- OC Fair & Event Center
- ocfinfo@ocfair.com
- (714) 708-1500
- 88 Fair Drive - Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Activities & Demos
Besides exhibits, shopping, entertainment, rides and food, the OC Fair also offers lots of fun activities for you to try and demonstrations from which to learn. The activities listed below are available all day every day of the fair (except where noted). Some cost per service, but all are worth every penny!
Demonstrations at OC Promenade Stage
Free demonstrations take place in the OC Promenade daily. Here is the schedule:
July 19
- Chef Vina Dibernardo – Summer Salads, 3 p.m.
July 21
- Chef Annie Morgan – Backstage Affair, 1 p.m.
July 24
- Master Food Preservers of Orange County, 1 p.m.
- Richard Espinachio – Pet/Fungus and Plant-Based Cooking, 3 p.m.
July 25
- Chef Ernie Alvarado with Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology, 5 p.m.
July 26
- Lindsey Koch with Pacific Marine Mammal Center – Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release, 1 p.m.
- Knife Skills with Chef Noah from Forge To Table, 3 p.m.
- Keiko Beatie – Hemp Cuisine Using Fresh Fruits and Veggies, 5 p.m.
July 27
- Chef Vina Dibernardo – Fruit Salads, 1 p.m.
- Jeanne Fratello – Fruit-Filled Summer Cocktails, 5 p.m.
July 28
- Chef Annie Morgan -Backstage Affair, 1 p.m.
- Keiko Beatie – Hemp Cuisine Using Fresh Fruits and Veggies, 5 p.m.
July 31
- Master Food Preservers of Orange County, 1 p.m.
- Vicki Johns with Quilt Guild, 3 p.m.
Aug. 1
- Joanne Byrd – Creating and maintaining a Sourdough starter, 1 p.m.
- Richard Espinachio – Pet/Fungus and Plant-Based Cooking,3 p.m.
Aug. 2
- Chef Vina Dibernardo – Mediterranean Potato Salad, 3 p.m.
- Knife Skills with Chef Noah from Forge To Table, 5 p.m.
Aug. 3
- El Pachuco Zoot Suits Fashion Show, 5 p.m.
Aug. 4
- Chef Annie Morgan -Backstage Affair, 1 p.m.
- Keiko Beatie – Cooking with Hemp for Health, 3 p.m.
- El Pachuco Zoot Suits Fashion Show, 5 p.m.
Aug. 7
- Master Food Preservers of Orange County, 1 p.m.
Aug. 8
- Richard Martinez with Tampico Spice – Reverse Engineering Spice Blends, 1 p.m.
- Richard Espinachio – Pet/Fungus and Plant-Based Cooking, 3 p.m.
- Natalie Vishny – Top Secret’s from OC Fair Blue Ribbon Winners, 5 p.m.
Aug. 9
- Natalie Vishny – Top Secret’s from OC Fair Blue Ribbon Winners, 3 p.m.
- Knife Skills with Chef Noah from Forge To Table, 5 p.m.
Aug. 10
- Chef Kim Prince with Hotville Chicken – The Burnin’ Tales Series: Nashville Hot Chicken Past, Present, & Future, 1 , 3 & 5 p.m.
Aug. 11
- Chef Annie Morgan – Backstage Affair, 1 p.m.
- Keiko Beatie – Cooking with Hemp for Health, 3 p.m.
- El Pachuco Zoot Suits Fashion Show, 5 p.m.
Aug. 14
- Master Food Preservers of Orange County, 1 p.m.
- Chef Vina Dibernardo, 3 p.m.
Aug. 15
- Chef Ernie Alvarado with Urbana Mexican Gastronomy & Mixology, 5 p.m.
Aug. 16
- Nancy Caruso – How We Saved the Kelp Forests of Orange County, 1 p.m.
- Chef Vina Dibernardo – Ice Cream Trifle Cake, 3 p.m.
- Chef Annie Morgan – Backstage Affair, 5 p.m.
Aug. 17
- TBD
Aug. 18
- Chef Annie Morgan – Backstage Affair, 1 p.m.
Food Contests at OC Promenade
Take part in nightly food contests on the OC Promenade Stage. Contests begin at 7 p.m. and range from who can eat watermelons, tater tots or even fried oreos the fastest. Three rounds are offered nightly – one for 5-10 years, another for youth ages 11-17 and an adult round for 18+. Check in with the Culinary Info Booth staff to see what’s on schedule the day of your visit!
The OC Fair showcases the talents and uniqueness of California in a variety of exhibits and displays. Here are just a few that will be offered this year. Exhibition buildings close at 10 p.m.
For Kids
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- Happy Day Pony Ride – $
- Tucker’s Pony Rides – $
- Postcards for Veterans at Heroes Hall Museum – free
- The Great American Petting Farm – free (or pay to feed animals)
- OC Sand & Sea
- Aquatic Touch Tank
- Virtual Reality Deep Dive
- The Magic of Frank Thurston
- Contests for kids
- Chef demos and displays
- All-Alaskan Racing Pigs
- Handcrafts
Let's Celebrate Together!
The 2024 OC Fair is July 19-Aug. 18. Advance tickets are required.
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