The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaim April as Arab American Heritage Month
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaim April as Arab American Heritage Month. This special declaration was presented to Rima Nashashibi in recognition of her longstanding […]
Martha Sanchez Cannady appointed to OC Fair Board
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Martha Sanchez Cannady, of Cypress, to the OC Fair Board, formally known as the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board. She is a […]
OC Fair Board 2026 committee assignments
Leadership Committee Chair Bagneris (committee chair), Vice Chair Ruiz Purpose: This committee provides executive support to the Board and acts on behalf of the full Board during emergency situations. Focus: […]
Barbara Bagneris elected as OC Fair Board Chair
COSTA MESA (Oct. 23, 2025) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Barbara Bagneris as Chair and Robert Ruiz as Vice Chair to […]
OC Fair Board names James Canfield as new CEO
COSTA MESA (June 16, 2025) – The OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors announced today that James Canfield is OCFEC’s new Chief Executive Officer. Canfield brings more […]
OC Fair CEO Michele Richards announces her retirement
After more than 20 years of service at OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC), top executive Michele Richards has announced that she will retire this spring prior to the 2025 […]
OC Fair Board Chair Kovacevich to lead again in 2025
At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors again named Nick Kovacevich as Chair and Barbara Bagneris as Vice Chair to serve as Board leadership in […]
OC Fair & Event Center unveils plans for The Ranch Community Center
OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is excited to unveil the latest expansion of its community give-back programs at its reimagined equestrian center, now called The Ranch Community Center. The […]
OC Fair Board of Directors Declare May Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
On May 23, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors proudly proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month. This special declaration was received by […]
OC Fair & Event Center Administration Groundbreaking Ceremony
OC Fair & Event Center embarked on a momentous journey with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Administration Building expansion, phase 1 of the 10-phase Master Site Plan. With shovels in […]