Barbara Bagneris elected as OC Fair Board Chair
COSTA MESA (Oct. 23, 2025) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Barbara Bagneris as Chair and Robert Ruiz as Vice Chair to serve as Board leadership in 2026. Bagneris leaves her role as Vice Chair to take the Board’s lead position and has also previously served as […]
Boo Ha Ha is better than ever with craft beer tastings, hearse demolition derby and music
Get ready to scream and party at Boo Ha Ha: A Haunted Oktoberfest. The Halloween fave takes over OC Fair & Event Center on Oct. 25 and tickets are on sale now. Dust off your costume, grab your crew and prepare for a night of chills, thrills and brew! New this year, the Dead Man […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 2 – 31 The best pumpkin patch for family fun is opening Oct. 2! We have inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Pick out your perfect pumpkin or shop at our farmers market for farm-fresh fall decor like squash and gourds. No pets allowed. When: Oct. 2 […]
OC Fair & Event Center joins statewide resiliency network for emergency response
OC Fair & Event Center has joined the California Emergency Response and Resiliency Venues and Fairgrounds (CERRVF), a statewide coalition working to strengthen emergency preparedness and resiliency at fairgrounds and event venues across California. “Our role goes far beyond hosting events,” said OC Fair & Event Center CEO James Canfield. “Joining CERRVF is part of […]
Chief Operating Officer Recruitment
OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Operating Officer. Serving as a member of OCFEC’s executive management team, the Chief Operating Officer provides strategic direction for the organization by working with executive management as well as the Board of Directors to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. […]
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OC Fair Board names James Canfield as new CEO
COSTA MESA (June 16, 2025) – The OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors announced today that James Canfield is OCFEC’s new Chief Executive Officer. Canfield brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in venue management, live events and large-scale projects. Most recently, he served as Senior Director and General Manager of […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in June
626 Night Market – OC, May 30 – June 1 626 Night Market is back at OC Fair & Event Center. The iconic Californian festival features 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. Join us for warm summer days and bright nights this […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in May
Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, May 2-4 The 21st Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival returns to the seaside streets of Orange County, California and will showcase three days of events, including the Kids Run the OC Empowered by Hoag, the U.S. Bank OC 5K at sunset on Saturday and Sunday’s half and full marathons. The […]
OC Fair tickets go on sale this week – fairgoers invited to ‘Find Your Happy’
Tickets for the annual OC Fair are going on sale Friday, April 4, at ocfair.com, with advance purchase required and no fees. The Every Day Passport will also be available, offering fairgoers access any day with no restrictions. The 2025 Fair will run July 18-Aug. 17, open Wednesday through Sunday with controlled capacity. This year’s theme is […]