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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Wednesday, July 5, 2017
OC Fair food is bigger and crazier than ever before
You can feel the anticipation growing every summer in Orange County. The waiting is intense. The Ferris wheel goes up and mouths start to water. You hear the question everywhere: … Continue reading “OC Fair food is bigger and crazier than ever before”
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Thursday, June 29, 2017
OC Wine Society hosts its annual wine competitions, judging more than 3,000 bottles
Let’s go behind the scenes at one of the country’s most exclusive wine-tasting competitions, hosted by OC Wine Society, where professional judges swirl, sip and savor entries from California wineries … Continue reading “OC Wine Society hosts its annual wine competitions, judging more than 3,000 bottles”
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
OC Fair Kids Club joins slate of community give-back programs
A new program will help as many as 1,000 children visit the 2017 OC Fair – children who otherwise might not have the means to attend. Students from Title 1 … Continue reading “OC Fair Kids Club joins slate of community give-back programs”
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Featured artist to create paper garden at 2017 OC Fair
Kiel Johnson is on a mission: build the world’s largest garden out of construction paper during the 2017 OC Fair. But he doesn’t want to do it alone. Johnson needs … Continue reading “Featured artist to create paper garden at 2017 OC Fair”
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Friday, June 16, 2017
Master chocolatier serves up French treats and culinary masterpieces at 2017 OC Fair
The 2017 OC Fair won’t just be a fried food frenzy. Award-winning pastry chef and master chocolatier Stephané Tréand will showcase his talents in the OC Promenade during the Fair’s … Continue reading “Master chocolatier serves up French treats and culinary masterpieces at 2017 OC Fair”
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
La Habra culinary team wins Cooking Up Change contest
Congratulations to the La Habra culinary team for winning the Cooking Up Change challenge! The contest, sponsored by Kid Healthy, was held on June 12 and featured a total of … Continue reading “La Habra culinary team wins Cooking Up Change contest”
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Bookworms can earn free carnival rides at the 2017 OC Fair
There’s a lot of fun to be had at the 2017 OC Fair. We’ll have tons of games, entertainment and delicious treats. But don’t worry, parents – there will be … Continue reading “Bookworms can earn free carnival rides at the 2017 OC Fair”
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Monday, May 22, 2017
Olive Oil Competition lends even more flavor to the OC Fair
A little olive oil goes a long way to enhance food. In California, and specifically Orange County, a bit of olive oil drizzled over a bed of bright green lettuce … Continue reading “Olive Oil Competition lends even more flavor to the OC Fair”
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Monday, May 15, 2017
iBUYPOWER GameFest Featuring Live Tournament and VR Demos coming to OC Fair
The OC Fair has announced its first venture into the esports world, iBUYPOWER GameFest and Tournament, featuring virtual reality demos, a live gaming tournament and much more. Stop by and … Continue reading “iBUYPOWER GameFest Featuring Live Tournament and VR Demos coming to OC Fair”
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Monday, May 8, 2017
Imaginology rocked STEAM activities
Almost 36,000 people attended Imaginology, the free three-day celebration of imagination and learning, at OC Fair & Event Center last weekend.The festival focused on STEAM activities: science, technology, engineering, arts and math. The family-friendly event featured hundreds of hands-on workshops, shows and exhibits for youth from preschool through high school. As an added bonus