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.
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Friday, March 18, 2022
Heroes Hall Supervisor presented with Woman of Distinction award
Please join us in congratulating Heroes Hall Supervisor Carol Singleton, who was named one of the 2022 Women of Distinction, presented by Rep. Michelle Steel. Rep. Steel presented the 2022 … Continue reading “Heroes Hall Supervisor presented with Woman of Distinction award”
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Senator Min Awards Orange County Fairgrounds CEO Michele Richards 2022 Woman of the Year
(COSTA MESA, CA) — Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the 37th Senate District’s Woman of the Year honoree, Michele Richards. An Orange County resident, Richards serves as General Manager and … Continue reading “Senator Min Awards Orange County Fairgrounds CEO Michele Richards 2022 Woman of the Year”
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Here’s what’s happening at the OC Fairgrounds in March 2022
OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa will host several events in March, including a speaker series at Heroes Hall Museum, garden classes at Centennial Farm, and the weekly … Continue reading “Here’s what’s happening at the OC Fairgrounds in March 2022”
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Now accepting entries for the 2022 OC Fair Competitions!
The OC Fair has begun accepting entries for the annual competitions, which are a long-standing tradition at the summer event – especially for the local fans. For the 2022 OC … Continue reading “Now accepting entries for the 2022 OC Fair Competitions!”
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
OC Fair receives accolades in CDFA report for agriculture exhibit
OC Fair was featured as a “Grant Spotlight” in the 2021 California Department of Food & Agriculture report for its new exhibit, California Fresh. The report mentions the backstory of … Continue reading “OC Fair receives accolades in CDFA report for agriculture exhibit”
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Heroes Hall Museum celebrates Orange County’s military history with two important milestones
Today Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center celebrates its 5th birthday as well as the 80th anniversary of the Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAAB), which operated in Costa Mesa … Continue reading “Heroes Hall Museum celebrates Orange County’s military history with two important milestones”
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Monday, February 7, 2022
Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II opens Feb. 16 at Heroes Hall Museum
On Feb. 16, 2022, Heroes Hall Museum at the OC Fairgrounds will open a new exhibit called Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II. … Continue reading “Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II opens Feb. 16 at Heroes Hall Museum”
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Thursday, January 27, 2022
OC Fair Board votes to fly PanAfrican flag in honor of Black History Month in February
OC Fair & Event Center celebrates and welcomes all communities. Today the OC Fair Board voted to approve the Community Affairs Committee’s recommendation to adopt a policy to fly the … Continue reading “OC Fair Board votes to fly PanAfrican flag in honor of Black History Month in February”
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
OC Fair & Event Center earns Western Fairs Association honors
Western Fairs Association honored OC Fair & Event Center with 19 Achievement Awards at its annual convention in Reno this month. First-place awards included the new fair exhibit, California Fresh, … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center earns Western Fairs Association honors”
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Jim Gaffigan, Kool & the Gang headlining this summer; plus, annual craft beer fest to return to 2022 OC Fair
OC Fair has announced more if its 2022 summer entertainment lineup. Live music performances at Pacific Amphitheatre include Kool & the Gang with Sister Sledge on opening weekend, and Jim … Continue reading “Jim Gaffigan, Kool & the Gang headlining this summer; plus, annual craft beer fest to return to 2022 OC Fair”