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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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”
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Rubalcava-Garcia named new Chair of OC Fair Board
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia as Chair and Doug LaBelle as Vice Chair at it’s Sept. 24 meeting. Rubalcava-Garcia, who previously served as … Continue reading “Rubalcava-Garcia named new Chair of OC Fair Board”
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Drive-in concert series continues Sept. 25-27 with live performances from three tribute bands
Autosonic Concerts presents a second drive-in concert experience Sept. 25, 26 and 27 at OC Fair & Event Center, adding another weekend of live summer music under the stars. The … Continue reading “Drive-in concert series continues Sept. 25-27 with live performances from three tribute bands”
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Friday, September 4, 2020
More fun food options added to Fair Food Drive-Thru
Starting Sept. 4, there is even more for OC Fair foodies to love about the new drive-thru event – two new stands have added to the lineup, Juicy’s Corn and … Continue reading “More fun food options added to Fair Food Drive-Thru”
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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”