Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
At today’s OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors meeting, Director Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia honored the heritage of Hispanics in Orange County with a presentation highlighting many significant contributions in myriad fields, including agriculture and the military. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month alongside all who continue to nourish, lead and forge the way to the […]
Rubalcava-Garcia named new Chair of OC Fair Board
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Natalie Rubalcava-Garcia as Chair and Doug LaBelle as Vice Chair at it’s Sept. 24 meeting. Rubalcava-Garcia, who previously served as Vice Chair, replaces Sandra Cervantes as Chair. She is COO of the Orange County Business Council, where she was vice president of investor relations from […]
New farmers market program provides more fresh produce to low-income people in OC
A new program to provide local families and individuals receiving CalFresh benefits with additional healthy produce is starting Sept. 3 at the Costa Mesa Certified Farmers Market at OC Fair & Event Center. The Market Match program provides nutrition incentives to help low-income residents stretch their CalFresh shopping dollars to afford more healthy, locally grown, […]
County COVID testing slated to begin Aug. 26 at OC Fair & Event Center
The Orange County Health Care Agency will begin conducting drive-through COVID-19 testing at OC Fair & Event Center starting Aug. 26, two days later than originally planned. Testing is by appointment only and will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in parking lots E and F. Guests will enter and […]
Summer drive-in concert experience featuring The Fab Four headed to OC Fair & Event Center
OC Fair and Autosonic Concerts have announced a two-night summer drive-in concert experience featuring The Fab Four, a local favorite that pays tribute to The Beatles, on July 31 and Aug. 1. Both nights will feature two one-hour showtimes – 7 and 9 p.m. The drive-in concert experience is an Autosonic Concerts production and will […]
OC Fair Board issues solidarity proclamation in support of the Black Community
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors unanimously issued a proclamation on June 25, 2020, in support of the Black Community and stands united against discrimination and committed to inclusion, diversity and equality. Recognizing this painful time for many members of our community, the Board voted to reaffirm its commitment to denounce discrimination […]
Joan Hamill named Chief Business Development Officer
Joan Hamill was appointed Chief Business Development Officer May 1, 2020 to lead Communications & Guest Experience, Exhibits & Education, Entertainment, Event Sales & Services, Marketing & Creative Services and Sponsorship & Sales. She worked in various positions for OC Fair & Event Center in the exhibits department and served as the department director since […]
OC Fair Board cancels 2020 Fair due to pandemic
The OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors voted unanimously today to cancel the 2020 OC Fair, one of the most anticipated and enduring summer celebrations in Southern California for 130 years. The Board considered ongoing guidance and updated information from State and County health care and government officials about the status of the […]
OC Fair ticket booths on loan for marriage services
OC Fair ticket booths are helping love triumph during the pandemic. Three booths are on loan to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department so they can offer marriage licenses and civil marriage ceremonies, with social distancing in place, to couples during the COVID-19 lockdown. “It warms our hearts that our OC Fair & Event Center ticket […]
News about OC Fair & Event Center use for emergency relief during pandemic
OC Fair & Event Center leadership is in communication with state, county and city agencies regarding the use of the fairgrounds for emergency purposes during the coronavirus pandemic. We have received an updated notice that 10 temporary trailers will be delivered today, April 10, to the corner of parking lot G, nearest Gate 10, for […]