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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Monday, April 11, 2022
Upcoming April events at OC Fair & Event Center
♦ Discovery Day at the Farm, April 14 & April 27 Discovery Days at Centennial Farm are open to the public and perfect for group visits. Docents are on hand … Continue reading “Upcoming April events at OC Fair & Event Center”
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
Imaginology is this weekend!
Imaginology returns in person this Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10! We’ve got a packed schedule of take-home crafts, science experiments, live performances by local entertainers, youth competitions and more. The … Continue reading “Imaginology is this weekend!”
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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
OC Fair Board updates mission, vision statements
As part of the Strategic Plan work the OC Fair Board of Directors voted to update OCFEC’s mission, vision, value and purpose statements: Mission: Creating equitable community access to agriculture, … Continue reading “OC Fair Board updates mission, vision statements”
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Monday, April 4, 2022
Give your feedback on the future of the fairgrounds
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors is seeking public comments on a draft three-year strategic plan to determine the future direction of the state-owned property. The Board … Continue reading “Give your feedback on the future of the fairgrounds”
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Friday, March 18, 2022
Heroes Hall Supervisor presented with Woman of Distinction award
Please join us in congratulating Heroes Hall Supervisor Carol Singleton, who was named one of the 2022 Women of Distinction, presented by Rep. Michelle Steel. Rep. Steel presented the 2022 … Continue reading “Heroes Hall Supervisor presented with Woman of Distinction award”
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Senator Min Awards Orange County Fairgrounds CEO Michele Richards 2022 Woman of the Year
(COSTA MESA, CA) — Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the 37th Senate District’s Woman of the Year honoree, Michele Richards. An Orange County resident, Richards serves as General Manager and … Continue reading “Senator Min Awards Orange County Fairgrounds CEO Michele Richards 2022 Woman of the Year”
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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”