OC Fair tickets on sale March 1 – advance purchase required for the best summer fest
Tickets for the annual OC Fair are going on sale March 1 at ocfair.com, with advance purchase required. The Every Day Passport will also be available offering fairgoers access any day with no restrictions. The 2024 Fair will run July 19-Aug. 18, open Wednesday through Sunday with controlled capacity. This year’s theme is “Always a Good […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in March
Centennial Farm Discovery Day, March 1 Discovery Days at Centennial Farm are open to the public and are perfect for mom groups, homeschool groups, families and more. Visitors may participate in the following activities: Self-guided tours Radish seed planting Chick education Oxen demonstration Crops education See livestock animals When: Friday, March 1, 9 a.m. – […]
Winners of the Diversity Art Competition
COSTA MESA (Feb. 24, 2024) – OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) has announced the winners of the Diversity Art Competition! The theme of the artwork will focus on celebrating the rich diversity of Orange County and the surrounding region. The winning artwork will be reproduced on a digital LED screen at The Hangar and […]
Free Imaginology STEAM event set for April 13-14 at OC Fair & Event Center
Kids of all ages can power their imaginations at Imaginology while learning about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) at the free event April 13-14 at OC Fair & Event Center. This exciting exploration of STEAM-related topics is open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free and most activities are included. Parking […]
2024 OC Fair will run July 19-Aug. 18, theme is ‘Always a Good Time’
COSTA MESA (Jan. 26, 2024) – OC Fair has announced that “Always a Good Time” will be the theme of the 2024 festival that will run July 19-Aug. 18, celebrating summer, community and making memories. Admission tickets will go on sale online in February. This will be the fourth year the Fair will use […]
OC Fair Board approves new vision for the Fairground’s equestrian center
Today the OC Fair Board voted to implement a new vision for the Fairground’s equestrian center that focuses on providing free and low-cost educational and recreational programming to serve a wider public audience. Some of the public programming elements discussed by the Board include: – Hands-on equine experiences for tour groups – Equine and agricultural […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in February
Repticon, Feb. 3-4 Experience the animal kingdom and explore rows of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and more! Everything to support your hobby will be available: feeders, cages and other supplies. Join your friends and make new ones at a celebration of the reptile hobby in a family-friendly expo. When: Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 3-4 Schedule: Saturday, […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in January
Winter Fest OC, Through Jan. 7 Southern California’s largest Winter Fest returns! This year, we’re introducing an outdoor ice skating trail and a real snow play area, including snowball-throwing zones, sledding and a snow carousel for the little ones. Also, we’ve got an all-new holiday market featuring talented local artisans. Returning attractions include sliding down […]
Centennial Farm awarded Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant
From Dairy Council of California, Dec. 11, 2023 Through our Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative, Dairy Council of California proudly partnered with Centennial Farm to enhance its educational programming with the support of an awarded $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant. Centennial Farm, located at the Orange County Fair and Event Center, focuses on youth agricultural […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in December
Seasonal Adventures Christmas Trees, Through Dec. 12 Seasonal Adventures’ Christmas trees are harvested one to three days prior to shipping. The tree lot staff will help you pick the best type of tree for your home, cut it fresh and load it into your vehicle. If you like your tree to have a fresh-fallen snow […]