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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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
County opens vaccine Super POD at OC Fair & Event Center
The County of Orange opened a large COVID-19 vaccination site on March 31 at OC Fair & Event Center and it is expected to provide up to 2,000 inoculations per … Continue reading “County opens vaccine Super POD at OC Fair & Event Center”
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Friday, March 26, 2021
Fair Board pays tribute to Women’s History Month
At yesterday’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, CEO Michele Richards, representing the Community Affairs Committee, paid tribute to Women’s History Month. The presentation highlighted the contributions … Continue reading “Fair Board pays tribute to Women’s History Month”
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Dates announced for 2021 OC Fair!
Today the OC Fair announced dates for the much-anticipated annual event – July 16- Aug. 15. The theme is “Time for Fun,” celebrating the joy of the return of Southern … Continue reading “Dates announced for 2021 OC Fair!”
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Statement on hate crimes from OC Fair & Event Center
All senseless acts of hate and violence hurt our community. OC Fair & Event Center stands in solidarity with our guests, neighbors, employees and partners in the AAPI community. When … Continue reading “Statement on hate crimes from OC Fair & Event Center”
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Board of Directors honors Black History Month
At yesterday’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, Directors Nick Kovacevich and Robert Ruiz, representing the Community Affairs Committee, paid tribute to Black History Month. The presentation … Continue reading “Board of Directors honors Black History Month”
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
OC Fair Board reaffirms support of LGBTQ Pride Month and display of flag
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors today voted to reaffirm its support of the Board’s 2019 resolution regarding LGBTQ Pride Month and display of the rainbow LGBTQ … Continue reading “OC Fair Board reaffirms support of LGBTQ Pride Month and display of flag”
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Please help us by taking a quick survey
UPDATE: This survey has expired. However, we are still accepting feedback via email at ocfinfo@ocfair.com. To be notified of future surveys, please sign up to receive communication from OC Fair … Continue reading “Please help us by taking a quick survey”
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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”