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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 (9:00 am)

What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in June

626 Night Market – OC, May 30 – June 1

626 Night Market is back at OC Fair & Event Center. The iconic Californian festival features 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, arts, games, music and entertainment attractions in an epic event that appeals to all ages. Join us for warm summer days and bright nights this season!

When: Friday – Sunday, May 30 – June 1, 4–11 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – OC Promenade and Lot I/G
How much: General admission is $6.93, children 3 and under are free. Parking is $12. Most vendors accept cash only. ATMs will be available
More info: Visit 626 Night Market

Repticon, May 31 – June 1

This show features everything that you’ve come to love most about Repticon’s two days of fun and excitement! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices you won’t find anywhere else and learn more about reptiles and exotic animals. Repticon Costa Mesa is one reptile and exotic animal expo that you can’t afford to miss!

When: Saturday & Sunday, May 31 – June 1
Schedule:
Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Huntington Beach Building
How much: General admission $15, children $7. Adult super tickets are $20, $12 after 1 p.m. on Saturday. Parking is $12.
More info: Visit Repticon Reptile Show

Discovery Day at the Farm, June 2

Discovery Days at Centennial Farm are open to the public and are perfect for parent groups, homeschool groups and more. Groups may participate in the following activities:

Self-guided tours
Radish seed planting
Chick education
Oxen demonstration
Crops education

When: Monday, June 2, 9 a.m.–noon
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm
How much: Free admission and parking.
More info: Visit Discovery Day

626 Night Market – OC, June 6-8

When: Friday – Sunday, June 6-8, 4–11 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – OC Promenade and Lot I/G
How much: General admission is $6.93, children 3 and under are free. Parking is $12. Most vendors accept cash only. ATMs will be available
More info: Visit 626 Night Market

Heroes Hall Speaker Series – Lessons From the Sky: A Helicopter Pilot’s Story of Service and Sacrifice in Vietnam, June 7

Join us for a special speaker series presentation by Bill Ring, Vietnam veteran and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart. Ring will share his stories and lessons learned as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, including during the siege of the Marine base at Khe Sanh during the Tet Offensive. Ring flew more than 520 combat missions in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart, a Distinguished Flying Cross and the Presidential Unit Citation. He earned his Distinguished Flying Cross for fearlessly maneuvering his CH-46 transport helicopter into a battle zone to rescue five Marines who were under intense enemy fire. After delivering the men to safety, he returned to the scene to extract the remaining troops.

When: Saturday, June 7, 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center
How much: Free admission and parking.
More info: RSVP here, or call 714-708-1613.

WNO28, June 13

Immerse yourself in the energy of a passionate crowd united by your love for jiu-jitsu as submissions are threatened, escapes are made and hands are raised.

When: Friday, June 13, 5–8 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar
How much: General admission varies and starts at $59.99, children 2 and under are free. Parking is $12.
More info: Visit WNO Flo Sports

Costa Mesa Speedway, June 14

Harley Night #2 / Speedway / Sidecars

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed night of speedway races! Watch as fearless racers rev up their fuel-burning motorcycles and push the limits at lightning speed. Expect unpredictable moments as riders take daring, high-lean turns at full throttle, right in front of your eyes—it’s a race night you won’t forget!

When: Saturday, June 14
Schedule:
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Baja Bar & Grill happy hour 6–7 p.m.
First race starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Action Sports Arena
How much: General admission is $30, children 10 and younger are free. Parking is $12.
More info: Visit Costa Mesa Speedway

Heroes Hall Speaker Series – Profiles in Courage: A Specialized Foreign Service Officer Shares Memories of Brave Californians who Served in Vietnam, June 14

Please join us for a special speaker series presentation by Frank Scotton, who worked behind the scenes in the jungles of Vietnam for the U.S. Information Service.

Scotton was assigned to Vietnam in 1962 as a specialized foreign service officer. He worked cooperatively with the CIA in 1964 and was on loan to the 5th Special Forces Group from 1964 to 1966. His job was to travel to places in Vietnam where others seldom went to verify, gather and disseminate information for the U.S. government. Along his journey, he met individuals from the highest ranks in government to the poorest hamlets in the country. In this presentation, he will share the stories of some brave Californians with whom he served. After the war, Scotton went on to serve in Malaysia, Burma, Thailand, Turkey, China and Fort Bragg. He has written a book about his experiences titled, “Uphill Battle: Reflections on Viet Nam Counterinsurgency.”

When: Saturday, June 14, 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center
How much: Free admission and parking.
More info: RSVP here, or call 714-708-1613.

Fight Club OC, June 19

The most fun you can have on a Thursday night in Orange County! Boxing and MMA fights are presented by Roy Englebrecht Promotions.

When: Thursday, June 19
Schedule:
Baja Bar & Grill happy hour, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Hangar doors open at 6 p.m.
First fight starts at 7 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar
How much: General admission varies. Parking is $12.
More info: Visit Fight Club OC

Costa Mesa Speedway, June 21

Speedway

When: Saturday, June 21
Schedule:
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Baja Bar & Grill happy hour 6–7 p.m.
First race starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Action Sports Arena
How much: General admission is $30, children 10 and younger are free. Parking is $12.
More info: Visit Costa Mesa Speedway

OC Fair Board of Directors Meeting, June 26

When: Thursday, June 26, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Costa Mesa City Hall Community Room or virtually on Zoom
More info: Visit Public Meetings

Heroes Hall Speaker Series – Myth, Lies and Spies: Misconceptions About How the Vietnam War Was Fought and Lost, June 28

Join us for a compelling speaker series with former CIA analyst Frank Snepp, a Columbia graduate and key intelligence figure during the Vietnam War. As the CIA’s senior analyst in Saigon, Snepp played a pivotal role in uncovering enemy plans and aiding top U.S. and South Vietnamese leaders in the final days before the fall of Saigon. One of the last Americans evacuated from the U.S. Embassy roof in 1975, Snepp later chronicled the harrowing events in his bestselling memoir “Decent Interval,” which exposed government failures and spotlighted the fate of abandoned allies. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand from someone at the heart of history.

When: Saturday, June 28, 2–3:30 p.m.

Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center

How much: Free admission and parking.

More info: RSVP here, or call 714-708-1613.

Ongoing at OC Fair & Event Center

Centennial Farm

Centennial Farm is home to fruit and vegetable gardens, livestock and the Millennium Barn. Two youth educational tour programs are offered – Discovery Days and Jr. Farmer Tours – as well as year-round daily hours so the public can visit the farm.

When: Monday – Friday, 1–4 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Excluding holidays and all-grounds events; see calendar for closures.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm
How much: Free admission and parking.
More info: Visit Centennial Farm

Centennial Farm Pig Cam

Want to keep tabs on our pigs all year long? Watch the Centennial Farm pigs LIVE on our official Pig Cam and see what these adorable rascals are up to!

More info: Visit Centennial Farm Pig Cam

Farmers Market and Goodwill donations

Shop local at this OC Farm Bureau-certified farmers market featuring produce, fresh flowers, fish, hummus, honey, hot sauce and more. Some vendors also sell hot food for lunch such as dumplings, burritos and more.

OC Farm Bureau is excited to partner with Goodwill of Orange County. Drop donations off at the designated donation truck before or after shopping local produce!

When: Thursdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Lot D
How much: Free admission and parking.
More info: Visit OC Farm Bureau

Heroes Hall

Heroes Hall is a free, permanent, year-round museum and education center with exhibitions, performances and educational programs that celebrate the legacy of Orange County veterans and others who have served our nation. The two-story exhibition space will rotate themes semi-annually with each focusing on an aspect of the personal stories and experiences of veterans.

The current exhibit, “Echoes of Conflict: Remembering Vietnam,” offers a powerful and immersive journey through one of modern history’s most complex and divisive conflicts. Through a rich collection of artifacts, personal stories, historical facts and poignant memorabilia, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the war’s profound impact on the soldiers who fought and the broader global context. On display through Dec. 21.

When: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Excluding holidays and all-grounds events; see calendar for closures.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center
How much: Free admission and parking.
More info: Visit Heroes Hall

Coming Up in July

2025 OC Fair, July 18 – Aug. 17

With acres of mouthwatering Fair food, heart-pounding carnival rides, adorable farm animals and spectacular competitions, there’s something for everyone! Grab your family, friends and sense of adventure and come Find Your Happy!

When: July 18 – Aug. 17
Schedule:
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m.–midnight
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – All Fairgrounds
How much: $13 general admission on Wednesday & Thursday, $15 general admission Friday – Sunday. $9 seniors 60+ and kids 6-12 every day, kids 5 and younger are free. Parking is $15 for cars and motorcycles, $30 for buses and limos.
More info: Visit Find Your Happy

City of Costa Mesa 4th of July Celebration, July 3

The City of Costa Mesa is hosting a free Independence Day Community Celebration on July 3 at the OC Fairgrounds.

Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs and blanket and create a memorable day as we celebrate our nation’s independence! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

*Glass containers and bottles are prohibited. No hard-sided coolers or outside alcohol permitted.

When: Thursday, July 3, 5 – 11 p.m.
Gates open at 4 p.m. Firework show starts at 9:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Lot A
How much: Admission and parking are free.
More Info: Visit City of C osta Mesa