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: 2019
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Monday, August 12, 2019
An entire grove of lemons to make lemonade – and more 2019 OC Fair fun facts
COSTA MESA (Aug. 12, 2019) – The camels are heading home to their dairy, the stilt walkers are back to their normal heights and the blue ribbons have all been … Continue reading “An entire grove of lemons to make lemonade – and more 2019 OC Fair fun facts”
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Saturday, August 10, 2019
You are invited to a wedding at the OC Fair!
When: Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. Where: In front of Millennium Barn during the OC Fair The winning couple of our Love is in the Fair wedding contest have … Continue reading “You are invited to a wedding at the OC Fair!”
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Thursday, August 8, 2019
OC Fair breaks ground on A-4M Skyhawk relocation project
It’s official! The groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the incoming arrival of the A-4M Skyhawk happened on Thursday, Aug. 8 and featured several OC Fair, state, county, city and veterans leaders. … Continue reading “OC Fair breaks ground on A-4M Skyhawk relocation project”
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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Aug. 7-Aug. 11 is First Responders and Law Enforcement Week at OC Fair
The OC Fair respects so much the first responders, emergency personnel, law enforcement and those who assist that we’re devoting an entire week to them! Active-duty and professional staff of … Continue reading “Aug. 7-Aug. 11 is First Responders and Law Enforcement Week at OC Fair”
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Thursday, August 1, 2019
OC Fair announces A-4M Skyhawk Groundbreaking at Heroes Hall
OC Fair & Event Center is excited to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for the relocation of a Vietnam-era A-4M Skyhawk aircraft from the Santa Ana Civic Center to Heroes Hall. … Continue reading “OC Fair announces A-4M Skyhawk Groundbreaking at Heroes Hall”
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Baby calf, piglets born at Centennial Farm during OC Fair
A baby calf and baby piglets were recently born at Centennial Farm during the 2019 OC Fair. On Tuesday, July 23, a baby calf was born and currently can be … Continue reading “Baby calf, piglets born at Centennial Farm during OC Fair”
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Saturday, July 27, 2019
Here are some ways the 2019 OC Fair offers sustainability to help the environment
To highlight the 2019 OC Fair’s agricultural theme, “Acres of Fun,” and its connection to the environment, the OC Fair went all out to bring fun and useful sustainability to … Continue reading “Here are some ways the 2019 OC Fair offers sustainability to help the environment”
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Friday, July 26, 2019
Here are the 2019 OC Fair Concessionaires Cup winners for best food and drinks
The results are in for our Concessionaires Cup competition, which awards the best of this year’s OC Fair food. Here are the category winners: Best-of-the-Best and Best New Flavor Winner: … Continue reading “Here are the 2019 OC Fair Concessionaires Cup winners for best food and drinks”
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The song ‘Taps’ and a historical connection to Heroes Hall
When “Taps” gets played at 6 p.m. nightly at Heroes Hall during the 2019 OC Fair, there’s one man standing there who has an especially direct attachment to the song. … Continue reading “The song ‘Taps’ and a historical connection to Heroes Hall”
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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Barnyard Fashion Parade features animals and kids cutely dressed up
Every year, the OC Fair hosts a Barnyard Fashion Parade in which breeding animal exhibitors dress up and and parade their barnyard animals around the Livestock Show ring for fashion … Continue reading “Barnyard Fashion Parade features animals and kids cutely dressed up”