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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Friday, April 10, 2020
News about OC Fair & Event Center use for emergency relief during pandemic
OC Fair & Event Center leadership is in communication with state, county and city agencies regarding the use of the fairgrounds for emergency purposes during the coronavirus pandemic. We have … Continue reading “News about OC Fair & Event Center use for emergency relief during pandemic”
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Homebrew and Wine Competitions canceled
We are sad to announce the cancellation of our Homebrew and Wine Competitions slated to be part of the 2020 OC Fair. These competitions are important to our program and … Continue reading “Homebrew and Wine Competitions canceled”
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Thursday, April 2, 2020
A message from our CEO Michele Richards
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Centennial Farm donates produce to OC Food Bank
Centennial Farm, which is currently closed to the public, sure does miss its after-school program, class tours and visitors. But in the meantime, we are doing what we can to … Continue reading “Centennial Farm donates produce to OC Food Bank”
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Thursday, March 12, 2020
OC Fair & Event Center closes property until further notice
(Updated June 11, 202o) Out of an abundance of caution and to help stem the spread of coronavirus, OC Fair & Event Center announces a full public closure of the … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center closes property until further notice”
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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Andreas Meyer steps down from OC Fair Board
After serving on the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors since 2018, Andreas Meyer has decided to leave his position on the Board. Meyer most recently served as … Continue reading “Andreas Meyer steps down from OC Fair Board”
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Friday, February 28, 2020
New OC Fair & Event Center Community Engagement Program approved
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors voted Feb. 27 to approve a new Community Engagement Program aimed at helping local community groups, nonprofits and government agencies by … Continue reading “New OC Fair & Event Center Community Engagement Program approved”
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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
OC Fair wins 16 awards!
OC Fair & Event Center was honored with 16 awards for innovation and excellence by the Western Fairs Association (WFA). OCFEC received six first-place honors, four second-place awards and six … Continue reading “OC Fair wins 16 awards!”
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Friday, January 24, 2020
OC Fair & Event Center participates in newly launched county tourism workforce initiative
PATCH.COM Jan.24, 2020: ANAHEIM, CA —When tourism is your most significant industry, it is only natural to look to the youth to find the future of your workforce. Enter Orange … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center participates in newly launched county tourism workforce initiative”
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
OC Fair Board names Michele Richards CEO
Michele Richards has been chosen as CEO to lead OC Fair & Event Center as it readies for its 130th annual fair. The announcement was made at the Dec. 12 … Continue reading “OC Fair Board names Michele Richards CEO”