Barbara Bagneris elected as OC Fair Board Chair
COSTA MESA (Oct. 23, 2025) – At today’s meeting, the OC Fair & Event Center Board of Directors named Barbara Bagneris as Chair and Robert Ruiz as Vice Chair to […]
Boo Ha Ha is better than ever with craft beer tastings, hearse demolition derby and music
Get ready to scream and party at Boo Ha Ha: A Haunted Oktoberfest. The Halloween fave takes over OC Fair & Event Center on Oct. 25 and tickets are on […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in October
Seasonal Adventures Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 2 – 31 The best pumpkin patch for family fun is opening Oct. 2! We have inflatable slides, kiddie rides, a petting zoo and a […]
OC Fair & Event Center joins statewide resiliency network for emergency response
OC Fair & Event Center has joined the California Emergency Response and Resiliency Venues and Fairgrounds (CERRVF), a statewide coalition working to strengthen emergency preparedness and resiliency at fairgrounds and […]
Chief Operating Officer Recruitment
OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Operating Officer. Serving as a member of OCFEC’s executive management team, the Chief Operating Officer provides […]
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OC Fair Board names James Canfield as new CEO
COSTA MESA (June 16, 2025) – The OC Fair & Event Center (OCFEC) Board of Directors announced today that James Canfield is OCFEC’s new Chief Executive Officer. Canfield brings more […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in June
626 Night Market – OC, May 30 – June 1 626 Night Market is back at OC Fair & Event Center. The iconic Californian festival features 200+ food, merchandise, crafts, […]
What’s happening at OC Fairgrounds in May
Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival, May 2-4 The 21st Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival returns to the seaside streets of Orange County, California and will showcase three days of events, […]
OC Fair tickets go on sale this week – fairgoers invited to ‘Find Your Happy’
Tickets for the annual OC Fair are going on sale Friday, April 4, at ocfair.com, with advance purchase required and no fees. The Every Day Passport will also be available, offering fairgoers […]