Things To Do & See - OC Fair & Event Center - Costa Mesa, CA

Things To Do & See

The 2024 OC Fair is July 19-Aug. 18, open Wednesdays-Sundays. Advance tickets are required, so make sure to buy your admission tickets online today so you don’t miss out on your favorite summer Fair!

There are two carnival areas: Main Carnival and Kidland. You can purchase ride and game tickets online by downloading the FunPass app, which can be loaded up ahead of time. 

Midweek Special Unlimited Rides – $49 Wristbands can be purchased onsite only during your visit to the Fair on a Wednesday or Thursday before 5 p.m. and can be used until 8 p.m.

Contactless payment, credit cards and cash are accepted at the Fair. 

Take a look at all there is to do and see over the 23-day run of the Fair. You’ll want to listen to music, do some serious shopping, marvel at the exhibits, check out the competitions to see who wins the blue ribbon – and you cannot skip the food! 


Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre

Entertainment

Headlining acts, tribute bands, community entertainment and thrilling shows!

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OC Fair Carnival

Carnival

This is what you came for, right? Grab your tickets so you can ride, spin, toss and win on the midway.

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OC Fair Food

Food

You’ve been waiting all year for this. Forget the diet and indulge on your faves – and don’t skip the bacon.

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Exhibits

Exhibits

There’s something to do every day of the 2024 OC Fair! 

 

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Animals & Agriculture

We have four different areas featuring livestock and more.

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Community Entertainment

From local up-and-comers to fun community dance groups – and everything in between! 

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Shopping

The OC Fair offers a variety of vendors selling unique products.

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Activities & Demos

From face painting to pony rides – plus great Culinary Demos – there’s tons to do at the OC Fair! 

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Special Events

We’ve got a few one-time standouts happening during the Fair! Don’t miss these. 

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