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, 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”
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Sunday, July 21, 2019
Check out our new farm lounges
One of the new features of the 2019 OC Fair is the agricultural-themed lounges set up throughout the fairgrounds. The lounges represent four California commodities — avocados, strawberries, oranges and … Continue reading “Check out our new farm lounges”
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Friday, July 19, 2019
Tupua is here and bringing some fun to Heritage Stage!
Have you seen our new Polynesian dance troupe, Tupua? Here’s just some of what you’ll see during their daily shows. Tupua performs at 5:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. … Continue reading “Tupua is here and bringing some fun to Heritage Stage!”
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
OC Fair’s Selfie Scavenger Hunt!
We know you’re taking selfies. We see you with the clowns and in front of the rides, taking selfies with friends and loved ones. And we want you to win … Continue reading “OC Fair’s Selfie Scavenger Hunt!”
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Friday, July 12, 2019
17-story Titan ride makes California debut at 2019 OC Fair with ribbon-cutting
Titan, the largest traveling booster ride in the U.S., made its California debut on Opening Day of the 2019 OC Fair. CEO Kathy Kramer helped celebrate the ride’s opening with … Continue reading “17-story Titan ride makes California debut at 2019 OC Fair with ribbon-cutting”
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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
OC Fair to give away a barn wedding to take place during the annual OC Fair
Love is in the Fair! We know that couples love the OC Fair. It’s an amazing date-night destination, the best spot for a memorable first kiss and a magical … Continue reading “OC Fair to give away a barn wedding to take place during the annual OC Fair”
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We’re giving away a red barn wedding during the 2019 OC Fair!
We want to give one couple that loves the OC Fair almost as much as they love each other, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get married during the Fair. The wedding … Continue reading “We’re giving away a red barn wedding during the 2019 OC Fair!”
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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Gerardo Mouet steps down after 8 years of service on board
Effective Aug. 31, OC Fair & Event Center Director Gerardo Mouet will leave his seat at the board of directors’ table. After serving two full appointments totaling eight years on … Continue reading “Gerardo Mouet steps down after 8 years of service on board”