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Thursday, June 10, 2021 (3:16 pm)
Fair Board pays tribute to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
During May’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, members representing the Community Affairs Committee paid tribute to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The presentation highlighted the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to Orange County’s communities, education and heritage, and to agriculture throughout California.
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Thursday, April 29, 2021 (9:27 am)
Take a quick survey to help OC Fair & Event Center
Community input is important to us. Please take this short survey to assist OC Fair & Event Center.
The survey expires May 6. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
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Thursday, April 8, 2021 (1:01 pm)
FAQs about the 2021 OC Fair
The theme of this year’s OC Fair is “Time For Fun,” and we can’t wait to celebrate this summer from July 16 through Aug. 15.
When will tickets for the OC Fair go on sale?
Tickets are on sale now at ocfair.com/oc-fair/buy-tickets. The 2021 OC Fair will be July 16-Aug. 15, open Wednesdays-Sundays.
Do I have to purchase my tickets in advance?
Yes. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster; you will be able to select a date between July 16 and Aug. 15 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Advance online ticket sales will help ensure we stay within our capacity limits. Bonus: no transaction fees for Fair admission tickets!
What if I buy tickets for the wrong day?
Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please select your ticket date carefully before purchasing.
Will tickets be available at the gate?
No. We cannot guarantee tickets will be available for purchase at the gate during the run of the OC Fair. Please purchase your tickets online in advance. We’d hate to have to turn you away if we are at full capacity, and parking fees are non-refundable.
I am fully vaccinated. Do I have to wear a mask at the fair?
No. Masks are only required for unvaccinated guests inside OC Fair buildings.
What are the other restrictions?
There is limited capacity at the 2021 OC Fair, so advance tickets are required. In addition to a mask requirement for unvaccinated guests indoors, and increased sanitization, we will have more elbow room on the fairgrounds, distancing will be encouraged and some events will be on hold.
Will you be selling a season pass this year?
No. Due to capacity limitations, the Super Pass will not be for sale for the 2021 season.
What about my 2020 Super Pass?
If you purchased a 2020 Super Pass and did NOT request a refund, your pass will be valid for any day of the 2021 OC Fair. Those existing pass holders will receive 2021 passes in the mail prior to opening day of the OC Fair. Refunds are no longer being offered at this time.
Will you offer free or discounted admission days?
No. To comply with public health directives, this year’s OC Fair will be a limited-capacity event. We are sorry that we will not be able offer all admission options that were available in the past.
Will Opening Day be free?
No. To comply with public health directives, this year’s OC Fair will be a limited-capacity event. We are sorry that we will not be able offer all admission options that were available in the past.
Can military/veterans get in free?
No. To comply with public health directives, this year’s OC Fair will be a limited-capacity event. We are sorry that we will not be able offer all admission options that were available in the past.
Will you offer any ride or food promotions?
Yes! We will have Taste of Fair Food on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring $3 food options. The Read & Ride program for kids (ages 5-11) will also be available during fair time. Unlimited ride wristbands will not be available this year.
Will you have unlimited ride wristbands?
No, not this year. Carnival tickets for rides and games are available for purchase in packs of 40, 100, and 200. We recommend purchasing in advance online or getting the FunPass app to avoid lines on the fairgrounds.
I have a free voucher from the 2020 virtual 5k/Goodwill donation. Will that still work?
Yes. Virtual 5k participants can bring their voucher any day of the 2021 OC Fair for one admission. Goodwill donors can bring their voucher any weekday (Wednesday-Friday) of the 2021 OC Fair for one admission. These printed vouchers have been accounted for in our capacity limits.
What about my 2020 concert tickets?
If you purchased tickets for the 2020 entertainment season and did NOT receive a refund, your tickets will be valid for the rescheduled 2021 date. Please check pacamp.com for the lineup.
Does my concert ticket include Fair admission?
Yes. Tickets to concerts in Pacific Amphitheatre or The Hangar that occur during the 2021 OC Fair include same-day admission to the OC Fair. Parking is not included.
Will there be Action Sports Arena performances?
No. Action Sports Arena will be closed; typical motorized sports and rodeo shows will not take place during the 2021 OC Fair.
Can I be a vendor?
The application deadline to be a vendor, sponsor or platinum partner at the 2021 OC Fair has passed.
Can I perform at the OC Fair?
The application deadline to be a part of the community entertainment program at the 2021 OC Fair has passed.
Will there be competitions this year?
Yes. Competition guides are available on our website at ocfair.com/competitions. Entries are now open.
We will continue to add information to our website at ocfair.com/oc-fair as it becomes available.
Other frequently asked questions:
Is the swap meet open?
No. The OC Market Place, also known as the weekend swap meet, is no longer operating at OC Fair & Event Center. The company that was contracted to operate the OC Market Place through a formal agreement with OC Fair & Event Center has opted not to reopen.
Why can’t the OC Fair run the OC Market Place?
As a state agency, OC Fair & Event Center is not permitted to operate a swap meet business.
However, a new event, the Original O.C. Swap Meet on May 29, will likely welcome many of the same vendors as the former swap meet. More info on our event calendar.
Is the farm open?
No. Due to the vaccination site on the fairgrounds, the entrance to Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall is inaccessible. The farm and veterans museum will reopen July 16.
Is the campground open?
No. OC Fair & Event Center’s campground and RV parking site is still currently closed.
For a list of upcoming events at OC Fair & Event Center, go to ocfair.com/events.
Got another question? We are working hard to plan for the 2021 OC Fair, but there are still a few things pending. We appreciate your patience as we work out the logistics! If you have a question regarding a specific issue, please use our contact form.
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Monday, April 5, 2021 (12:15 pm)
OC Fair’s Imaginology goes virtual this month!
This year, Imaginology will be virtual – all the S.T.E.A.M. fun will be at the fingertips of students, parents and teachers this month, from April 19 to 25.
Still free and open to all, Imaginology is bringing science, technology, engineering, arts and math to students of all ages with lots of hands-on learning.
Most activities will take place on ocfair.com/imaginology and on our social media channels, including Facebook (OC Fair) and Instagram (@oc_fair).
Here’s what’s in store for Imaginology Goes Virtual:
On the Outdoor Adventure Hunt, participants are sure to have a great time while learning concepts of navigation! With more than 25 different locations throughout Orange County, participants will use GPS and QR code technology to complete the mission. Sign ups are now open; register here.Arts Orange County and Media Arts Santa Ana’s annual Día Del Niño festival of arts for families and children will again be part of Imaginology, taking place virtually as well, and offering videos of performing arts events and workshops featuring a spectrum of artists and styles. Go to ocdiadelnino.org for a complete lineup.
The Imaginology Time Travel Virtual Run, presented by Raising Cane’s, provides participants with a challenging way to get active and earn cool swag, thanks to our partners at OC Marathon. Registration is now open for kids and adults; sign up here.Esports College & Career Pathways will host live discussion panels for parents and students who are interested in a career in esports, as well as live tournaments full of action for seasoned gamers to play and watch. Registration is now open; sign up here.
Special sample lessons from The Coder School will be available during Imaginology and we will host a virtual Academic Chess Tournament of Champions. OC Fair staff have also created videos that give simple instructions for S.T.E.A.M.-related projects and encourage kids and families to get creative while having fun.
In addition to S.T.E.A.M., Imaginology explores agriculture. There will be an entire section all about animals, with videos from Centennial Farm and slideshows from local 4H clubs.
More activities include quizzes, puzzles, word searches, bingo, connect the dots, scavenger hunts and more. Activities are created for different ages and abilities, so there is fun for all. S.T.E.A.M. resources and the results of our student competitions will also be featured.
Go to ocfair.com/imaginology to get a sneak peek. Tune in to our Facebook or Instagram pages between April 19 and 25 for exclusive content!
Imaginology involves OC Fair & Event Center’s educational venues, Centennial Farm and Heroes Hall. Thanks to Imaginology sponsors Raising Cane’s, Nova Academy and the YMCA.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 (2:50 am)
County opens vaccine Super POD at OC Fair & Event Center
The County of Orange opened a large COVID-19 vaccination site on March 31 at OC Fair & Event Center and it is expected to provide up to 2,000 inoculations per day, with that number increasing as vaccine supplies increase.
The site features both drive-up handicapped-access lanes as well as a walk-up area where vaccines are administered indoors. Vaccines are by appointment only Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit othena.com to book an appointment.
“OC Fair & Event Center always stands ready to serve the community in times of need and there is currently no greater need than helping provide the life-saving COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Orange County,” said OC Fair & Event Center Board Chair Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia. “The Board and staff of the OC Fair are proud to assist with this vaccine rollout as we continue to be a valuable resource to the people of Orange County.”
Rubalcava-Garcia joined OC Supervisor Katrina Foley and other officials to welcome the media to the opening of the vaccine site at a press conference on March 31.
For more information on vaccines and on COVID-19 in Orange County, visit occovid19.ochealthinfo.com.