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!
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Thursday, August 27, 2020
New farmers market program provides more fresh produce to low-income people in OC
A new program to provide local families and individuals receiving CalFresh benefits with additional healthy produce is starting Sept. 3 at the Costa Mesa Certified Farmers Market at OC Fair … Continue reading “New farmers market program provides more fresh produce to low-income people in OC”
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OC Fair Food Drive-Thru brings a taste of summer starting on Aug. 28
OC Fair fans won’t have to miss out on their food fix this year after all. Starting Aug. 28, the Fair Food Drive-Thru will offer summer treats from four food … Continue reading “OC Fair Food Drive-Thru brings a taste of summer starting on Aug. 28”
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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
County COVID testing slated to begin Aug. 26 at OC Fair & Event Center
The Orange County Health Care Agency will begin conducting drive-through COVID-19 testing at OC Fair & Event Center starting Aug. 26, two days later than originally planned. Testing is by … Continue reading “County COVID testing slated to begin Aug. 26 at OC Fair & Event Center”
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Sunday, July 26, 2020
How to make garden-fresh pesto
Our friend Pam, the culinary arts supervisor, has another recipe for us today: garden pesto! We thought this would be a good, easy recipe for a yummy Sunday dinner. What … Continue reading “How to make garden-fresh pesto”
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Saturday, July 25, 2020
Animals are a fun and educational part of the OC Fair
County fairs work hard to educate the public about agriculture, and that includes showing livestock. But the OC Fair has many other types of animals too – from birds to … Continue reading “Animals are a fun and educational part of the OC Fair”
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Sean Oliu shares his favorite memory performing at Baja Blues
Sean Oliu and the Coastline Cowboys performed in Baja Blues last year during the OC Fair and were a crowd favorite! Sean shares his favorite OC Fair memory with us: … Continue reading “Sean Oliu shares his favorite memory performing at Baja Blues”
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How to make a terrarium at home
Our friend Barbara, who is in charge of the landscaping on the fairgrounds, is here today to teach you how to put together a cute little terrarium at home! If … Continue reading “How to make a terrarium at home”
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Friday, July 24, 2020
Take a virtual ride on the Sky Ride
Here’s a video from the archives to put you right in the middle of a recent OC Fair! The Sky Ride is the very first ride that gets built by … Continue reading “Take a virtual ride on the Sky Ride”
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How to make fried Oreos
Our friend Dominic of “The Midway Gourmet” is here to teach you how to make fried Oreos at home. You’ll need: Krusteaz pancake batter, Oreos, wooden skewers, oil, and powdered … Continue reading “How to make fried Oreos”
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Have a little OC Fair fun with Veekay the Clown
Veekay the Clown has been at the OC Fair for 35 years! He’s got his own OC Fair set up at home and wants to share it with all of … Continue reading “Have a little OC Fair fun with Veekay the Clown”