What’s New Archive
We’ll take you behind the scenes, show you what’s going on and share the stories of our friends – those on two and four legs.
Want to see the new baby pigs? Care to check out the gut-wrenching new ride? Interested in who makes the best salsa in Orange County? This is the place for you!
- Year: 2020
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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Fairgrounds activated for large-animal evacuations
OC Fair & Event Center has been activated for large-animal evacuations by the Orange County Office of Emergency Services due to local wildfires. We are using vacant stalls at the … Continue reading “Fairgrounds activated for large-animal evacuations”
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Saturday, November 21, 2020
UPDATE: Winter Fest OC’s Night of Lights OC drive-thru announces new dates, Dec. 10 – Jan. 10, and new hours
Winter Fest OC’s Night of Lights OC, an immersive winter wonderland drive-thru experience, has announced new plans to operate at the OC Fair & Event Center, with changes in place … Continue reading “UPDATE: Winter Fest OC’s Night of Lights OC drive-thru announces new dates, Dec. 10 – Jan. 10, and new hours”
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Monday, November 16, 2020
Heroes Hall interior temporarily closes to comply with county’s COVID-19 response
Heroes Hall veterans museum at OC Fair & Event Center will be temporarily closed starting Nov. 17 to comply with Orange County’s COVID-19 response. Outdoors, Heroes Hall’s Medal of … Continue reading “Heroes Hall interior temporarily closes to comply with county’s COVID-19 response”
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Monday, November 9, 2020
Heroes Hall’s Carol Singleton chosen as a Veteran of the Year
On November 11, Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris will be honoring six veterans as 2020 Veterans of the Year. Petrie-Norris said, “The opportunity to celebrate real American heroes reminds us that we … Continue reading “Heroes Hall’s Carol Singleton chosen as a Veteran of the Year”
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
OC Fair & Event Center now using goats as landscapers in challenging areas
They are quite the sight at OC Fair & Event Center, a herd of 18 Angora goats chomping away at weeds while their trusty miniature donkey guards keep watch. The … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center now using goats as landscapers in challenging areas”
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall veterans museum ready to reopen on Nov. 3
Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall veterans museum at OC Fair & Event Center are set to reopen to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Visitors must make a reservation in … Continue reading “Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall veterans museum ready to reopen on Nov. 3”
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
OC Fair & Event Center activated as large-animal evacuation site
OC Fair & Event Center has been activated as a large-animal evacuation site for areas impacted by the current wildfires. About 20 horses are sheltered at the fairgrounds’ equestrian center … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center activated as large-animal evacuation site”
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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Last chance to get a taste of OC Fair food!
COSTA MESA (Oct. 13, 2020) – The drive-up OC Fair food fun is entering its final two weeks with a fresh lineup of vendors. Now’s the time to make plans … Continue reading “Last chance to get a taste of OC Fair food!”
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Friday, September 25, 2020
Fair Food Drive-Thru event extended through October
The drive-up food fun will continue through October, making the fall even sweeter for fans of delicious fair fare. The Fair Food Drive Thru will take place Fridays, Saturdays and … Continue reading “Fair Food Drive-Thru event extended through October”
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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
At today’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, Director Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia honored the heritage of Hispanics in Orange County with a presentation highlighting many significant contributions in … Continue reading “Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month”