OC Fair Announces iBUYPOWER GameFest Featuring Live Tournament and VR Demos
The OC Fair has announced its first venture into the esports world, iBUYPOWER GameFest and Tournament, featuring virtual reality demos, a live gaming tournament and much more.
Stop by and channel your inner gamer, experience the stunning world of virtual reality, or enjoy our variety of carnival-style activities for chances to win sponsored prizes.
GameFest will take place on the last weekend of the 2017 OC Fair, August 12 and 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in The Hangar and Club OC in the Plaza Pacifica. Entrance is included with your OC Fair admission, which is $14 for adults and $7 for youth (6-12) and seniors (60+).
In the evenings, level up for more PC gaming fun as iBUYPOWER and the OC Fair also host the inaugural GameFest Tournament Series from 8:30 to 10 p.m. in The Hangar. Admission to the tournament includes access to the all-day expo and demos, early access to the Hangar beginning at 7:30 p.m. for the live tournament, a GameFest swag bag and up-close viewing of the tournament on the big screen. Admission for the tournament is $17.50 for standing general admission and $25 for reserved seating; tickets include admission to the OC Fair.
- iBUYPOWER GameFest at the OC Fair
August 12 and 13, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tickets included in Fair admission – $14 for adults, $7 for youth (6-12) and seniors (60+)
- iBUYPOWER GameFest at the OC Fair and Tournament Series
August 12 and 13, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tickets are $17.50 general admission, $25 reserved seating (tickets include admission to the OC Fair)
Tickets for the tournament go on sale Wednesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are also available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone (800) 745-3000.
The remaining performances and action sports at the 2017 OC Fair will be announced in the coming weeks. Sign up for pre-sale emails at ocfair.com.
The 2017 OC Fair is July 14-Aug. 13 and will offer 23 days and nights of food, rides, shopping, exhibits, animals and headline performances in the Pacific Amphitheatre, nightly music in The Hangar and adrenaline-inducing events in the Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday. Tickets are available for purchase at ocfair.com or from the on-site Box Office (limited hours). Free parking and shuttle service are available on Saturdays and Sundays from the Experian parking structure located off the Bristol St. exit of the 405 freeway.
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