What’s New Archive
We’ll take you behind the scenes, show you what’s going on and share the stories of our friends – those on two and four legs.
Want to see the new baby pigs? Care to check out the gut-wrenching new ride? Interested in who makes the best salsa in Orange County? This is the place for you!
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Friday, October 25, 2024
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November
Art of Service – A Heroes Hall Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 9 Join us for a vibrant Veterans Day celebration where military service meets the power of artistic expression! We’ll … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November”
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
OC Fair Board Chair Kovacevich to lead again in 2025
At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors again named Nick Kovacevich as Chair and Barbara Bagneris as Vice Chair to serve as Board leadership in … Continue reading “OC Fair Board Chair Kovacevich to lead again in 2025”
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Monday, October 7, 2024
OC Fair & Event Center receives Ally of the Year Award
Thank you to OC Pride for honoring OC Fair & Event Center with the Ally of the Year award during last weekend’s pride celebration at the Fairgrounds. We are proud … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center receives Ally of the Year Award”
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Friday, September 27, 2024
OC Fair announces 2025 theme and invites the community to ‘Find Your Happy’ July 18-Aug. 17
The OC Fair is excited to announce that “Find Your Happy” is the theme of the 2025 festival that will run July 18-Aug. 17, promising to be an opportunity to gather … Continue reading “OC Fair announces 2025 theme and invites the community to ‘Find Your Happy’ July 18-Aug. 17”
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
OC Fair & Event Center unveils plans for The Ranch Community Center
OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is excited to unveil the latest expansion of its community give-back programs at its reimagined equestrian center, now called The Ranch Community Center. The … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center unveils plans for The Ranch Community Center”
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, through – Oct. 31 Family-fun pumpkin patch! Enjoy inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a train. Pick out your perfect pumpkin or shop at … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October”
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Monday, September 16, 2024
OC Fair & Event Center sheltered 107 animals evacuated from Southern California fires
Over the past week, OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) sheltered 107 animal evacuees from wildfires across Southern California. Our facility welcomed 94 horses, four goats, four chickens, three ducks … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center sheltered 107 animals evacuated from Southern California fires”
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
OC Fair & Event Center takes in 93 horses evacuated from Southern California fires
OC Fair & Event Center is now sheltering 93 horses that have been evacuated from danger zones as fires rage across Southern California. The displaced horses are in stables at … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center takes in 93 horses evacuated from Southern California fires”
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
OC Fair & Event Center takes in animals evacuated from Southern California fires
COSTA MESA (Sept. 10, 2024) – As wildfires burn across Southern California, horses are being housed safely at OC Fair & Event Center as large animals are evacuated from danger … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center takes in animals evacuated from Southern California fires”
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Monday, August 26, 2024
Centennial Farm selected to receive CDFA ‘Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’ funds
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) selects “The Centennial Farm Story of California Specialty Crops” grant proposal to receive a 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) Farm … Continue reading “Centennial Farm selected to receive CDFA ‘Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’ funds”