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: 2025
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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
OC Fair Board 2026 committee assignments
Leadership Committee • Chair Bagneris (committee chair), Vice Chair Ruiz Purpose: This committee provides executive support to the Board and acts on behalf of the full Board during emergency situations. … Continue reading “OC Fair Board 2026 committee assignments”
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Friday, October 24, 2025
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November
OC Card Show, Nov. 1 – 2 Buy, sell or trade your sports and trading card games cards (TCG) at OC Card Show’s biggest show yet! With over 250 tables … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November”
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Barbara Bagneris elected as OC Fair Board Chair
COSTA MESA (Oct. 23, 2025) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Barbara Bagneris as Chair and Robert Ruiz as Vice Chair to … Continue reading “Barbara Bagneris elected as OC Fair Board Chair”
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Thursday, September 25, 2025
Pacific Amphitheatre at OC Fair & Event Center ranked No. 2 worldwide in August
Pacific Amphitheatre at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa has again ranked as a top venue worldwide for amphitheaters with a capacity of 5,001 to 10,000, coming in … Continue reading “Pacific Amphitheatre at OC Fair & Event Center ranked No. 2 worldwide in August”
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Boo Ha Ha is better than ever with craft beer tastings, hearse demolition derby and music
Get ready to scream and party at Boo Ha Ha: A Haunted Oktoberfest. The Halloween fave takes over OC Fair & Event Center on Oct. 25 and tickets are on … Continue reading “Boo Ha Ha is better than ever with craft beer tastings, hearse demolition derby and music”
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 2 – 31 The best pumpkin patch for family fun is opening Oct. 2! We have inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October”
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OC Fair & Event Center joins statewide resiliency network for emergency response
OC Fair & Event Center has joined the California Emergency Response and Resiliency Venues and Fairgrounds (CERRVF), a statewide coalition working to strengthen emergency preparedness and resiliency at fairgrounds and … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center joins statewide resiliency network for emergency response”
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The 2025 OC fair by the numbers
COSTA MESA (Aug. 26, 2025) – The 2025 OC Fair is a wrap and there were a whole lot of summer memories for fairgoers who were invited to “Find Their … Continue reading “The 2025 OC fair by the numbers”
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Friday, August 15, 2025
Chief Operating Officer Recruitment
OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Operating Officer. Serving as a member of OCFEC’s executive management team, the Chief Operating Officer provides … Continue reading “Chief Operating Officer Recruitment”
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Sunday, August 10, 2025
Last chance to pack in all your summer OC Fair fun – closing day is Aug. 17
COSTA MESA (Aug. 10, 2025) – The 2025 OC Fair is heading into its final days and there are plenty of exciting things to do in the last week – … Continue reading “Last chance to pack in all your summer OC Fair fun – closing day is Aug. 17”