OC Fair & Event Center honored with 6 industry awards
The OC Fair & Event Center received six Awards of Excellence during the International Association of Fairs and Expositions 2021 Virtual Awards Show on Nov. 18. First place awards honored OCFEC in the categories of online advertising and unique exhibits. Second place was given to the organization for miscellaneous marketing programs. Three third place awards […]
Mid-month update: November 2021 events
COVID Testing When: Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., through Dec. 31 (closed Saturdays & Sundays) Where: OC Fair & Event Center – Lot E (corner of Fairview and Arlington; enter at Gate 4) How much: Free drive-through COVID-19 testing More info: Make an appointment online. PCR test results take 24-48 hours. Discovery Days at the Farm Discovery […]
Be a part of the 2022 OC Fair
Community Entertainment Share your talent! Whether you sing, dance or play – solo or as part of a group – the OC Fair Community Entertainment program provides the stages where you can shine. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 4, at 5 p.m. Apply Now Vendor Information Do you sell the best food or […]
Governor Signs Legislation to Bolster California’s Nation-Leading Gun Safety Laws, Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
(Oct. 8, 2021) From the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom – AB 1057 enables law enforcement to seize ghost guns under gun violence or domestic violence restraining orders, SB 320 strengthens procedures ensuring the relinquishment of firearms AB 1191 requires analysis of crime gun data to track gun violence trends AB 887 allows domestic violence […]
OC Fair & Event Center receives grant from SBA
OC Fair & Event Center has been notified that it will receive a Shuttered Venue Operator Grant from the Small Business Administration of approximately $4.888 million. The grant will help to replace the revenue lost from 2020 when the OC Fair performances in The Hangar and Pacific Amphitheatre summer concert series were canceled. The SVOG […]
A statement from OC Fair & Event Center
The OC Fair does not condone hate or racist symbolism on our fairgrounds. Our security staff and the OC Sheriff’s Department routinely patrol the fairgrounds to monitor threats to the community. We have reviewed our procedures and security will continue to take all necessary action in the future.
COVID vaccination station coming to the OC Fair
The Orange County Health Care Agency will administer COVID-19 vaccines at a special vaccination station at the 2021 OC Fair. The clinic will be in the Costa Mesa Building starting Wednesday, July 28 and going through the run of Fair, which ends on Aug. 15. Initial days of operation will be Wednesday–Friday, and back again […]
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. View entire presentation
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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 […]