OC Fair competition deadlines are near – how to bring home a blue ribbon this year
COSTA MESA – Calling all artists, growers and creators! OC Fair’s competition entry deadlines are quickly approaching. For the 2023 OC Fair, everyone is invited to showcase their talents by participating in more than 20 competitions in the visual arts, culinary, home arts and hobbies, wine, horticulture and livestock categories. Competitions this year include: Visual […]
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 […]
OC Fair & Event Center wins 14 industry awards
OC Fair & Event Center earned 14 Achievement Awards from the Western Fairs Association, including eight first-place honors. The annual program recognizes innovation and excellence among fairs and festivals in the Western U.S. OC Fair & Event Center also received four second-place awards, one third-place and an honorable mention. Five of […]
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 […]
Dates announced for 2023 OC Fair; ‘Happy Together’ is chosen as the theme
COSTA MESA (Dec. 15, 2022) – Today the OC Fair announced that “Happy Together” will be the theme of the 2023 event that will run July14-Aug. 13, highlighting community inclusion. Advance ticket purchase will again be required with limited capacity for summer’s best party, which will be open Wednesday through Sunday. Admission tickets will go […]
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Community input is important to us. If you have a few minutes to spare, please take this survey about a potential OC Fair season pass. Thank you in advance for your feedback to help OC Fair & Event Center improve! Take the survey now!
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 […]
The 2022 OC Fair by the numbers
COSTA MESA – The 2022 OC Fair is a wrap and there were a whole lot of summer memories for fairgoers who wanted to “Feel the Sunshine,” the theme of this year’s Fair which ran from July 15 through Aug. 14. Advance tickets were required again this year so daily capacity could be limited to […]
Employees seeking terrific summer jobs are needed to put on the annual OC Fair
OC Fair & Event Center needs seasonal workers who are looking for great summer jobs and a fun way to earn money. The theme of this year’s Fair is “Feel the Sunshine.” About 1,500 seasonal employees are needed and jobs are posted at ocfair.com/jobs for people 16 and older. Hiring has begun for several positions, with […]