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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- Year: 2025
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Saturday, August 2, 2025
Midway through the OC Fair and there’s so much fun on the midway and beyond!
COSTA MESA (Aug. 2, 2025) – OC Fair runs through Aug. 17, and time is running out to “Find Your Happy!” From exciting new experiences to the classics, the Fair … Continue reading “Midway through the OC Fair and there’s so much fun on the midway and beyond!”
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
What’s Happening at OC Fairgrounds in August
COSTA MESA (July 15, 2025) – 2025 OC Fair, through Aug. 17 With acres of mouthwatering Fair food, heart-pounding carnival rides, adorable farm animals and spectacular competitions, there’s something for everyone! … Continue reading “What’s Happening at OC Fairgrounds in August”
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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The OC Fair is the place to Find Your Happy – opening day is this Friday so grab your tickets
COSTA MESA (July 15, 2025) – Summer’s most anticipated celebration is returning this week for its 23-day run, July 18-Aug. 17. This year’s OC Fair theme is “Find Your Happy,” … Continue reading “The OC Fair is the place to Find Your Happy – opening day is this Friday so grab your tickets”
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
2025 OC Fair opens this month and runs through Aug. 17 – what’s free with admission?
COSTA MESA (July 1, 2025) – OC Fair fans have been waiting all year for the return of summer’s best party – and it starts July 18! Here are some … Continue reading “2025 OC Fair opens this month and runs through Aug. 17 – what’s free with admission?”
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Monday, June 30, 2025
OC Fair & Event Center Survey
We want your feedback! Please take this short survey about OC Fair & Event Center self-produced events.
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Thursday, June 26, 2025
OC Fair’s gearing up for a summer of wild and wonderful food and $5 Taste returns
The inventive OC Fair concessionaires have been hard at work concocting delectable delights of both the sweet and savory sort and the countdown is on to opening day when fairgoers … Continue reading “OC Fair’s gearing up for a summer of wild and wonderful food and $5 Taste returns”
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Monday, June 16, 2025
OC Fair Board names James Canfield as new CEO
COSTA MESA (June 16, 2025) – The OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors announced today that James Canfield is OCFEC’s new Chief Executive Officer. Canfield brings more … Continue reading “OC Fair Board names James Canfield as new CEO”
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
71 shows, 1 epic summer: OC Fair unveils jam-packed concert lineup across three venues!
COSTA MESA (May 27, 2025) OC Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for the summer, featuring 71 performances across three venues, Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. Entertainment tickets are on sale now … Continue reading “71 shows, 1 epic summer: OC Fair unveils jam-packed concert lineup across three venues!”
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What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in June
626 Night Market – OC, May 30 – June 1 626 Night Market is back at OC Fair & Event Center. The iconic Californian festival features 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in June”
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Thursday, April 24, 2025
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in May
Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, May 2-4 The 21st Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival returns to the seaside streets of Orange County, California and will showcase three days of events, … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in May”