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 […]
The Ranch Community Center expands public programs, equine education at OC Fairgrounds
COSTA MESA (March 18, 2026) – OC Fair & Event Center continues to expand its public programs at The Ranch Community Center, offering free educational open houses and community events that showcase equine programs, […]
Michael Searle becomes Chief Operating Officer at OC Fair & Event Center
Michael Searle has been chosen as OC Fair & Event Center’s new Chief Operating Officer to lead fair production, security, event operations, facility operations, planning & production and food & […]
Step inside a bubble, invent something, meet a llama: It’s Imaginology 2026!
Get ready for two high-energy days where imagination takes the lead and learning feels like play. Imaginology returns Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, transforming OC Fair & Event Center into […]
OC Fair & Event Center wins 22 industry awards from Western Fairs Association
COSTA MESA (Feb. 12, 2026) – OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) earned 22 Achievement Awards from Western Fairs Association, including 21 first-place honors. The annual program recognizes innovation and […]
OC Fair’s Imaginology returns April 11–12 with free STEAM fun for everyone
Have you ever wondered how math can help you cook, what causes a rainbow or how baby chicks know when to hatch? Set a course full STEAM ahead at OC […]
OC Fair unveils theme for 2026: Your Adventure Awaits!
COSTA MESA (Jan. 14, 2026) – Southern California’s most anticipated summer celebration will return July 17 through Aug.16 and the theme of this year’s annual OC Fair is “Your Adventure […]
OC Fair & Event Center wins 13 international awards
The International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE) honored OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) with 13 awards for achievements in 2025. IAFE represents fairs and expositions worldwide, and handed […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in December
Winter Fest OC, Nov. 28 – Jan. 4, 2026 Get ready for Winter Fest OC as we bring the ultimate winter wonderland to Orange County! Winter Fest OC is SoCal’s […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in November
OC Card Show, Nov. 1 – 2 Buy, sell or trade your sports and trading card games cards (TCG) at OC Card Show’s biggest show yet! With over 250 tables […]