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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Friday, May 1, 2020
Joan Hamill named Chief Business Development Officer
Joan Hamill was appointed Chief Business Development Officer May 1, 2020 to lead Communications & Guest Experience, Exhibits & Education, Entertainment, Event Sales & Services, Marketing & Creative Services and … Continue reading “Joan Hamill named Chief Business Development Officer”
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Monday, April 27, 2020
OC Fair Board cancels 2020 Fair due to pandemic
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors voted unanimously today to cancel the 2020 OC Fair, one of the most anticipated and enduring summer celebrations in Southern California … Continue reading “OC Fair Board cancels 2020 Fair due to pandemic”
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Friday, April 17, 2020
OC Fair ticket booths on loan for marriage services
OC Fair ticket booths are helping love triumph during the pandemic. Three booths are on loan to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department so they can offer marriage licenses and civil … Continue reading “OC Fair ticket booths on loan for marriage services”
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors schedules April 27 meeting
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting on April 27 to discuss whether or not to cancel the 2020 OC Fair amid coronavirus pandemic … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors schedules April 27 meeting”
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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”