entertainment, tours and giveaways, as well as citrus-themed food and drinks, pop-ups, vendors and more. The fun kicks off at 11 a.m. […]
OC Fair brings the fun to Costa Mesa utility boxes
Thanks to the graphics team at OC Fair & Event Center, the utility boxes at the corners of Harbor Boulevard and Wilson Street as well as at Fair Drive and Civic Center now have a new look! The staff received kudos from the Costa Mesa Cultural Arts Committee for your sponsoring the city’s Utility Box […]
‘Apollo 11,’ an immersive 360-degree adventure, is coming to OC Fair & Event Center
APOLLO 11 – An Immersive 360° Adventure touches down for its world premiere in Los Angeles at the Rose Bowl Stadium on July 5 with the next cities confirmed including OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa and Space Center Houston in Houston, Texas. OC Fair & Event Center dates to be announced soon! […]
Branding assessment project
Help us evaluate our brands: OC Fair & Event Center Pacific Amphitheatre Heroes Hall Imaginology Centennial Farm We have begun to evaluate out family of brands to determine current value in the marketplace and whether or not changes are warranted. We have grown and it is time to reassess. In addition to our OC Fair […]
Arlington Drive project wins improvement award
News from the City of Costa Mesa: The city was selected to receive a 2018 Project of the Year award from the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the Arlington Drive Improvements Project. The project included roadway improvements, a new concrete multipurpose trail along the south side of Arlington Drive, […]
Gov. Brown announces OC Fair Board appointments
SACRAMENTO (Nov. 20, 2018) – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments: Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia, 39, of Anaheim, has been appointed to the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board of Directors. Rubalcava-Garcia has been chief operating officer at the Orange County Business Council since 2018, where she was vice president of investor […]