- OC Fair & Event Center
- ocfinfo@ocfair.com
- (714) 708-1500
- 88 Fair Drive - Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Exhibits
The OC Fair is proud to present the featured exhibit
The Art of Music Experience
Located in the Huntington Beach Building
This experiential exhibit inspires people of all ages to discover and appreciate the stories and creators behind album cover art. Revised this year, fairgoers can explore iconic album covers and learn about the creators behind the art. The exhibit features more than 100 hand-painted recreations, neon and displays, a themed cocktail lounge, a pop-up record store and interactive experiences.
HISTORY AND LEGACY OF THE ART OF MUSIC COLLECTION
The Art of Music Experience exhibit showcases hand-painted large-scale reproductions of album covers, renderings of legendary musicians, neon signs and displays. Each piece was custom-made by skilled artisans to suit a specific location and creative vision, ensuring that every work is a unique and carefully crafted representation of the art of music. These hand-painted displays adorned rooftops, storefronts and clubs, and were commissioned by record companies to promote new releases and capture the attention of passersby. The Art of Music collection and the artisans of Art & Sign have left a lasting legacy by preserving these hand-painted large-scale reproductions that were used to market album releases in a pre-digital world. The Art of Music Experience exhibit celebrates this legacy and invites visitors to explore the creative process and impact of these historic works of art.
The OC Fair showcases California’s talents and uniqueness in various exhibits and displays.
Exhibition buildings close at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
More Exhibits at the OC Fair
Orange County Sand and Sea
Located in the OC Promenade
Discover iconic beachside landmarks, wander through culinary entries, explore a touch tank and take a deep dive into virtual reality.
Rides & Rhythm
The work of OC Fair photographers Michael Goulding and Miguel Vasconcellos documents the excitement of the Fair as captured through the lenses of these photo professionals over the past several years. This exhibit will be on display for the run of the Fair in the Visual Arts Gallery.
The Vietnam War through the Art & Photography of Ed Bowen
This exhibit features the painting, photography and memorabilia of combat artist Ed Bowen and explores the U.S. military’s use of combat artists during the Vietnam War.
The SAAAB Story Exhibit
The SAAAB Story tells the history of the Santa Ana Army Air Base that operated in Costa Mesa from 1942-1946.
Competition Entries on Display
Be amazed by all the local talent as the winners and entries for our annual competitions are on display. Most buildings close by 10 p.m.
- Handcrafts and Fiber Arts Competitions – Home Arts & Collections Gallery
- Table Settings Competition – Home Arts & Collections Gallery
- Collections Competitions – Home Arts & Collections Gallery
- Fine Arts Competitions – Visual Arts & Woodworking Gallery
- Photography Competition – Visual Arts & Woodworking Gallery
- Woodworking Competition – Visual Arts & Woodworking Gallery
- Youth (Ages 5-12) Explorium Competitions – OC Promenade
- Fruit & Vegetable Competitions – Centennial Farm
- Cut Flower Competitions – Centennial Farm