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, February 28, 2024
OC Fair tickets on sale March 1 – advance purchase required for the best summer fest
Tickets for the annual OC Fair are going on sale March 1 at ocfair.com, with advance purchase required. The Every Day Passport will also be available offering fairgoers access any day … Continue reading “OC Fair tickets on sale March 1 – advance purchase required for the best summer fest”
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Monday, February 26, 2024
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in March
Centennial Farm Discovery Day, March 1 Discovery Days at Centennial Farm are open to the public and are perfect for mom groups, homeschool groups, families and more. Visitors may participate … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in March”
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Winners of the Diversity Art Competition
COSTA MESA (Feb. 24, 2024) – OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) has announced the winners of the Diversity Art Competition! The theme of the artwork will focus on celebrating … Continue reading “Winners of the Diversity Art Competition”
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Free Imaginology STEAM event set for April 13-14 at OC Fair & Event Center
Kids of all ages can power their imaginations at Imaginology while learning about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) at the free event April 13-14 at OC Fair & … Continue reading “Free Imaginology STEAM event set for April 13-14 at OC Fair & Event Center”
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Friday, January 26, 2024
2024 OC Fair will run July 19-Aug. 18, theme is ‘Always a Good Time’
COSTA MESA (Jan. 26, 2024) – OC Fair has announced that “Always a Good Time” will be the theme of the 2024 festival that will run July 19-Aug. 18, celebrating … Continue reading “2024 OC Fair will run July 19-Aug. 18, theme is ‘Always a Good Time’”
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
OC Fair Board approves new vision for the Fairground’s equestrian center
Today the OC Fair Board voted to implement a new vision for the Fairground’s equestrian center that focuses on providing free and low-cost educational and recreational programming to serve a … Continue reading “OC Fair Board approves new vision for the Fairground’s equestrian center”
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in February
Repticon, Feb. 3-4 Experience the animal kingdom and explore rows of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and more! Everything to support your hobby will be available: feeders, cages and other supplies. Join … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in February”
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
OC Fair wins 16 industry awards from Western Fairs Association
OC Fair & Event Center earned 16 Achievement Awards from the Western Fairs Association for work done in 2023, including nine first-place honors. The annual program recognizes innovation and … Continue reading “OC Fair wins 16 industry awards from Western Fairs Association”
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OC Fair Board 2024 committee assignments
Leadership Committee • Chair Kovacevich (committee chair), Vice Chair Bagneris Purpose: This committee provides executive support to the Board and acts on behalf of the full Board during emergency situations. … Continue reading “OC Fair Board 2024 committee assignments”
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in January
Winter Fest OC, Through Jan. 7 Southern California’s largest Winter Fest returns! This year, we’re introducing an outdoor ice skating trail and a real snow play area, including snowball-throwing zones, … Continue reading “What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in January”