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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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”
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
Theme for 2020 OC Fair announced!!
Announcing: the theme for the 2020 OC Fair is All for Fun!! Next year’s OC Fair will celebrate the community coming together to enjoy the best of summer: All … Continue reading “Theme for 2020 OC Fair announced!!”
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Friday, October 25, 2019
Sandra Cervantes named new OCFEC Board Chair
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Sandra Cervantes as Chair and Andreas Meyer as Vice Chair at its Oct. 25 meeting. Cervantes, former Vice Chair, replaces … Continue reading “Sandra Cervantes named new OCFEC Board Chair”
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Monday, October 21, 2019
Join us for a free Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 9
When: Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Heroes Hall How much: Free for all ages On Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, OC Fair … Continue reading “Join us for a free Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 9”