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!
- Year: 2022
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Here’s what’s happening at the OC Fairgrounds in March 2022
OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa will host several events in March, including a speaker series at Heroes Hall Museum, garden classes at Centennial Farm, and the weekly … Continue reading “Here’s what’s happening at the OC Fairgrounds in March 2022”
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Now accepting entries for the 2022 OC Fair Competitions!
The OC Fair has begun accepting entries for the annual competitions, which are a long-standing tradition at the summer event – especially for the local fans. For the 2022 OC … Continue reading “Now accepting entries for the 2022 OC Fair Competitions!”
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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
OC Fair receives accolades in CDFA report for agriculture exhibit
OC Fair was featured as a “Grant Spotlight” in the 2021 California Department of Food & Agriculture report for its new exhibit, California Fresh. The report mentions the backstory of … Continue reading “OC Fair receives accolades in CDFA report for agriculture exhibit”
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Heroes Hall Museum celebrates Orange County’s military history with two important milestones
Today Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center celebrates its 5th birthday as well as the 80th anniversary of the Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAAB), which operated in Costa Mesa … Continue reading “Heroes Hall Museum celebrates Orange County’s military history with two important milestones”
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Monday, February 7, 2022
Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II opens Feb. 16 at Heroes Hall Museum
On Feb. 16, 2022, Heroes Hall Museum at the OC Fairgrounds will open a new exhibit called Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II. … Continue reading “Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II opens Feb. 16 at Heroes Hall Museum”
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Thursday, January 27, 2022
OC Fair Board votes to fly PanAfrican flag in honor of Black History Month in February
OC Fair & Event Center celebrates and welcomes all communities. Today the OC Fair Board voted to approve the Community Affairs Committee’s recommendation to adopt a policy to fly the … Continue reading “OC Fair Board votes to fly PanAfrican flag in honor of Black History Month in February”
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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
OC Fair & Event Center earns Western Fairs Association honors
Western Fairs Association honored OC Fair & Event Center with 19 Achievement Awards at its annual convention in Reno this month. First-place awards included the new fair exhibit, California Fresh, … Continue reading “OC Fair & Event Center earns Western Fairs Association honors”
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Jim Gaffigan, Kool & the Gang headlining this summer; plus, annual craft beer fest to return to 2022 OC Fair
OC Fair has announced more if its 2022 summer entertainment lineup. Live music performances at Pacific Amphitheatre include Kool & the Gang with Sister Sledge on opening weekend, and Jim … Continue reading “Jim Gaffigan, Kool & the Gang headlining this summer; plus, annual craft beer fest to return to 2022 OC Fair”