Blue-ribbon OC Fair art on exhibit at Fullerton Arboretum
The OC Fair Visual Arts Competition receives about 6,000 entries each year submitted by artists from Orange County and throughout Southern California. Types of art include woodworking, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography and graphic arts. The OC Fair is often the first exhibition experience for an artist. The thrill of being selected for exhibition and then […]
Meet Jan Tubbiola, a 50-year OC Fair employee!
“Where are the restrooms?” That’s the most commonly asked question at the OC Fair – at least according to Janice Tubbiola. And she should know. She’s been working at the Fair since 1967, when she began as an assistant supervisor in the 4-H building – and before that she was a volunteer clerk. For the […]
OC Fair & Event Center CEO co-hosts arts awards
Kathy Kramer, CEO of OC Fair & Event Center, was proud to take the stage at Samueli Theater on Oct. 17 to help honor the best, brightest and most generous members of the Orange County arts community. Kramer joined Rick Stein, CEO of Arts Orange County, to recognize recipients of the 18th Annual OC Arts Awards, […]
Animals safely evacuated to Fairgrounds during Canyon Fire 2
OC Fair & Event Center is a designated large animal rescue facility and we had a plan in case of emergency, but we could not have assisted the animals evacuated from the Canyon Fire 2 area without the help of amazing volunteers, nonprofits and local businesses. We housed 127 horses, six pigs, six goats, six […]
You’re invited to a Community Forum on Oct. 18-19
Community Forum Be a part of OC Fair & Event Center’s Strategic 5-Year Business Planning Process In conjunction with the 10-year Master Site Plan, OC Fair & Event Center will be launching a Strategic 5-Year Business Plan to develop our organizational goals. We will be seeking input at two open community discussions on how OC […]
Agricultural Workers Memorial unveiling is Aug. 25
On Aug. 25, OC Fair & Event Center will officially unveil Table of Dignity, the newly renovated agricultural workers memorial. The public art piece commemorates the contributions of agricultural workers to the growth and prosperity of Orange County. The memorial was designed as a restful place for guests to gather and celebrate the beauty and […]
OC Fair Kids Club joins slate of community give-back programs
A new program will help as many as 1,000 children visit the 2017 OC Fair – children who otherwise might not have the means to attend. Students from Title 1 and other programs will receive a free bus trip to the Fair, carnival ride coupons and a gift card as participants in the OC Fair […]
La Habra culinary team wins Cooking Up Change contest
Congratulations to the La Habra culinary team for winning the Cooking Up Change challenge! The contest, sponsored by Kid Healthy, was held on June 12 and featured a total of seven teams. Centennial Farm hosted a workshop for Orange County’s Cooking Up Change students early in the season. Kid Healthy is one of the programs […]
Bookworms can earn free carnival rides at the 2017 OC Fair
There’s a lot of fun to be had at the 2017 OC Fair. We’ll have tons of games, entertainment and delicious treats. But don’t worry, parents – there will be amazing learning opportunities too. One such opportunity is the Read & Ride program. Perfect for bookworms – or kids who need a little extra motivation […]
Imaginology judge is a community arts leader
Trinh Mai is not just a judge for Imaginology, she’s also an arts advocate, educator and community leader.
Through Cal State Fullerton’s Grand Central Art Center (GCAC) program, which helps bring art to low-income communities, Mai works with Heninger Village Senior Apartments in Santa Ana to help facilitate workshops that focus on sharing residents’ stories through visual arts.