OC Fair & Event Center Media Policy

Press credentials and single-day access provided by the Communications Department grant general admission to the OC Fair only. Pacific Amphitheatre shows, other ticketed events, or areas not open to the public require a separate credential. Parking is not included.

Access requests will be handled individually and are subject to criteria established by the artist, artist management and the venue. Approved reviewers for any Pacific Amphitheatre show will receive one (1) seat. Photo credentials for ticketed performances allow the photographer standing access for the first three songs only and require a staff escort. Photo passes do not include a seat to the show. 

Media access for coverage of shows in The Hangar will no longer be granted by the Communications Department.

All persons representing media organizations must submit an official request at least 48 hours in advance of a requested date or special event before access will be granted. Submission of an official request does not guarantee press/media access. 

Those requesting and receiving press access must adhere to and understand the following:

• It is at the discretion of the Communications Department to determine if press access will be issued and if an escort will be required.
• Admission is only valid for the individual who is approved for access by the Communications Department to cover the OC Fair – family, friends or guests will not receive access. Personal use is not allowed. Press access used for purposes other than coverage of events or performances at OC Fair & Event Center will be revoked.
• Media and press credentials NOT issued by the OC Fair are NOT valid for Fair admission, parking or access.
• Organizations requesting access for multiple staff members (such as a reviewer and a photographer) should submit one request and access will be issued to an individual or specific editor. 
• A link to coverage of the OC Fair (or other events) resulting from your credential is required. If a link is not provided, future access will not be granted.
• If you are provided press access, you agree to cover the OC Fair as member of the media – not a partner, advertiser or sponsor.
• Press access is only granted to legitimate, accredited broadcast, print and online media on assignment to cover OC Fair & Event Center or its events. Freelance reporters/photographers must provide the following documentation before access will be considered: a valid working press photo identification AND proof of assignment from a news organization, such as a letter on letterhead from a news director, editor or similar authority.
• Access is given to reporters, writers, editors, videographers and photographers who are working for an accredited news media outlet. Advertising, sales, marketing and administrative staff will not be provided access through the Communications Department.
• Parking is not included.

Limited access may be granted to approved social media influencers for coverage purposes only. This access will be granted solely at the discretion of OC Fair’s Communications Department. This access does not constitute partnership, advertisement or sponsorship in any way and may be granted for coverage ONLY. Any misrepresentation will result in revoked access this year and in future years.

The press/media policy for OC Fair & Event Center and its events is necessary to:

• Accommodate working press quickly and efficiently.
• Protect visitors from being approached by representatives working on commercial projects or unauthorized persons who fraudulently present themselves as journalists.
• Assist Fair personnel in identifying reporters and photographers cleared for access and press privileges.

OC Fair & Event Center reserves the right to revoke approved access at any time.

By submitting a media credential request, you are hereby agreeing to all of the above.

Submit a media credential request

Thank you for your interest in covering OC Fair & Event Center!