2026 OC Fair, through Aug. 16
The adventure continues at the 2026 OC Fair! There’s still plenty of time to discover crowd-pleasing live entertainment, impressive exhibits, tasty treats, heart-pounding carnival rides, aisles of shopping and so many other ways to make memories this summer.
When: Through Aug. 16
Schedule:
Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m.–midnight
Where: OC Fair & Event Center
How much:
Admission
- Weekday adult: $13; weekend adult: $18
- Kids (6–12): $9
- Seniors (65+): $10
Every Day Passport – come any day or every day
- $60; available online
- Exclusive deals including two-for-one concerts and more
Smart Start
- $11; enter the Fairgrounds between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Parking: $15 for cars and motorcycles, $30 for oversized vehicles, buses and limos.
More info: Visit Your Adventure Awaits
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in August
Walk Intuit: Horses & Hearts Connection, Aug. 1
Join our herd for a morning of connection with horses, community and nature. This special event is open to all ages and is a beautiful way to experience the healing bond between humans and animals.
When: Saturday, Aug. 1
Session 1: 9:30–11 a.m.
Session 2: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Ranch Community Center
How much: General admission is $30. Parking is free.
More info: Visit Walk Intuit
OC Fair Fun Run 5K, Aug. 9
Run, walk or skip through the OC Fair! Every runner gets an awesome medal, a technical runners’ T-shirt and free race photos.
When: Sunday, Aug. 9
Schedule:
Bib pick-up at 6 a.m.
5K race starts 8 a.m.
1.1 mile race starts 8:10 a.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – All Fairgrounds
How much: Registration varies. Parking is free.
More info: Visit ocfair5k.com
Walk Intuit: Our Space, Your Community Open House, Aug. 14
Curious about what we do? Come visit our space and get a firsthand look at our programs and community!
During the open house, you can:
- Tour our new facility and see our spaces in action
- Meet our team and ask questions about our programs and services
- Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved
Whether you’re new to our organization or have been following us from afar, this is a great opportunity to connect, explore and discover what we’re all about.
When: Friday, Aug.14, 5–7 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Ranch Community Center
How much: Registration is free. Reservations are required. Parking is free.
More info: Visit Walk Intuit
Costa Mesa Speedway: Knobby Night Invitational #2, Aug. 22
Knobby Night Invitational / Speedway / Juniors
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, Aug. 22
Schedule:
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Baja Bar & Grill happy hour, 6–7 p.m.
First race at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Action Sports Arena
How much: $30 general admission, children 10 and under are free. Parking is $15 for cars and motorcycles.
More info: Visit Costa Mesa Speedway Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, Aug. 22 When: Saturday, Aug. 22
Schedule:
Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Show starts at 8 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Pacific Amphitheatre
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Pacific Amphitheatre
Los Tucanes de Tijuana with special guest Codigo FN, Aug. 23
When: Sunday, Aug. 23
Schedule:
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Pacific Amphitheatre
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Pacific Amphitheatre
Fight Club OC, Aug. 27
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, Aug. 27
Schedule:
Baja Bar & Grill happy hour, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
First fight at 7 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Hangar
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Fight Club OC
An Evening with Diana Ross, Aug. 28
When: Friday, Aug. 28
Schedule:
Doors open at 7:15 p.m.
Show starts at 8:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Pacific Amphitheatre
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Pacific Amphitheatre
Gem Faire, Aug. 28–30
The largest jewelry and bead show in SoCal. Fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, minerals, fossils and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing while you shop.
When: Friday–Sunday, Aug. 28–30
Schedule:
Friday, Aug. 28, noon–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
No entry or re-entry after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug, 30.
Wholesale preview on Friday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa Building, Main Mall, Santa Ana Pavilion
How much: General admission is $7. Free for children under 12 and seniors 70 and older. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Gem Faire
Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association, Aug. 28–30
All-breed dog show and obedience trial.
When: Friday–Sunday, Aug. 28–30, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, OC Promenade
How much: Free general admission. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with special guest Theo Lawrence, Aug. 29
When: Saturday, Aug. 29
Schedule:
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Pacific Amphitheatre
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Pacific Amphitheatre
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 daily hours so the public can visit our year-round working farm.
Closed to the general public through Aug. 25 for the annual OC Fair season.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Centennial Farm
How much: Free to Fairgoers with 2026 OC Fair admission, through Aug. 16. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Centennial Farm
Farmers Market
Shop local at this OC Farm Bureau-certified farmers market featuring produce, fish, hummus, honey, hot sauce and a variety of offerings. Some vendors also sell hot food for lunch, such as dumplings, burritos and more.
When: July 23–Aug. 13, 8 a.m.–noon. Starting Aug. 19, 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 rotates themes 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 Sept. 20.
Closed to the general public through Aug. 25 for the annual OC Fair.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center
How much: Free to Fairgoers with 2026 OC Fair admission through Aug. 16. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Heroes Hall
The Ranch Community Center
The Ranch Community Center celebrates horses, ranching and nature. Free and low-cost public programs include The Ranch Discovery Days, The Ranch After-School Program, horse shows and equine-assisted therapy. Visitors can connect with the equestrian community year-round during daily hours.
When: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Closed Sundays and all holidays.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center –The Ranch Community Center
How much: Free admission and parking.
More info: Visit The Ranch
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
Coming up in September
Steve Aoki and Tyga with special guest Twinsick, Sept. 3
When: Thursday, Sept. 3
Schedule:
Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
Show starts at 7 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Pacific Amphitheatre
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Pacific Amphitheatre
Walk Intuit: Horses & Hearts Connection, Sept. 5
Join our herd for a morning of connection with horses, community and nature. This special event is open to all ages and is a beautiful way to experience the healing bond between humans and animals.
When: Saturday, Sept. 5
Session 1: 9:30–11 a.m.
Session 2: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Ranch Community Center
How much: General admission is $35. Parking is free.
More info: Visit Walk Intuit
Boy George & Culture Club with special guest Betty Who, Sept. 6
When: Sunday, Sept. 6
Schedule:
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Pacific Amphitheatre
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Pacific Amphitheatre
Walk Intuit: Our Space, Your Community: Open House, Sept. 11
Curious about what we do? Come visit our new space and get a firsthand look at our programs and community!
During the open house, you can:
- Tour our new facility and see our spaces in action
- Meet our team and ask questions about our programs and services
- Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved
Whether you’re new to our organization or have been following us from afar, this is a great opportunity to connect, explore and discover what we’re all about.
When: Friday, Sept. 11, 5–7 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – The Ranch Community Center
How much: Registration is free. Reservations are required. Parking is free.
More info: Visit Walk Intuit
Heroes Hall Speaker Series: Perspectives from the CIA: A Complete Arc of the Vietnam Conflict, Sept. 12
Take a compelling look at America’s involvement in Vietnam through the eyes of two CIA operatives who witnessed the conflict from start to finish. Frank Scotton arrived in Vietnam in 1962, developing grassroots defense programs and working alongside the CIA on high-stakes intelligence missions throughout the war. Frank Snepp joined the CIA in 1968 and rose to become a top analyst of enemy intentions, accurately predicting the fall of Saigon in 1975. He helped evacuate South Vietnam’s president before becoming one of the last Americans airlifted from the embassy roof as the city fell.
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2–3:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center
How much: Free admission and parking
More info: Call 714-708-1613 or RSVP.
Speedway – Harley Nite Finals, Sept. 12
Harley Night Finals / 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, Sept. 12
Schedule:
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Baja Bar & Grill happy hour, 6–7 p.m.
First race at 7:30 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Action Sports Arena
How much: $30 general admission, children 10 and under are free. Parking is $15 for cars and motorcycles.
More info: Visit Costa Mesa Speedway
Maker Faire Orange County, Sept. 12–13
Join a community of innovators, creators, tech enthusiasts, artists, tinkerers, educators and curious minds for a weekend of inspiration and hands-on fun.
When: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12–13
Schedule:
Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa Building, Park Plaza, Santa Ana Pavilion How much: $20 single-day admission, $35 weekend admission. Children 4 and under are free. Parking is $15. More info: Visit Maker Faire
OC Card Show, Sept. 12–13
Buy, sell or trade your sports cards and TCG cards at our biggest show yet!
When: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12-13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – OC Promenade, Los Alamitos Building
How much: Saturday early access is $15, $10 general admission after 11 a.m. All-day Sunday admission is $5. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit OC Card Show
Sand Sports Super Show, Sept. 18–20
Hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees come together for the biggest and most exciting dune and dirt sports EXPO in the world.
Join us for three days of fun and get up close to the latest Sand Rails, ATVs, UTVs/Side x Sides, accessories, apparel and a whole lot more!
When: Friday–Sunday, Sept. 18– 20
Schedule:
Friday, Sept. 18, 4–10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – All Fairgrounds
How much: General admission is $19, $9 for children 6-12. $36 general admission weekend pass, $12 weekend pass for kids 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Sand Sports Super Show
OC Fair Board of Directors Meeting, Sept. 24
When: Thursday, Sept. 24, 9:30 a.m.
Where: OC Fair and Event Center Administration Building or virtually on Zoom
More info: Visit ocfair.com/public-information/public-meetings/
Redo Market, Sept. 25–26
A community gathering uniting vintage fans and local artisans of California. Stroll and explore a curated collection of vintage finds and an authentic assortment of makers, including home, clothing, surfboards and jewelry.
When: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 25–26
Schedule:
Friday Sept. 25, 4–10 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 26, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Anaheim Building, Los Alamitos Building, Main Mall, The Hangar
How much: Admission varies. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit Redo Market
California Bridal & Wedding Expo, Sept. 27
The Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination and much more!
When: Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Costa Mesa Building
How much: Free passes available online or $10 general admission at the door. Parking is $15.
More info: Visit CA Bridal & Wedding Expo
Interested in exhibiting: Visit CA Bridal & Wedding Exhibitors