OC Fair’s entertainment lineup is ready, with 71 shows across three venues this summer
COSTA MESA (June 7, 2023) – The OC Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for the summer, featuring 71 performances across three venues, Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. Entertainment tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Pacific Amphitheatre is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and will kick off its summer season […]
What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in June
Discovery Day at the Farm, June 1 Visit Centennial Farm for self-guided tours, radish seed planting, chick education, oxen demonstration, crop education and more! When: Thursday, June 1, 9 a.m. – noon. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm How much: Free Admission and parking. More info: Visit Centennial Farm Discovery Days […]
Veterans Storytelling Project is returning to Heroes Hall May 13 with four speakers
COSTA MESA – VOICES Veterans Storytelling Project returns to Heroes Hall on Saturday, May 13, at 5 p.m. for a new installment of powerfully captivating stories from those who served our country. The public event is the culmination of a six-week veterans’ initiative, which provides servicemembers with a creative outlet and empowers them to share […]
Employees seeking great summer jobs are needed to put on the annual OC Fair
COSTA MESA – OC Fair & Event Center needs seasonal workers who are looking for terrific summer jobs and a fun way to earn some income. The theme of this year’s Fair is “Happy Together!” About 1,000 seasonal employees are needed for the 2023 OC Fair. Job postings are available at ocfair.com/jobs for people 16 […]
What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in May
Discovery Day at the Farm, May 3 Visit Centennial Farm for self-guided tours, radish seed planting, chick education, oxen demonstration, crop education and more! When: Wednesday, May 3, 9 a.m. – noon. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm How much: Free Admission and parking More info: Visit Centennial Farm Discovery Days The […]
OC Fair Board approves first phase of master site plan
COSTA MESA – The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has approved the first phase of a master site plan that will improve the fairgrounds and position it for the future. Phase 1 includes the expansion of the OC Fair & Event Center administration building at an estimated cost of $25 million. This […]
What’s going on at the OC Fairgrounds in January
The New Year is off to a fun and festive start at OC Fair & Event Center – come join us! Centennial Farm Garden Class: Pruning Fruit Trees -The Basics, Jan. 14 Learn the best time to prune stone-fruit trees, citrus trees and avocado trees in Southern California. Isabel Barkman will cover the basics of […]
OC Fair wins awards from festival and exposition industry organization
The results are in for the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) 2022 Achievement Awards and OC Fair & Event Center is the recipient of several. IAFE represents fairs and expositions worldwide, so to even place is an honor. The 2022 OC Fair was recognized in several categories with two first-place awards, five second-place […]
OC Fair & Event Center wins international industry awards
OC Fair & Event Center was awarded four top honors from the International Festival & Events Association at its annual Pinnacle Awards competition in September. A gold award recognized the organization’s e-newsletter as the best in show. Silver awards honored OCFEC’s TV promotion and outdoor billboard and a bronze award was given for best promotional […]
Upcoming April events at OC Fair & Event Center
♦ Discovery Day at the Farm, April 14 & April 27 Discovery Days at Centennial Farm are open to the public and perfect for group visits. Docents are on hand to answer questions during your self-guided tours and there will be extra activities to help students learn about agriculture. Hours: Thursday, April 14, and Tuesday, […]