Blue-ribbon OC Fair art on exhibit at Fullerton Arboretum
The OC Fair Visual Arts Competition receives about 6,000 entries each year submitted by artists from Orange County and throughout Southern California. Types of art include woodworking, painting, ceramics, sculpture, […]
Meet Jan Tubbiola, a 50-year OC Fair employee!

“Where are the restrooms?” That’s the most commonly asked question at the OC Fair – at least according to Janice Tubbiola. And she should know. She’s been working at the […]
OC Fair & Event Center CEO co-hosts arts awards
Kathy Kramer, CEO of OC Fair & Event Center, was proud to take the stage at Samueli Theater on Oct. 17 to help honor the best, brightest and most generous members […]
Animals safely evacuated to Fairgrounds during Canyon Fire 2
OC Fair & Event Center is a designated large animal rescue facility and we had a plan in case of emergency, but we could not have assisted the animals evacuated […]
You’re invited to a Community Forum on Oct. 18-19
Community Forum Be a part of OC Fair & Event Center’s Strategic 5-Year Business Planning Process In conjunction with the 10-year Master Site Plan, OC Fair & Event Center will […]
Agricultural Workers Memorial unveiling is Aug. 25
On Aug. 25, OC Fair & Event Center will officially unveil Table of Dignity, the newly renovated agricultural workers memorial. The public art piece commemorates the contributions of agricultural workers […]
OC Fair Kids Club joins slate of community give-back programs
A new program will help as many as 1,000 children visit the 2017 OC Fair – children who otherwise might not have the means to attend. Students from Title 1 […]
La Habra culinary team wins Cooking Up Change contest
Congratulations to the La Habra culinary team for winning the Cooking Up Change challenge! The contest, sponsored by Kid Healthy, was held on June 12 and featured a total of […]
Bookworms can earn free carnival rides at the 2017 OC Fair
There’s a lot of fun to be had at the 2017 OC Fair. We’ll have tons of games, entertainment and delicious treats. But don’t worry, parents – there will be […]
Imaginology judge is a community arts leader

Trinh Mai is not just a judge for Imaginology, she’s also an arts advocate, educator and community leader.
Through Cal State Fullerton’s Grand Central Art Center (GCAC) program, which helps bring art to low-income communities, Mai works with Heninger Village Senior Apartments in Santa Ana to help facilitate workshops that focus on sharing residents’ stories through visual arts.