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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A message from our CEO Michele Richards
Centennial Farm donates produce to OC Food Bank
Centennial Farm, which is currently closed to the public, sure does miss its after-school program, class tours and visitors. But in the meantime, we are doing what we can to […]